Reply With Quotenot necessarily a bad thing in this case :lol:Originally Posted by 2wrists
...that just freaks me out a bit. Am I alone in thinking they look a bit weird? All that flesh, hair, freckles and veins. If it wasn't for the watch, and occasionally a cuff, there are various other parts of the body it could be. And nobody has a particularly good-looking wrist, do they? You might say they're there to give a sense of scale, but I've no idea if you're built like Hulk Hogan or Montgomery Burns...
Here's an example. If it's yours, please don't take offence - but do you see what I mean? The vein? The wispy hair? I'm sure you're a handsome fella, but your wrist isn't your best feature, and it's just distracting me from the watch...
not necessarily a bad thing in this case :lol:
Respect the past, live the present, protect the future
HAAAAAAAAAAA, classic! :lol: :lol:
I know what you mean mate :wink:
Hmmm, I sense a wrist fixation thing going on here, username 2wrists.........freaked out by wrists.........anything else we need to know?........... :D
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You're not alone, 2wrists - I don't even like seeing close-ups of mine in photographs.
What I'm finding really funny here is that:
a) I'm not the only one who thinks there's something a bit repulsive about wrist shots, and
b) That you've created a formal thread on the issue :lol:
I just use the watch as an excuse to post hundreds of pics of my sexy wrist :D.
Hairy arms ? not here Sir ! and no I dont wax :D
Almost immediately, another example. Here's what appears to be a bear wearing the Tudor and shirt he took from a lumberjack he killed in the woods...
You aren't a woman are you, Chartman? :wink:Hairy arms ? not here Sir ! and no I dont wax :D
That could just be a very small Panerai strapped around your....Hairy arms ? not here Sir ! and no I dont wax :D
Look, it's a bloody serious issue and demands serious debate.
:DThat could just be a VERY small Panerai strapped around your....Hairy arms ? not here Sir ! and no I dont wax :D
Actually, I find wrist shots useful. Seeing a watch without a wrist is seeing it out of context, so generally I'd rather see it on the wrist than off.
Dave E
Skating away on the thin ice of a new day
I prefer one off the wrist
Respect the past, live the present, protect the future
Ay, but as 2wrists so crisply put it: "I've no idea if you're built like Hulk Hogan or Montgomery Burns..."
When I first joined i thought it was a bit odd. This doesn't happen in other areas like cars, bikes does it?
I'm getting used to it but still gag a bit with the hairy ones - like mine
Just beat me to it...I prefer one off the wrist
Very good.
I just don't do wrist shots, but one off the wrist, well that's quite another matter :wink:
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
I agree,in fact I hunt good quality amateur wristshots on the net.... for future reference :wink: .For example,I wanted desperately to buy a Steinhart Nav B-Uhr pilot but when I saw (realised) how big it was on a wristshot I forgot about the whole thing !
They were meant to be attached to your thigh initially :wink:
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
I completely agree and there's nothing worse than when some sad tw*t post a picture of two watches on the same wrist , completely insane! :evil:
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Oh bugger forgot that one , it's only to show "size comparison"
At least hair looks better than hairless , right guys? :D
That would be my wrist that.
Taking a recent photo posted here and publicly ridicule it is IMO very poor form.
Sure this is a relaxed watch forum but you sort of p***ed me of commenting on my shirt and hairy wrists. If you had exposed yourself for a witty comeback or shown something freakishly "weird" yourself showing good sports about it I wouldn't have been so provoked I think.
Anyways this is probably my low blood sugar ranting but I have promised to never let steam build up inside for such unimportant things as snug remarks hence I write this blow some steam of and let you and other as well know that I took offense.
Cheers
/john
It was meant impersonally, John - I think the point was that there's something a bit macabre about most wrists shots.
Always good to blow off some steam though :)
And nice Tudor by the way.
They were meant to be attached to your thigh initially :wink:
There would be something about thigh shots then :lol: except maybe.......
Nonsense! There's plenty of pics about where the photographer has placed his girlfriend on a vehicle, presumably to help the viewer judge the scale.When I first joined i thought it was a bit odd. This doesn't happen in other areas like cars, bikes does it?
I'm getting used to it but still gag a bit with the hairy ones - like mine
A bit macabre? Joining a watch forum and complaining about the wrist shots is far stranger. Perhaps you should start a Poll on the subject... :lol:
Dear John,That would be my wrist that.
Taking a recent photo posted here and publicly ridicule it is IMO very poor form.
Sure this is a relaxed watch forum but you sort of p***ed me of commenting on my shirt and hairy wrists. If you had exposed yourself for a witty comeback or shown something freakishly "weird" yourself showing good sports about it I wouldn't have been so provoked I think.
Anyways this is probably my low blood sugar ranting but I have promised to never let steam build up inside for such unimportant things as snug remarks hence I write this blow some steam of and let you and other as well know that I took offense.
Cheers
/john
Many apologies. I meant no offence, and I certainly don't wish to offend a man whose wrist shot makes a Tudor look small! My point was that NOBODY's wrist looks good - I have nothing against your wrist in particular. I certainly have nothing against your shirt - I have one just like it - or your watch, about which I left a complimentary comment on your thread.
