Hi Tony! I actually had it then, but wore long sleeves in public with you that day, as not to offend anyone's cultural sensitivities. I rarely show them publicly, as the ink is not what I want people to remember about me.
Nice piece of bling! I've been doing some internet window shopping. I think my choice will be less than a new band for that one. Maybe when I grow up...
Thanks, Chris! When my son’s were young we used to go around and try this model on! I certainly couldn’t afford to spend that kind of money putting 4 kids through school! It was a really nice present! They all chipped in, and bought it for me! It has been my dream watch since seeing one on my boss’s wrist back in the seventies.
Rick: I never would have bought it either, but I’m forever grateful my kids did. My oldest son jokes with me all the time about who I left it to in the will.
Thanks, Charlie, much appreciated. Of course, I wore my faithful Seikos and Citizens up until I received this watch. I've always loved the Rolex Blue-faced Submariner, and quite honestly, never expected to own one (although my oldest son says its only on loan until I depart to the higher realms.) My response was always, what makes you think I'll leave it to you. I do have three grandsons. In any case I really enjoy having it.
You’re right, I forgot you wore long sleeves that day. You may have told me at the time why you wore long sleeves, but I didn't remember. I’d have to have some cultural sensitivities in order to be offended!
Charlie: Here is an image of my Deep Blue Juggernaut IV. I like dive watches, and blue-faced examples of the type:
I like those big easy to read numerals. Glow in the dark? I'm still picking up terminology. Automatic tells me mechanical & self winding?
Keith: I’ve always admired Ball watches! They’re renowned for their precision. Didn’t they get their start or at least were modeled after watches in the railroad industry? Enjoy your shaves, Jeff
Yes it is a mechanical auto winder. Yes it does glow-in-the-dark and given your science background I think you’ll enjoy the explanation. The illumination for the numbers in the hands comes from glass tubes that contain helium-3, tritium. It has the longest lasting lume of any of my watches, it’s very easy to read at night. Jeff, yes they got their start as railroad watches. At the end of the second hand there is a double R, that stands for rail road.
It's a beauty, Jeff. I really like dive watches with blue dials! My birthday is coming up next month if your family wants to send a watch my way. I seem to have room for another watch.
Wow, Keith. I didn't know you were a Timex man. Very nice! Seriously, the Ball on leather is a looker! What's next?
