Comments for The Prodigal Guide http://www.theprodigalguide.com Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:08:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy leaves us Smiley by M http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/09/15/tinker-tailor-soldier-spy-leaves-us-smiley/#comment-8629 M Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:08:13 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=8520#comment-8629 I loved it - it was a refreshing change from the over budgeted Hollywood dribble that is shoved at us. It was a reader's movie which made it a thinker's movie - proven by the fact that my husband slept through the whole event. The casting was heavy weight and seeing all that talent in the one place was worth the ticket. Better than anything I have seen for a long time. I loved it – it was a refreshing change from the over budgeted Hollywood dribble that is shoved at us. It was a reader’s movie which made it a thinker’s movie – proven by the fact that my husband slept through the whole event. The casting was heavy weight and seeing all that talent in the one place was worth the ticket. Better than anything I have seen for a long time.

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]]> Comment on Why we hate the Toyota Prius by Eric Brunhammer http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009/03/12/why-we-hate-the-toyota-prius/#comment-8623 Eric Brunhammer Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:28:10 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=807#comment-8623 I find it funny that in my 89 Chevy 4 Wheel Drive Truck with a V8, with the cruise control set at 70 I get more MPG than a Prius set at 70, if they can reach that speed. Their so called 50MPG is at about 45MPH. I find it funny that in my 89 Chevy 4 Wheel Drive Truck with a V8, with the cruise control set at 70 I get more MPG than a Prius set at 70, if they can reach that speed. Their so called 50MPG is at about 45MPH.

]]> Comment on Making the perfect replica of a vintage Panerai strap by Neha http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/02/10/guest-post-kostas-veni-on-making-the-perfect-replica-of-a-vintage-panerai-strap/#comment-8593 Neha Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:45:59 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=5497#comment-8593 I have hiked in Lowa Renegade GTX for years and love them. Being a big guy I enjoy the suopprt that the Renegade gives my ankles so it would be difficult for me to change to a shoe. However if you prefer a shoe to a boot I would recommend any Lowa product. I have hiked in Lowa Renegade GTX for years and love them. Being a big guy I enjoy the suopprt that the Renegade gives my ankles so it would be difficult for me to change to a shoe. However if you prefer a shoe to a boot I would recommend any Lowa product.

]]> Comment on We get into quality music streaming. Big Prodigal style. by Huda http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/03/we-get-into-quality-music-streaming-big-prodigal-style/#comment-8591 Huda Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:50:26 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9490#comment-8591 Type your cmnemot You may use these HTML tags: <a> <abbr> <acronym> <b> <blockquote> <cite> <code> <del> <em> <i> <q> <strike> <strong> Type your cmnemot You may use these HTML tags: <a> <abbr> <acronym> <b> <blockquote> <cite> <code> <del> <em> <i> <q> <strike> <strong>

]]> Comment on The inappropriate use of wines by Alban Havidson http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/04/the-inappropriate-use-of-wines/#comment-8586 Alban Havidson Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:02:58 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9572#comment-8586 This is heretical for the moules marinières but German people still won the higher price with wineshorle (but they do not use Champagne for this). This is heretical for the moules marinières but German people still won the higher price with wineshorle (but they do not use Champagne for this).

]]> Comment on SONOS armbands on, we paddle out into baby pool of digital tunes by Straight-Six http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/06/sonos-armbands-on-we-paddle-out-into-baby-pool-of-digital-tunes/#comment-8585 Straight-Six Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:31:02 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9579#comment-8585 Jeff, Totally understand where you're coming from and where you're now headed. Beautiful indeed! Congratulations and enjoy. Jeff,

Totally understand where you’re coming from and where you’re now headed. Beautiful indeed!

Congratulations and enjoy.

