HemiSam

ER, I think I have my next watch in mind. Have been wanting a Speedy for a long time. The FOIS scratches the itch given the sub-40mm size, but the strap does nothing for me. So I'm thinking a brown alligator strap with an Omega deployment buckle would be what tips me over the edge. Can your man make something like this? https://www.jean-rousseau.com/shop/watch-strap-alligator-3-5-vintage-brown/7809-alligator-vintage-brown This is the idea, but not the purple so much... HS

For those that don't know Drag Week....amazing event that attracts competitors from around the world. Can't make this stuff up... HS

I do that with cars but then parking becomes problematic... HS

Thoughts? Good looking watches. Quartz... And a lot of Explorer. I do like the size. HS

LOL. Can't argue with that... HS

The Santos has always been a great looking watch and the newer options are no exceptions. Medium...LOL HS

Very nice! HS

Wow. Time marches on ruthlessly... Ed King...Godspeed, sir. Just watched a great documentary on the band that included interviews with Ed. Playing on Showtime if memory serves me. Worth a watch if you are so inclined. RIP, Senator McCain. You carved your own path and seemed to always be true to yourself. This political environment could use more like you... HS

RIP, Aretha... HS

My favorite Metric tune... HS

What spritzer said. They're a nice staple for the electrostatically inclined... HS

Va’ con Dio... HS

In my simple mind it's a matter of how modern or classic your tastes lean. The last being the most modern and the Jubilee with fluted being the most classic IMO. All look great. I prefer the Oyster bracelet by a good margin. HS

The Grand Seiko's look very nice indeed. I own a Seiko from the Japanese market that was great value for money IMO. The two Omega Railmasters on the left hand side were very nice. HS

Good looking watch the BB58. Fairly tall but perhaps it wears less so? I need to try one on. Im thinking it looks a lot like your Rolex, no? Best of luck with the move. Always stressful. HS

My new at the time 007a’s developed an imbalance as well a few years back. I tried popping them without joy. Back they went replaced with new units. No drama since then. HS

Any size you had in mind, Rossliew? That narrowed it down for me quite a bit. HS

Took me a sec as I’m on vacation rumming... Posted them live on KEXP some time back here. Yummy chow. HS

The blue sunburst dial looks very nice, VPI. I like that they didn’t put a blue band on it. I find that’s overkill for my tastes generally speaking. Hodinkee did a nice review on the watch you may have seen. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/blancpain-fifty-fathoms-bathyscaphe-38mm-hands-on HS

The Bathyscape looks interesting, particularly as it’s 38mm. You thinking the black (grayish) or blue version? The IWC is also a handsome looking watch IMO. HS I like your second recommendation, ER...the Drive de Cartier. Have for a few years now. I think it’s just a bit too large for me, though. Almost bought one a while back. HS

The full on tubular chassis, going up a rough hill and rolling backwards jobbies are a lot to process... A lot. HS

RIP Joël Robuchon. When Michelin mourns, you did it well... HS

I have not worn anything other than my oyster perpetual either. Love the simplicity and craftsmanship of the thing. Weight is good...perhaps a bit heavy but not bad. HS

Well, you saved mom a few bucks HS

I understand why you're in the middle. Both will look great especially compared to the XL which I just don't get at all. Shoot some pics of each. My gut tells me the L will be the sweet spot. Looks really nice with a tan leather band. HS