Images of items I have purchased (except trainers)
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Caporegime
Got gifted a coffee subscription for 6 months and my first delivery turned up today. I get a new one every 2 weeks and they're always random so hopefully I get to stumble across some gems
Are these beans or ground?
I have often considered a subscription but it often takes me a while to dial in my grinder to get the right ground size to suit the bean. Often takes 4-5 cups which is a waste of a bag that I may only get once. Doesn’t leave enough time to make a decision on whether I actually like the bean/blend.
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A heritage filled time telling thing arrived today.
Whats the exact model mrk? Thats bloody lovely.
Beans. And yeah I find the first one is always a bit of an 'oops' moment! I'm new to the home espresso game but even going from store beans to freshly roasted beans gave me a huge shock in how different they must be prepared
I deliberately don't use a smartphone except as a satnav (the one I have will only work when plugged in anyway) and only have a basic Nokia on me to make calls/texts these days. For this reason, getting a watch again is starting to make sense. Pulling out a phone to look at the time is jarring - have to wake it up out of standby and all that nonsense.
I'm also looking at getting some sort of ipod alternative again.
Soldato
Some much needed extra games storage.
I only have 2 tropic rubber straps now and 1 bracelet which I use on the Baltic when I feel like rotating between tropic and that
I have had loads of watches over the last few years though which may be what you are remembering. After a while I fancied something new/different and continued that mission really but think maybe this time I have finally found the two watches I really like.
This is all I have now
I need a new watch case, can you recommend one please?
How come they are all 1000+ on Laco's webiste but they sell what appear to be the same models everywhere else for £299? Are they just a lesser made, cheaper movement version for the mass market? Lovely watch btwA heritage filled time telling thing arrived today.
Man of Honour
It feels dirty even thinking about owning a semi-smart watch though
Hmm I have these I guess, but they aren't used as often so tend to keep charge:
Headsets - Only have BT IEMs which offer 8hrs per charge. I only use them when commuting for music or BTing to my work laptop when WFH for Skype calls.
Mice - MX Master 3 lasts 2 months on a charge and is USB-C so charged at the desk!
Keyboards - K780, battery lasts a couple of years, just chuck in some new ones when they die.
Phones - Wirelessly charged on desk and in car, a doddle tbh!
Laptop - Only have a laptop from work, it stays plugged in when being used.
camera batteries - Pre-charged after each shoot so ready to go before the next shoot. They are li-po so will retain full charge for months/years if not used. Camera accessory batteries are Eneloop though but they retain over 75% charge over a couple of years if left unused so they too are fairly good to go.
Hard wearing, Trska make a watch called the Summiteer, it is currently out of stock but due soon and when they do arrive they quite quickly sell out! Summiteer is in the styling realms of a Rolex Explorer but at a fraction of the price of one. In terms of hard wearing, they have a coating on case and bracelet that takes the scratch resistance to 1200HV whereas most watches, even from big brands, are 200HV. You won't be scratching 1200HV any time soon that's for sure.
I'd been eyeing one for many months before getting bored of waiting lol.
Here's the link: https://www.traskawatch.com/summiteer
If I wear formal then it's always waistcoat, shirt and trousers so I tended to pick watches I liked, but also worked well on the occasions I did wear formal with only one exception that being the Marloe Morar Black Edition (now sold). Watches that are classically designed will always work well with formal or casual because their styles tend to be timeless and just look right no matter what. Go for what you like, chances are if there's a watch you like but is too out of budget, then a microbrand will be out there who makes the same style at a far more reasonable price point.
Gone are the days where microbrands are sniffed at because many times these days the attention to detail on micros is more obvious than on a big brand at more cost.
It is the Laco Aachen 39
Not sure what kind of case you are after, how many slots etc or quality or budget but this one was from Amazon and the quality seems just fine
Link:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07YJC7CWC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Laco's site offer customisation when buying whereas if you buy a Laco watch from a third party site then you have no options available to customise, you only get what's shown on the page.
This is the Aachen 39 which is part of their Pilot Watch Basic range, The Pilot Watch Original range are closer to original Flieger design with bigger crowns, more choice of options, a non-display caseback just like in the odlen days and a sandblasted case finish with more straight lug angles as well as blued handsets. An example of an identical Type-B 39mm in the Original range is the Speyer which you can see looks very similar with some visual differences around the case. The water resistance is the same as are the dimensions, the extra base cost comes in due to the use of an ETA movement in elabore grade and blued hands which are heat coloured not painted so more labour intensive. Personally I don't like the case style of the Original range, I like a display back and curved lugs. The Original range are more true to Fliegers from the day but I didn't want to wholly replicate that era but instead have a modern take on it whilst still being visually a Flieger. The Aachen 39 was just that as far as my eyeballs were looking, and at half the cost including the upgraded AR crystal and movement. I also don't like that not all the markers on the Original range Type-B dials are lumed whereas they are on the basic.
Regardless of the range you choose, the cheaper ranges using Miyota movements are still adjusted and regulated by Laco just like the ETA movements. Accuracy is always below +10s a day. Mine so far is +6s a day.
Speaking of AR crystal, just look at how classy 13 layers of AR looks when it hits any light source:
Soldato
Seat stand and a new frame to hold my cross-stitch. Being able to do this with having both hands free from holding the frame is amazing!
Seeing how nice that watch looks just makes me think how much it would really bug me after i got the first scratch on the glassSpeaking of AR crystal, just look at how classy 13 layers of AR looks when it hits any light source:
But that is one really nice watch
Man of Honour
It's always been on my mind but then I realised I'd had the NOMOS Ahoi Atlantik for a few years which had a similar glass finish but was also domed and I managed to not scratch that!
Jinxed myself now haven't I
Jinxed myself now haven't I
Soldato
Where did you get the hands free stand as mrs does cross stich but struggled after a few hours.
Soldato
@Psycho Sonny, When are you going to Elevenerife? 
Caporegime
@Psycho Sonny, When are you going to Elevenerife?
Think the mods should change his name to sonny 10 sheds.
Soldato
New TV for the remodelled lounge, sofas hopefully turning up on the 23 Dec, eekk!!
SONOS ARC turns up tomorrow
SONOS ARC turns up tomorrow
Caporegime
Chilly's series 2. Went with a white bottle, grey collar and a yellow handle. It will hopefully keep me more hydrated throughout the day.
Love the new shape, feels more balanced. The collar is a good addition, it's a nicer material to drink from. On the bottom is a silicone pad so no more hard metal bottom.
Love the new shape, feels more balanced. The collar is a good addition, it's a nicer material to drink from. On the bottom is a silicone pad so no more hard metal bottom.