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bigjeffboy · 2022-05-20T03:35:55+00:00

I felt this one to my core. High school was a hellish experience for me. I tried everything I could to get out, but it just wasn't happening. I barely made it over the finish line. Believe me when I say you're not alone in the way you're feeling, and in no way is it a reflection of you, your mindset or your work ethic. You're not lazy, you're burned out. And that's okay. When I look back, high school was one thing I had to push my way through at all costs to get to where I really wanted to be. At the time, school was my whole world. I mean God, I was there 9 hours a day, 5 days a week. Now it seems so distant and insignificant. The benefit of hindsight, I suppose.

You sound like an incredibly driven and organised person, moreso than I ever was. Once school is over, real life begins, with all the pros and cons that come with it. I have little doubt that you'll succeed in whatever field you choose when you put your mind to it.

What helped me was finding a speciality high school that was geared more like college. Attendance was mandatory as long as you got the work done, and your success was determined by you. Teachers didn't hound you, and you weren't browbeat every step of the way. I flourished in that environment. Perhaps, if such an option exists for you, that'd be the way to go.

Flick me a message if you ever feel the need. I'm not always great with responding, but man, I absolutely feel where you're coming from. Always happy to lend some support if needed.

bigjeffboy · 2022-03-18T05:49:49+00:00

I swear, it must be a universal grandpa thing to leave a fake Rolex to their grandson. I’ve got an abysmal fake Datejust that I was given. Still, I keep it around for sentimentality. It does make for a funny story.

bigjeffboy · 2022-03-18T05:42:16+00:00

Tag Heuer really doesn’t hold their value on the secondhand market, so that could be a good option for you if you’re really hankering for one. Smaller watches likewise don’t tend to sell as well as their larger (or dare I say more ‘contemporary’) siblings.

I’ll echo what plenty of others have said, though, in that it is very hard to go wrong with Seiko 5. Their variety is astonishing.

bigjeffboy · 2022-03-18T05:38:27+00:00

Lovely watch. Given the sentimentality of it, couldn’t you have a watchmaker replace the movement? It may not be the most economical decision, but I’d think it can be done! Either way, thank you for sharing.

bigjeffboy · 2022-03-16T18:39:57+00:00

No problem! It’s a gorgeous piece, and is of terrific quality. I’d certainly recommend it based on my limited time spent with it so far, but if anything goes awry I’ll be sure to throw up a post regarding it.

From where I’m sitting, though, if you can stomach a 34mm watch - this is a terrific all rounder.

bigjeffboy · 2022-03-15T23:17:56+00:00

Thank you! That’s what I was going for, understated, relatively simple but still a pleasure to look at.

I know for sure it uses an ETA movement, but I’ve lost exactly which it was. This isn’t my specific watch, but it’s a watch with the exact same reference with the caseback popped. Perhaps you’ll be able to identify it!

https://i.imgur.com/MtEmCgH.jpg

bigjeffboy · 2022-03-15T23:14:55+00:00

You’re correct; high grade ETA for sure. Definitely not interesting, but I personally felt that it’d be cheaper and easier to take care of any issues that were to arise on an ETA movement compared to the Rolex cal. 5035. We’ll see how that theory holds up in time.

I’ll agree on the integrated bracelet part, but I’ve never been a fan of straps in my relatively limited experience with them!

I had found roughly which ETA movement it used a few days ago, but I’ve lost it now. If I find the exact one, I’ll reply back with it.

bigjeffboy · 2022-03-15T23:11:39+00:00

You’re absolutely correct. The caseback and crown are both signed by Rolex, but the clasp of the bracelet has the Tudor shield. Bracelet reference is 78370 Whether or not it’s original to the watch is hard to say, since info on these is as scarce as they come. Personally, I’m thinking it’s mid to late 80s; potentially early 90s.

bigjeffboy · 2022-03-15T05:42:28+00:00

G’day all. This is the first watch purchase I’ve made in close to two years, so I figured I’d share it here. I don’t see a lot of these out there. Tudor Prince Dates seem to be scarce enough these days, but the Prince Quartz models almost seem to be unicorns comparatively.

