Awesome stuff you've just bought (+pics please)

[AKRATEN]

I got some shirts from arcade game * raizing / Cave / Batrider *
and a Dracula X Shirt from ebay in the mail today.

[xbl0x180]

Just got some Bauhaus-lookin' watches

[emphatic]

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I got some shirts from arcade game * raizing / Cave / Batrider *
and a Dracula X Shirt from ebay in the mail today.

All shirts from eBay or just the Dracula X one? If all, seller link?

[trap15]

The Raizing, Cave and Batrider ones were from arcade game. Check the Trading Station

[ryu]

i finally got a proper video processor (iscan vp30)





the deinterlacing it does is quite amazing. i wasn't expecting it to be as clear as it is. the photo is misleading because my camera's blurring the picture quite a bit.

[AKRATEN]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8470/8104 ... f17d_n.jpg
I got some shirts from arcade game * raizing / Cave / Batrider *
and a Dracula X Shirt from ebay in the mail today.

All shirts from eBay or just the Dracula X one? If all, seller link?

Just the Drac-X
the others are from Arcade game on the Forum

[Acid_Rain]

Just got some Bauhaus-lookin' watches

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love the black one. so simple…

[Pyongyang]

Does your VP30 have the extra card in it?

[ryu]

Does your VP30 have the extra card in it?

yes

[xbl0x180]

I have long thought it would be nice to have a respectable watch (I'm thinking I would probably go with a Tag Heuer if I did spend the bucks fr one) but it's just one of those things where I always have a bunch of other better uses for my disposable income. I have a titanium Fossil right now that isn't too fancy, but holds up well and has higher water resist than most of their models.

If I had that kind of dough, I wouldn't blow it on a pseudo lux brand such as Tag. You are way better off with the Fossil (actually, I'd be better off with a Fossil rather than a fashion name trinket watch). The next one, I'm probably gonna save a little more and, in a few years, buy an Omega or a Zenith (or both!). If you can't bring yourself to spend 3K+ on a Seamaster, then look into getting a vintage watch. The problems with that are 1) they're not totally new, so some will be heavy with patina on the watch face and 2) they may not be in tick-tock shape if it wasn't refurbished well enough. Maybe system11 knows of a good vintage watch retailer for old lux stuff

Just got some Bauhaus-lookin' watches

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love the black one. so simple…

You cannot go wrong with German and Swiss designs. Still, I just bought a Casio as a political statement

[Pyongyang]

I got a panel today from young Ronald Koeman over in Shexsyland.



I also got some SHMUPPLES at Play Expo last weekend.

[Vexorg]

I have long thought it would be nice to have a respectable watch (I'm thinking I would probably go with a Tag Heuer if I did spend the bucks fr one) but it's just one of those things where I always have a bunch of other better uses for my disposable income. I have a titanium Fossil right now that isn't too fancy, but holds up well and has higher water resist than most of their models.

If I had that kind of dough, I wouldn't blow it on a pseudo lux brand such as Tag. You are way better off with the Fossil (actually, I'd be better off with a Fossil rather than a fashion name trinket watch). The next one, I'm probably gonna save a little more and, in a few years, buy an Omega or a Zenith (or both!). If you can't bring yourself to spend 3K+ on a Seamaster, then look into getting a vintage watch. The problems with that are 1) they're not totally new, so some will be heavy with patina on the watch face and 2) they may not be in tick-tock shape if it wasn't refurbished well enough. Maybe system11 knows of a good vintage watch retailer for old lux stuff

Yeah, after doing a bit more reading on the Internet I'm not so sure about a Tag Heuer anymore. I'm seeing too many stories of $400 repair bills on watches less than two years old. In terms of something somewhat more affordable, I'd probably look at a Citizen, but I think my current watch is still good for a few years.

[system11]

I have long thought it would be nice to have a respectable watch (I'm thinking I would probably go with a Tag Heuer if I did spend the bucks fr one) but it's just one of those things where I always have a bunch of other better uses for my disposable income. I have a titanium Fossil right now that isn't too fancy, but holds up well and has higher water resist than most of their models.

