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Actually that little bit of banter regarding something as simple as boots can actually be seen visibly with what I've been twirling about in this thread for a while. The quality and style can be easily detected just by looking at both pictures... Obviously for those that care about these things.

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Which ones?

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Just now, SirBalon said:

So when wearing shoes but still wanting to go casual, what style would you wear?

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Nah, in all seriousness, I mean the colour. I tend to go for darker shades of footwear. Dark blue/black. 

Only time I've ever worn brown shoes is for smart occasions when suiting up.

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Just now, Stan said:

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Nah, in all seriousness, I mean the colour. I tend to go for darker shades of footwear. Dark blue/black. 

Only time I've ever worn brown shoes is for smart occasions when suiting up.

Those in the picture are hilarious... xD

But sticking to the serious part...  So it's the colour but not the style.  You would wear desert boots with jeans for example?

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5 minutes ago, SirBalon said:

Those in the picture are hilarious... xD

But sticking to the serious part...  So it's the colour but not the style.  You would wear desert boots with jeans for example?

Nah not really.

Just normal trainers :/.

I've got these two pairs which I wear the most...

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8 minutes ago, Panna King said:

@SirBalon is the master of style, after he confirmed my outfit for the night, I had people following me around all night, it was like a conga at the end of the night, not sure if it was the shoes or the splash of brut I was wearing :D 

Or maybe it was Mrs Pannaking :ph34r:

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13 minutes ago, