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    It was great to have you onboard, Georg.

    Now it's time for a proper introduction thread in Watch Talk, complete with pictures of your collection.
    Someone who lies about the little things will lie about the big things too.

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    Welcome to the forum Georg!
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    It is splendid to see you here, Georg!

    Mushroom-pushers of the world unite!

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    Welcome Georg!

    Now all together: Like a mushroom, pushed for the very first time... :))

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    At lake Lugano, in Switzerland


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    Milano, il duomo.




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    Quote Originally Posted by Carlton-Browne View Post


    The watch has now departed from Saxony and is currently touring in south eastern Europe prior to a return to the UK in March.
    I was honoured to be present for the handover in Saxony and to partake in the adventure!



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    Been a while since there was updated, hoping it hasn't dies off......

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    I think it is on a long trip to a high place, but I expect Dave will confirm.

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    Indeed. It's on a (very) extended trip with a fellow who is taking it up a tall hill in Nepal. Hope to have it back end of May.
    I must update the website that said.

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    Fantastic thread.
    I wish there was a TV documentary about each journey, sort of quick 15 mins weekly episode. ,

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    Quote Originally Posted by km9 View Post
    Fantastic thread.
    I wish there was a TV documentary about each journey, sort of quick 15 mins weekly episode. ,

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    That would be good!

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    Evening all,

    Apologies for the lack of updates on this. I've got a heavily pregnant wife and a rather sick father so I'm not spending as much time on here as I'd like.

    The watch was due to reach the top of Everest last month but unfortunately due to what seems to be a really bad year for climbers, it didn't quite get there. I'm hoping he will return next year so finger's crossed we'll still get there!

    I should be getting the watch back in a day or so.

    You'll also notice that we've passed the original deadline for auctioning off the watch. This was decided with Matthew's families blessing as we've still got a good few adventures to undertake yet!

    Dave

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    Two weeks late but I had the good fortune to be able to take the watch to the Cricket World Cup final. A great day out and the result we hoped for although the route to it took everyone there through the whole spectrum of emotions. Often in seconds.

    Before the start:



    Who knew WG Grace wore a Seiko?



    And just after we won:



    Clapped so much the watch rubbed a blister on my wrist (it is a bit big for me).



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    Quote Originally Posted by Wimm View Post
    ...I had the good fortune to be able to take the watch to the Cricket World Cup final...
    Just brilliant. Love the WG photo!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post
    Just brilliant. Love the WG photo!
    Plus one .

    Is the watch free at the moment - I might have somewhere interesting to take it in the next couple of weeks?
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    Thanks guys, I think it suits him quite well.

    Missed the opportunity to have it on Darth Vader at the weekend which I'm annoyed about.

    Sadly the watch is off on another trip later this week with a forum member. Not sure of its availability in the medium term.

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    I seem to be running about two weeks behind at the moment but here is the next one.

    As I still had the watch two weeks after our trip to the cricket it was able to join us on a family trip to the Capital. As we had family over from overseas to learn English we thought we had to show them London. First stop was the Science Museum to have a look at Moon related stuff.



    Dreaming of being a moonwatch.



    Some moonrock. I wasn't allowed to cut it in half to see if the word moon went all the way through, so couldn't tell if it was genuine.



    Apollo 10. Seriously cool.



    And finally something for the horologists. Benjamin Vulliamy's regulator clock made for His Majesty George III, and used in his Observatory at Kew. There were loads of other timepieces in a display nearby but with three children and a wife in tow there would have been loud protestations if I had spent time finding out about them.

    After a traditional English picnic, sat in the drizzle, our next stop was the London Eye.



    Fortunately the weather had cleared up to give us a pretty decent view of London.

    Once we had got down it was a short walk and a long queue for the aquarium. The closest this diver was to get to a reef on this trip.





    Finally, after the foot slogging and crowds it was time for a well earned cold beer:



    A really good day out, enjoyed by all. We all slept well that night.

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    Honoured to be the current custodian. It's just arrived with me in Bangkok - will be here a few days, then Chiang Mai, then Myanmar

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    There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.

    Saying hello to Larry.


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    The TakeTime watch has accompanied me on some errands this week, to a few locations in and around Whitehall. Limited photo opportunities but here's a couple from the FCO.






    We also called in at the Tate Modern and a couple of other galleries.

    Mondrian's Tribute to the Pepsi Bezel.





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    Getting low

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    Last edited by Mr Curta; 3rd October 2019 at 15:19. Reason: Better Image
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post
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    Jordan?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ar.parask View Post
    Jordan?
    That is correct.


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    A bit dark for a wrist shot but the watch was with me this evening.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post


    Petra is just magical!!...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ar.parask View Post
    Petra is just magical!!...
    Totally




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    A few shots taken whilst exploring Lawrence of Arabia country.



    Lawrence's Spring










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    Have you had any close shaves with the Ottoman constabulary yet?

    You’ve got me thinking that I need to do some Lawrence-themed travel next time I’m in that neck of the woods.
    In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.

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    Looks like the watch has had an exciting week or two.

    Those photos have me hankering for the desert again.

    And also wishing for a spare couple of hours to watch LoA again. Although I think Thesiger was even more interesting than Lawrence

    Thanks for sharing.

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    We've left Lawrence now, and are doing our best to avoid any close shaves...

    Catching the sunset at The Amman Citadel last night.




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    Brilliant idea - i'm very keen to take it for a swirl.
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    One remaining jaunt to report on before the watch heads off to another custodian tomorrow, for new adventures.








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    Wot?

    Someone who lies about the little things will lie about the big things too.

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    Did they let you into the staff canteen? In the 90s it was really worth the effort though, I imagine since the refurb, it's probably been sacrificed to microwaved god of efficiency savings.
    In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Raffe View Post
    Wot?

    Sadly the last BBC mechanical clock ident was turned off in the '80s. It would be rather nice if they had left it powered up.


    Quote Originally Posted by Carlton-Browne View Post
    Did they let you into the staff canteen? In the 90s it was really worth the effort though, I imagine since the refurb, it's probably been sacrificed to microwaved god of efficiency savings.
    Indeed, it doesn't have a great reputation these days. I settled for a large tub of mixed olives and cheese from Waitrose smuggled in to soften the blow of the Radio Theatre bar prices.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post
    I settled for a large tub of mixed olives and cheese from Waitrose
    You steaming great poof.
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    You steaming great poof.
    Come on now boys...play together nicely!

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    Quote Originally Posted by paw3001 View Post
    Come on now boys...play together nicely!
    In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.

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    Many thanks once again Matthew. You never fail to chalk up some amazing places!

    - - - Updated - - -

    It's headed somewhere rather more chilly next...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Galaxia View Post
    Brilliant idea - i'm very keen to take it for a swirl.
    How do we sign up?
    No need to sign up!
    PM me with what you've got in mind 👍

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carlton-Browne View Post
    You steaming great poof.
    When Her Majesty is paying I'll take what's offered

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave O'Sullivan View Post
    No need to sign up!
    PM me with what you've got in mind 

    Great thank you. I have some trips coming up and would love to share in.

    Will get in touch when I know, thank you Dave.

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    Evening all,

    Just had an update on the watch and as you can see, it's become rather well travelled!





    It's off to the Antarctic in early Dec courtesy of John who apparently runs marathons in sub-zero temperatures for fun.

    We've got a window of about a month then to squeeze in another adventure. Any takers?

    Cheers
    Dave

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    I hate to break it to you Dave but you are going to need a new map, the current one doesn't show Antarctica. ;-)

    Is the total distance in miles or km? If the former than that's pretty much halfway to the moon! That is a great effort, well done everybody.

    39 down, 160 or so to go

    Thanks for the update Dave.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wimm View Post
    I hate to break it to you Dave but you are going to need a new map, the current one doesn't show Antarctica. ;-)

    Is the total distance in miles or km? If the former than that's pretty much halfway to the moon! That is a great effort, well done everybody.

    39 down, 160 or so to go

    Thanks for the update Dave.
    Yes, it is miles!

    We're going to need a bigger map...

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