TZ-UK Uniform

[Saint-Just]

I hesitated a long time on whether to post this here or go straight to the Bear Pit, where it is likely to end but decided to give it a chance to start with

It is obvious that underneath our many differences we share a few common traits, that go beyond our interests in horological matters.

So much so that I am sure that quite a few would possibly admit possessing more than one item on this list:

- A middle end watch, Rolex or Omega
- A German motor
- A Barbour Commander, or at least another Barbour or Belstaff
- A fountain pen or at least a high end biro

Anyone care to add to the list (second hand flip flops and underwear excepted )?

[swanbourne]

I don't own nor have ever owned anything by Belstaff.

Eddie

[Saint-Just]

I don't own nor have ever owned anything by Belstaff.

Eddie

But you have a Barbour, don't you?

[swanbourne]

But you have a Barbour, don't you?

No.

Eddie

[Saint-Just]

No.

Eddie

Then surely you're not a TZ-UK member. Errr, scratch that!

[unclealec]

I hit my ceiling with Omegas

Barbour Gamefair - 40 years old, refurb twice and needing a third

Longines biro

Keep your German cars, I have friends on Guernsey. I'll stick with the Riley thanks.

[TooTall]

You own something quite commonplace, or mundane... But have the rare & hence seldom seen, tactical version (# also includes anything that's described as "fashioned" in titanium, PVD coated, stealth &/or DPM)
TT

[poppy]

seeing as i already have to wear a uniform i was hoping this thread would not bear fruit in my case, however:

1- rolex and 2 omegas (amongst others)

2- bmw 8 series

3- Antique beigue roadmaster

4- fountain pens: Montblanc 146, GvFC Guilloche and GvFC Intuition
Expensive biros: GVFC Pocket Pen, Montblanc 144 rollerball.

guilty as charged it appears. mind you, i dont wear second hand footwear or hippy jeans or sell my keepers or reduce my collection or have a fantastic relationship with "MY" AD etc etc.

[Puntsdog]

Only the Belstaffs for me although planning on a Cayman next up and sooner or later Rolex will hit my wrist. Now why hasn't my local Rolex AD got the new blue Milgauss in stock yet?

[gunner]

3/4 for me too, again no Barbour or Belstaff.

[SimonH]

Straight edge razor, and of course MX-5.

[vRSG60]

1) 1 Rolex, 3 Omega
2) BMW F650GS & Rallye Golf G60
3) I have 2
4) No.

[Backward point]

Jeans. Hand made by virgins, never washed but occasionally frozen.

Always referred to as "selvedge"

[MST]

1. Yes;
2. I guess Czech counts, particularly as Skoda are part of VAG;
3. No;
4. I try to avoiding writing by hand whenever humanly possible.

[dougair]

Rolex - yes
Omega - yes
Barbour To Ki To 'Skyfall' - yes
VW - yes
Mont Blanc fountain and rollerball - yes

You forgot Loake/Grenson etc!

[Suddlechop]

Hmm... well done, I have 3 out of 4.

Do these count as a German motor: http://www.bavaria-yachtbau.com

[Andrzej]

Umm 4 out of 4!!!

[Mr Curta]

Well, I like it here because of the diverse spectrum of people with a specific common interest. But I expect there will be other frequently occurring parallels such as a liking of fine engineering, appreciation of good quality workmanship and a reasonable disposable income.

So:

1. Speedy Pro and SMPc.
2. Merc E350
3. No, but close; Drizabone for me.
4. Sadly too risky; my pens seem to disappear into the ether, maybe to the planet inhabited by biroid life-forms mentioned in The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

[noTAGlove]

Are we all this predictable?

Rolex - tick
Belstaff - ticks
Loakes and Sweeneys - ticks

Saved by the German car. I drive a Volvo.

[j0hnbarker]

4/4 and some

I have 3 Barbour Jackets, a Belstaff bag, 3 German cars, a Rolex and a vintage Mont Blanc fountain pen.

+ a DE Razor

+ some Loakes

+ some other stuff I read about here first.

[number2]

Are we all this predictable?

Yep afraid you are, see the profiling thread

Rolex - tick
Belstaff - ticks
Loakes and Sweeneys - ticks

Saved by the German car. I drive a Volvo.

[gray]

PRS 82
Jag
Worn leather jacket
Steel Embassy Elite Pen

I am not a number

[Saint-Just]

PRS 82
Jag
Worn leather jacket
Steel Embassy Elite Pen

I am not a number

[pedant]Exceptio probat regulam in casibus non exceptis[/pedant]

[gray]

[pedant]Exceptio probat regulam in casibus non exceptis[/pedant]

inclusio unius est exclusio alterius :-)

[gregory]

Speedmaster by Omega... tick.

German car... nope. I do appreciate Mercedes, though working out on the road full time makes me appreciate that a high proportion of people who drive BMW's and Audi's are some of the most selfish people ever to breathe in oxygen. So I am not fussed with the German car thing. Though I'd have an original Beetle or a Camper by VW at the drop of a hat.. so I would get in by proxy on that one! I have simply seen enough German car drivers out there driving without so much as a thought for other road users.

