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rolio · 2 November 2007, 12:44 PM

I once read that all men should have a few finer things in life. To begin, a fine bottle of wine, a Rolex watch, a Monte Blanc fountain pen, a fine leather jacket, a nice automobile, and a few classic, leather-bound books. All of these things get better with age; they become sweeter to smell; sweeter to the touch; definitely sweeter by sight. Now, show us the rolex you wear, and wear, and wear, and wear until it reaches that "vintage" state of perfection.

Feel free to add to the list of finer things, but please post pictures of the watch, too.

chevycorvette · 2 November 2007, 12:50 PM

U Forgot young Boobies

CoopJr · 2 November 2007, 12:52 PM

"MMMMM....Booooobies!" - Homer Simpson

Lisa · 2 November 2007, 12:55 PM

You guys are making me laugh so hard I'm going to wake my kids....

Tools · 2 November 2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rolio

.....All of these things get better with age; they become sweeter to smell; sweeter to the touch; ...

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Originally Posted by chevycorvette

U Forgot Boobies

I don't think so...

mattyo · 2 November 2007, 01:13 PM

Someone wise once said..

They're just like pizza..

When its good its good,

When its bad its still pretty good..

PS: you left nice boat of the list..

Antonio · 2 November 2007, 01:16 PM

Hola, bienvenido a TRF :p

Yo tambien soy de Madrid ;) Luego pongo alguna foto.

Saludos!

Jedi · 2 November 2007, 01:18 PM

Boobies notwithstanding...

Here's a pic of my N series 16610, with NATO strap. It's no longer produced in this configuration, ie. lug holes and tritium dial.

I'm thinking of retiring this watch (note the patinated markers!!) and picking up a current Sub Date to use as a beater.

mattyo · 2 November 2007, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Antonio

Hola, bienvenido a TRF :p

Yo tambien soy de Madrid ;) Luego pongo alguna foto.

Saludos!

Hola,

Mire adelante a ver esas fotos.

S2000 Driver · 2 November 2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rolio

I once read that all men should have a few finer things in life. To begin, a fine bottle of wine, a Rolex watch, a Monte Blanc fountain pen, a fine leather jacket, a nice automobile, and a few classic, leather-bound books. All of these things get better with age; they become sweeter to smell; sweeter to the touch; definitely sweeter by sight...

I agree with this list, however, I did make one concession to modernity: I have a Montblanc ballpoint pen instead of a Montblanc fountain pen.

I hope this is permitted.

Lisa · 2 November 2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by S2000 Driver

I agree with this list, however, I did make one concession to modernity: I have a Montblanc ballpoint pen instead of a Montblanc fountain pen.

I hope this is permitted.

True story - I once had a Montblanc Rollerball pen - put it in my skirt pocket at work, took a bathroom break and.... and.... oops... flushed it down.

ianmedium · 2 November 2007, 01:58 PM

The list sounds great, I would add these as well.
A fine pair of handmade English shoes( way exceedes Italian quality IMHO!)
tailor made shirt (When you try one it's hard to have anything else!)
A glass of fine single malt, a nice Oban for me!
An excellent quality HIFI system (Audio Research amp, Brinkmann record deck, DCS cd, Sonus Faber speakers)
That lot and the other ones mentioned at the begining would be perfect for me!
Oh yes, a Bentley Brooklands, the new one!

S2000 Driver · 2 November 2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

True story - I once had a Montblanc Rollerball pen - put it in my skirt pocket at work, took a bathroom break and.... and.... oops... flushed it down.

Lisa,

That was a mountainous flush!

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 November 2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

"MMMMM....Booooobies!" - Homer Simpson

Or - as JJ says - MMMM........CLEAVAGES!

newsub · 2 November 2007, 07:18 PM

Flying long haul first class.

I can't aford to do it, but who knows one day....

Ed Rooney · 2 November 2007, 11:02 PM

Leather Club Chair

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 November 2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Leather Club Chair

I agree!

I have a couble of those!