]]> Comment on SONOS armbands on, we paddle out into baby pool of digital tunes by jeff http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/06/sonos-armbands-on-we-paddle-out-into-baby-pool-of-digital-tunes/#comment-8581 jeff Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:12:50 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9579#comment-8581 (strange, my comment on the MeisterSinger was eaten - wonder if this will work...) Thanks for planting the Sonos seed in my head... getting married, moving to a new house, and the fiancee, while enamored with my taste in music, is not enamored with my penchant for wires and boxes. I had initially set out to find a simple Bluetooth receiver with RCA outs to enable streaming from the laptop or iPod or Android phone... but every opportunity I've had to use Bluetooth just left me angry. Today I demoed the Sonos system first hand at a local hi-fi store. To my amazement, they had the entire store wired up through it - and it both sounded beautiful and functioned beautifully. It will integrate beautifully with my old beloved Niro (Nakamichi) One system (to keep the wires and boxes to a minimum to please my new beloved). We are both happy, and the new home will be filled with beautiful music. (strange, my comment on the MeisterSinger was eaten – wonder if this will work…)

Thanks for planting the Sonos seed in my head… getting married, moving to a new house, and the fiancee, while enamored with my taste in music, is not enamored with my penchant for wires and boxes.

I had initially set out to find a simple Bluetooth receiver with RCA outs to enable streaming from the laptop or iPod or Android phone… but every opportunity I’ve had to use Bluetooth just left me angry. Today I demoed the Sonos system first hand at a local hi-fi store. To my amazement, they had the entire store wired up through it – and it both sounded beautiful and functioned beautifully. It will integrate beautifully with my old beloved Niro (Nakamichi) One system (to keep the wires and boxes to a minimum to please my new beloved). We are both happy, and the new home will be filled with beautiful music.

]]> Comment on Talking Hands: Bremont MBII by The Prodigal Fool http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/11/07/talking-hands-bremont-mb-ii/#comment-8579 The Prodigal Fool Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:56:46 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=8992#comment-8579 Bruce Willis in The Last Boyscout. Tell me I'm wrong! Bruce Willis in The Last Boyscout.

Tell me I’m wrong!

]]> Comment on Talking Hands: Bremont MBII by The Prodigal Fool http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/11/07/talking-hands-bremont-mb-ii/#comment-8578 The Prodigal Fool Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:51:36 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=8992#comment-8578 So glad you like the MB II, David. It remains a firm favourite of mine. And thanks for your kind words about the show. What will used prices of Bremonts do in a few years from now? It's impossible to say. But you know, I've always thought that when it comes to watches, you have to buy what you like. No point owning a Rolex with rock-solid residual value if you keep looking on enviously at your Bremont-toting friends! So glad you like the MB II, David. It remains a firm favourite of mine. And thanks for your kind words about the show.

What will used prices of Bremonts do in a few years from now? It’s impossible to say. But you know, I’ve always thought that when it comes to watches, you have to buy what you like. No point owning a Rolex with rock-solid residual value if you keep looking on enviously at your Bremont-toting friends!

]]> Comment on Talking Hands: Bremont MBII by David http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/11/07/talking-hands-bremont-mb-ii/#comment-8577 David Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:23:36 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=8992#comment-8577 Great review as always. I tried this on for the first time today, and was absolutely blown away by it, to the point where it has replaced the Exp II as my next watch. It certainly doesn't wear like a 43mm watch; much much smaller than a PAM, and smaller in feel than the same sized Solo due to the internal bezel. Much more versatile (on aged leather) than I expected too. Roto-click bezel is very impressive.. Maybe in house will come in the future, but like Breitling and Panerai the premium would be significant. I know my money is safer in a Rolex or Panerai, but it works for me like nothing else. Great review as always. I tried this on for the first time today, and was absolutely blown away by it, to the point where it has replaced the Exp II as my next watch. It certainly doesn’t wear like a 43mm watch; much much smaller than a PAM, and smaller in feel than the same sized Solo due to the internal bezel. Much more versatile (on aged leather) than I expected too. Roto-click bezel is very impressive..

Maybe in house will come in the future, but like Breitling and Panerai the premium would be significant. I know my money is safer in a Rolex or Panerai, but it works for me like nothing else.

]]> Comment on The trinket and the Titan: Citroen DS3 and Metropolis by Levitra http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2010/04/23/the-trinket-and-the-titan-citroen-ds-and-metropolis/#comment-8571 Levitra Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:44:15 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=2830#comment-8571 You could certainly see your enthusiasm within the article you write. The world hopes for more passionate writers like you who are not afraid to mention how they believe. Always go after your heart. You could certainly see your enthusiasm within the article you write. The world hopes for more passionate writers like you who are not afraid to mention how they believe. Always go after your heart.

