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Welcome from a fellow newbie. :tennis:

I know it is a bit of a marmite brand, but I love Cartier for its design and elegance. I only have one, the Tank Solo XL. I have taken lots of pictures of it over the last 2.5 years.

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Deep breath and...walk on by!

A wonderful story...one always harbours a hope that they may have done it, without ever wanting to belittle the achievements of 1953.

Incidentally, Andrew Irvine (Merton) rowed twice in the Oxford...

What a great thread! I am looking for an exit watch when I retire in a couple of years, and guess what I have in mind. You got it, an Explorer!

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Thank you – not related to Eric Newby the great travel writer, are you? One of my heroes!

I’m a fan of the Spanish café con leche and the Portuguese meia de leite.

Heat half a cup of skimmed in the microwave and froth with an aerolatte, then stick in a double shot of Ristretto.
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A few here. The combination of nice watches and sunshine is irresistible...

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Now where have I seen that phrase before? Thanks, Bernie!:la:

Thanks for the updates and kind comments. I have a couple of years to think about the whole question of exit watch and Explorer. No hurry.

Why not indeed? I have a bunch of similar sized vintage watches – no problem there! :eagerness:

Nice thread! Here’s a couple of Speedy shots...

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Some love them, some don’t. I’ve heard the brand criticised frequently enough (fashion brand, too expensive for ETA ébauche movements like the 049) and, whilst I would probably not want a complete...

Happy to oblige...

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Absolutely gorgeous watch. I’ve handled one at CW Showroom but waiting and hoping they produce a blue dial version.

Thanks for the welcome, folks - much appreciated!:joyous:

They make some brilliant watches and usually very good VFM. I’ve bought, sold and traded a few over the years.

Anyway, pics...the gruesome twosome:

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5 of the...

Good evening, all.

I’ve been meaning to join for ages and never got around to it. Long time member on CWF and less so on TWF, so I know a few people here who belong to one or both.

Me? Teacher...

Sorry, posted in wrong thread. Couldn’t see how to delete