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AshAP · 8 August 2013, 09:01 AM

So, a great pal of mine has been desperate to change his twenty year old Tag Heuer Formula watch for either a Patek 5980 or Offshore. And for two whole months I received emails with pictures of watches entitled "how about this one"?

Then suddenly a purchase was made for a BNIB grey ti themes and shortly after I received the customary email with a wrist shot and it was very nice indeed and everything seemed right in the world for the following 24 hours.

The following day I received a call from my pal explaining that he was in significant pain with his wrist and he was going to have to return the watch to the dealer. It seems that the size of the watch and perhaps even the metal bracelet may have aggravated a relatively recent mountain biking injury.

I'm slightly concerned that my pal may be going soft so I thought I might post a couple of photos to see if he deserves any sympathy, after all this was his 40th birthday present to himself.

Full marks to the dealer for the refund too!

AshAP · 8 August 2013, 09:02 AM

Side shot

Kringkily · 8 August 2013, 09:08 AM

How about he wait until his injury is over and get back to enjoying that great piece or is that permanent?

AK797 · 8 August 2013, 09:13 AM

I sprained my wrist a few months ago and got really panicky for a second thinking I might not be able to wear watches or at least heavy ones any more so I started coming to terms with being a rightie. Im OK now tho.

FeelingTheBlues · 8 August 2013, 09:14 AM

He sure deserves sympathy for suffering, no one should have to live with pain. However, I would agree with George and wait until the pain is gone and perhaps retry the watch before really thinking about getting rid of it, as far as I know a watch made of titanium isn't that heavy, I know it wouldn't make me suffer much more while wearing it.

I wish him a speed recovery!

~JJ · 8 August 2013, 09:17 AM

I've broken my right arm 3 times and understand his pain... please wish him the best! However, how about using his other arm?

AshAP · 8 August 2013, 09:36 AM

This is how his wrist is now forever...or until the next accident. It happened two years ago so the recovery is as good as it will get already.

mikkolopez · 8 August 2013, 03:04 PM

He could try wearing the watch on the other uninjured wrist. It is a great watch.

bayerische · 8 August 2013, 07:16 PM

That looks like it had to hurt big time! Sorry to hear he can't wear the AP. Perhaps a Patek Aquanaut? Very light watch with the rubber band.

travisb · 8 August 2013, 07:55 PM

If it's been 2 years, then it's fully healed and as you said "as good as it's gonna get".
Maybe he needs something lighter? Maybe a strap instead of metal bracelet?

conkers · 8 August 2013, 09:44 PM

This is clearly a problem for a Mr Richard Mille to resolve for him. RM027 perhaps?

QueueCumber · 8 August 2013, 10:42 PM

Was he wearing the strap/bracelet too tight?

MonBK · 9 August 2013, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by travisb

If it's been 2 years, then it's fully healed and as you said "as good as it's gonna get".
Maybe he needs something lighter? Maybe a strap instead of metal bracelet?

Is that a Kangal?

masterserg · 9 August 2013, 12:29 AM

Forged Carbon! FWIW, I had shoulder surgery two years ago and it has been hurting so much lately that I had to start PT again ... These things never go away once damaged.

Puffy · 9 August 2013, 12:37 AM

that's a serious injury, hopefully time will heal it

QueueCumber · 9 August 2013, 12:56 AM

Man, I bet he can't do any significant lifting either. I would go nuts....

B. Doggy · 9 August 2013, 12:58 AM

Probably wise to try a lighter PP since he was considering one of those anyway.

v5cog · 9 August 2013, 04:40 AM

Easy fix.... Get a forged carbon model.... Super light on the wrist

AshAP · 9 August 2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by conkers

This is clearly a problem for a Mr Richard Mille to resolve for him. RM027 perhaps?

Great idea but the purchase has to be for casual AND work and not scream expensive....so as amazing as RM's are, they are just too obvious.

AshAP · 9 August 2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Man, I bet he can't do any significant lifting either. I would go nuts....

Bizarrely, he is already back doing crazy mountain biking and extreme skiing! Daft really that a titanium watch is causing pain.

MonBK · 9 August 2013, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AshAP

Bizarrely, he is already back doing crazy mountain biking and extreme skiing! Daft really that a titanium watch is causing pain.

Sounds like buyers remorse.

AshAP · 9 August 2013, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Man, I bet he can't do any significant lifting either. I would go nuts....

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Sounds like buyers remorse.

I hadn't considered that

oilman666 · 9 August 2013, 12:13 PM

Its a good enough reason, we can't feel someone else's pain, So what he was wearing before caused no discomfort? Then get something along those lines, or get the FC very light weight.

8 August 2013, 09:14 AM	#5
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	He sure deserves sympathy for suffering, no one should have to live with pain. However, I would agree with George and wait until the pain is gone and perhaps retry the watch before really thinking about getting rid of it, as far as I know a watch made of titanium isn't that heavy, I know it wouldn't make me suffer much more while wearing it. I wish him a speed recovery! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

8 August 2013, 07:16 PM	#9
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	That looks like it had to hurt big time! Sorry to hear he can't wear the AP. Perhaps a Patek Aquanaut? Very light watch with the rubber band. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

8 August 2013, 10:42 PM	#12
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Was he wearing the strap/bracelet too tight? __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

9 August 2013, 12:29 AM	#14
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,427	Forged Carbon! FWIW, I had shoulder surgery two years ago and it has been hurting so much lately that I had to start PT again ... These things never go away once damaged. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

9 August 2013, 12:37 AM	#15
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	that's a serious injury, hopefully time will heal it __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

8 August 2013, 09:08 AM	#3
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	How about he wait until his injury is over and get back to enjoying that great piece or is that permanent?

8 August 2013, 09:13 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,270	I sprained my wrist a few months ago and got really panicky for a second thinking I might not be able to wear watches or at least heavy ones any more so I started coming to terms with being a rightie. Im OK now tho.

8 August 2013, 09:17 AM	#6
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,134	I've broken my right arm 3 times and understand his pain... please wish him the best! However, how about using his other arm?

8 August 2013, 09:36 AM	#7
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	This is how his wrist is now forever...or until the next accident. It happened two years ago so the recovery is as good as it will get already.

8 August 2013, 03:04 PM	#8
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	He could try wearing the watch on the other uninjured wrist. It is a great watch.

8 August 2013, 07:55 PM	#10
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,307	If it's been 2 years, then it's fully healed and as you said "as good as it's gonna get". Maybe he needs something lighter? Maybe a strap instead of metal bracelet?

8 August 2013, 09:44 PM	#11
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,006	This is clearly a problem for a Mr Richard Mille to resolve for him. RM027 perhaps?

9 August 2013, 12:56 AM	#16
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Man, I bet he can't do any significant lifting either. I would go nuts.... __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

9 August 2013, 12:58 AM	#17
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Probably wise to try a lighter PP since he was considering one of those anyway. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

9 August 2013, 04:40 AM	#18
v5cog Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Colin Location: london Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 548	Easy fix.... Get a forged carbon model.... Super light on the wrist

9 August 2013, 12:13 PM	#23
oilman666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Robert Location: new york Watch: Audemars Royal Oak Posts: 137	Its a good enough reason, we can't feel someone else's pain, So what he was wearing before caused no discomfort? Then get something along those lines, or get the FC very light weight. __________________

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