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    Being plastic-based, artificial turf tends to...

    Being plastic-based, artificial turf tends to retain heat on a hot day.

    On the other hand, it never needs watering or cutting + dog poop and pee is easily rinsed off and there is no staining or...
  2. While the Grand Seiko is an outstanding...

    While the Grand Seiko is an outstanding timepiece, snob appeal and brand recognition will keep Rolex on top.

    Examples: The Nikon SP rangefinder was an incredible 35mm camera but given the choice,...
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    Are gasket replacement(s) and WR pressure testing...

    Are gasket replacement(s) and WR pressure testing also involved when performing DIY regulation?
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    Perhaps the best example of Explorer II...

    Perhaps the best example of Explorer II appreciation in value would be the original 1655.

    $400.00 US in 1972 and going anywhere for $15-25K+ nowadays.
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    Your conundrum is not unique as I once purchased...

    Your conundrum is not unique as I once purchased a VISA gift card in the United States and could not forward the amount overseas. It has something to do with the potential for money laundering (i.e....
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    Somewhere above and beyond the planet Earth with...

    Somewhere above and beyond the planet Earth with a 'Space Oddity' ending.
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    So the question remains…can this overseas...

    So the question remains…can this overseas business model be curtailed to some extent? If it's based purely on China's vast accessibility to capital resources rather than any commitment on their part...
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    [ British Leyland>India; Volvo/MG et...

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    British Leyland>India; Volvo/MG et al>China.

    What's next? In a nightmarish scenario, do these conglomerates in China and India possess the capital resources to take over traditional...
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    It's unfortunate that such a classic make as MG...

    It's unfortunate that such a classic make as MG is now a part of Shanghai Automotive. To some, the brand has probably lost much of its allure. MGTDs, MGAs and MGBs were very popular in the United...
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    Are Chinese Manufactured Cars Sold in the UK?

    They are apparently coming to the United States during the fall of 2019. A major bone of contention is that China currently charges a 25% tariff on U.S. manufactured cars while the tariff for...
  11. The all-time classic LED watch from the 1970s....

    The all-time classic LED watch from the 1970s. Didn't LED watches fall out of favor due to their excessive battery drain?
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    Space Watches - what to get next?

    How about a Rolex that never made it into space? The Space Dweller is essentially a 1016/Explorer that was only released in Japan. Rare, collectible, everyday wearable and an interesting conversation...
  13. Thread: Rolex service

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    Maybe not in the UK but here in the United...

    Maybe not in the UK but here in the United States, acrylic crystals on 4-digit models are regularly replaced as part of an RSC service interval (unless the customer requests that they not do so). It...
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    I like international food, but there is a limit ...

    Poo apparently means crab in Thai. The book editor(s) probably could have chosen a better title if they were seeking a western audience.
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  15. Thread: Rolex service

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    Acrylic crystals are always replaced during an...

    Acrylic crystals are always replaced during an authorized Rolex servicing. Sapphire crystals are a judgement call being that they are somewhat expensive to replace. If you requested a new sapphire...
  16. Interesting thread. In America (as per the late...

    Interesting thread. In America (as per the late Supreme Court Associate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes), tax avoidance is legal while tax evasion isn't. That's one of the reasons the 1930s era...
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    Shared experience(s) amongst those who have the...

    Shared experience(s) amongst those who have the affliction. As far as any 'gout advisory service' goes, perhaps it's best to let the MDs and medical researchers chime in with any major breakthroughs...
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    Any UK Gout Sufferers Out There?

    This arthritic condition is somewhat common in the United States amongst males 45 and older. Family genetics, diet and alcohol consumption have often been cited as the primary causal factors. For...
  19. Thread: 10 dollar watch

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    If the Rolex in question is indeed authentic,...

    If the Rolex in question is indeed authentic, doesn't the seller bear the overall responsibility for this particular oversight? While it would be commendable to inform and compensate the purveyor,...
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    The 'Great Britain' reference near the 6 is a...

    The 'Great Britain' reference near the 6 is a nice touch. I was always under the impression that the Timex line was initially manufactured in the United States prior to shifting their production to...
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    As in Trump's former henchman? No, sorry for any...

    As in Trump's former henchman? No, sorry for any potential disappointments along the way.
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    No, but they make the rules regarding...

    No, but they make the rules regarding factory-authorized warranty service.

    Good question. The next might be where do returned Costco Rolexes eventually end-up?
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    Does Costco UK Stock the Rolex Brand?

    In the United States, one will occasionally come across a Rolex model in the jewelry showcase. While they are gray-market models, the Costco return/refund policy far exceeds the traditional Rolex...
  24. Of course. A more recognizable and prestigious...

    Of course. A more recognizable and prestigious watch brand adds a certain degree of validation to the wearer. It's a sign of the times as a majority of the upwardly mobile are incessantly driven to...
  25. One thing to take into consideration....the...

    One thing to take into consideration....the smaller and narrower baffles used in today's down vests and jackets are nothing more than a fashion statement. The more seams used = additional cold spots....
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