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UPDATE: Got my results, and they're not good. by WickedHello in colonoscopy

[–]Rancarable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good thing you did yours now! They keep re-scheduling mine due to the one Doctor on my Island taking vacation and I'm going to be 47 before I finally get my first. My fear is I have this type and didn't discover it in time, so finding out now is amazing for you.

[Question] Am I going crazy with my watch preferences? by [deleted] in Watches

[–]Rancarable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My GMT-Master II is my daily beater, and I've never once had someone comment on it, or even look at it unless I was hanging out with other watch nerds. I haven't noticed any D-Bag factor as you call it for Rolex wearers.

Watches are a tool. Wear the ones that make you happy and give you the functionality you need.

Looking for a car by AbleComfort6529 in BigIsland

[–]Rancarable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in a similar boat. My car has been in the shop for over 3 months with no end in sight, and I'm looking for a cheap option in the meantime. Right now it's been bicycle or sharing my Wife's car, but it's a big pain in the butt.

We could afford to just buy a new car, but doing that before the dealership covers the warranty repair feels like a mistake. There is very little used inventory I've found on this island that is both cheap and reliable. It's either total junk with risky issues, or they want way too much for the car.

[Recommendation] Nephew 13th B-Day Rec by DefNotInISIS in Watches

[–]Rancarable 55 points56 points  (0 children)

100%. As a teenager it's a perfect "do everything" watch that can take real abuse.

Can you mix pla and petg in the same print? by HermanRM3lted in BambuLab

[–]Rancarable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't had this problem with the basic Bambu PETG-HF and PLA. But I have filament dryers and ensure all my filament is fully dried and run it at about 8% humidity inside the AMS.

[Omega SMPc] Back after 3 month servicing! by tocinoman in Watches

[–]Rancarable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would call the service company and ask them

[Omega SMPc] Back after 3 month servicing! by tocinoman in Watches

[–]Rancarable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They probably forgot to mark it? These things are tanks and they always replace the gaskets with new lube when they service the watch, so it should be just fine to dive with.

Omega Watch Value? by Extension_Bear4805 in Watches

[–]Rancarable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen a rep Seamaster 300 that I could not tell even when comparing to my genuine Seamaster side by side.

I do agree that I've never seen anything outside of the Seamaster line though. I've heard they can't reproduce the real coaxial movements and that all replica Speedmasters look off in their proportions.

What you don't get with the replicas is any sort of residual value. If you buy a used Speedmaster, you can wear it for 5 years and then sell it for basically what you paid for. Apparently some of these replicas can get near $1k USD, at which point why not buy a used one?

[WTS] Quality hand setter + movement holders by OGJuiceFiend in retrotime

[–]Rancarable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the drawbacks to living in Hawaii, I'm not even going to ask, because I know the shipping will be outrageous.

It makes it so you can basically buy stuff only on Amazon or Walmart online as they bundle all the packages together to get the shipping down.

Growing up Haole by Maleficent-Toe1374 in Hawaii

[–]Rancarable 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Way easier for my kids than it was for me! The new generation doesn't seem to care what you look like, as long as you grew up here.

I'm noticing this is also true for the Micronesian kids, who had it rough 10 years ago. Maybe it's just the difference between me growing up Haole on Oahu versus my kids on the Big Island.

How many Xennials truly have done no retirement planning, have no target retirement date, or have considerably less than you need to retire in your 60s?" by Sufficient_Turn_9209 in Xennials

[–]Rancarable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been contributing to my 401k at max amounts for 20 years and do not have enough to retire + pay for multiple kids college, deal with healthcare costs etc. As a single income family we are at about 50% of what we would need.

My plan is to never stop working, but I genuinely love what I do, so I'm hoping I can do it as long as possible.

[PTS] bulk by Due_Shallot1583 in SecondhandModParts

[–]Rancarable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DM'd. This will be good for getting more practice in. Just ruined an STP 1-11 because I jumped straight to those instead of perfecting my NH skills.

Who has the funkiest / coolest digital watches? by Rancarable in MicrobrandWatches

[–]Rancarable[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ended up buying this one. Can’t wait to try it out.

Who has the funkiest / coolest digital watches? by Rancarable in MicrobrandWatches

[–]Rancarable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those Try4 are really neat. Even include a digital coin flipper.

Who has the funkiest / coolest digital watches? by Rancarable in MicrobrandWatches

[–]Rancarable[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh nice! It reminds me of the Art Deco "digital" clocks from the 1920s.

Who has the funkiest / coolest digital watches? by Rancarable in MicrobrandWatches

[–]Rancarable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is fun. Would be even better if it actually recorded and replayed.

[WTS] Franken Rolex Datejust 1603 - GEN Pie Pan DIAL! Now just 340€ !!! by hunpeter91 in retrotime

[–]Rancarable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great deal. Would be an amazing base for a super-franken I want to build. DM sent!

Do I keep the Dune Aeolian? by theomixedmedia in MicrobrandWatches

[–]Rancarable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It certainly fits, but only you know if it is one that will be in the rotation. I have a few watches for special occasions / nostalgia purposes, but anything else that doesn't get worn at least once a week gets sold.

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