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Longines Silver Arrow. This is the 2020 reissue of the 1950's original, which was also reissued in 2009. So, it's a reissue of a reissue.

I've got a bag that looks good and is durable, the Tilley Intrepid. It holds around 600c.i. and fits under an airline seat. It wasn't what I'd call affordable but seems to be a 'buy it for life' kind of thing. Here it is after five years hard use: It still looks more or less the same as the...

Good to know and thank you. Glancing at their site, it seems they have an extensive range. So that's my evening reading taken care of.

Good day All, Hoping that the good folks here chip in with their advice as the title question. I'm currently in the MENA region where the sun beats down mercilessly nine months of the year and a hat is a necessity. The only headgear I can find hear is the type I've never (and never will) wear...

Caro Emerald Caro Emerald, This Dutch lady has been around a couple of years, but I only recently discovered her. Very retro sounding. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74LXx0wSqMI

Lorenzo Meershcaum-lined with Borkum Riff No.8 Got a new Lorenzo bent, meerschaum-lined. First smoke of the day filled with Borkum Riff No.8 Special Mixture. Together with some strong Colombian coffee it kickstarts the morning.

Lock & Co- 'Sandown' I realise this thread is old, but being a Bond fan and also wanting to know what model hat Connery wore I stumbled across this article : http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/index_clothing.php?m=cl&g=cl038 The hat is the 'Sandown' model by Lock & Co. And apparently if...

Stumbled across this article earlier: http://www.urbanghostsmedia.com/2009/09/deserted-air-force-bases/ A bit brief, but some good aerial photography. In fact it's a pretty interesting website for anyone with an interest in old, neglected buildings.

John Ford classic Dhermann, you beat me to it! I was about to post this too. Apparently, amongst this treasure trove there is also a long-lost John Ford classic: http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2010/jun/07/john-ford-movie-new-zealand?CMP=AFCYAH

I certainly will. In memory of my late friend who landed at Gold Beach and all the others of all nationalities.

As the title says: The vast archive of 'Station X' is to be made available to the public:eusa_clap http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/the_web/article7144376.ece I visited this place many years ago, when 'Colossus' the granddaddy of all computers was being rebuilt...

Will do, Ron. Still waiting for it to arrive, I'm anxiously peeping out the window every morning when the mailman calls. I like the weathered look on your lid :eusa_clap it's kind of what I'm aiming for with mine.

MI9 Escape & Evasion, 1939-45, by M.R.D. Foot To be honest there's not a whole lot of espionage in this, but it does tell the story of MI9, a branch of the British Intelligence Services in WW2 that were mainly concerned with inventing & issuing escape equipment to secret agents, RAF crew and...

But how much and how wide? I found this thread very helpful, and thank you to all who contributed as I want to give my Sunbody a safari style. But, as the title asks, how much material would I need and what would be the recommended width of the material? Also, due to the overlapping, would a...

Safari? OK, so my open 5" crown with 3" brim is on the way. I am toying with the idea of leaving the brim width alone and maybe give it a Safari style by turning the brim down slightly back and front and adding a puggaree. After all, this is going to be my summer hat. Has anyone else done...