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31 May 2008, 07:41 AM | #1 |
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My new SD (LOTS of pics!!)
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If you remember my story, I was hunting all over Ontario for a new SD. Well, I found out May 15 that I got into Medicine at Queen's Univ. in Kingston, ON, so it was time to treat myself! Here's my SD M-serial. BTW, I had read somewhere that the SD doesn't come with the calendar - this is not true, at least not in my case. Some photos: Dwelly and I have been out for a stroll Regarding time-keeping, with the face up at night, the watch loses about 0.5 seconds every 36 hours. Last night, I keep the watch 'standing up' (i.e. dial vertical and perpendicular to the table) and it is now 4 seconds slow. Clearly, I need to keep it face up! Also, do new watches tend to gain slightly over a few weeks? If it gains 0.5 seconds, it should be bang-on by keeping the face up at night. I'm really loving this watch! Please don't hesitate to PM for my Word document re. prices and experiences at 10 Ontario AD's. If I can be of any other help, please PM me, too! Take care, SNB Last edited by sbakar; 31 May 2008 at 07:44 AM.. Reason: Rotate some photos |
31 May 2008, 07:45 AM | #2 |
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What a beauty !
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31 May 2008, 07:45 AM | #3 |
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Awesome pics!
Real eye candy! Congrats on this classic icon from Rolex!
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31 May 2008, 07:47 AM | #4 |
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31 May 2008, 07:49 AM | #5 |
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Yup! Noted that! Great pics!
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31 May 2008, 07:54 AM | #6 |
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nice going....congrats on the Med School, and the timepiece....Shouldn't miss any classes with that assisting you in being timely !!......Good Luck ...gha
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I will post more pics when I get the chance. These were just some quick shots fired off today, with marginal composition and lighting techniques. SNB |
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31 May 2008, 08:05 AM | #8 |
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Marvellous looking watch.
Congratulations My favourite shot is the one with the Blue Bells - looks great.
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Way to go, SNB!
Wishing you the best in Med school and with the new SD. That is on my short list, too! |
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Nice watch and nice photos ! Enjoy !
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31 May 2008, 08:11 AM | #12 |
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Congrats and sweet pics by the way.
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By the way, many congratulations on your success getting into Queens University - fantastic news.
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I took photography in Grade 11 (i.e. a LONG time ago!). We did things the hardcore old-school way: 1970's Pentax manual SLR, Ilford films, developed the films manually in light-proof bags and containers with developer, stop, and fix solutions, then we used darkroom techniques to expose our own prints using enlargers and photo paper. EVERYTHING was done by ourselves, and when a great picture came out, you KNEW how much effort went into it. THAT was truly satisfying! Oh yeah...black & white, of course! These darn DSLR's these days...too easy! I will post a couple of my old pics from then to show you what came out! SNB |
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Can't wait to see some examples of your vintage photography!
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Congrats on the SD!!! Looks great on you....and wonderful news about getting into med school too!
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31 May 2008, 08:59 AM | #17 |
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Just looked at these great pics again.
Must say that lately I get mixed feelings when seeing pics of the great SD. I simply LOVE the SD, but I also get kinda sad when thinking about the fact that it is no more made! Anybody feel the same way? I.e: Loving to see the SD but hating to feel sad about its discontinuation??
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I know what you mean, though! SNB |
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Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing your pictures with us. They were terrific. You made a great watch choice. Enjoy!
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I sure am glad I got mine, too!
The SD rocks!
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That's is one beautiful watch! I'm a proud owner as well!
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31 May 2008, 02:14 PM | #22 |
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Congrats on the watch and the Medicine University too, DR.
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31 May 2008, 03:37 PM | #23 |
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congratz on the sd! certainly a good choice...
congratz on getting into med school!
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congrats
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Congratulations on the SD!
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31 May 2008, 05:08 PM | #26 |
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Thanks for the wishes, everyone!
I will post some of the 'vintage' pics for Oystermann later tomorrow. SNB |
31 May 2008, 05:12 PM | #27 |
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One word says it all CLASSIC!
Wear in good health, and all the best at university Good luck
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Way to go, big congrats
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31 May 2008, 05:50 PM | #29 |
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Great pics, many congrats
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BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!!
What A Nice SD!!! Nice Shots too!!! Well, Congrats for your calendar. My AD don't give me any calendar in my two purchasing!!! |
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