Sachilles is right, it's a gift for a girl.
Miata.
Sachilles is right, it's a gift for a girl.
Miata.
mikeatrpi wrote: An answer of "Yes" was good enough for me. Just sayin'.
ROFLROFLROFL
...this
Joe Gearin wrote:Osterkraut wrote:Not true. Not all of us like to wear jewelry.mtn wrote: WatchThis is the correct answer. Yes, you said you find watches uncomfortable, but every man needs a good watch.
Oh I feel you, I hate wearing ties. Sometimes the occasion calls for one, though. Tracking?
A wife.
DILYSI Dave wrote: Wait - so you dislike the tradition of having to buy her something, so instead you're giving her something you got for free and now expect her to buy you something in exchange for it?
Lol, have you read any of this guy's posts?
Salanis wrote: Already have a Miata.
parts car?
scardeal wrote: A wife.
The idea is for her to get him something nice.
Got off the phone with her a few minutes ago. She was already a step ahead of me and had asked her mom if her grandfather had an old watch or something like that. They're pretty sure he did and that they still have it somewhere they can get to it. Not sure if it still works though. Would be really cool to find a good craftsman watchmaker to get it running again.
She commented that she's pretty certain that it is nowhere near the value of what my grandmother's ring is. I told her I don't care, that's not really the point.
mikeatrpi wrote: Also - Congratulations!
Don't congratulate me yet. Hasn't officially happened yet, just a pretty serious discussions. I know, pre-engagement talk is horribly unromantic.
A pocketwatch is a nice keepsake, but I wouldn't bother trying to get it running. You know you'll never actually use it as a watch, anyway. Good watch repairs are VERY hard to find and getting an old one to run consistently will be trying. Just skip the repair step and shove it in a drawer like you would after you got it repaired. You'll save hundreds.
I know because I've had my grandfather's Omega in two different shops six different times and it still doesn't run right or keep good time. And it is a wristwatch that I wanted to use daily...
Maroon92 wrote: My girlfriend has agreed to purchase me a classic mini in exchange for a shiny diamond.
Damn I should have held out.
Osterkraut wrote:scardeal wrote: A wife.The idea is for her to get him something nice.
Well, dangit. I'm stumped then. Although, if she's not nice as a wife, maybe he should rethink the whole engagement thing.
Contract guaranteeing daily hand-whammies?
i have several thoughts on this subject:
PIITB?
A vintage pocketwatch is baller, even if it doesn't work. On a chain with a belt-loop clasp, wear it like it works, pull it out occasionally for dramatic effect. if anyone calls you on it, act like it just quit working.
Gun is better than pocketwatch when you come home and your old lady is banging someone else. What are you gonna do, look at your watch and tell him his time is up?
Hand-whammy made me LOL in a crowded workplace. thanks poopie!
Shotgun.
Salanis wrote: Got off the phone with her a few minutes ago. She was already a step ahead of me and had asked her mom if her grandfather had an old watch or something like that. They're pretty sure he did and that they still have it somewhere they can get to it. Not sure if it still works though. Would be really cool to find a good craftsman watchmaker to get it running again.
There is a watchmaker(smith?) here on the GRM forum. Not sure who, his profile picture is him with a loop in his eye. .
Is my issue with a wristwatch maybe the band? I frickin' hate metal bands. I have hairy arms, and they're constantly pulling out arm hairs. Also, seems like my wrist changes a little bit in size during the day. Are leather bands more comfortable?
Salanis wrote: Is my issue with a wristwatch maybe the band? I frickin' hate metal bands. I have hairy arms, and they're constantly pulling out arm hairs. Also, seems like my wrist changes a little bit in size during the day. Are leather bands more comfortable?
I don't find them uncomfortable, and I for one think you can rock a leather band and still ooze class. You'll need to treat them with leather cleaner every now and then.
poopshovel wrote: Contract guaranteeing daily hand-whammies?
I wonder if I can get that engraved on the inside face of a pocketwatch...
In reply to Osterkraut:
In my humble opinion, leather bands are the only ones with class. Metal bands look odd and velcro/canvas only works if you're A: on a Safari or 2: a pilot/astronaut.
A kid?
It'll get seen or handled every day for at least a few years... plus it requires a lot more effort on her part.
Leather bands are great. I hated metal bands until I actually got a QUALITY watch with a metal band. Never had my Citizen pinch a hair at all. My current one does on occasion, but not nearly as much as the cheapo watches I used to wear did. My vote is look at a skeletonized watch so you can see all the parts move. I can watch my Armitron work away and never get tired of seeing it.
alfadriver wrote:sachilles wrote: 4 answers, and nobody has suggested miata yet? You folks are slipping.He's in Germany. The correct answer shifts to Porsche. France- Still something German(insert WWII reference of your choice)
FTFY
DILYSI Dave wrote: Wait - so you dislike the tradition of having to buy her something, so instead you're giving her something you got for free and now expect her to buy you something in exchange for it?
This is good salesmanship - don't turn it into something ugly.
AngryCorvair wrote: 2. A vintage pocketwatch is baller, even if it doesn't work. On a chain with a belt-loop clasp, wear it like it works, pull it out occasionally for dramatic effect. if anyone calls you on it, act like it just quit working.
You have to rock a monocle to pull this off. I wonder if you can get a combo set.
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