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rak500

Member since Jul 2010 • Last active Dec 2024
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    I always struggle with painted Ti frames... I mean that much paint.
    Also, Chainstays are on the thicker side, that's a bit meh, but change the saddle and rear cassette to something more matchy matchy with the tyres and it'd be alright I guess?

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    On our Gumtree equivalent, I found this Eden Park bicycle, for a mere 1850€

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    New watch day, and my first Seiko 5 Sport after a long time watching the many models, I saw this srpg39k1 in the shop.
    Lovely brass numbers with a subtle glint on a dark blue back. Might put a NATO strap...

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    Just modified the GT a little bit.
    Came back to my Time Fork, I think better looking than what Ihad before and mounted using InniCycles adapter. A bit of a faff to install, accompanied with lots of sanding, cutting, grinding and grunting, but eventually fitted.
    Also @pop.zr Very nice!

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    What size and model? - Edit - Found that it's a 54cm Force
    I'd love to take it off you hands but I'm in France, so that might be complicated...

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    Just finished (almost) my new commuter/tourer.

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    Just 'nearly) finished building my new Kepler Disc.
    Liking it so far!

  • in Miscellaneous and Meaningless
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    It was our tenth anniversary, and I've wanted a max bill for the longest time, but this version is one of my all time faves.
    It's discrete enough to be an everyday watch, but classy enough to be worn in formal situation IMO.
    We'll see how the glass fares, but I'm confident it'll be alright as it's Sapphire glass, and I probably won't wear it in situation where I'm likely to damage it.
    I've had a Junkers knock-off that also has a domed glass (plexi) and I've only properly scratched once over a couple of years, but managed to polish it back to normal.

    @Stonehedge I've seen your Meister Chronoscope once in the flesh, and this picture doesn't do it justice; it's very pretty indeed.
    It's going to be a Junghans year for me I think!

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    New watch day; gift from the GF:
    Junghans Max Bill BauHaus!
    Absolutely love it.

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    My bad! Then again, wouldn't that make you a tattle tale?
    Or maybe I misread that... Being french and tipsy doesn't help.

    Also, and that's my opinion, £170 is a bit steep for f&f (if that's the only thing you're selling, but no ad, so no know).
    GLWS either way!

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