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I don't have much knowledge of watches and don't really care about pedigree. I'll never buy a watch just because of the name brand. I tend to like them in two styles. I like either a classic, minimalist, Deco style, or as a skeleton style. I always prefer an automatic and don't really shop outside of that category ever. One thing I've never liked is metal watch bands. I find they snag on my arm hair or just about anything else that's around. My favorite watch I've had for about 6-8 years now is a Sturhling Bridge Automatic. They still produce the bridge model, but no longer as an automatic. I'll get a picture of it when I'm home. This Stauer Dashtronic is one I've admired for a while and not sure why I haven't pulled the trigger on it yet.

I would say that is an exception rather than the norm. It is amazing how many coworkers come from red states and they all tend to respond the same. WTF with all the various cans, garbage is garbage, throw it all in one can. Yes Seattle is very progressive in this regards as we have trash, recycling, compost as required cans in all businesses and for homes here. I personally like the fact that you throw all your greasy paper food containers in the yard/food compost bin. I do get that not every company from every red state is that way as I know that Dell in Austin has recycling cans in all the offices too.

Congrats Drew on attending. I hope you have a grand time.

This. I think the cheap market might be dead, because once people have a smartwatch they'll wear that over the $45 one they got at Target. But when I don't wear my Apple watch, I wear one of my automatics because I'm dressing up more formally or trying to look snazzy for something. Apple watches aren't ugly, but they're no longer special or interesting.

It seems to be booming. Rolex and other luxury brands are producing record numbers of time pieces a year. People will always want jewelry and luxury watches are no different than diamonds for women.

I live in a blue state and work in a red state. There's recycling on each floor at work and I get my recycling picked up weekly from my home. Both seem fine to me.

36mm - 40mm is the sweet spot for me. I'm sure some 41-42mm cases would be fine as well because each case shape and lug to lug differences can make smaller cases fit larger or larger cases fit smaller so I don't want to draw a line in the sand at a specific number without trying it on. Well, it's certainly a beautiful piece! Breitlings are "okay" to me. Some I like more than others but in that price range, I'm going with comparable Omegas or Tudors. I'm a huge Tudor fan and I'd really like to get my hands on a Black Bay 58 blue within the next couple years. SOME Rolex are gaudy but absolutely not all of them. It's only gaudy if that's what you're choosing. There's nothing gaudy about a stainless Submariner or most of their Datejusts.

What? People don't believe in stereotyping ... or even profiling? When you are in a blue state, you can usually find places to deposit recyclables fairly easily. The more progressive they are, the easier it will be. When you are in a red state, good luck with that.

On this day 129 years ago, August 21st, 1897, Oldsmobile was founded by Ransom E. Olds. Oldsmobile was always a leader in technology, leading the way for features like the Automatic transmission, front-wheel drive in mass market cars, overhead valve V8s, GPS and more. Olds styling was typically subdued and handsome rather than brash and garish (except for 1958). Usually a best seller, the Oldsmobile Cutlass was often the top selling nameplate in the US in the 1970s and 1980s. And though a technology leading division for GM in the late 1990s, the public couldn't get around the name "Oldsmobile" and along with GM's financial troubles, GM decided to fold the marque after 107 years of production. You've all seen my 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado, but what are some of your favorite models of Olds from any year. A view through the decades:

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