Regarding my ending consumer affairs (but not obsessions) with watches and radios, Angelo writes:
I'm scared. This austerity movement (at least in quantity) is unsettling. I don't like change. What are you going to write about? We've been existing on watches and radios for years now. What's next? Cheesecake recipes? Scared. Very scared.
Fly fishing in Albania.
Posted by: Michael Brent | October 01, 2013 at 08:02 PM
Dear Jeff. I hope this break from new watches will bring you back to your first love - radios. It's been a while since you reviewed any radio on this blog. I must say I miss it :)
Posted by: Ante | October 02, 2013 at 12:25 AM
Celebrity mud wrestling.
Posted by: Michael Brent | October 02, 2013 at 02:08 AM
Tecsun PL880 in production now?
A photo of a PL880 manufactured on 27th September appeared in Tecsun's customer forum:
http://bbs.tecsun.com.cn/0002.asp?open=549213
Posted by: owl | October 02, 2013 at 02:29 AM
The readers are going to have to pick up the slack for this guy. I have an Orient King Diver on the way. I will probably want a metal bracelet for it----so maybe I'll send a photo in and we can have a contest to help me pick the right stainless band to go with the style of the diver----of course, within a reasonable (read, inexpensive)price range. I don't have thousands to throw around, like Jeff!
Posted by: Angelo | October 02, 2013 at 04:29 AM
Angelo, these things go in cycles. I'm guessing that Jeff will re-enter a phase of watch buying in the future, although perhaps not in the same way.
Maybe both Jeff and I are transitioning into our "mature phase" of watch obsession. Maybe the "immature" binge-and-purge cycle is ending and from this point forward it will be two or three well chosen watches per year. I've always shot for the goal of one new watch (or less) per season. If I can keep my total purchasing to four or less per year, I'll be happy. That seems like a good balance: still something to look forward to every few months, but not excessive.
Posted by: jonnybardo | October 02, 2013 at 06:25 AM
Vintage top-loader VCRs.
Re recipies: Jeff made a comment some time ago that nothing satiates a chocolate craving like a proper chocolate cake; I concurred and then set off to create my own man-grade chocolate cake recipies, with excellent results. So he has at least inspired baking in his readers..
Posted by: StarHalo | October 02, 2013 at 08:11 AM
Jeff, are you an audiophile? If so, I have a suggestion for a new obsession: speakers and headphones ;)
Or how about optics? like binoculars? Very manly ;) ;)
J
Posted by: John Tutolo | October 02, 2013 at 08:16 AM
J: excellent suggestions. Headphones are hot now. Yes, I am an audiophile, don't believe Jeff defines himself as one tho he appreciates quality sound. Also there are all manner of hi Rez downloads now on the audio landscape: DDD, FLAC, Etc.
Posted by: Ed S. | October 02, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Here's something to collect when you tire of your big chunk of metal dive watches.
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/lego-launches-wrist-watch-collection-adults/
Posted by: Gary | October 02, 2013 at 12:37 PM
Lesbian cage fighting.
Rachel Maddow vs Hillary Clinton
Posted by: Michael Brent | October 02, 2013 at 05:34 PM
Dancing with the Czars
Posted by: Michael Brent | October 02, 2013 at 05:37 PM
There are too many Czars for an hour show!
Posted by: Angelo | October 02, 2013 at 06:58 PM
How about radio watches?
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b218/driveinfreak/Luxurywatch.jpg
Yes, this is mine, and yes I do wear it (and have for about 30 years now)...lol.
This'll kill you watch lovers out there; It's the only one I own.
What is it? A $20 (at the time) two transistor AM radio.
I've had three with FM over the years...one FM stereo with AA cells on the headphones, one with everything built into the watch (much like the cheezy AM one above)...both like cracking a safe to tune, and a couple of the no dial scan/reset types.
Posted by: Drive-In-Freak | October 03, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Cross-dressing for the modern progressive.
How much makeup is too much?
Posted by: Michael Brent | October 03, 2013 at 02:49 AM