Imperfect

[daedong]

Further to Bobs post about perfect things, what do you persevere with that is imperfect please exempt IE.

[FONT=&quot]I could list a zillion things but the most imperfect thing I use often is a spirit level, I am to cheap to buy a good quality one.[/FONT]

 

[DaveNay]

Gatorboy.

Of course.

 

[Spiffy1]

Did you buy him or just renting.......

 

[daedong]

Did you buy him or just renting.......

[FONT=&quot]I think he probably won him in a raffle

[/FONT] One that I know that is not perfect you folks have is the wax ring on toilet pans


[FONT=&quot]One we have here is our language[/FONT]

 

[Spiffy1]

[FONT=&quot]I think he probably won him in a raffle [/FONT]

As far as the wax ring, imperfect is putting mild....I'd call them a pain in rectum (figuratively, though I suppose litterally if confused with suppositories ).

Of course "toilet pan" would be considered redundant around here!

 

[Melensdad]

How about a watch that is hard to read and has a list price of $4500 and sells for over $3300. While very fashionable and very popular with fashionable people, you almost have to strain your eyes to read the time.

TechnoMarine watch, black dial, black rubber strap.

Retail Price: $4,500.00
Our Price: $3,369.00
You Save: $1,131.00 (25%)
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Model Number: MA23
Sporty design with a luxurious trim, introducing the watch from the TechnoMarine Automatic collection. Round stainless steel case has a brushed finish around the dial with a background of polished steel. Handsome black dial is accented by silver Arabic markers and a silver patterned center, and several red accents, including a red seconds hand. Luminous hands and markers make for easy readings in the dark. Precise 1/20 chronograph automatic movement and a magnified date display. Black rubber strap has silver stitching to match the face for a total blending of color throughout the watch. Water resistant to 100m., has a see-through case back, and has a sapphire crystal with antiglare treatment. Presented in a TechnoMarine wooden box with black leather lining. eWatches.com is an Authorized TechnoMarine Watch Dealer.

BrandTechnomarineStyle NumberMA23Features:Date-Indicator-Feature, Analog-Display and Arabic-Numeral-DisplayMovement TypeAutomaticCrystalSynthetic-SapphireCalendar TypeDateCase MaterialStainless-SteelMetal FinishCombination-FinishCase Height42 mmCase Width42 mmCasebackSee-Through Case-BackDial ColorBlackBand MaterialRubberBand Width/Lug Width27 mmClasp TypeDeployment BuckleWater Resistance100 MWarranty2 Years Manufacturer

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[daedong]

[FONT=&quot]Bob, really what is the point of buying a watch these days that you pay anymore than a few hundred bucks for. Watch technology these days is so good that a 100 odd buck watch will last a lifetime of daily use.[/FONT]

 

[Melensdad]

Vin, I think a typical Horologist looks for craftsmanship, complications and beauty and will pay a stiff price for these things. Its not about technology, because a decent "quartz" watch will keep better time than a typical Rolex that runs ~ US$9,000.00. In the case of the watch above, it is not particularly attractive to a Horologist or a person desiring a beautiful timepiece, it is more attractive to fashion watch buyers with high incomes.

People don't buy goods they need, they buy goods they want.

 

[Dargo]

[FONT=&quot]Bob, really what is the point of buying a watch these days that you pay anymore than a few hundred bucks for. Watch technology these days is so good that a 100 odd buck watch will last a lifetime of daily use.[/FONT]

Bob would like a couple of guys I know who collect watches. I'll be in on Grand Cayman with them again in October and I'm sure they'll be watch hunting there as usual. Last year one of the guys bought a watch in St. Thomas that cost 45k. (yes, 45,000 bucks!)

One of the guys has this round, clear, revolving case in which he keeps his watches. He picks out a watch to go with his outfit for the day or to match his daily plans. If he is going to a business meeting, he may wear one of those watches made by some guy who sounds like a French fag.

I'm with Vin on watches. Although I appreciate a fine work of art and the craftsmanship in some fine watches, they aren't for me. My idea of an "expensive" watch is a titanium Eco-Drive Citizen.

 

[bczoom]

I'm with Vin on watches. Although I appreciate a fine work of art and the craftsmanship in some fine watches, they aren't for me. My idea of an "expensive" watch is

My idea of a watch is to look at my cell phone... The time is always right and I get a new one every year or 2.

Yep. Different strokes for different folks but I can think of better things to purchase (or put in a glass case) for $45K (or ever $1K).

 

[DaveNay]

My idea of an "expensive" watch is a titanium Eco-Drive Citizen.

My idea of an expensive watch is $0. I haven't worn a watch in at least 15 years. I don't even think I own a working watch. If I am working around the farm, I don't need a watch. I rest when I'm tired, eat when I'm hungry and turn on the lights when it's too dark to see properly.

Most other situations, I either have my cell phone or look at the clock on the computer.

 

[JayC]

Since this thread has gone to the watches I will chime in. I usually don't pay more than $30 for a watch. I love the Timex Expeditions. I have never had good luck with a resin band. They always break on. Most of the time it is the flap that the other end of the band goes through. I tried to use a piece of wire to hold it together on both occasions (bought the same watch again). After a while the wire wore its way through the band. A few years ago I bought a Timex Expedition Digital Compass. It was yellow. First the band broke and I used the aforementioned wire. Then the battery died. Tried replacing but the watch started going crazy. Bought a cheapo $15 Wal*Mart watch with a metal band. Never again! It was a analog-digital watch. Thoguht it looked cool and with a metal band I wouldn't have to worry about it breaking. Wrong! That watch was psycho. Started really going psycho after the 30-day return policy was up. I had to smack the watch hard to get it back to normal. Plus, the analog and digital time never stayed synchronised. I was always resetting it. The metal band couldn't be adjusted so it flopped around everywhere. I got so mad at it and just threw it out. I then got the same Timex again at Wal*Mart (gray instead of yellow, though). Paid half of what I did for the yellow (Internet purchase ). When the battery died I successfully changed it, but then the band broke. I am now on my third Timex Expedition, but this time it is a leather band. Love the watch as I did the previous two, but it is that darn band again. It seems to be holding together, but it has stretched some, so it flops around slightly. Not as annoying as the metal watch I had, but it is noticeable. If I start using the next tightest notch, I'm afraid the band will stretch even further. Btw, I had a velcro watch at one time, but I didn't like it. Does anyone know if there is a band that would end my watch band nightmares? I have never been able to keep a watch more than a couple years because of the stupid bands. You may be wondering why I don't just buy replacement bands. Well, they never look right. Either they don't match right, or meet up right when it connects to the watch body.

This is my current watch:

http://www.timex.com/bin/detail.tmx?item=048148778627#

The other two Timex watches I had were just like it except the resin bands and the colors.

I didn't realise I rambled so much. Sorry.

This thread also shows how imperfect the watches are, so I guess that means I am still on topic.