If I had that kind of dough, I wouldn't blow it on a pseudo lux brand such as Tag. You are way better off with the Fossil (actually, I'd be better off with a Fossil rather than a fashion name trinket watch). The next one, I'm probably gonna save a little more and, in a few years, buy an Omega or a Zenith (or both!). If you can't bring yourself to spend 3K+ on a Seamaster, then look into getting a vintage watch. The problems with that are 1) they're not totally new, so some will be heavy with patina on the watch face and 2) they may not be in tick-tock shape if it wasn't refurbished well enough. Maybe system11 knows of a good vintage watch retailer for old lux stuff

Yeah, after doing a bit more reading on the Internet I'm not so sure about a Tag Heuer anymore. I'm seeing too many stories of $400 repair bills on watches less than two years old. In terms of something somewhat more affordable, I'd probably look at a Citizen, but I think my current watch is still good for a few years.

Might be worth investigating Poljot/Buran watches - Russian, quite a variety. One of mine got broken by someone knocking it off a shelf, cost 60 euros to repair. The best ones aren't cheap, but they aren't ridiculous either. Poljot24.de is a very trustworthy seller.

[Octopod]

I hear Steinhart is a great band for the price.

I am considering one of these.


Not to everyones taste I'm sure though.

[xbl0x180]

I hear Steinhart is a great band for the price.

I am considering one of these.


Not to everyones taste I'm sure though.

I like a lot of their watches, but I don't know if I'm a person to ask since... I have NO taste or knowledge in horology. Anyway, the one they feature at the top of their page is the one I want



It's around 500 righteous bucks for the chance to own one and you pretty much have to order through them 'cause there are no retailers here in the U.S. that deal their watches.

Oh, yeah, and to stay on topic, I should be receiving a Ziiro Celeste soon:



It's a strange novelty design. I LIKE IT!

[Octopod]

I like a lot of their watches, but I don't know if I'm a person to ask since... I have NO taste or knowledge in horology. Anyway, the one they feature at the top of their page is the one I want



It's around 500 righteous bucks for the chance to own one and you pretty much have to order through them 'cause there are no retailers here in the U.S. that deal their watches.

Oh, yeah, and to stay on topic, I should be receiving a Ziiro Celeste soon:



It's a strange novelty design. I LIKE IT!

That Steinhart looks like a nice one too. I don't know much about watches myself but I was doing some research when I decided to start looking. What I gather is that Steinhart is inexpensive(relatively speaking ofc) because it is kind of unknown but their watches are good quality Swiss made. I think you can get the glass backs as an option on all of their watches which is pretty neat because their mechanisms look nice. I also heard that when you order it might be a bit of a wait for them to get to you sometimes though.

[CMoon]

[xbl0x180]

That Steinhart looks like a nice one too. I don't know much about watches myself but I was doing some research when I decided to start looking. What I gather is that Steinhart is inexpensive(relatively speaking ofc) because it is kind of unknown but their watches are good quality Swiss made. I think you can get the glass backs as an option on all of their watches which is pretty neat because their mechanisms look nice. I also heard that when you order it might be a bit of a wait for them to get to you sometimes though.

Steinhart ships by FedEx, so, while it'll cost ya around 40 bucks, you will get the watch in around 4 business days. I think you will also have to pay a $20 "inspection fee" from customs, which FedEx will pay for you initially to have it released right away.

I have small wrists, so I have to be careful with how big a watch is. My limit is 45mm, but, even then, a watch like that looks awful on me. I have a coupla crappy designer watches that're 44mm and the buttons dig into the top of my hand; it was so bad that I started wearing them on my right hand (which looks weird, too!). Their aviator and mariner watches are generally more than 45mm, except for that one I pointed out. I don't think you have the option to have a skeleton watch (face or back); they already come that way. My automatic watches all have that feature

[Octopod]

That Steinhart looks like a nice one too. I don't know much about watches myself but I was doing some research when I decided to start looking. What I gather is that Steinhart is inexpensive(relatively speaking ofc) because it is kind of unknown but their watches are good quality Swiss made. I think you can get the glass backs as an option on all of their watches which is pretty neat because their mechanisms look nice. I also heard that when you order it might be a bit of a wait for them to get to you sometimes though.