]]> Comment on Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol is full of spirit by Piotr Canowiecki http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/27/mission-impossible-ghost-protocol-is-full-of-spirit/#comment-8566 Piotr Canowiecki Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:50:54 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9755#comment-8566 By the way Ethan Hunt wears Tudor, what makes film even better ;) By the way Ethan Hunt wears Tudor, what makes film even better ;)

]]> Comment on The greatest escape: Steve McQueen’s 250 GT Lusso by dom http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/02/23/the-greatest-escape-steve-mcqueens-250-gt-lusso/#comment-8564 dom Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:05:04 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=5595#comment-8564 Interesting read and some neat pics. The 250 series had some fine models - I think discounting the GTO, the 250 GT swb version is my favorite but they're all special. And I didn't know that Bruce Lee quip about Lazenby - shame he didn't do more Bond films...... Interesting read and some neat pics. The 250 series had some fine models – I think discounting the GTO, the 250 GT swb version is my favorite but they’re all special.

And I didn’t know that Bruce Lee quip about Lazenby – shame he didn’t do more Bond films……

]]> Comment on Don Draper plays by his own rules by Chris I http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/09/don-draper-plays-by-his-own-rules/#comment-8542 Chris I Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:20:55 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9608#comment-8542 Didn't you Fool or maybe Six buy and perhaps return an Explorer? I still like the new one - but I have never put it on - and have added to my list. With a Spidolite and the Bremont Chrono. The proportions on the season one Omeeeeega (for my friends in the UK) and the original look off. Same design style wrong feel. What kind of dork has SCDP on the back of their Reverso? Who buys that? I am with you gents on this on. Cool watch, bad idea. Chris Didn’t you Fool or maybe Six buy and perhaps return an Explorer? I still like the new one – but I have never put it on – and have added to my list. With a Spidolite and the Bremont Chrono.

The proportions on the season one Omeeeeega (for my friends in the UK) and the original look off. Same design style wrong feel.

What kind of dork has SCDP on the back of their Reverso? Who buys that? I am with you gents on this on. Cool watch, bad idea.

Chris

]]> Comment on Don Draper plays by his own rules by The Prodigal Fool http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/09/don-draper-plays-by-his-own-rules/#comment-8537 The Prodigal Fool Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:13:33 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9608#comment-8537 Frank - You're right. I checked: the case has been 36 mm since birth (until the upsize last year to 39 mm) and have edited the post accordingly. So, I guess it's just the dial that doesn't look right on Draper's Explorer. Bottom-line: it looks like a more recent model, not a 1960s one. Frank – You’re right. I checked: the case has been 36 mm since birth (until the upsize last year to 39 mm) and have edited the post accordingly. So, I guess it’s just the dial that doesn’t look right on Draper’s Explorer. Bottom-line: it looks like a more recent model, not a 1960s one.

]]> Comment on Don Draper plays by his own rules by Frank T http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/09/don-draper-plays-by-his-own-rules/#comment-8528 Frank T Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:36:37 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9608#comment-8528 I think the Explorer was 36mm since inception in the '50's, no? Recently upsized. I think the Explorer was 36mm since inception in the ’50′s, no? Recently upsized.

]]> Comment on Talking Hands: MeisterSinger by Straight-Six http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/08/17/talking-hands-on-meistersinger/#comment-8526 Straight-Six Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:42:49 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=8329#comment-8526 The Fool is right: education was optional at our school. Or, to be more precise, we chose to make it thus. Thanks for info, jding. We should have done a little more homework. This said, we're still not fans of the logo...:) The Fool is right: education was optional at our school. Or, to be more precise, we chose to make it thus.

Thanks for info, jding. We should have done a little more homework.

This said, we’re still not fans of the logo…:)

]]> Comment on Talking Hands: MeisterSinger by The Prodigal Fool http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/08/17/talking-hands-on-meistersinger/#comment-8523 The Prodigal Fool Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:35:53 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=8329#comment-8523 Individuals "as educated as [us]" miss things all the time! You should have seen the school we attended.; education was missing from the curriculum, I can assure you. Thank God for erudite readers. I've learnt something today... Individuals “as educated as [us]” miss things all the time! You should have seen the school we attended.; education was missing from the curriculum, I can assure you.

