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padders
··Oooo subtitles!The watch in question is an SMP mid size quartz. Most of us wouldn’t give it a second glance and it’s ironically the ginger step child of the Bond watch family.
Prince William
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Gav1967
·Yep. One of the two days in the year when I take some quiet time by myself to remember the mates that didn't come back, and those who did come back but aren't the same as they were when they went.
I think internationally we all know someone who has been affected in one or other conflicts, past and present. Speaking personally, stopping for a few minutes and thinking of them and those they left behind is a humbling experience.
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dennisthemenace
·The watch in question is an SMP mid size quartz. Most of us wouldn’t give it a second glance and it’s ironically the ginger step child of the Bond watch family.
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tikkathree
·No. They're a symbol of remembrance for the millions of British Commonwealth soldiers who paid the ultimate price in World War One.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remembrance_Day
Harry's doesn't have the obligatory leaf (which i understand should be positioned at 11 o'clock to denote the 11th hour of the 11th day?)
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tikkathree
·Don't those brothers look uncannily alike.
Same suits, same mum. Different facial hair. What's Harry's watch?
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STANDY
··schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collectorWhat's Harry's watch?
What ever he wants next week 😉
( when his not bound by rules showing wealthy personal goods to British taxpayers )
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Speedy2254
·What ever he wants next week 😉
( when his not bound by rules showing wealthy personal goods to British taxpayers )
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Denarius
·Regardless of who, how or why, millions of people died over those two wars from many nations, the Poppy is now more a show respect to all those people, not just UK based and is often referred to military personnel in recent conflicts like Afganistan.
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TimeODanaos
·I wouldn't sweat it. If you think your foot leaves a bad taste, imagine being a fallen WWI soldier and watching the po-faced descendants of King George V of Great Britain "commemorate" your "sacrifice" in a squabble over markets and power their great-great-grandfather had with his first cousins (Tsar Nicholas II of Russia on the one hand, and Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany on the other)
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerRegardless of who, how or why, millions of people died over those two wars from many nations, the Poppy is now more a show respect to all those people, not just UK based and is often referred to military personnel in recent conflicts like Afganistan.
Poppies have been used in Canada as long as I can remember. After all, the poem was written by a Canadian in WWI...
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PhilF
·With the current "situation", if Harry received a watch, he may be asked to return it.
The Great War, as we now refer to it, was an insane war fought under horrific conditions. Many thousands of brave Brits perished in the trenches, minefields and battlefields before we got involved. It was a time of rapidity changing technology, weapons and tactics. In a similar fashion, the incredible losses of life in our own Civil War were largely due to the fact that it was fought under Napoleononic rules of engagement but with modern weapons. The British have bravely fought their way out of many impossible situations. The battle of Rourkes Drift (not sure of the spelling here) against the Zulus is a good example. The respect for the Poppies is well earned.
The Great War, as we now refer to it, was an insane war fought under horrific conditions. Many thousands of brave Brits perished in the trenches, minefields and battlefields before we got involved. It was a time of rapidity changing technology, weapons and tactics. In a similar fashion, the incredible losses of life in our own Civil War were largely due to the fact that it was fought under Napoleononic rules of engagement but with modern weapons. The British have bravely fought their way out of many impossible situations. The battle of Rourkes Drift (not sure of the spelling here) against the Zulus is a good example. The respect for the Poppies is well earned.
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jsducote
·Same suits, same mum. Different facial hair. What's Harry's watch?
I'm sorry, but it is true. British public figures regularly receive death threats for not wearing the poppy.
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Walrus
·When I lived in Birmingham some of the old-school jewelers would always refer to this as the 'Prince William' model and just glare at you if you referred to it as the Bond. I actually got mine whilst living there and still absolutely love it, relatively basic though it may be.
And yes, never, EVER insult the poppy to an Englishman...it will end poorly.
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Evitzee
·Whatever he's got on his right wrist, assuming it's not a bracelet, looks paper-thin. When I think of paper-thin, I think PP Calatrava. Any other guesses?
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UncleBuck
·I mourn their deaths regardless of beliefs.
If ever in the Kansas City area, don't miss the National WWI museum.
From the poppy field to the exhibits, it will touch your soul.
There is even a watch on display, a nurses.
My "reluctant" soldier's watch.
I deleted the youtube I posted as it was lame compared to the real thing.
If ever in the Kansas City area, don't miss the National WWI museum.
From the poppy field to the exhibits, it will touch your soul.
There is even a watch on display, a nurses.
My "reluctant" soldier's watch.
I deleted the youtube I posted as it was lame compared to the real thing.
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imranbecks
·it also seems to be a boy’s size, or at least a smaller size—which would make sense considering he was still a child when she died.
Or he’s got very large wrists.
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