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by mik
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:51 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: A fun surprise
Replies: 6
Views: 246

Re: A fun surprise

Very nice.
A very cool and thoughtful mate.
8)
by mik
Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: Watch Service Providers
Topic: Milek & Co watchmaker Stockport - first class service
Replies: 11
Views: 1295

Re: Milek & Co watchmaker Stockport - first class service

Bit of a thread bump, but I had the pleasure of using Simon's services again very recently when mrs mik managed to crack the crystal on her Rado Centrix (auto). Sent the watch down to him (he's now shifted his workshop slightly to Mirfield), and received a call the following morning to assure me of ...
by mik
Sat Jun 04, 2022 2:23 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Spinnaker HASS X-MCS
Replies: 3
Views: 384

Re: Spinnaker HASS X-MCS

Probably - although it looks pretty deep in this video too (skip the first 75seconds to get to the watch)

https://youtu.be/85ENeGYLEj0
by mik
Fri Jun 03, 2022 9:08 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Spinnaker HASS X-MCS
Replies: 3
Views: 384

Spinnaker HASS X-MCS

A bit of a chunky monkey at 16mm thick, but this seems to have allowed them to create a pretty extreme depth of dial! 8) https://i0.wp.com/masterhorologer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Spinnaker-SP-5104-HASS-X-MCS-Limited-Edition-3.jpg https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0070/6134/0213/files/BANNER-I...
by mik
Wed May 18, 2022 10:20 am
Forum: Watch Service Providers
Topic: Milek & Co watchmaker Stockport - first class service
Replies: 11
Views: 1295

Re: Milek & Co watchmaker Stockport - first class service

Update : Simon phoned me yesterday - conscious that it was a year since he fixed my watch - wanted to check all was well (which it is). 8) Before he dropped off the call I took the opportunity to ask him to service my C11. It is now 8yrs old, but it has been back to CW twice for repairs which would ...
by mik
Tue Dec 07, 2021 11:17 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Is less more?
Replies: 46
Views: 2819

Re: Is less more?

Great post. I like watches. I specifically like mechanical watches. But I am cynical (often without any cause) of the bigger luxury brands, so I don’t expect I will ever own one of them. 3 mechanical watches work well for me. Personal preference. Thanks for the thanks... I wonder what makes you cyn...
by mik
Tue Oct 12, 2021 1:15 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Is less more?
Replies: 46
Views: 2819

Re: Is less more?

Great post. I like watches. I specifically like mechanical watches. But I am cynical (often without any cause) of the bigger luxury brands, so I don’t expect I will ever own one of them. 3 mechanical watches work well for me. Personal preference. I am far more interested in cars. Actually I am far m...
by mik
Sun Aug 08, 2021 10:22 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: TVR
Replies: 19
Views: 845

Re: TVR

I do love a Griff. Wanted one badly for so long that other (newer) things became even more attractive when the reality of a sports car reared its head. (Hence my EvoraS). Can’t beat them for noise though. Even my 6.2 LS3 powered VXR8 with modified intake and exhaust, couldn’t match the gurgle of a G...
by mik
Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:13 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: F1 2022 / 2023 / 2024 Motorsport Thread
Replies: 886
Views: 60982

Re: F1 2021 Motorsport Thread

I thought Alonso’s race craft was excellent. Hats off to him. In a slower car he did a great job of defending his place IMHO. I am no Ham fan, but I get really embarrassed by the boos. Grown adults. WTF? (Mind you I felt exactly the same when I made my first venture from club level / btcc to attend ...
by mik
Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Free limited edition AM GT 1VEV CW watch up for grabs
Replies: 103
Views: 6156

Re: Possible free CW watch up for grabs

Also very happy to chat on PM if you’d prefer.
by mik
Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Free limited edition AM GT 1VEV CW watch up for grabs
Replies: 103
Views: 6156

Re: Possible free CW watch up for grabs

Deks - geez - holding out many crossed fingers for you. I don’t want your watches - you hold on to them like you hold on to your hopes. Having had docs rummaging about in my heart and still here.... stay strong like you are dude. 😎
by mik
Thu May 06, 2021 8:04 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Misread Thread Titles
Replies: 260
Views: 25659

Re: Misread Thread Titles

My Dog Sighs Has Arrived


...and then I realised that’s what it was supposed to say 🤔
by mik
Tue May 04, 2021 10:57 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: What Car do you drive??
Replies: 2154
Views: 192823

Re: What Car do you drive??

Arrived in March. :crazy: https://i.ibb.co/F5K40hD/gr-yaris.jpg Nice - very much the car of the moment. Mine turned 7 this weekend so a gratuitous photo. Now have Michelin Pilot Sport 4S on all round which seem to be as good as the previous Supersports in the wet and warm dry days, but 3 million ti...
by mik
Tue May 04, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: What Car do you drive??
Replies: 2154
Views: 192823

Re: What Car do you drive??

Good eye, Guy...it’s a ‘71. It’s in unrestored original condition with the exception of some motor, exhaust and extensive suspension mods. It’s a kick to drive and there’s nothing quite like that Alfa twin cam song! Here’s what an unrestored 70’s Alfa would look like in the UK. Our climate and salt...
by mik
Mon May 03, 2021 9:22 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: What Car do you drive??
Replies: 2154
Views: 192823

Re: What Car do you drive??

Markornot - Wow - that is marvellous 😎

A mate inherited a Sud last year, but it isn’t pristine. He has a number of cars (inc E36 M3 and an E30 M3) but he loves the little Sud.

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