Thank God for erudite readers. I’ve learnt something today…

]]> Comment on Talking Hands: MeisterSinger by jding http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/08/17/talking-hands-on-meistersinger/#comment-8522 jding Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:53:12 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=8329#comment-8522 You seem a little uncertain about the Meister Singer logo, describing it as a "dot and crescent moon." I'm actually rather surprised two individuals as educated as yourselves would miss the symbolism. For future reference, the logo is almost certainly an upside-down fermata, which is a symbol used in music to indicate to the musician to spend extra time on a note, to hold it and extend it beyond the otherwise regular beat and tempo of the piece. This to me is utterly consistent with the marketing of the brand and, being a classically trained pianist, is a very pleasing aesthetic. You seem a little uncertain about the Meister Singer logo, describing it as a “dot and crescent moon.” I’m actually rather surprised two individuals as educated as yourselves would miss the symbolism. For future reference, the logo is almost certainly an upside-down fermata, which is a symbol used in music to indicate to the musician to spend extra time on a note, to hold it and extend it beyond the otherwise regular beat and tempo of the piece. This to me is utterly consistent with the marketing of the brand and, being a classically trained pianist, is a very pleasing aesthetic.

]]> Comment on MeisterSinger 24 Hour slows time without doing a damned thing by jding http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/17/meistersinger-24-hour-slows-time-without-doing-a-damned-thing/#comment-8521 jding Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:52:37 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9719#comment-8521 You seem a little uncertain about the Meister Singer logo, describing it as a "dot and crescent moon." I'm actually rather surprised two individuals as educated as yourselves would miss the symbolism. For future reference, the logo is almost certainly an upside-down fermata, which is a symbol used in music to indicate to the musician to spend extra time on a note, to hold it and extend it beyond the otherwise regular beat and tempo of the piece. This to me is utterly consistent with the marketing of the brand and, being a classically trained pianist, is a very pleasing aesthetic. You seem a little uncertain about the Meister Singer logo, describing it as a “dot and crescent moon.” I’m actually rather surprised two individuals as educated as yourselves would miss the symbolism. For future reference, the logo is almost certainly an upside-down fermata, which is a symbol used in music to indicate to the musician to spend extra time on a note, to hold it and extend it beyond the otherwise regular beat and tempo of the piece. This to me is utterly consistent with the marketing of the brand and, being a classically trained pianist, is a very pleasing aesthetic.

]]> Comment on To Catch A Thief by The Prodigal Fool http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/04/11/to-catch-a-thief/#comment-8519 The Prodigal Fool Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:30:31 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=7425#comment-8519 They now are, dear boy. They now are, dear boy.

]]> Comment on Prodigal Questionnaire: Wendy Wason and her Cartier Tank Française by El Guapo http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/16/prodigal-questionnaire-wendy-wason-and-her-cartier-tank-francaise/#comment-8489 El Guapo Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:55:30 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9689#comment-8489 Two words: Talking.Hands. (feat. Ms Wason) Two words: Talking.Hands. (feat. Ms Wason)

]]> Comment on To Catch A Thief by Dublo http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/04/11/to-catch-a-thief/#comment-8465 Dublo Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:41:23 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=7425#comment-8465 Surely this should be posted in classics? And so should The Philadelphia Story article. T'sk. Surely this should be posted in classics? And so should The Philadelphia Story article. T’sk.

]]> Comment on Slaying the dragon: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Boris http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/10/slaying-the-dragon-the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo/#comment-8458 Boris Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:46:30 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9630#comment-8458 Just saw it last night, and it was every bit as good as the Swedish adaptation, which was a nice surprise. America is this strange country where movies would have you believe women insist on wearing a T-shirt to make love, so it was a nice surprise to see that the crudeness of certain scenes was preserved. The fiming is brilliant, Mara is *almost* as good as Rapace, Craig brings more charisma to the role than Nyqvist, and it's very, very clever to bring in Skarsgard as Martin. In short, I ws sold after 15 minutes. And, yes, that Led Zep opening kicks ass. Just saw it last night, and it was every bit as good as the Swedish adaptation, which was a nice surprise.

America is this strange country where movies would have you believe women insist on wearing a T-shirt to make love, so it was a nice surprise to see that the crudeness of certain scenes was preserved.

