• Master
    28 Aug 2012, 5:08 p.m.

    Hello all,

    After my previous post, here is another one with some watch-related pictures. Since IWC has posted some daring pictures of Marilyn Monroe, I think that my swimming pool shot will survive the moderation (at least I hope). You are warned, if you don't want to see me in my swimming pants, stop reading now!

    On thursday the 23th, we want to St Gilles Croix de Vie and had a nice dinner in "La Belle Vie". The restaurant is listed as a creperie, but they had other things too and I started with a few oisters:

    sibon.triple-it.nl/images/stories/IW502117/502117_Wrist_20120823.jpg

    After the oisters, I had a nice "Brochette de boeuf" with pepper sauce and as a desert I had a "Coupe Colonel" (lemon sorbet with Vodka).

    After dinner we had a long walk along the marina, unfortunately it was too dark for pictures.

    Other than going out, there was a lot of time to relax too, this one was taken after a late breakfast, enjoying a coffee in the garden:

    sibon.triple-it.nl/images/stories/IW502117/502117_Wrist_20120826.jpg

    On Saturday the 25th, there should be fireworks at St Gilles Crois de Vie but due to too much wind, this was cancelled. Too bad, I had brought my camera, tripod and St Ex (because of the excellent lume). Here is just a picture of the St Ex (not taken that day).

    sibon.triple-it.nl/images/stories/StEx/371709_20120823.jpg

    Since we brought our bikes for the holidays, I was able to go to the "boulanger" (bakery) every morning for some freshly baked baguettes. The Ingenieur is the perfect watch for this, being the most shock resistant. I didn't want to use a chrono, I am on a holiday after all :-)

    Wrist shots at the swimming pool after the ride:

    sibon.triple-it.nl/images/stories/Ingenieur/322701_Wrist_20120828_1.jpg

    sibon.triple-it.nl/images/stories/Ingenieur/322701_Wrist_20120828_2.jpg

    I admit that I get some strange reactions sometimes when people see my biking shirt. It's from "Primal Wear" if you are interested, they have some other very interesting prints too! Andrew: the shirt I got from you is a tad small, I have to lose at least 8 pounds LOL.

    After a bit of shopping, it was time to hit the swimming pool! So here is a wrist shot of my Aquatimer Split Minute:

    sibon.triple-it.nl/images/stories/AT/3723_Wrist_20120828.jpg

    And of course I had to take a few other shots:

    One of the reasons that losing 8 pounds is taking some time: "Chausson aux Pommes" and a coffee:

    sibon.triple-it.nl/images/stories/AT/3723_20120828_1.jpg

    And the Aquatimer near two palm trees:

    sibon.triple-it.nl/images/stories/AT/3723_20120828_2.jpg

    I hope you liked the pictures and excuse me if the Aquatimer wrist shot has offended you :-)

    Kind regards,

    Clemens

  • Connoisseur
    28 Aug 2012, 5:26 p.m.

    Very nice holiday, very nice watches!
    Did not see any swimming pants pictures, or did they really not survive the moderation?

  • Master
    28 Aug 2012, 5:28 p.m.

    Hi Waimar, try a reaload. Since the preview function doesn't work, I save the post multiple times and add more content by editing the post. I guess you caught the post just before I added all pictures!

    Kind regards,

    Clemens

  • Master
    28 Aug 2012, 9:37 p.m.

    Hi Clemens

    Sorry that you got a too small version of IWC Laureus cycling tricot. Maybe one of your kids will grow into it. Its easier than the slimming option - you are already lean and the apple pies are too delicious to pass by.

    I have seen it all now - The traditional wrist shot, The Nad shot, Clemens lume shot and now the Clemens Pant shot too - Splendid fun ;-)

    Enjoy your vacation with 4 great watches and your family.

  • Master
    28 Aug 2012, 10:01 p.m.

    Clemens, absolutely superb! The watches, the food, the vistas the colors.....and that PISA!!!

  • Master
    28 Aug 2012, 11:33 p.m.

    For those of you who wonder what the place looks we stay in here is a panorama shot I took:

    sibon.triple-it.nl/images/stories/201208France/maison_vacances.jpg

    Kind regards,

    Clemens

  • Master
    29 Aug 2012, 1:57 a.m.

    great pics Clemens --- and a timely reminder for me to go on a holiday !

  • Master
    29 Aug 2012, 8:32 a.m.

    Your AT looks great with the white stones. But your cycling shirt is a little bit scary. :)