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- Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:10 am
- Forum: The Bespoke Forum
- Topic: Wedding bands and men's style
- Replies: 19
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Whereas many 'couples' buy matching rings, your wife is not an accessory so it is unimportant if she wears the same ring as you. It is unlikely to be noticed at all. It is more important to get a ring your happy to wear for life (if your lucky). As for matching watch straps... april fools day was 8 ...
- Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:53 pm
- Forum: Elegant Living
- Topic: Whiskey - The Why and Wherefore
- Replies: 35
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I think a nice Irish maybe a Black Bush, though blended is a nice Whiskey. Or the Bushmills, 21 year old Single is delicious. Don't be afraid to water it to taste, why do you think there's whisky / whiskey branded water jugs on every bar? Personally, I'd only drink whiskey long after a meal or befor...
- Sun Apr 08, 2007 2:27 pm
- Forum: Elegant Living
- Topic: Nice sport watches
- Replies: 15
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I have a great watch I'd highly recommend. Not cheap by high street standards really, but compared to all the Rolex or other famous brands it is virtually free. I wear a Seiko kinetic 200m divers. It works brilliantly, I think it looks good and its tough. It always seems to come down to money. Of co...
- Sun Apr 08, 2007 1:37 pm
- Forum: The Bespoke Forum
- Topic: The whys and wherefores of tweed
- Replies: 23
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beaut post. apologies if this question is stupid (but my left brain has taken hold of me again) but are tweeds and tartans in any way related? Tartans were originally from the Highlands, where each family or clan had their own pattern. The colours were usually determined by the dye-plants available...
- Sun Apr 08, 2007 12:28 pm
- Forum: The Bespoke Forum
- Topic: tipping your hat
- Replies: 7
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In the medieval world,
Knights would salute by lifting their helmet visor. As no knight would fight with his visor in this position it showed trust, respect and that you intended no harm. This is carried on today by the tipping of your hat to your elders, betters and ladies. Or in some rural areas the tipping of an imagin...