The fiming is brilliant, Mara is *almost* as good as Rapace, Craig brings more charisma to the role than Nyqvist, and it’s very, very clever to bring in Skarsgard as Martin.

In short, I ws sold after 15 minutes. And, yes, that Led Zep opening kicks ass.

]]> Comment on Talking Hands: The Rolex Explorer by Marcus http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2010/11/29/talking-hands-the-rolex-explorer/#comment-8453 Marcus Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:26:41 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=5072#comment-8453 I found a way to watch the video. Simply go to http://www.hidemyass.com/. They offer a service which hides your IP address while browsing the interwebs. This enables you to watch all the videos on youtube for example. I found a way to watch the video. Simply go to http://www.hidemyass.com/. They offer a service which hides your IP address while browsing the interwebs. This enables you to watch all the videos on youtube for example.

]]> Comment on You never feel completely safe in a Porsche 911 by The Prodigal Fool http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2010/06/14/you-never-feel-completely-safe-in-a-porsche-911/#comment-8451 The Prodigal Fool Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:24:25 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=3517#comment-8451 I'm with you, Dom. I’m with you, Dom.

]]> Comment on You never feel completely safe in a Porsche 911 by dom http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2010/06/14/you-never-feel-completely-safe-in-a-porsche-911/#comment-8450 dom Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:23:05 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=3517#comment-8450 And as if to answer your comments, Porsche respond with the all gizmo all dancing 991: PASM, Sports PASM for the hardcore (SPASM!), PDCC, torque vectoring... why it's almost GT-R meets 997. Shame about the move to electrically assisted steering though..... And as if to answer your comments, Porsche respond with the all gizmo all dancing 991: PASM, Sports PASM for the hardcore (SPASM!), PDCC, torque vectoring… why it’s almost GT-R meets 997. Shame about the move to electrically assisted steering though…..

]]> Comment on You never feel completely safe in a Porsche 911 by dom http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2010/06/14/you-never-feel-completely-safe-in-a-porsche-911/#comment-8449 dom Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:18:58 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=3517#comment-8449 And as if to answer your comments, Porsche respond with the all gizmo all dancing 991: PASM, Sports PASM for the hardcore (SPASM!), PDCC, torque vectoring... why it's almost GT-R meets 997. Shame about the move to electrically assisted steering though..... >>Bottom line: don’t just dip randomly into the 911 pool. Go straight for the GT3; only it is genuinely thrilling, historic and timeless. Hmm I would respectfully disagree on this point - isn't a standard 911 SC thrilling enough on the B4368 or a 993 RS timeless on the road to the coast from the Paul Richard circuit..... And as if to answer your comments, Porsche respond with the all gizmo all dancing 991: PASM, Sports PASM for the hardcore (SPASM!), PDCC, torque vectoring… why it’s almost GT-R meets 997. Shame about the move to electrically assisted steering though…..

>>Bottom line: don’t just dip randomly into the 911 pool. Go straight for the GT3; only it is genuinely thrilling, historic and timeless.

Hmm I would respectfully disagree on this point – isn’t a standard 911 SC thrilling enough on the B4368 or a 993 RS timeless on the road to the coast from the Paul Richard circuit…..

]]> Comment on Baselworld 2011: The new Rolex Explorer II teases and frustrates by The Prodigal Fool http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/03/30/baselworld-2011-the-new-rolex-explorer-ii/#comment-8448 The Prodigal Fool Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:47:20 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=7222#comment-8448 David, that's a great summary. "If you value restraint and simplicity, the older one is for you..." Spot on! David, that’s a great summary.

“If you value restraint and simplicity, the older one is for you…” Spot on!

]]> Comment on Baselworld 2011: The new Rolex Explorer II teases and frustrates by David http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/03/30/baselworld-2011-the-new-rolex-explorer-ii/#comment-8447 David Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:27:19 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=7222#comment-8447 I hated to new Exp 2 in pictures and from a theoretical perspective, but in the flesh it is, well, different... Having spent an hour with old and new together (white) they are both very lovely. As a Submariner owner, I never appreciated how beautiful the bezel was, which is the most compelling feature of both. There is no doubt that the new one has lost subtlety and elegance, and with a suit, it is just too obvious, whereas the older model is perfect. As a more casual wearer, the new model is very nice indeed. Thinking about it, what has changed is the watches fundamental character; if you value restraint and simplicity, the older one is for you, if you want something bolder, then the new one. I left the jeweller yesterday with a slight preference for new, only as I have an Sub for when I want to be subtle (a dive watch-subtle!), and the new one is just a bit different. Having said that the £1000 price delta is a good reason to go with the old while I can, as I will always be able to buy the current one. I hated to new Exp 2 in pictures and from a theoretical perspective, but in the flesh it is, well, different…

