I really like and, at some point, would like to get one of the current Air Kiings with the green second hand. I think they're underrated.
Man, if you hadn’t lost that first timex you’d have doubled the value of your investment like the Rolex guys.Amigos y Amigas,
I don’t know why I like this thread so much but indeed, I do ….. indeed and indeed.
That said, old Velo Dog generally does not wear a watch.
However, when I do bother to wear one, it is a humble Timex, Expedition Model.
“Cheap, Brown and Reliable”, as shown in the attached pic below.
I think I paid $20. USA dollars for the first one I bought.
It lasted many long years and was still keeping perfect time when I finally lost it.
When I bought the replacement (shown in said picture), seems like I paid $40. USA Dollars for same.
Cheers,
Velo Dog.
TANGO: You better stop Posting on here - you’ll be in Prison at the rate your going, soon even your “thoughts” will be Taxable !!I'm so confused........ Yesterday I was an evil, Rolex-hoarding, sock-less, mid-life crisis, puppy killer who overpays for oil changes in my sports car.......and today I'm a tax-dodging freeloader avoiding my civic duties. Hhhhhhmmmm, I didn't feel like such a horrible person when I was working for the US Govt in Baghdad 2003-2004 wearing a G-Shock and carrying an MP5
BONK: I use to work with many wealthy Executives and the trend was that None ever wore a Rolex - they were “too common” and all you needed was $$$ to own one. Now, a rare - older “Vintage” Rolex was another story and some would spend $50,000 + for a very old model - have refurbished as needed and I thought those watches were very classy, cool looking and nicely “understated”.
Amen brother, that's a great gear list!Amigos y Amigas,
I don’t know why I like this thread so much but indeed, I do ….. indeed and indeed.
That said, old Velo Dog generally does not wear a watch.
However, when I do bother to wear one, it is a humble Timex, Expedition Model.
“Cheap, Brown and Reliable”, as shown in the attached pic below.
I think I paid $20. USA dollars for the first one I bought.
It lasted many long years and was still keeping perfect time when I finally lost it.
When I bought the replacement (shown in said picture), seems like I paid $40. USA Dollars for same.
In furtherance of that thought, if I was wealthy (and if a frog had wings), I’d collect vintage USA Railroad Pocket Watches.
No offense intended, just saying.
On that note, I applaud those of you who dig on Rolex wrist watches.
Those do not hold my gaze but, I am all for each person striving for whatever makes them smile.
You good fellow’s affection for expensive (super expensive) wrist watches is comparable to my affection towards proper Model ‘98 Mausers, their reasonable descendants, proper SxS double rifles and shotguns, plus certain single shot rifles as well.
Furthermore, I am riveted by a narrow category of fly rods, reels, certain specific handguns and well made pocket knives as well.
So I get it …. in a round about way.
Anywhooo and again, I have really enjoyed this thread.
Thanks for posting.
Cheers,
Velo Dog.
Yes and noted, thank you! I think I'm still safe here in Florida for a while longer
Velo Dog: I also love the Timex Expedition and have been wearing one for over 20 years — actually I’ve owned about 8-9 of them. Loved them for hunting because they were light weight, thin, waterproof, had an Alarm feature, and illuminated in dark for easy reading. They also use to last me 4-5 years before battery went dead and for $30 I’d just buy a new one. Now, they are still around $35 (Walmart) but I’m lucky if I get a year out of one - battery dies, “Indiglo light” fails, or they just stop. They seem to have deteriorated from a cheap-good-reliable Watch to just Cheap. I might have to switch to “Casio”. I remember in the 1960s their TV commercials use to say “Timex, it takes a lickin and keeps on ticking”…..now, if you lick it - it stops !Amigos y Amigas,
I don’t know why I like this thread so much but indeed, I do ….. indeed and indeed.
That said, old Velo Dog generally does not wear a watch.
However, when I do bother to wear one, it is a humble Timex, Expedition Model.
“Cheap, Brown and Reliable”, as shown in the attached pic below.
I think I paid $20. USA dollars for the first one I bought.
It lasted many long years and was still keeping perfect time when I finally lost it.
When I bought the replacement (shown in said picture), seems like I paid $40. USA Dollars for same.
In furtherance of that thought, if I was wealthy (and if a frog had wings), I’d collect vintage USA Railroad Pocket Watches.
No offense intended, just saying.
On that note, I applaud those of you who dig on Rolex wrist watches.
Those do not hold my gaze but, I am all for each person striving for whatever makes them smile.
You good fellow’s affection for expensive (super expensive) wrist watches is comparable to my affection towards proper Model ‘98 Mausers, their reasonable descendants, proper SxS double rifles and shotguns, plus certain single shot rifles as well.
Furthermore, I am riveted by a narrow category of fly rods, reels, certain specific handguns and well made pocket knives as well.
So I get it …. in a round about way.
Anywhooo and again, I have really enjoyed this thread.
Thanks for posting.
Cheers,
Velo Dog.
Hahaha! . That’s a good one!!
Investment in pleasure. If you don't get it, have the good grace to move on and let those who do enjoy theirs.
Well said. I am beginning to realize that I am a bit odd in that multiples just don't do anything for me. One double - I know it so well already, every grain pattern of the stock, every place where the engraver slipped and left a unique bit. And yet there will be far more to see and feel in the future.
Bertucci looks like a nice watch. What features are you talking about?
