An unfortunate misunderstanding on YOUR part ....
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An unfortunate misunderstanding on YOUR part ....
My I certainly seem to have made a rather poor impression around here! Lamentably I always seem to come across rather badly whenever I interact with the working classes. I tend to forget that not everyone has had access to my education and societal opportunities. This is surely regrettable and in the future, I will endeavor to take fully into account the somewhat limited means, education and ambitions of my fellow forummers.
That said, have a look at one of my more ubiquitous watches. It's a relatively inexpensive piece that I picked up several years back while vacationing in the Emirates. A clean, simple redesign of an earlier 60's GO model. A great "under the radar" watch as they say. Several of my associates have at least one Glashutte Original in their collection. Cheers.
That said, have a look at one of my more ubiquitous watches. It's a relatively inexpensive piece that I picked up several years back while vacationing in the Emirates. A clean, simple redesign of an earlier 60's GO model. A great "under the radar" watch as they say. Several of my associates have at least one Glashutte Original in their collection. Cheers.
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Re: An unfortunate misunderstanding on YOUR part ....
Well any GO fan can't be all bad.
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Re: An unfortunate misunderstanding on YOUR part ....
looks great, i wonder what the size of those are.
Sounds like youre toning it down a bit, glad to hear that.
Sounds like youre toning it down a bit, glad to hear that.
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lol
Was this supposed to make things better? Dom, I just don't see his response as toned down in the least.
Was this supposed to make things better? Dom, I just don't see his response as toned down in the least.
THE CONTINENTAL wrote:An unfortunate misunderstanding on YOUR part ....
THE CONTINENTAL wrote:My I certainly seem to have made a rather poor impression around here! Lamentably I always seem to come across rather badly whenever I interact with the working classes.
This guy is a troll. He has to be. No one is like this in real life. I know a few folks who rank in his "class", and they're nothing like the stereotype he's trying to portray.THE CONTINENTAL wrote:This is surely regrettable and in the future, I will endeavor to take fully into account the somewhat limited means, education and ambitions of my fellow forummers.
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Hey, I have an MBA, which has afforded me many riches and opportunities in life!
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Whoever this person is they are using a photo of Ben Domenech as their avatar. Google him and you'll see the pic credited to the Washington Post.
Mark
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Dom, I believe that's a Senator Sixties. If I'm correct, here are the specs:polaco23 wrote:looks great, i wonder what the size of those are.
Movement: GO Caliber 39-52, ø 26mm, height 4.3mm; 25 jewels; 28,800 vph
Case: rose gold(or other gold with this variant), ø 39mm, height 9.4mm; domed sapphire crystal; domed transparent case back
Variations: stainless steel
(Info borrowed from Wristwatch Annual 2010)
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I agree, Matt.matt.wu wrote:
This guy is a troll. He has to be. No one is like this in real life. I know a few folks who rank in his "class", and they're nothing like the stereotype he's trying to portray.
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THE CONTINENTAL wrote:
My I certainly seem to have made a rather poor impression around here! Lamentably I always seem to come across rather badly whenever I interact with the working classes.
. . . I always love the "working class" reference. I'm one of those 8th grade knuckleheads that worked his way through the ranks, and now I spend most of my time either explaining why an idea LOOKS good on paper but isn't worth shit in the field . . . or salvaging a job after some nimrod fresh out of 7 years of idealism forced his vision of change onto the playing field.
. . . We need these people guys. They keep the rest of us working folk gainfully employed and breaking new ground chasing their mistakes.
My I certainly seem to have made a rather poor impression around here! Lamentably I always seem to come across rather badly whenever I interact with the working classes.
. . . I always love the "working class" reference. I'm one of those 8th grade knuckleheads that worked his way through the ranks, and now I spend most of my time either explaining why an idea LOOKS good on paper but isn't worth shit in the field . . . or salvaging a job after some nimrod fresh out of 7 years of idealism forced his vision of change onto the playing field.
. . . We need these people guys. They keep the rest of us working folk gainfully employed and breaking new ground chasing their mistakes.
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Beat me to it Matt.
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Life's too long for crappy food, beer, wine & watches.
"I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food."--W.C. Fields
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You are totally correct Matt,its a comedy stereotype that doesnt exist here anymore....although some come quite close. This type generally inhabit TZ-UK,from which i am banned,lol. Im surprised he can lower himself to post on a forum that has a working class council house tennant as a member....i feel honoured and must remember to tug my forelock (hey,thats FORELOCK,gutter brains,lol)if i meet him . -Andymatt.wu wrote:lol
Was this supposed to make things better? Dom, I just don't see his response as toned down in the least.
THE CONTINENTAL wrote:An unfortunate misunderstanding on YOUR part ....THE CONTINENTAL wrote:My I certainly seem to have made a rather poor impression around here! Lamentably I always seem to come across rather badly whenever I interact with the working classes.This guy is a troll. He has to be. No one is like this in real life. I know a few folks who rank in his "class", and they're nothing like the stereotype he's trying to portray.THE CONTINENTAL wrote:This is surely regrettable and in the future, I will endeavor to take fully into account the somewhat limited means, education and ambitions of my fellow forummers.
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Must be a Yale Man. How gauche.
Poor chap. Sad really.
Now I must leave as I have The Admirals Ascot Cotillion to attend.
Oh and by the by...
Cheers
G
Poor chap. Sad really.
Now I must leave as I have The Admirals Ascot Cotillion to attend.
