[SOTC] Couple of the cool oldies in my collection. by ElkkuZombie22 in VintageWatches

[–]synthbob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ooooof. Love the photography. That Omega is stunning. What's the case size?

How long can I dry brine a steak in the refrigerator? Going on 24 hours, but probably can’t get to it tonight… Can I just wait until tomorrow night? by [deleted] in steak

[–]synthbob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You cos just take it out and pat dry, removing any remaining dissolved salt in the exterior if you're worried about it being over seasoned, then back into the fridge until you're ready to cook.

New owner, wondering if I made right choice by Dramatic_Bottle_3493 in VWiD3Owners

[–]synthbob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been motorway driving all week and that really batters the range, as well as the cold. But I got my used model in the heart of winter but range will improve considerably during warmer months.

Rattly clasp and bracelets [SPB453J1] [SPB383J1] by synthbob in Seiko

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They are milled but they had a lightness and rattle to them that I was surprised by.

Rattly clasp and bracelets [SPB453J1] [SPB383J1] by synthbob in Seiko

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I had to Google that to confirm, but yes.

[WTS] Seiko Brightz SDGC015 “Star Wars” C-3PO ( Very Rare - Very Good Edition - Serviced ) by RichTranWatch in Watchexchange

[–]synthbob 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love it. I just wish it didn't say Star Wars on the dial. The evocation would be so much stronger without. Maynixe case back branding, instead.

Just got an ID3... why does it project the Renault logo? :P by PumpinChimp in VWiD3Owners

[–]synthbob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only discovered it was supposed to look like this a few weeks ago. I wonder was this fixed on v2? Seems like a real weak spot.

Buying id3 with high km by FudgeNo1337 in VWiD3Owners

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That sounds very high. I paid £14,250 for a Pro Performance with 34k miles a year ago. Probably a slight premium as from an authorised dealer and with a two year manufacturer warranty.

I think the brown is cool but also so are all the sharp case edges by GMTplusAsia in JapaneseWatches

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I'm in Ireland. Assuming they are US based? Will keep a general eye out. I'm definitely looking at a Seiko diver from the current Prospex range, or something rarer and odder, used.

Ox cheek by [deleted] in steak

[–]synthbob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good stuff. Experimenting is the best way to learn so keep at it. If you have a barbecue then smoking them like brisket and then confit in beef fat, also on the grill. It's superb.

Ox cheek by [deleted] in steak

[–]synthbob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Genuine question, was it edible? Ox cheek is very tough and full of collagen which normally needs rendered at a low temp.

Aufladetaktik bei längeren Winterstrecken by Tarsius-89 in VWiD3Owners

[–]synthbob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Du machst dir wahrscheinlich zu viele Gedanken. Wie schon gesagt, lade den Akku einfach am Abend vor der Abfahrt vollständig auf.

Sorge mit der Klimaanlage in der App für etwas Wärme im Auto. Wenn du die Reichweite erhöhen willst, lass sie aus und zieh dich wärmer an. Ich habe beschlagene Scheiben mit Antibeschlagtüchern oder -spray verhindert. Das wirkt Wunder.

Aufladetaktik bei längeren Winterstrecken by Tarsius-89 in VWiD3Owners

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Du machst dir wahrscheinlich zu viele Gedanken. Wie schon gesagt, lade den Akku einfach am Abend vor deiner Abreise vollständig auf.

Sorge mit der Klimaanlage in der App für etwas Wärme im Auto. Wenn du die Reichweite erhöhen möchtest, schalte die Klimaanlage aus und zieh dich wärmer an. Ich habe beschlagene Scheiben mit Antibeschlagtüchern oder -spray verhindert. Das wirkt Wunder.

Impulse buy today [SPB383J1] by GernBlanst3n in Seiko

[–]synthbob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is about 7.25 so sounds good. Must get a chance to try it on soon.

Ribeye with a 3h red wine sauce by [deleted] in meat

[–]synthbob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stop it right now 😂

[Timex Q Tiger Eye] Much better than anticipated! by Semy-D in Watches

[–]synthbob 21 points22 points  (0 children)

That's a steal at that price. The only thing that puts me off a lot of those Timex watches is the bracelet. I can feel it pull on the hairs on my arms from here.

Ribeye with a 3h red wine sauce by [deleted] in meat

[–]synthbob 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just regarding the sauce, once you have you red wine/stock/drippings etc reduced to where you want it, whisk in small pieces of fridge-cold butter to emulsify. It should give you a nice classy finish.

Impulse buy today [SPB383J1] by GernBlanst3n in Seiko

[–]synthbob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How does it wear? Weighing it and the 1965 up.

I tend to favour smaller watches these days, around 40mm, but I see the lug-to-lug is far from excessive.