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  1. They use thin-film, double-sided tapes in...

    They use thin-film, double-sided tapes in aircraft production - considered to be a permanent bond. I doubt that bezels undergo the same kind of stresses.
    I had to destroy a bezel to remove it when...
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    I came close to buying a Hydroconquest so many...

    I came close to buying a Hydroconquest so many times! I must have tried them on in the shops about a dozen times. 40 or 42mm would have been ok. The 44mm I decided was too big for me, and then they...
  3. I have always used a 4 sided nail buffer for...

    I have always used a 4 sided nail buffer for everyday polishing - though I've had some strange looks from the cashiers in Sainsburys when buying them!
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    It's a "No" from me

    I don't believe I could be less excited about this Swatch if I tried.

    It may increase public awareness of Blancpain but I don't see the general appeal of the association.
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    My recommendation based on experience is to find...

    My recommendation based on experience is to find someone skilled in "Paintless Dent Repair"

    I have had some tricky dents removed from a variety of cars and after 20 minutes work you can no...
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    Nice car - potentially dreadful and scarce...

    Nice car - potentially dreadful and scarce dealers. If you live within 5 miles of a dealer go ahead. If any further than that I would avoid, you will need to know the Service Manager by his first...
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    People like new cars - so ultimately, and until...

    People like new cars - so ultimately, and until an alternative form of energy comes along, the adoption of EVs is inevitable.

    One of the most popular Motorway service areas has (had?) ambitious...
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    Assuming we all live "normal", crime-free lives I...

    Assuming we all live "normal", crime-free lives I don't see a problem. Even by being on this internet forum you are being tracked somewhere, by someone. Apple have just announced that they will...
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    Having been acquainted with a number of...

    Having been acquainted with a number of professional and "personality" chefs, their recommendation was always a Sabatier 8 inch Carbon Steel chef's knife, because it is tough, versatile and keeps an...
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    Your choice may be different, but personally I...

    Your choice may be different, but personally I would go for the Volvo and if you are concerned about winter mobility I would be fitting All Season tyres as a minimum, or proper winter tyres for the...
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    Not a lot of love here for Branson and his vanity...

    Not a lot of love here for Branson and his vanity project. I have to join the throng - a waste of technology just to give a few ultra-rich a brief joy ride.

    And next weekend we have Bezos...
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    Most working days I wear a Citizen "Excalibur"...

    Most working days I wear a Citizen "Excalibur" BN-0100 - still on sale at Argos for a penny under £150. I have to say its probably the toughest, most reliable and consistently accurate watch I've...
  13. Thread: Locksmiths

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    I used to work with locksmiths and worked for a...

    I used to work with locksmiths and worked for a lock manufacturer.

    If you are using a key safe, make sure it is a Police approved "Secured by Design" product. Probably more like £50-60 but...
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    Can't you just run the Chrono seconds to get...

    Can't you just run the Chrono seconds to get running seconds? I'm not sure I understand the movement
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    (Even later to the party)...

    (Even later to the party) ........................

    Dial = Nice colour but horrible numerals. Not wild about the location of the windows. (or the need for a Day window)

    Bezel = Not for me,...
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    They are - but I understand Kev baled out a few...

    They are - but I understand Kev baled out a few months ago. Probably saw the writing on the walls
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    Your main problem isn't in choosing the car, it...

    Your main problem isn't in choosing the car, it is in planning those longer trips where you find a scarcity of recharging locations, finding them occupied or even just out of order. Or the ones where...
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    I think the thief probably threw the watch in a...

    I think the thief probably threw the watch in a bin when he realised it wasn't a G-Shock.
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    I used to be a Dell user but the last two laptops...

    I used to be a Dell user but the last two laptops have been sub-standard and the last one, a Latitude, suffered a catastrophic hard drive and screen failure at 18 months from new - and became a...
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    It's still a big NO from me - maybe I am getting...

    It's still a big NO from me - maybe I am getting too old for the format. I couldn't watch it all the way through, I feel it is more childish than laddish. Harris is ok and can clearly drive,...
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    Henry Boot PLC still trading and alive.

    Henry Boot PLC still trading and alive.
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    By all means wear what you want and what you like...

    By all means wear what you want and what you like - the truth is that nobody cares what you look like and it is EXTREMELY unlikely that any other member of the species, male or female, will even...
  23. Thread: Teleconverters?

    by UKMike
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    With a cheap teleconverter it is entirely...

    With a cheap teleconverter it is entirely possible that you will get better results using the original lens and cropping the image. Considering that the average consumer DSLR/mirrorless camera has...
  24. I like your thought process - who needs a house...

    I like your thought process - who needs a house anyway other than to sleep in.
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    I'm so pleased to hear that others disliked...

    I'm so pleased to hear that others disliked iTunes - I thought I was alone ;-)
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