Donovan PuppyfuckerA dagger in the dark isworth a thousand swords in the morningRegistered Userregular
New specs. They're very boring so no point with pics, but jiminy cricket everything is so sharp and crisp now. My prescription only changed by the smallest measurable amount in one eye, but the lenses on my old glasses were so scratched up everything was slightly blurry all the time, regardless.
New specs. They're very boring so no point with pics, but jiminy cricket everything is so sharp and crisp now. My prescription only changed by the smallest measurable amount in one eye, but the lenses on my old glasses were so scratched up everything was slightly blurry all the time, regardless.
Woohoo!
I got notification today that my Zenni order shipped, I'm excited!
I want to get a watch, because I used to love wearing them, but I have rather skinny wrists and I was a bit self-conscious about that
But there are some awesome looking wood and stone watches at Holzkern that are making me thing hmmmm....
I have thought about the two below, thoughts from the thread?
This one is darker and has the black marble face, which I love, especially as I wear a lot of darker tones, blues and such. But I'm wondering if it's a bit too much
This one is lighter, and maybe a bit too light, but I really like that grey marble facing as well. Decisions!
I could use a watch. Has to have a leather band though as those linked ones always snag my arm hairs. I wouldn't know where to begin shopping for a nice watch though.
I could use a watch. Has to have a leather band though as those linked ones always snag my arm hairs. I wouldn't know where to begin shopping for a nice watch though.
The band is easily replaced on most watches so a metal band shouldn't stop you if you like the actual watch part. Department stores for example should replace the band for free if you buy a band there.
I don't like any of those watches, but my tastes run toward more classic designs. Never really been a fan of "natural" material watches.
On the size front, however, I can help! I also have skinny wrists and my daily wearer is 38mm in diameter (Seiko SARB033 if you were wondering). I also have a couple of larger (40 mm) dive watches but usually only wear those in the summer when I'm wearing short sleeves all the time. I'd say keep your watch at or below 40 mm and you should be okay. Keep in mind a thinner bezel will wear "larger" on your wrist so you can get away with a slightly smaller watch without it looking tiny.
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Donovan PuppyfuckerA dagger in the dark isworth a thousand swords in the morningRegistered Userregular
I've always loved simple and elegant designs, and whilst the layout and detailing of those watches is certainly elegant enough, the materials make them seem... fussy?
I could use a watch. Has to have a leather band though as those linked ones always snag my arm hairs. I wouldn't know where to begin shopping for a nice watch though.
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No, for real. What's your budget and what do you like?
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I've always loved simple and elegant designs, and whilst the layout and detailing of those watches is certainly elegant enough, the materials make them seem... fussy?
That second Bulova is a great choice for a nice, understated dress watch. The quartz version is great if you don't want to spend a ton of cash. I'd say in general 38mm is about the largest any man should go for a dressy watch. Maybe 40mm if you're a particularly huge dude. But 36 - 38 is the sweet spot.
Anything from 38 to 42mm is pretty much a fine range for a casual/sport watch, for most guys, though. And if you are a one-watch kind of guy, something like a smallish, toned down dive watch can work really well as a casual or moderately dressy watch, depending on the strap you go with.
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No.3 is out now, it's between 1 and 2 I think, and 1 is winning to an extent.
The stainless steel is an advantage, for me, I prefer that in many ways to 2
I will say that I'm not a huge fan of the wood watch thing, personally, but between those, number 1 is the best, I think. It's a bit more subdued, which I think works. I think the others are like, super obvious "hey, LOOK! I'm made of WOOD!", whereas the first one is real subtle and you only notice that it's natural materials if you look closely, which makes it a little more interesting. Also, the rose gold/copper coloring on the second one is a little harder to pull off with everything you might wear, unlike the simpler stainless steel look of the first one, which is a bit more classic for most dudes.
Also, I think you could pull off the first one with a handful of different straps pretty well, too.
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People are just unobservant, I think. I've realized if my kids went missing I wouldn't be able to tell the police what they were dressed in even if I was the one to dress them that morning.
Also wheeeeee my Zenni glasses are out for delivery!
I died my hair green two days ago. so far nobody has noticed.
Or maybe they just think I've gone moldy.
I once had waist length black hair and I had to play Old Merlin in a show and Merlin's signature color was supposed to be purple. So I had a professional place dye my hair the darkest purple they could as well.
No one noticed. It just looked regular old black until I actually got on stage under the for-real theater lights and that shit GLOWED. My head was like a neon sign for Prince memorabilia.
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I've never seen them in the UK that cheap
On Amazon UK they range from £43.90 - £109.99 ($60.41-$151.37) depending on size and colour.
About the same in the store where I've seen 2 pairs for £90ish
It’s incredibly light, couldn’t believe it was actually in the box at first!
