HemiSam

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

Good stuff. You mean the medium vs the large? HS

RIP to the victims in Greece. Godspeed, Sergio... HS

I've seen their videos before. Hop covered something I had read recently which is quite interesting. They paid real money for the company from what I recall. Nice watch but a wee bit above what I'd be comfortable paying...LOL. HS edit: wee as in little not a wiz

Yuck...LOL HS

LOL...I'm afraid you are correct, Hop. Not my thing but it's inevitable I guess. I so love the sound of a V8. Old school I guess.... HS

Beautiful Speedy, ER! I came very close to buying the 39.7mm "First Omega in Space". Mixed feelings about the band and decided to exercise some self restraint for once. I'll own one. Your Speedy is 42mm? HS

Electric cars are a trip to me. I think it's the sound...or lack thereof. I was at a half mile event...standing half mile. This Miata pulls up with huge old school Goodyear slicks in the rear...big ones. Does a burn out and all you really hear are the tires....no motor to speak of. Then the thing just bolts and it's geared correctly...fast. This was some years ago. About the oddest thing I'd seen. That VW is one bad mofo... Driver is not to shabby either. HS

You are not alone, ER. I expect the majority of Rolex owners do. It's symbolic as well as functional. Just not my thing. HS

That's a good looking watch, SW. Too big for my wrist but if I could pull one of I'd enjoy it. HS

Great looking watch. I prefer w/o the cyclops but I expect I am in the minority. HS

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I received good advice here looking back now that I have the watch in my hands. Much appreciated! HS

A good day HS

A female friend of mine used to use the team and then do a meow thing but that's another story... HS

She's a major biscuit! Stunning woman. HS

RIP Mr. Ditko... HS

I recall reading about Bloodhound a few years ago. The technology and expense in the wheels alone was impressive to say the least. Yeah...the numbers are interesting but like comparing an apple to a donut. They're both tasty but they're not the same. To be honest, the Lamborghini is not my thing. I've seen some similar audi's that were a bit more to my liking (Underground builds them as well...a lot of common components with the Lambo's). What I would argue is that having a car that can go that fast and still be street legal is pretty nifty. I'm a car nerd ?️ HS