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Horological Meandering: I agree 100% that the geophysic 1958 fits the “explorer” requirement

But for that added dash of personality, I think we need a shot of your Air King! Thanks, Brian
1Y
By: bchankai
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IWC: I’ve sent my XII to Jack twice over the years.

Always great service and no issues with unwanted part replacement or polishing. Good luck! Brian
1Y
By: bchankai
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Automotive: BMW’s The Hire

These short films were so great. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched Clive Owen driving Madonna around in an E39 M5. Thanks, Brian
1Y
By: bchankai
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Automotive: When I was a kid…

My dream cars were the E30 M3 and the 959. I had the chance to get a nice one decades ago and it’s done quite a few driving schools but the market got too crazy to justify the initial plan to club race. Now it sits in a garage waiting for a nice Pacific Northwest day to stretch its legs. Still under
2Y
By: bchankai
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Rolex: Well, it gets a new reference number

In Rolex terms, that’s *kind of* an update, no? In addition to the aforementioned bezel ring, I believe that the indices have reverted back to the smaller size, a la 16520 markers. Thanks, Brian
3Y
By: bchankai
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Jaeger-LeCoultre: It is a little different though..

The updated movement has time on the chronograph side, which its predecessor did not have. My question is whether there’s a gmt function—I’m guessing not since it wasn’t mentioned. My biggest issue with price. I have sort of gotten used to watch inflation, but at that price, it’s within striking dis
3Y
By: bchankai
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Automotive: E30 M3 convertible—Now that’s a rare bird indeed.

How about a pic? Thanks, Brian
3Y
By: bchankai
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IWC: Great acquisition

It harkens back to an era when IWC and the watchmaking industry in general less supercharged. Usually when a company loses money to make a product, it’s something worth having. Congratulations on acquiring this rare bird. Someday, I’d love to get one myself. Brian
3Y
By: bchankai
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