Steinhart ships by FedEx, so, while it'll cost ya around 40 bucks, you will get the watch in around 4 business days. I think you will also have to pay a $20 "inspection fee" from customs, which FedEx will pay for you initially to have it released right away.

I have small wrists, so I have to be careful with how big a watch is. My limit is 45mm, but, even then, a watch like that looks awful on me. I have a coupla crappy designer watches that're 44mm and the buttons dig into the top of my hand; it was so bad that I started wearing them on my right hand (which looks weird, too!). Their aviator and mariner watches are generally more than 45mm, except for that one I pointed out. I don't think you have the option to have a skeleton watch (face or back); they already come that way. My automatic watches all have that feature

I could be mixing up some of the brands I was looking at then.

I was also looking at Archimede and Stowa because they make that style of marine watch also. Steinhart is priced about between the two I believe but the quality is closer to the Stowa so it is good quality for the money. Perhaps just BS I read though. Apparently I like German watches.

[xbl0x180]

Someone needs to start a "what watch are you wearing?" thred I'd fork over for a Stowa if the seconds hand point to the dial markings as precisely as possible. It irritates the hell outta me to see this and it can range from some cheap Casio up to a bloated/overpriced Baume And Mercier. It's not as bad as some of the crooked number markings on some garish fashion watches, but it drives me nuts whenever I pay close attention.

I will take a pic tomorrow of a horrible watch I've been going OCD over and see if I can upload it on this topic

[nZero]

So I bought a power strip. The list of features on the packaging really helped sell it.

[gct]

Got meself a new pair of riding boots for the yucky months, H-D Sonar model. I've been quite pleased with my Alpinestars Ridge, but there isn't much of a tread on the bottom so I slip sometimes. To be honest these boots will actually be for daily wear and only the occasional ride... What a poser Not to mention I don't even own a H-D..

[rugdoctor]

So I bought a power strip. The list of features on the packaging really helped sell it.

Be sure to keep small metalic objects small enough to fall into the holes when its on. Had one from Shanghai as well and it was a death trap.

[moh]

Got meself a new pair of riding boots for the yucky months, H-D Sonar model. I've been quite pleased with my Alpinestars Ridge, but there isn't much of a tread on the bottom so I slip sometimes. To be honest these boots will actually be for daily wear and only the occasional ride... What a poser Not to mention I don't even own a H-D..

god damn, those are badass.

[Vexorg]

So I bought a power strip. The list of features on the packaging really helped sell it.

Guaranteed not to set you on fire or your money back?

[undamned]

Guaranteed not to set you on fire or your money back?

Haha, I'm leery of cheap power adapters for this reason. Don't want to come home to a charred shell of a home because I wanted to save $3.00 on a power adapter.
-ud

[Octopod]

Some new shoes. They are a bit tight though. They are not painful tight but just a bit snug across the top but I have high arches though. Does anyone know if they will stretch a bit or should I exchange them?
Also I have a wake and funeral to go to. Are these too casual to wear?

[xbl0x180]

The shoes look a little informal for a funeral, but I've worn light-coloured clothing to a funeral before (it was a last-minute call).

[Octopod]

The shoes look a little informal for a funeral, but I've worn light-coloured clothing to a funeral before (it was a last-minute call).

I agree. I have nothing else to do at this point though. The wake is tomorrow and I am busy prior to it. All of my clothes, besides jeans and tshirts, are kind of New England prep crossed with math professor. I do not have any formal black clothes. I do not even own black shoes. I guess I am wearing brown and blue. I do have a black peacoat though so if it is cold enough I'll keep it on.

[BIL]

Just don't do this.