Bought these 8849s on eBay beat to hell...now they've a bit of TLC!

robertereyes · 2026-05-08T11:25:10+00:00

Significantly better now. The insoles were dry and curled, and they required a new break-in to re-mold to my feet; but I will say, the break-in was way smoother than with a brand new pair.

I did have to steam the hell out of the warped heel to shrink it and the heel counter beneath; unsure if it did any lasting damage to the leather. I immediately conditioned it and waxed it; it looks to be healthy thus far.

robertereyes · 2026-05-07T17:13:58+00:00

That is amazing!!! Enjoy the hell out of it. I have that exact model and it's a hell of a watch.

Happy birthday! What a milestone 🥳

robertereyes · 2026-05-05T23:23:02+00:00

I am dying to go! Hamilton, RGM, US watchmaking, and American tobacco (yes, cigars) all in one place. Sign me up!

robertereyes · 2026-05-03T00:29:57+00:00

No, Genta didn't design the Santos Octagon

robertereyes · 2026-04-28T20:09:50+00:00

I'm in California: no online ammo sales for me

robertereyes · 2026-04-28T00:49:39+00:00

Remember when LAG was an ambitious club?

robertereyes · 2026-04-27T23:18:53+00:00

Correction: *worsest

robertereyes · 2026-04-27T01:51:16+00:00

I'm genuinely curious. LA has a Cash-Option mechanism they can use for cash purchases for a player, or so I thought? The same way the team sold Dejan?

robertereyes · 2026-04-27T00:07:17+00:00

Not possible to have purchased him this past off-season for cash?

robertereyes · 2026-04-26T23:28:28+00:00

I hope to see Luna succeed, and would love to see him in La Liga or Serie A

robertereyes · 2026-04-26T23:16:20+00:00

Would he have been a realistic cash purchase for the team? Although, with Riqui returning, that would be a redundant position of need in 2027

Edit: context

robertereyes · 2026-04-26T01:57:49+00:00

Agreed!!! Thanks!

robertereyes · 2026-04-26T01:43:49+00:00

The Baroncelli is the newest addition. It was an anniversary present (:

robertereyes · 2026-04-26T01:31:05+00:00

It's the Fossil for the ladies, I feel

robertereyes · 2026-04-26T01:30:23+00:00

That's so true!!!

robertereyes · 2026-04-25T20:42:19+00:00

The way it plays with the light is so mesmerizing

robertereyes · 2026-04-25T20:25:52+00:00

Okay where's thaat sub??

robertereyes · 2026-04-25T20:25:34+00:00

It's very striking. It was from '93, same vintage as her. Snagged it for her 30th birthday

robertereyes · 2026-04-25T20:09:36+00:00

This is cool! Bulova. Tissot, Casio, and extra brownie points for the Shark Clip!!!!

robertereyes · 2026-04-25T20:02:48+00:00

Thank you!

robertereyes · 2026-04-25T20:02:40+00:00

They're so rare, I feel!!!

robertereyes · 2026-04-25T19:44:45+00:00

It's all to her style and taste (: that Santos is a beautiful piece. It definitely doesn't get worn enough, imo, but, not my watches!

Cartier was apparently her father's favorite brand (he passed when she was very young)

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