Sorry about the dark pic, but I took the pic to test my Wiseled Tactical flashlight that I made a review of:

TARDIS · 2 November 2007, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ianmedium

The list sounds great, I would add these as well.
A fine pair of handmade English shoes( way exceedes Italian quality IMHO!)
tailor made shirt (When you try one it's hard to have anything else!)
A glass of fine single malt, a nice Oban for me!
An excellent quality HIFI system (Audio Research amp, Brinkmann record deck, DCS cd, Sonus Faber speakers)
That lot and the other ones mentioned at the begining would be perfect for me!
Oh yes, a Bentley Brooklands, the new one!

You have real taste Ian!

I would however the Bang & Olufssen HI Fi would do for me and a new pair of dress R, M. Williams boots.

A bottle of Grange Hermitage Shiraz.

The car? Just two....

I'd like a state of the art hybrid like the Lexus and a 1962 Austin Healey 3 litre in red. Used only to get the Sunday papers!

Steve

shoppy · 2 November 2007, 11:18 PM

An Aston martin to that list and I agree with the comment of roller ball opposed to a fountain. I write with a fountain pen and I get ink all over myself. Love the list will have to flag up to my better half.

SLR · 2 November 2007, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by shoppy

An Aston martin to that list and I agree with the comment of roller ball opposed to a fountain. I write with a fountain pen and I get ink all over myself. Love the list will have to flag up to my better half.

YES on the Aston. dont really care about my pen. But a nice wine (monprivato barolo) and excellent olive oil are on my list.

ianmedium · 3 November 2007, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TARDIS

You have real taste Ian!

I would however the Bang & Olufssen HI Fi would do for me and a new pair of dress R, M. Williams boots.

A bottle of Grange Hermitage Shiraz.

The car? Just two....

I'd like a state of the art hybrid like the Lexus and a 1962 Austin Healey 3 litre in red. Used only to get the Sunday papers!

Steve

Thanks Steve, you too! This is why I love the threads posted on the forum, it really stimulates thoughts. I love the B&O as well and totally forgot about the RM's which is odd as I have had a pair of their gardener boots for years and love em, easily the same, if not better quality in some respects to Churches and the like.
A friend has just got one of the new LS hybrids, a stunning car , so quiet and I love the fact that driving round town on electric does not pollute!

timetravel125 · 3 November 2007, 03:02 AM

If I may add, a LEICA camera, German made, iconic cameras--preferably an MP or M8

They are considered "neck jewelry" for shutterbugs.

S2000 Driver · 3 November 2007, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by timetravel125

If I may add, a LEICA camera, German made, iconic cameras--preferably an MP or M8...

Vic Diehl · 3 November 2007, 04:16 AM

You must not forget Krieghoff and Perazzi.

Chris B · 3 November 2007, 04:18 AM

All of the above plus the high def for watching the footy,

BigHat · 3 November 2007, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ianmedium

Thanks Steve, you too! This is why I love the threads posted on the forum, it really stimulates thoughts. I love the B&O as well and totally forgot about the RM's which is odd as I have had a pair of their gardener boots for years and love em, easily the same, if not better quality in some respects to Churches and the like.
A friend has just got one of the new LS hybrids, a stunning car , so quiet and I love the fact that driving round town on electric does not pollute!

It is a good thread, but as an fairly serious audiophile I must reject B&O from the mix. They are artsy looking and okay, but they follow the Bose (no highs, no lows? --must be Bose) marketing strategy. Sound come second to appearance. A bad approach for audio equipment.
So what fits from the audio department? Mark Levinson, Rowalnd, Krell to name a few. Leaving MacIntosh out was very intentional.

DS/B MINI S · 3 November 2007, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BigHat

It is a good thread, but as an fairly serious audiophile I must reject B&O from the mix. They are artsy looking and okay, but they follow the Bose (no highs, no lows? --must be Bose) marketing strategy. Sound come second to appearance. A bad approach for audio equipment.
So what fits from the audio department? Mark Levinson, Rowalnd, Krell to name a few. Leaving MacIntosh out was very intentional.

Of course, we must also not forget...
Custom Knives
Custom/High End Guns: .45 and Over/Under SG
Gibson & Martin Guitars
Tube Amps & Preamps

Single Malt

And last, but not least my favorite type of Beer...Cold

DRCramer1989 · 3 November 2007, 05:36 AM

Gentleman.. New to the boards and not much of a poster but... How can we forget a nice CIGAR...

