luvdunhill Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Storage and security was a strange mix, even for a cocktail lover 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullguise Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Storage and security was a strange mix, even for a cocktail lover EMC & RSA.....then again, maybe you're right! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 On hold with Verizon right now. Better late than never. EDIT: And done. There's something to be said for waiting 'til the last minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augsburger Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 A 20mm leather strap and metal end links from Hong Kong, for my GMT Master. They look like the real thing, and weren't all that cheap, so I have high hopes, as I plan on refinishing my GMT bracelet myself (I've done it before, and I have the right grits), and I want to relieve my Rolex of some metal wear. If I didn't know any better this all sounds very S&Mish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadphoneAddict Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 A 20mm leather strap and metal end links from Hong Kong, for my GMT Master. They look like the real thing, and weren't all that cheap, so I have high hopes, as I plan on refinishing my GMT bracelet myself (I've done it before, and I have the right grits), and I want to relieve my Rolex of some metal wear. It's silly, but I don't like the idea of a developing a faded "Coke" bezel on my pristine GMT Master II, so I'm afraid to wear it out in the sunlight. Do you ever feel like protecting the GMT Master and keeping it in the safe like the "crown jewels", and then instead of using replica end-lnks actually wearing a complete replica with swiss ETA movement? I tend to only wear mine indoors or when going out to dinner at night. And, I put clear packing tape on the bracelet clasp to prevent desk diving swirlies, but then the half-peeled off tape looks trashier than the tiny scratches. Yeah, I've got issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 It sounds like what you should do is put the real watch in an acrylic collector's cube in a safe, and wear a different watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadphoneAddict Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 It sounds like what you should do is put the real watch in an acrylic collector's cube in a safe, and wear a different watch. Nah... I'll still wear at indoors and at night with the ugly tape on the clasp, then take up meditation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetoole Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Would it be evil to wonder if the adhesive (likely polyacrylates) or other chemicals on the tape will cause damage to the finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 A night seems like the most dangerous time to wear a watch... I would insist on separate bedrooms with arranged conjugal visits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I can't imagine putting packing tape on a watch to protect it. Seriously, buy a knock off to wear if you're that afraid you might scuff it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) From a Cheers episode. [sam is interviewing potential buyers for his Corvette] Sam Malone: This'll be pretty simple, here. Just a few multiple choice questions. Dennis Hammill: Great. Shoot. Sam Malone: Number one. It's high noon. You're driving in Harvard Square. Parking is limited. Do you: A. park in a handicap zone. B. park in a regular spot under a tree. C. drive around till a space opens up. Dennis Hammill: C. Sam Malone: [rants] What, are you nuts? I can't believe it, man. It's a trick question. You don't drive this baby at high noon, man. Sun damage, bucko. What the hell's wrong with you? What do you want to do, oxydize the paint? Get out of here, you make me sick. I can't believe it, he wants to drive my car, high noon in Harvard Square... Edited October 15, 2014 by Salt Peanuts 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadtonowhere08 Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) Them's ain't scratches; that shit's character... Also, NEVER buy anything that is to be normally used that you cannot stand getting a scratch or two. Really, what's the point? You're going to die eventually, and you can't take it with you. YOLO, motherfucker Edited October 16, 2014 by roadtonowhere08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadphoneAddict Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I can't imagine putting packing tape on a watch to protect it. Seriously, buy a knock off to wear if you're that afraid you might scuff it. It's only on the clasp. But I took your advice anyway. Now to call my shrink... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlSeibert Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Had to call Sprint to get my phone re-provisioned. My account had forgotten how to accept incoming calls. Just refreshing from my end wouldn't do it. Thing is, it had been out of whack for over a week before I noticed. Most people just text nowadays. Gotta give props to Sprints customer service. After 60 seconds of nonsense about how track the shipping on an iPhone, the human answered on the third ring and fixed my phone with no fuss. A few years ago, their customer service blew. It's shocking to see a corporation actually fix something like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbasement Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Applied for a job. If it works out, I'd love to get back into working in a sciencey field like I studied in school. It looks like a good fit for me at this stage of my career. Working full-time, though, I don't know. That's for suckers. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Best of luck Iain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullguise Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Best of luck Iain! Ditto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Cool job! Good luck lain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) Applied for a job. If it works out, I'd love to get back into working in a sciencey field like I studied in school. It looks like a good fit for me at this stage of my career. Working full-time, though, I don't know. That's for suckers. FTFY! Good luck! Edited October 17, 2014 by guzziguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimless1 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Indeed. All the best Iain!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augsburger Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Good luck Lain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmcmanus Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 My thoughts and prayers go out to the people in Bermuda tonight. Looks like a nasty one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullguise Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Yes, thoughts and prayers indeed. Heard that, due to elevation, winds even worse. My brother-in-law got out, he was there on business and wasn't scheduled originally to leave until this coming Thursday. All flights booked, but after many trials/calls, he got on a cancellation for a Boston flight, then home to NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Good luck, Lain. And yes, looks like nasty business in Bermuda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.