Very snuggly and a gorgeous color but also generously sized in the arms so I’ll have no problems getting it on over a sweatshirt.
It’s semi-fitted and goes in at the waist so although it’s big it doesn’t look completely shapeless
https://www.lulus.com/products/only-want-you-burgundy-lace-bodycon-midi-dress/514012.html
The lace is a delight and you are going to rock that in burgundy, oh my goodness
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I have a North Face coat for super cold and/or wet conditions
They are expensive but totally worth it. You will love that coat
Woohoo!
I got notification today that my Zenni order shipped, I'm excited!
I already do - hopefully the love affair continues!
My MIL has had her North Face coat for over 10 years now and it still looks fantastic, hopefully the quality of their products has maintained.
I've spent a lot lately on winter gear and it's all been worth it. Careful reading of reviews has paid off and everything has fit perfectly!
But there are some awesome looking wood and stone watches at Holzkern that are making me thing hmmmm....
I have thought about the two below, thoughts from the thread?
This one is darker and has the black marble face, which I love, especially as I wear a lot of darker tones, blues and such. But I'm wondering if it's a bit too much
This one is lighter, and maybe a bit too light, but I really like that grey marble facing as well. Decisions!
Give in and be a cool guy like your pal ol' Zonugal.
But I am!
I would say the first one tries hard to look cool and succeeds
See that's where I'm variating, between you and honovere
Is it trying to look cool and working, or is it trying to look cool and failing because it's trying too hard?
The second one is probably the most, I dunno
Stylish in a mature way? Maybe?
The band is easily replaced on most watches so a metal band shouldn't stop you if you like the actual watch part. Department stores for example should replace the band for free if you buy a band there.
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I think #1 is the best
The first one is a power watch, do you have work things where you might want to impress stuffy old office guys? It'd be great for that.
But then, I am a bit of a pretentious wanker at times so maybe that's suitable
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No, the wood and stone look is cool, that's my deal. What kind is the question.
On the size front, however, I can help! I also have skinny wrists and my daily wearer is 38mm in diameter (Seiko SARB033 if you were wondering). I also have a couple of larger (40 mm) dive watches but usually only wear those in the summer when I'm wearing short sleeves all the time. I'd say keep your watch at or below 40 mm and you should be okay. Keep in mind a thinner bezel will wear "larger" on your wrist so you can get away with a slightly smaller watch without it looking tiny.
I really like the look of something like this as a dress watch: https://intl.bulova.com/collections/mens-watches/products/96a188 or even this: https://intl.bulova.com/collections/mens-watches/products/96b104
They're 39 and 37 mm face diameter watches respectively, so they won't look all big and goofy if you have slimmer wrists. Plus they're very cheap for the quality you get. I even gave my secret satan a different model Bulova Precisionist watch a few years ago.
Let me show you the waaaaaaaay
No, for real. What's your budget and what do you like?
No.3 is out now, it's between 1 and 2 I think, and 1 is winning to an extent.
The stainless steel is an advantage, for me, I prefer that in many ways to 2
That second Bulova is a great choice for a nice, understated dress watch. The quartz version is great if you don't want to spend a ton of cash. I'd say in general 38mm is about the largest any man should go for a dressy watch. Maybe 40mm if you're a particularly huge dude. But 36 - 38 is the sweet spot.
Anything from 38 to 42mm is pretty much a fine range for a casual/sport watch, for most guys, though. And if you are a one-watch kind of guy, something like a smallish, toned down dive watch can work really well as a casual or moderately dressy watch, depending on the strap you go with.
I will say that I'm not a huge fan of the wood watch thing, personally, but between those, number 1 is the best, I think. It's a bit more subdued, which I think works. I think the others are like, super obvious "hey, LOOK! I'm made of WOOD!", whereas the first one is real subtle and you only notice that it's natural materials if you look closely, which makes it a little more interesting. Also, the rose gold/copper coloring on the second one is a little harder to pull off with everything you might wear, unlike the simpler stainless steel look of the first one, which is a bit more classic for most dudes.
Also, I think you could pull off the first one with a handful of different straps pretty well, too.
I died my hair green two days ago. so far nobody has noticed.
Or maybe they just think I've gone moldy.
People are just unobservant, I think. I've realized if my kids went missing I wouldn't be able to tell the police what they were dressed in even if I was the one to dress them that morning.
Also wheeeeee my Zenni glasses are out for delivery!
hm... yes, I think I can see it...
I once had waist length black hair and I had to play Old Merlin in a show and Merlin's signature color was supposed to be purple. So I had a professional place dye my hair the darkest purple they could as well.
No one noticed. It just looked regular old black until I actually got on stage under the for-real theater lights and that shit GLOWED. My head was like a neon sign for Prince memorabilia.