all about self control..

Gary, but my Dad got me interested in watches when I was a kid. He would purchase used Seikos from pawn shops near Ft. Knox. Most of 'em cost around $25 used at the time. Most of them came home with the troops from Vietnam. Sometime around the fourth grade, I started wearing these different Seikos to school, and I always made sure to show my teacher what I was rocking on my wrist. I'm sure she thought I was a piece of work. I've been a Seiko fan ever since. Sadly, all these watches got sold over the years. I sure wish I had a few of them. I get sick every time I visit a Seiko watch forum and see some of the same old beauties (that I no longer have) still being worn.

I cannot begin to tell you how many different Seikos have been produced over years. I'm sure it's in the thousands of models. They share a lot of common features under the hood, but the designs are different. It's sort of like what Ford did with the 289 engine and Chevy with the 350. It's truly an iconic brand. Total thumbs up here on that Seiko 5. Get at least two. Mos Def.

Last time I checked, none of us signed up for a watch NB. I stand ready to assist you with your next timepiece. Several of my 30DC brothers have succumbed to my watch enabling.

thank you Charlie.they speak to me..i know then thats my calling..like gillettes. Seiko 5's do as well.probably my next WAD..the benefits are worth the $$$ .most grateful for your encouragement and mentoring..

A lot of watch guys service their own watches. This guy has a crazy cool collection of watches, and he has designated one as his work beater. He does his own work on it: https://www.watchwallpapers.com/beaterren.htm

Jan 21 2021 SOTE

Good evening guys!

Straight Razor Shave #239
5/8 Wostenholm Full Hollow Sq Pt
JR #290 Synthetic Brush
Stirling Bay Rum SS and AS
Dickenson's Unscented WH ( not pictured )
Nivea for Men ASB ( not pictured )
Whiskers: 33.5 hrs

The JR synthetic does a great job lathering and tonight was no exception. With my new lathering method and with hot water, my lathers are very creamy and slick.
Did 2.5 passes to get a BBS - shave without any drama.
Finished with my usual post shave routine. I am getting close to putting this soap to rest. I always liked the Stirling Bay Rum scent, but I will eventually want to try some other brands once I whittle down my inventory. I will say that I will probably not buy any soaps this yeat because I have more than enough. I still declare that I am not on the NB list for 2021.
Lol! I smell clean and have a smile on my face.
Have a good evening guys!

fine shave and pic Joe..

With your mechanical background and all the fine work you do with your models, I think you'd be a natural at it... I enjoy watching this guy restore some old beauties: https://www.youtube.com/c/NekkidWatchmaker/videos

Thanks Gary! It's another day with the kids tomorrow so I wanted to get the shave out of the way.

This is my music when I'm rockin' the Tabac...

thank you Charlie. i also watch . https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD80T1s2Za4K682CQDGwEKQ
cool videos..thank you my friend..

Very cool, Gary. Check out the Long Island Watch "Watch and Learn" series. He has almost 80 instructional videos.

i could see myself doing this..

Dang it Gary!

I do enjoy the Johnny cash song! but not having that name
My recruiters found out about the Old Spice collection, they like to joke about it sometimes, It's the same thing with paul @Paul Turner at "isle 12" I take it light heart ed.

I refer to Johnny Cash as "Roseanne's Old Man".

..just don't show them your handbags..

psttt Hand bags are over rated It's man bags sir!

Yes I have. Also, I have taken the dry brush to a towel for about ten minutes at a time to begin the splitting of the hairs. Works well if you have the patience.

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Thank you Dave