Barbour / Belstaff / any of that line. Nope. I see chavs wearing some of it locally. That'll do for me.

Fountain pen? Nope. Even though I have a love of ink and pens, never really bought into fountain pens. Though I do think that they write nicely with nice handwriting... and to be honest, my writing is quite calligraphic, so I would actually like the idea of owning one.


1/4.

[seadog1408]

1 out of 4 , mustn't try harder!!

[Jeremy67]

1/4. German car? Not yet in 30 years of driving and from my experience as a passenger I'd say they were over-rated.

[ingenioren]

Yes to all of those (Barbour International, but Belstaff - never !)
and if a Parker 51 qualifies....

[Vampire]

- A middle end watch, Rolex or Omega
x1 Suunto Ambit and x1 Seiko Kinetic
- A German motor
Honda Accord
- A Barbour Commander, or at least another Barbour or Belstaff
Berghaus & Salomon Goretex's
- A fountain pen or at least a high end biro
Pilot V5 Hi-Tec 0.5mm, available from Tesco's in packs of 3.

0/4 Sorry, please don't ban me from the forum.

[Omegamanic]

Guilty on all counts :(

[smokey99]

I'n very nearly there

- 2 Rolex and previous an Omega
- Currently contemplating a BMW purchase but own a Toyota
- Do own a Barbour and have been very close to buying the Commander following recent discounts
- Not a fountain pen but do have a nice Mont Blanc biro for signing stuff at work.

But.........could be heading away from the standard WIS Uniform

- Thinking of chopping in two mid range watches for one higher end e.g Blancpain or AP
- Probably will end up with either Honda or Skoda when new car arrives
- The Barbour is very old and rarely worn and drawn to new Hugo Boss field coat
- Never use the pen as current role very rarely requires any signing

[Saint-Just]

Skoda are German for all intend and purposes

[cf31bloobird]

A pair of Omegas and multiple (read TOO MANY) Belstaffs and Barbours :)

[Chinnock]

I'm only a half-member I'm afraid

[Caruso]

How can you have a middle end? The middle's the bit between 2 ends.

2/4 for me. Various Omegas and a BMW 540 Touring.

[bonzo697]

I'd say thankfully I'm atypical of the photo-fit TZ profile.
My clothes are all American and generally vintage.
I have a nominal interest in watches these days, and the two I have are both American.
I no longer own a car, but if I did it would be a Muscle car and not German.
I do own several fountain pens both Japanese and German, but not the typical brands.

[pacifichrono]

For the true TZ-UK member, this forum uniform would boldly state your impeccable taste. Just add an embroidered TZ-UK logo and you are ready to enjoy the finer things.

[adrianw]

No Barbour or Belstaff and too thick to have a fountain pen

[Pitfitter]

O/4, own a Jap 2 seater but not a Mazda, only allowed crayon to write with, no inclination to own a Rolex and still got my old lime green waterproof work jackets for when it’s wet and windy out, Scottish summers!

[nunya]

Patek
Lexus
Baracuta
Cross

[prexelor]

4/4 - Rolex, VW golf, Barbour (x4) fountain pen (but not used a great deal these days but I do like them).

Add also Red Wing chukkas and a Brompton.

[Fullbreakfast]

- 1.5 Omegas, no Rolex as they don’t do it for me
- elderly disintegrating Mercedes
- do have a Barbour but my favourite jacket is a Swazi Windriver that I’ve had for 22 years
- Pelikan fountain pens, numerous
- several daft torches

But really this only scrapes the surface of my knobendry. Let’s add:

- about 50 Swiss Army knives. I collect them and am also never without at least one on my person except when naked or on an aeroplane.
- utterly pointless number of screwdrivers
- backpacks, satchels, sling bags, pouches, smaller pouches inside those pouches
- twatty hi-fi system and about 3,000 CDs
- if it can be made out of titanium I own one made out of titanium (except watches, oddly)

It’s amazing I’m not more divorced than I am, really.

[julian2002]

The only thing on the list is the car but that’s only because I wanted a vaguely practical convertible and I can’t afford an LC500.

I dislike both Rolex and omega, Barbour don’t make coats ample enough for my manly girth and I use an iPad and pencil for note taking. I’ve not had to sign my name in years unless I’m in the USA and then I use whatever the car rental place or hotel have to hand.

Edited to add. I also have a twatty hi-fi, less twatty than a few years back but massively twattier than a Sonos or the like.

[Martin123]

50% and no wish to increase.

[SeanST150]

2 of 4 for me. I don't have a Barbour or Belstaff and I drive an Alfa. But I do have a burr grinder.

[Zissou1981]

Omega
Cabourn
Subaru
Various pens from trade counters , reps or bookmakers.

[Captainhowdy]

2nd hand flip flops?

[spuds]

Three outa four for me (but only 'cos I recently chopped in the 535tdi for a RR Sport!)

[Pitch3110]

No mention of sunnies or smellies???????

Oh and a wardrobe full of Made in Britain.

Lov it just lov it

Paul

[Shane]

2 out of 4 for me although I do have a Hackett Bikers jacket and used to have a Namiki fountain pen which was beautiful.