Having spent an hour with old and new together (white) they are both very lovely. As a Submariner owner, I never appreciated how beautiful the bezel was, which is the most compelling feature of both. There is no doubt that the new one has lost subtlety and elegance, and with a suit, it is just too obvious, whereas the older model is perfect. As a more casual wearer, the new model is very nice indeed. Thinking about it, what has changed is the watches fundamental character; if you value restraint and simplicity, the older one is for you, if you want something bolder, then the new one.

I left the jeweller yesterday with a slight preference for new, only as I have an Sub for when I want to be subtle (a dive watch-subtle!), and the new one is just a bit different. Having said that the £1000 price delta is a good reason to go with the old while I can, as I will always be able to buy the current one.

]]> Comment on Slaying the dragon: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Chris I http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/10/slaying-the-dragon-the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo/#comment-8442 Chris I Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:52:24 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9630#comment-8442 I thought Craig would stink as Blomkvist - too athletic and full of life, not moody enough. I think I need to see this movie now. Perhaps I was wrong. I thought Craig would stink as Blomkvist – too athletic and full of life, not moody enough. I think I need to see this movie now. Perhaps I was wrong.

]]> Comment on “Et une Reverso Rouge, UNE!” Jaeger-LeCoultre get cute, and red, for the holidays by Henry http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/12/16/et-un-reverso-rouge-un-jaeger-lecoultre-get-cute-and-red-for-the-holidays/#comment-8441 Henry Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:29:28 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9450#comment-8441 Keep the Mad Men edition - this is stunning! Keep the Mad Men edition – this is stunning!

]]> Comment on “Et une Reverso Rouge, UNE!” Jaeger-LeCoultre get cute, and red, for the holidays by Straight-Six http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/12/16/et-un-reverso-rouge-un-jaeger-lecoultre-get-cute-and-red-for-the-holidays/#comment-8429 Straight-Six Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:29:02 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9450#comment-8429 You can tell English was designed for those who would prefer not attributing gender to inanimate objects! A strange idea indeed... You were right, we were wrong - appreciate the correction! You can tell English was designed for those who would prefer not attributing gender to inanimate objects! A strange idea indeed…

You were right, we were wrong – appreciate the correction!

]]> Comment on “Et une Reverso Rouge, UNE!” Jaeger-LeCoultre get cute, and red, for the holidays by Alban Havidson http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/12/16/et-un-reverso-rouge-un-jaeger-lecoultre-get-cute-and-red-for-the-holidays/#comment-8428 Alban Havidson Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:16:35 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9450#comment-8428 Not bolshy, just wine addicted as any Burgundy-born... Sorry if my intervention was crude. English has the simplicity of having not much grammatical gender distinction, French is much trouble for this (a watch - "une montre" - is feminine in French). Not bolshy, just wine addicted as any Burgundy-born… Sorry if my intervention was crude. English has the simplicity of having not much grammatical gender distinction, French is much trouble for this (a watch – “une montre” – is feminine in French).

]]> Comment on “Et une Reverso Rouge, UNE!” Jaeger-LeCoultre get cute, and red, for the holidays by The Prodigal Fool http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/12/16/et-un-reverso-rouge-un-jaeger-lecoultre-get-cute-and-red-for-the-holidays/#comment-8427 The Prodigal Fool Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:26:51 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9450#comment-8427 The readers are getting bolshy. I think it may be time to evacuate. The readers are getting bolshy. I think it may be time to evacuate.

]]> Comment on “Et une Reverso Rouge, UNE!” Jaeger-LeCoultre get cute, and red, for the holidays by Straight-Six http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/12/16/et-un-reverso-rouge-un-jaeger-lecoultre-get-cute-and-red-for-the-holidays/#comment-8425 Straight-Six Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:04:25 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9450#comment-8425 Can you tell our secondary-school French grammar has been crushed beneath the weight of all this English? Apologies and corrected... Can you tell our secondary-school French grammar has been crushed beneath the weight of all this English?

