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That's because titanium is to aerospace what wood is to a luthier.

Of course, I agree with you, because titanium is awesome and my absolute favorite. I won't even lie on my person right now I...

I have probably mentioned it about a dozen times here on P-F. I prefer non-toxic lubricants and cleaners. I use a silicone-based oil that is rated for incidental food contact. I got the idea many...

This thread reminds me again - that while saps and jacks are verboten in my current locale, nunchucks are not...

Just logo shirts for the most part. I do have one number/name of a long-retired player.

You've never been to Philly, I see.

Baltimore, Philadelphia, and D.C are generously described as "shitholes".

Not since everyone in the various leagues became younger than me. I think there are few things more weird than wearing the jersey of someone younger than you.

I don't mind the idea that Guerrero...

In my experience - they cost the same as Tire Rack + Paying for install. And thus the value isn't there.

They do offer their guarantee certificates which cover tire replacement for road hazards....

Michelin Defenders - from whoever has them the cheapest - It won't be Discount Tire, unfortunately.

I'd go Costco or order from TireRack - you can select an installer and have them shipped there...

Let's remember the audience and the authors...

Like Stoics - the Samurai wrote things to be read by their PEERS. Once upon a time - being able to read and write meant, most assuredly, that you...

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I am shocked...shocked to learn that methamphetamine was found. I mean truly amaze...okay maybe not really amazed.
Or shocked. Or even a little surprised...

Given the list of "contraband" - I'm guessing the lizards were also stolen? Also, I think Oz has some pretty tough rules on the acquisition/keeping of indigenous fauna. I know when colleagues have...

I literally think the same thing all the time. Edibles don't stink and they get you just as high.

It makes zero fucking sense to me, if I'm honest.

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I am consistently pissed off that I...

So, for sentimental reasons, this would be the one watch I would keep forever. Seiko 5 40th Anniversary Ref. SKZ205K1. It doesn't keep great time at -15 seconds a day or so. I set it two min fast on...

¿Por que no los dos?

Recognizing that regardless of all the other features I want - I definitely want a COSC Certified watch - because of my desired accuracy standards. It turns out there are a few brands that offer some...

I don't know the answer, but I know whatever the solution is - it won't be easy to execute.

That, I think, is what worries me the most. The people most equipped to do hard work are too busy being...

So, thanks to this thread I have learned a lot more about Swiss automatic movements and grades.

Article summarizing the grades of ETA movements: https://calibercorner.com/eta-grades/

Article...

Mechanical watches are no different than any other enthusiast thing.

A smart watch, a Glock 19, and a Toyota Prius have a lot in common. They're all ugly but functional. Their lack of aesthetic...

I mostly use a Suunto compass.

But I downloaded this app yesterday: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magnetized-wristwatch-checker/id6478119877

And I like the simple layout and use. But I...

Living.

Your phone, tablet, personal computer, a communications radio, any rotating electrical appliance (think a desk fan) all produce magnetic fields, albeit it small ones. Watches with decent...

I'd start with demagnetizing. One of my Seikos was -40 seconds/day. I demagnetized it and immediately returned to -5 seconds a day. You can buy an inexpensive demagnetizer on Amazon.

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Just so I'm understanding correctly a

That watch you linked has a "Sellita top grade SW200-1 Swiss automatic movement"

This watch has a, "Sellita SW200-1 automatic mechanical movement, 26...

That one is pretty easy to answer. Small magnetic charges on parts with tiny tolerances = big braking effect.

Quartz escapes it, because fewer parts and slightly wider tolerances.

To answer...

I think this is a waste of time and ammo. Box everything up and ship it to me for disposal.

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So, I thought I'd throw this out a bit of WHY - since Flamingo and I have talked about it. Many...

Watches are like guns. Only accurate and reliable ones are interesting.

Accuracy for me is +/- 10 seconds a day, with a strong preference of <2 seconds/day. Reliability is that I can fall off a...