Oh and by the by...
Cheers
G
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He could be Thurston Howe's bastard son!....except he sounds like he's reading from the script of one of the
WWE wrestlers.......Is that you JBL???????????...LOLOLOLOL I'm betting that actually he's the voice
of the guy doing the "Pronunciation of various brands" thread.
Regards Sonny
WWE wrestlers.......Is that you JBL???????????...LOLOLOLOL I'm betting that actually he's the voice
of the guy doing the "Pronunciation of various brands" thread.
Regards Sonny
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Oh Dear! A malfunction!
A Larch.
A Larch.
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merichar wrote:Whoever this person is they are using a photo of Ben Domenech as their avatar. Google him and you'll see the pic credited to the Washington Post.
Why yes, my avatar IS indeed a picture of Ben Domenech. I happen to admire him as a very astute Conservative. However, if it is unsuitable, I shall remove it.
I would also inquire as to why many of you assume I am from England? I certainly never stated nor implied that I was. Point of fact, I am 100% American. I hail from the Northeast, but have spent much of my years travelling and living abroad. I do not pretend to be any other than who I am. I had no idea that a full diclosure of my personal life was necessary to participate in the discussion of horology.
I initially discovered this forum while seeking examples of vintage Blancpain Fifty Fathom dive watches, of which I am currently looking to purchase. You seem to be a very testy group. I'm not sure I understand the source of the hostility towards newcomers.
Cheers - Potter
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Re: An unfortunate misunderstanding on YOUR part ....
Let me go back to plowing my field and feeding my horses wearing my working class watch, (sun and a stick)
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SonnyD wrote:He could be Thurston Howe's bastard son!....
HAAAAAHAAAAHAAAHAAAHAAA
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No hostility here, Potter. But referring to the rank and file here as the "working class" tends to put us on the defensive, a sort of hierarchy of social demarcation mentality that unfortunately, the haut monde (like yourself) have created and perpetuated. No one here claims to be more than they are - and bullshit tends to get called out quickly. You seem to have a nice collection and certainly pics are always welcomed - but please leave the aristocratic mindset at the doorstep. I think you'll enjoy your time here a lot more if you do.
Thurston Howell.... Eee gads, I do hope that won't ruin your reputation at the country club.
Thurston Howell.... Eee gads, I do hope that won't ruin your reputation at the country club.
You give respect, you'll get respect - you just don't know your place.
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Waaaaaaaaaaaa he's American...yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee i feel so much better already. Now i have an image of that little dude,Will Smiths cousin in "The Fresh Prince of Bellair". Maybe we should call this one "The Fresh Prince of Bellend" . No offence intended Potter . . -Andy
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ezcheese wrote:Carlton, is that you?
Either him or this fella here..
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WELCOME! I like your style! I think we are cut of the same cloth. I lower myself every day that I generously give of my important time and vastly superior thoughts and opinions to the working class - and yes, VERY testy group - in this forum. No need to to "diclose" (by the way, there should be an 's' before the 'c') your personal life or tell us about your "travelling" abroad (by the way, there is only one 'L' in that word). You may have become my personal hero! Glad to know that you are also a "100% American"! Like you, I am well traveled and educated.. very nice to know I have a kindred spirit here.. it's about time.THE CONTINENTAL wrote:merichar wrote:Whoever this person is they are using a photo of Ben Domenech as their avatar. Google him and you'll see the pic credited to the Washington Post.
Why yes, my avatar IS indeed a picture of Ben Domenech. I happen to admire him as a very astute Conservative. However, if it is unsuitable, I shall remove it.
I would also inquire as to why many of you assume I am from England? I certainly never stated nor implied that I was. Point of fact, I am 100% American. I hail from the Northeast, but have spent much of my years travelling and living abroad. I do not pretend to be any other than who I am. I had no idea that a full diclosure of my personal life was necessary to participate in the discussion of horology.
I initially discovered this forum while seeking examples of vintage Blancpain Fifty Fathom dive watches, of which I am currently looking to purchase. You seem to be a very testy group. I'm not sure I understand the source of the hostility towards newcomers.
Cheers - Potter
VR/
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Re: An unfortunate misunderstanding on YOUR part ....
welcome Mr. Potter, can we just call you Harry?
Good luck on the BF FF, thats a nice watch, i thought it would be a bit too "working class" for a WASP like yourself, but to each his own. I find them kitch, if i were in the market for one, id buy a vintage original version, not the replica.
(see, i cant even fake being a snob! )
Good luck on the BF FF, thats a nice watch, i thought it would be a bit too "working class" for a WASP like yourself, but to each his own. I find them kitch, if i were in the market for one, id buy a vintage original version, not the replica.
(see, i cant even fake being a snob! )
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In your case, "education and societal opportunities" have obviously had little impact on the acquisition of style, manners, and overall gravitas.THE CONTINENTAL wrote:I tend to forget that not everyone has had access to my education and societal opportunities. This is surely regrettable and in the future, I will endeavor to take fully into account the somewhat limited means, education and ambitions of my fellow forummers.
As a PhD candidate whose research combines the disciplines of English Lit., Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, and Biomedical discourse, I regularly have the opportunity to mingle with professors, many of them leaders in their respective field, and never have I encountered any who would dare carry themselves with the kind of asinine pomposity displayed here.
Until proven otherwise, I'll continue to treat this as a joke. And now I'll return to something a little more serious, even if somewhat limited in ambition.
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