Apologies and corrected…

]]> Comment on “Et une Reverso Rouge, UNE!” Jaeger-LeCoultre get cute, and red, for the holidays by Alban Havidson http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2011/12/16/et-un-reverso-rouge-un-jaeger-lecoultre-get-cute-and-red-for-the-holidays/#comment-8424 Alban Havidson Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:58:47 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9450#comment-8424 The right French would have been "Et une Reverso Rouge, et une !" The right French would have been “Et une Reverso Rouge, et une !”

]]> Comment on Our session with the Schofield Signalman GMT PR starts with a slow, heart-stopping screw by Straight-Six http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/11/our-session-with-the-schofield-signalman-gmt-starts-with-a-slow-heart-stopping-unscrew/#comment-8423 Straight-Six Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:26:49 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9664#comment-8423 Indeed, Chris. Thing is, while other brands have man-handled, over-exploited and drowned us in leitmotifs, even heritage, in areas including flying, boating, ineffectually strapping mines onto Allied ships and, uh, moon-walking, the execution on the Schofield is genuinely on another level altogether. Despite the case height and diameter there's an incredible amount of thought and finesse that's gone into the Signalman GMT. The effect is one that pulls you ever further into the watch. More to come... Indeed, Chris. Thing is, while other brands have man-handled, over-exploited and drowned us in leitmotifs, even heritage, in areas including flying, boating, ineffectually strapping mines onto Allied ships and, uh, moon-walking, the execution on the Schofield is genuinely on another level altogether.

Despite the case height and diameter there’s an incredible amount of thought and finesse that’s gone into the Signalman GMT. The effect is one that pulls you ever further into the watch.

More to come…

]]> Comment on Our session with the Schofield Signalman GMT PR starts with a slow, heart-stopping screw by Straight-Six http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/11/our-session-with-the-schofield-signalman-gmt-starts-with-a-slow-heart-stopping-unscrew/#comment-8422 Straight-Six Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:21:11 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9664#comment-8422 Glad you agree, H-Bomb. You may yet detonate when the full review finally arrives, particularly since I think the current asking price is more than reasonable. Watch this space, and your fuse. Glad you agree, H-Bomb. You may yet detonate when the full review finally arrives, particularly since I think the current asking price is more than reasonable.

Watch this space, and your fuse.

]]> Comment on Talking Hands: The Rolex Explorer by Straight-Six http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2010/11/29/talking-hands-the-rolex-explorer/#comment-8421 Straight-Six Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:19:20 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=5072#comment-8421 The Fool and I own nine Rolexes between us and neither of us have ever mentioned the lack of AR coating. We enjoy watches which do have it, but it's absolutely not high on our list of priorities, given the dark surroundings we usually end up in... The Fool and I own nine Rolexes between us and neither of us have ever mentioned the lack of AR coating. We enjoy watches which do have it, but it’s absolutely not high on our list of priorities, given the dark surroundings we usually end up in…

]]> Comment on Talking Hands: The Rolex Explorer by Marcus http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2010/11/29/talking-hands-the-rolex-explorer/#comment-8420 Marcus Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:47:11 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=5072#comment-8420 Thank you very much. I do appreciate your efforts. I will have a little session with my friend google, maybe there is a way... If I could be so bold and have a question concerning the Ex. Do you guys consider it a flaw that the crystal does not have any AR coating? I understand no Rolex does have that. Do you know the reason why they refuse to treat their crystals that way? Thank you very much. I do appreciate your efforts. I will have a little session with my friend google, maybe there is a way…

If I could be so bold and have a question concerning the Ex. Do you guys consider it a flaw that the crystal does not have any AR coating? I understand no Rolex does have that. Do you know the reason why they refuse to treat their crystals that way?

]]> Comment on Talking Hands: The Rolex Explorer by Straight-Six http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2010/11/29/talking-hands-the-rolex-explorer/#comment-8419 Straight-Six Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:43:54 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=5072#comment-8419 Marcus, We tried. We really tried. But for a variety of reasons - some serious, like we no longer have the source video! - we can't get the file up. If anyone has any ideas for how to help Marcus see our YouTube-based Talking Hands, please let him and us know! Sorry, Marcus.... Marcus,

We tried. We really tried. But for a variety of reasons – some serious, like we no longer have the source video! – we can’t get the file up. If anyone has any ideas for how to help Marcus see our YouTube-based Talking Hands, please let him and us know!