I would happily post a picture of my own wrist for ridicule, but I don't think I've ever taken one for the very reason I started this thread.
Once again, apologies.
Better or worse?
Don't encourage me Futtock.
Oh man, where was the camera?Better or worse?
I was expecting something like that... this thread is surreal :D
No problems. I am now fed and a lot more relaxed. :lol:Dear John,That would be my wrist that.
Taking a recent photo posted here and publicly ridicule it is IMO very poor form.
Sure this is a relaxed watch forum but you sort of p***ed me of commenting on my shirt and hairy wrists. If you had exposed yourself for a witty comeback or shown something freakishly "weird" yourself showing good sports about it I wouldn't have been so provoked I think.
Anyways this is probably my low blood sugar ranting but I have promised to never let steam build up inside for such unimportant things as snug remarks hence I write this blow some steam of and let you and other as well know that I took offense.
Cheers
/john
Many apologies. I meant no offence, and I certainly don't wish to offend a man whose wrist shot makes a Tudor look small! My point was that NOBODY's wrist looks good - I have nothing against your wrist in particular. I certainly have nothing against your shirt - I have one just like it - or your watch, about which I left a complimentary comment on your thread.
I would happily post a picture of my own wrist for ridicule, but I don't think I've ever taken one for the very reason I started this thread.
Once again, apologies.
Anyway, thanks for clearing the air.
Cheers
/john
Better or worse?
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^^^^^^ White socks? :shock: :shock:
Must be from Essex :wink:
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
That just freaked me out! Seriously! :)Better or worse?
Oh well, it's one of those threads....
Alex
Interesting subject! There sure are some pig-ugly wrists out there (including mine) but it does give a reasonable perspective especially if you haven't seen/handled a particular watch yourself!
:lol: puts things in perspective, I'm fine with the regular wrist shots, but sayBetter or worse?
to hairy feet etc...
/michael.
few hairs and liver spots........ :drunken:
Can`t believe the strength of reaction on this topic :o .
Wrist shots are a useful way of showing how the watch 'wears'. Omega did it in the late 60s with the original Dynamic. I find wrists neither attractive nor repulsive; as for the hair aspect mine are 'average' but I don`t see how this matters :?
As for the bear/check shirt comments, I thought it was funny but maybe lost some of the humour in translation :D
I`ll continue to use wrist shots when selling, I think they definitely help.
Paul
Well phew, thanks mate, Im just glad its now out in the open! I thought it was just me that felt like I might not be a proper watch enthusiast by finding anonymous mens arms a bit strange and also not wanting to share mine! Freud would have a field day!
I understand the whole scale thing but mm are more accurate. Im already treading a fine line with my lovely Mrs when we are sat together on the sofa, Ive got the laptop on my laptop, she'll say 'cars or watches?' and it will be one or the other. I understand her finding my passions a little strange but its not helped when she glances over and sees a big strange hairy man's arm resting on my lap!!
Of course, not meaning to disrespect the aesthetics of any chaps I might end up trying to purchase a watch from but theres another thing Ive just thought... Well, I dont suppose any of us like to think of our special partner with someone else. Well, imagine perusing here as we all do, the accidentally seeing your latest SC bargain with its previous partner, looking more tanned, toned, hairier and generally more masculine! It would be awful!!
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A bit macabre? Joining a watch forum and complaining about the wrist shots is far stranger. Perhaps you should start a Poll on the subject... :lol:
So you're the one giving him ideas for new polls :bounce: :mrgreen:
This has to be one of the funnest threads I've read in a long...long time.
They aren't all bad.
http://www.omegawatches.com/uploads/tx_ ... 1_high.jpg
I guy I know said that he could never buy a preowned watch if a wrist shot was in the ad...
As absurd as it may sound, this is quite wrong.
The way a watch "sits" on your wrist is far more important than the size in mm. What's more, the thickness of the bexel - and therefore the relative size of the dial- also makes a huge difference.
To be honest the wristshot is not the best guide (you have to wear it yourself and look in a mirror) but it brings far more info than any detailed measurements would.
You, you have issues about not being the first one. I suggest you go to the Boy's Room and search for "Tiger" :lol: :lol: :lol:
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'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
The only wrist shots I had lying around of my little wrist... I have some hair there, enough to show its a not-hairy-guy or a hairy-girl, at least.
I think it's bad when people stretch their hand so that their palm is facing outwards, making the skin bunch up at the joint... especially when the crown gets buried in this folded up skin
You, you have issues about not being the first one. I suggest you go to the Boy's Room and search for "Tiger" :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Haha! Youre absolutely right, I do have issues and Im not just talking about the size of my wrist! The best thing has got to be I meet you down the Boys room, we'll rip off our check shirts and wrestle this one out like Oliver Reed would! Bring a couple of those cigars for a gentlemans smoke afterwards!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Hmmmm... I'm flattered by your invitation but you may have mistaken me for Simon, or his dog... :lol: :lol: :lol:
This is the Tiger I was referring to:
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=93985
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'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
Haha, got you now, excellent! Ive never been that good at golf either! Dont think Ive got the wrists for it!Hmmmm... I'm flattered by your invitation but you may have mistaken me for Simon, or his dog... :lol: :lol: :lol:
This is the Tiger I was referring to:
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=93985
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