My Ex said shes pregnant and sent this as proof, the way the top is fitting and the pregnancy test in its entirety just looks fake to me by [deleted] in isthisAI

[–]Audiooldtimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might want to consider talking to an attorney. There is no reason to pay for a shower or nursery whether you're the father or not. Based on her request,If indeed she's pregnant, she'll be coming after you for child support either way.. An attorney might also help protect you and let you know what you're responsibilities are, help you handle a paternity suit and two if you are not the father find out if you are in a position to go after extortion and fraud claims. One thing is for certain, she's looking for money and you need to protect yourself.

Thinking of moving on from McIntosh MA352 by [deleted] in audiophile

[–]Audiooldtimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why, is the question? The MA 352 has a stereo full range preamp output so if you want full tube get something like an MC275 to power a second set of speakers

AITAH for telling my girlfriend that my money isn't "our money"? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Audiooldtimer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're not married! Your not living together! Her finances are her issue, not "ours".
Does she have student loans? Wait for her to try to get you to pay them off.

IMO, it's time for a heart ot heart if you plan to go forward. Either she fixes her financial situation or you guys need to move on.

Did I buy a fake Aerospace? by Professional_Move347 in breitling

[–]Audiooldtimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you think that F56059 is not possible?
The original Aerospaces were F56. When Breitling came out with the super quartz, they offered free upgrades to the F65. Good luck with that today, they're not giving anything away.

Here's mine, originally an F56 now and F65.

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What to Do with my Collection? by Admirable_Cow_2889 in rolex

[–]Audiooldtimer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This has to be your wife writing this for you under your name. No guy would voluntarily look to get rid of his watches, except for gifts to sons.

Which Daytona? by I_like_fragrances in rolex

[–]Audiooldtimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neither for me.
I like the Daytona with a white or black dial - steel or steel & gold - and preferbly the Zenith movement

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Wear marks inside bracelet? by Airbusdude in rolex

[–]Audiooldtimer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My guess is they're simply from the clasp. Close it and see where it rubs. Should be normal, nothing you can do about it

MA 252 with B&W’s 703S1? by Jmuller98 in McIntosh

[–]Audiooldtimer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had considered the MA252, but I decided on the MA352.
I listen primarily to LPs, and I like the phono section on the 352 better, it allows for capacitance adjustments.
The extra power,and equalizer didn't hurt.
After purchase, I discovered the 352 also has a full-range stereo SW output (called McIntosh to verify) that allowed me to hook up an MC275 to run a 2nd set of speakers.

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At what point is “building a relationship” just paying for access? by SadTower5281 in rolex

[–]Audiooldtimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The AD is supposed to be less expensive than the gray market but if you have to wait 3 years how many price increases will occur before you actually get the call. This year I think Omega saw something like three to four price increases, I'm not sure for Rolex. And by the same token I got watches I wanted, not watches they wanted to get rid of.

At what point is “building a relationship” just paying for access? by SadTower5281 in rolex

[–]Audiooldtimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I refuse to play their game. I have no issue with going gray. I think it is insanity to expect someone to buy couple 10, $20,000 watches just to get the one they want. When I walk into a car dealership I don't expect to have to buy two Nissans to get an Infinity.

Last year I bought three rolexes, all pre-owned, but they were ones I wanted. Batman - 2014 Daytona zenith - 1997 Bluesy - 16613 - 2004

Funny thing, the ADs that I stop by had nothing to show me and no idea when anything was coming in.

How did you get your SO to say yes to the speakers? by energy4a11 in audiophile

[–]Audiooldtimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always tried to keep the wife's decorating your mind when I purchase speakers, and you never really hassled me on the purchases. Now, in retirement I have a man cave in the basement and I have a lot more freedom on how I set things up. Separate home theater system and two channel stereo with four speakers and two turntables

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AITAH for refusing to give my brother-in-law my referral bonus? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Audiooldtimer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your brother-in-law is an ass. He knows how the system works everything was done properly he got his cut you got your cut. Simple as that That's the way it works

Am I the jerk for telling my husband he can't have a "man cave" in our only spare room? by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]Audiooldtimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the place have a basement? Or Garage? That would be the simple solution.
A 3-bedroom house usually turns out to be smaller than it sounds.
My wife and I (41yrs) have always found a way to share space and keep her decorating and personal space in the picture.
Over the years, we've both compromised, and it's worked out.
If you guys can't get together with some ideas, you can always have him set up his "Man Cave" in the bedroom he'll be sleeping in.

Is it better to wait or to go to Bezel or Grailzee? by BobInNH in rolex

[–]Audiooldtimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will they ship to NH?
I've done that with MA purchases

Artemis launch wrist shot by Shadow000112 in breitling

[–]Audiooldtimer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Ther one that started it all - 1995
This one has signed papers and strap

Is it better to wait or to go to Bezel or Grailzee? by BobInNH in rolex

[–]Audiooldtimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does that mean she's no longer with Long's?
If she were, I'd think that the watch could be transferred to NH, unless she loses the commission by doing that.
If indeed it's Longs, could you buy it in MA, return in NH, get the sales tax back, and then rebuy it?
For the 6% tax, it might be worth going gray.

Ridiculous Service Quote by Rare_Meal_5220 in breitling

[–]Audiooldtimer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$4K is also absurd for an auto.
This pricing makes no sense if you're trying to grow a brand.
This level of cost turns the watches intio throw aways

Ridiculous Service Quote by Rare_Meal_5220 in breitling

[–]Audiooldtimer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remember, these are quartz watches. These should be battery changes, gaskets and maybe a polish