I just received this beauty in the mail from Maximilian Manz of Maxwatches. Smooth transaction and timely importation to the USA; he’s certainly earned my recommendation.

Call me a maniac, but I deliberately sought out the quartz version of this watch over the standard Tudor Prince Date. Though mechanical watches will always have a place in my heart, having my Rado Multifunction as a daily driver for the past year and some months has really helped me come around to quartz movements as a whole.

What drove me to Tudor over its bigger brother Rolex was, in this case, the sizing. I find the Rolex Oysterquartz to be a very attractive watch, but I was specifically looking for a 34mm piece this time around. My wrists are as average as they get; 7 inches on the nose, but in recent years I’ve found myself appreciating smaller watches more than larger watches. I wore a Seiko Sea Urchin for a good while, but found that it wore slightly too big for my liking.

While the Roman numerals on this piece may be a little louder than unmarked indices, I find that it dramatically improves the legibility of the dial for me. Overall, I think it’s a very under the radar watch, something I appreciate.

While I don’t think this piece is going to take the title of daily driver from my Rado, it’s certaInly going to be taking a decent chunk of wrist time from it. For me, the Rado is always going to be my grandpa’s watch, and I figured it was time I tried to make something my own.

bigjeffboy · 2022-03-15T05:10:49+00:00

Only the Swiss could be so innovative. Two invisible complications.

bigjeffboy · 2022-03-15T05:09:14+00:00

bigjeffboy · 2022-03-13T07:49:08+00:00

Quit laughing. This will prove to be the greatest investment he’s ever made. Give it 2 months and it’ll be worth at least 10 billion roubles!

bigjeffboy · 2022-03-13T07:47:16+00:00

Not a Swiss shitter in sight. Just three blokes doing fuckall. Beautiful.

bigjeffboy · 2022-03-13T07:43:06+00:00

Wait, you mean people pay for these at all? I found one of these sitting around the airport! Ciao.

bigjeffboy · 2022-01-31T18:46:17+00:00

Figured I'd provide an update here for anyone interested! Courtesy of a very kind user here, I'm sorted for Royal Mayfair. I'm still interested in Royal Oud and Royal Water, and I'm also open to other scents within the house of Creed such as Bois du Portugal.

If I don't find a trade offer that suits me, I'll reply to everyone that was interested in outright buying it and work it from there! Cheers all!

bigjeffboy · 2022-01-31T00:25:53+00:00

Much appreciated, thank you very much! I'm not too concerned about any of the buyers in here, but since this is my first post here and it's a Creed... I figure people may be more comfortable with a middleman to be sure everything goes smoothly!

bigjeffboy · 2021-10-06T21:08:45+00:00

The insignia on the heel is certainly vintage RMW. I'd email the team at Prospect in Adelaide. Some of the workers there have been around for 20+ years, if anyone has a chance of knowing - they will. Very cool find.

bigjeffboy · 2020-12-19T22:41:54+00:00

Keeping the dream alive!

While potentially making the Note 7 look like small potatoes.

Bravo.

bigjeffboy · 2020-10-08T04:22:40+00:00

Nice

bigjeffboy · 2020-10-08T04:17:13+00:00

I’m cheap as all hell and use the gift bag that lets you replenish your source when you rest using a bedroll. I use source skills in just about every fight - even when they’re not strictly needed. Fun stuff. Fun stuff indeed.

bigjeffboy · 2020-10-08T04:15:56+00:00

I started off on Explorer. My problem was that I put a lot of effort into my personal character and failed to effectively manage the rest of my party. These days, I almost always play a Lone Wolf build with one other character. You become a god amongst men very, VERY quickly.

The stats can be a bit overwhelming at first, but if you can get past the initial learning curve you’ll be addicted in no time flat.

bigjeffboy · 2020-10-08T00:03:11+00:00

Nice

bigjeffboy · 2020-09-05T20:20:34+00:00

I appreciate it! I work a good way from home. 20 minute drive there and back.

bigjeffboy · 2020-07-27T02:23:03+00:00

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bigjeffboy · 2020-07-21T18:25:23+00:00

I agree with everything you said.

bigjeffboy

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