BigHat · 3 November 2007, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DS/B MINI S

Of course, we must also not forget...
Custom Knives
Custom/High End Guns: .45 and Over/Under SG
Gibson & Martin Guitars
Tube Amps & Preamps

Single Malt

And last, but not least my favorite type of Beer...Cold

Oh, so right!!

For me: Wilson Combat Tactical Super Grade and an Ed Brown Cobra Carry.

Single-end Triode Tube amps -- fussy but soooo nice.

I smoked my last cigar Weds night (hopefully). Went out in style with two Patron Annv. Series 1926s. Oh that was nice.

DRCramer1989 · 3 November 2007, 05:45 AM

Ouch... Last ones huh? I'll have one for ya!

2 November 2007, 12:44 PM	#1
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	The finer things in life. I once read that all men should have a few finer things in life. To begin, a fine bottle of wine, a Rolex watch, a Monte Blanc fountain pen, a fine leather jacket, a nice automobile, and a few classic, leather-bound books. All of these things get better with age; they become sweeter to smell; sweeter to the touch; definitely sweeter by sight. Now, show us the rolex you wear, and wear, and wear, and wear until it reaches that "vintage" state of perfection. Feel free to add to the list of finer things, but please post pictures of the watch, too.

2 November 2007, 01:18 PM	#8
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Boobies notwithstanding... Here's a pic of my N series 16610, with NATO strap. It's no longer produced in this configuration, ie. lug holes and tritium dial. I'm thinking of retiring this watch (note the patinated markers!!) and picking up a current Sub Date to use as a beater. Attached Images

2 November 2007, 11:02 PM	#16
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Leather Club Chair Attached Images

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chevycorvette "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: willie Location: pie hole Watch: still looking Posts: 924	U Forgot young Boobies

2 November 2007, 12:52 PM	#3
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	"MMMMM....Booooobies!" - Homer Simpson

2 November 2007, 12:55 PM	#4
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	You guys are making me laugh so hard I'm going to wake my kids....

2 November 2007, 01:13 PM	#6
mattyo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt O Location: Melbourne Watch: Submariner Posts: 143	Someone wise once said.. They're just like pizza.. When its good its good, When its bad its still pretty good.. PS: you left nice boat of the list..

2 November 2007, 01:16 PM	#7
Antonio "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Antonio Location: Spain Watch: Rolex DJ 16030 Posts: 304	Hola, bienvenido a TRF :p Yo tambien soy de Madrid ;) Luego pongo alguna foto. Saludos!

2 November 2007, 01:58 PM	#12
ianmedium Deregistered Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 450	The list sounds great, I would add these as well. A fine pair of handmade English shoes( way exceedes Italian quality IMHO!) tailor made shirt (When you try one it's hard to have anything else!) A glass of fine single malt, a nice Oban for me! An excellent quality HIFI system (Audio Research amp, Brinkmann record deck, DCS cd, Sonus Faber speakers) That lot and the other ones mentioned at the begining would be perfect for me! Oh yes, a Bentley Brooklands, the new one!

2 November 2007, 07:18 PM	#15
newsub Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nottingham uk Posts: 200	Flying long haul first class. I can't aford to do it, but who knows one day....

2 November 2007, 11:18 PM	#19
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	An Aston martin to that list and I agree with the comment of roller ball opposed to a fountain. I write with a fountain pen and I get ink all over myself. Love the list will have to flag up to my better half.

3 November 2007, 03:02 AM	#22
timetravel125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Louie Location: California Watch: Rolex Posts: 644	If I may add, a LEICA camera, German made, iconic cameras--preferably an MP or M8 They are considered "neck jewelry" for shutterbugs.

3 November 2007, 04:16 AM	#24
Vic Diehl Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 76	You must not forget Krieghoff and Perazzi.

3 November 2007, 04:18 AM	#25
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	All of the above plus the high def for watching the footy,

3 November 2007, 05:36 AM	#28
DRCramer1989 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: David Location: Florida Watch: 16610 SUBLV Posts: 28	Gentleman.. New to the boards and not much of a poster but... How can we forget a nice CIGAR...

3 November 2007, 05:45 AM	#30
DRCramer1989 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: David Location: Florida Watch: 16610 SUBLV Posts: 28	Ouch... Last ones huh? I'll have one for ya!

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