Sorry, Marcus….

]]> Comment on Our session with the Schofield Signalman GMT PR starts with a slow, heart-stopping screw by Chris I http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/11/our-session-with-the-schofield-signalman-gmt-starts-with-a-slow-heart-stopping-unscrew/#comment-8413 Chris I Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:38:22 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9664#comment-8413 Seems like a movement (pun alert!) toward watches that are influenced by something Schofield (lighthouses), Bremont (flying), must be other examples. The watches are not so much for that activity like a diver (though no one really uses a dive watch anymore), or even a "pilots'" watch, but they sport the motifs and symbols of it. Interesting. Seems like a movement (pun alert!) toward watches that are influenced by something Schofield (lighthouses), Bremont (flying), must be other examples. The watches are not so much for that activity like a diver (though no one really uses a dive watch anymore), or even a “pilots’” watch, but they sport the motifs and symbols of it. Interesting.

]]> Comment on Talking Hands: The Rolex Explorer by Marcus http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2010/11/29/talking-hands-the-rolex-explorer/#comment-8408 Marcus Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:46:38 +0000 http://theprodigalguide.com/?p=5072#comment-8408 Hey straight six, any news on the video? I hate to be a bother but I really really really want to see this ;) Hey straight six, any news on the video? I hate to be a bother but I really really really want to see this ;)

]]> Comment on Our session with the Schofield Signalman GMT PR starts with a slow, heart-stopping screw by H-Bomb http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/11/our-session-with-the-schofield-signalman-gmt-starts-with-a-slow-heart-stopping-unscrew/#comment-8405 H-Bomb Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:55:26 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9664#comment-8405 Great looking watch, and I agree with Straight-Six that this is the most exciting piece to be presented at Salon QP. It still appears a bit heavy on the price-tag, but bring on the full review! Maybe I'll change my mind. Great looking watch, and I agree with Straight-Six that this is the most exciting piece to be presented at Salon QP. It still appears a bit heavy on the price-tag, but bring on the full review! Maybe I’ll change my mind.

]]> Comment on Slaying the dragon: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Dublo http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/10/slaying-the-dragon-the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo/#comment-8398 Dublo Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:24:43 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9630#comment-8398 Im assuming you mean stunned by the movie, not my review. ;-) Anyway, glad you liked the movie, as I think it's one of Fincher's best, and I'm glad you liked my review, too. Im assuming you mean stunned by the movie, not my review. ;-)

Anyway, glad you liked the movie, as I think it’s one of Fincher’s best, and I’m glad you liked my review, too.

]]> Comment on Slaying the dragon: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Francis Jago http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/10/slaying-the-dragon-the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo/#comment-8395 Francis Jago Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:54:21 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9630#comment-8395 Absolutely spot on review. I was STUNNED by how good this was, despite knowing everything I did about the story already... Absolutely spot on review. I was STUNNED by how good this was, despite knowing everything I did about the story already…

]]> Comment on SONOS armbands on, we paddle out into baby pool of digital tunes by Straight-Six http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/06/sonos-armbands-on-we-paddle-out-into-baby-pool-of-digital-tunes/#comment-8394 Straight-Six Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:58:33 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9579#comment-8394 Glad you enjoyed the SONOS integration thesis, Carlos! Get thee to a retailer and sample it for yourself. Satiate that need. Glad you enjoyed the SONOS integration thesis, Carlos! Get thee to a retailer and sample it for yourself. Satiate that need.

]]> Comment on SONOS armbands on, we paddle out into baby pool of digital tunes by Carlos Torres http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2012/01/06/sonos-armbands-on-we-paddle-out-into-baby-pool-of-digital-tunes/#comment-8393 Carlos Torres Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:49:14 +0000 http://www.theprodigalguide.com/?p=9579#comment-8393 Excellent report Straight-Six! I am already feeling the NEED for a Sonos system :-) Excellent report Straight-Six! I am already feeling the NEED for a Sonos system :-)

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