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  1. It was the discount offered that made me look .....

    It was the discount offered that made me look .. its just not a brand I have heard much about, or considered before > hence the post on here

    Some of the clifton's are nice, some are 'so-so' .....
  2. Baume & Mercier - opinions ( clifton series ) ?

    Hi all,

    I have been offered a good ( 60-70%) discount on new B+M watches .

    I have never considered one before / they were off my radar.

    Has anyone on here had experience or opinions? ... the...
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    hmmm - must be RWD , non German, 2+2 ... if...

    hmmm - must be RWD , non German, 2+2 ...

    if you dont mind Jap cars .. consider a Nissan Fairlady .. 2+2 equivalent of a 350z ?

    Jag XK as someone said.

    or a 1990s Nissan 200sx ? late 90s
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    I have been diving in Asia for about 4 - 5 years....

    I have been diving in Asia for about 4 - 5 years.

    (based in Singapore)

    my suggestions : first get your own mask / fins/ dive computer/wet suit / DSMB/ knife etc

    BCD and reg easy to hire at...
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    Ford Mondeo estates are also good. Friend of mine...

    Ford Mondeo estates are also good. Friend of mine runs one : big enough for 2x mtn bikes plus loads of gear.

    Should be cheaper than equivalent Merc or BMW. and bigger than an Octavia. ( though...
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    Saw it last night - thought it was alright ......

    Saw it last night - thought it was alright ... Bit of a contrived plot / preferred the earlier ironman or capt America films.
  7. What I would miss from Singapore : - the...

    What I would miss from Singapore :

    - the variety of food 24/7

    - being able to sit outside every day in shorts while having a tea / beer whatever

    - top income tax rate of 22% rather than 62%...
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    Posting this from Singapore ( in my 6th year) ...

    Posting this from Singapore ( in my 6th year)

    - north Wales / lakes/ Scotland for hiking and climbing

    - pembroke (same)

    - affordable tea biscuits and cheese ( it's all available here - just...
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    I live overseas and rent out my UK house - it...

    I live overseas and rent out my UK house - it generally works well.

    I use an agent which only does Lettings ( they don't do sales )- hence have about 3000 rentals on their books : they handle...
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    When my fridge freezer died - I went searching...

    When my fridge freezer died - I went searching for a new large replacement.

    I have a Samsung model - self defrosting , stainless steel .. Very happy with it. Fridge section on top / freezer...
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    I spent a while in SA in 2005.. If u fancy a...

    I spent a while in SA in 2005..

    If u fancy a hike over table mtn - u can get a riki / taxi over to Kirstenbosch gardens : then hike / scramble up skeleton gorge (IIRC) - then hike 2 or 3k to the...
  12. Thread: Tudor Pelagos

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    Given that Tudor are launching a blue Pelagos - I...

    Given that Tudor are launching a blue Pelagos - I was wondering if it would be possible to buy a blue bezel to add to a black Pelagos ?

    IMO - I think that could be a great 'look'... ( blue BB...
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    Hi - I live in Singapore - have sailed to...

    Hi - I live in Singapore - have sailed to langkawi and back for a regatta - stayed a few nights there ... Nice spot however quite a few of the hotels are tired / pricy ( not uncommon in touristy bits...
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    Pah !! I've paid 8 quid for half a pint in...

    Pah !! I've paid 8 quid for half a pint in Singapore ( ... V expensive by even Singapore standards )
  15. Yep - I'd forgotten ... They are B.N Islanders...

    Yep - I'd forgotten ... They are B.N Islanders not twin otters.

    We paid for 3.5 flying hours - which took us to about 4 or 5 destinations - spent an hour or so at each. Was amazing. Cost in...
  16. I worked there for a year and a half in the 80s ....

    I worked there for a year and a half in the 80s . So it'll be a bit more developed now :)

    The globe used to be the pub to drink in at Stanley.

    If u have time to hire a FIGAS twin otter for a...
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    I live in Singapore.. First of all u can buy...

    I live in Singapore..

    First of all u can buy new seiko's a lot cheaper here than the UK .. Skywatches.com.sg have a retail shop in the old shopping centre above Chinatown mrt. 'Fashion watches'...
  18. Has your wife already had the wknd? If not ......

    Has your wife already had the wknd?

    If not ... Would recommend Singapore - I have lived here 4 years and love it - LOTS of stuff to do and see / great food / museums/ and outdoor stuff ... And 2nd...
  19. IMO the cushion case looks better due to Arabic...

    IMO the cushion case looks better due to Arabic numerals, smaller diameter ,lume and shorter lug length. ( though I don't fancy the cushion shape:... Ideal for me would be this watch in a round...
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    Funny - about 2.5- 3 years ago I had some...

    Funny - about 2.5- 3 years ago I had some meetings with a weAlth mngt firm here in Singapore who were recommending putting money into gold funds when the price was around $1800.

    Had a very slick...
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    the OP should at least check his contract with...

    the OP should at least check his contract with regard to severance payment, and notice period.

    even though he cannot likely sue for unfair dismissal - he CAN expect ( and force legally) that the...
  22. Thread: Coffee

    by alfaman
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    Hehe : cat poo coffee :) I have tried it in...

    Hehe : cat poo coffee :)

    I have tried it in Bali - over rated IMO - the tour around the coffee (poo) farm was interesting

    Worth trying - but I'll stick with Lavazza
  23. I live in Singapore - so have been to a few...

    I live in Singapore - so have been to a few places in this region.

    For a week or 2 I would consider :

    Bali - Tulamben and menjangan : 2 places. Great diving at both. And really nice accom...
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    The 90 day rule per annum has been superseded. ...

    The 90 day rule per annum has been superseded.

    Time allowed in the UK while resident overseas now depends on the number of 'ties' to UK.

    Eg: house available to live in / spouse/ kids/ UK...
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    Just try a few on and see what fits well is comfy...

    Just try a few on and see what fits well is comfy and has good vision.

    I have used an atomic mask for the past 4 years and am very happy with it. The material is soft and comfy.
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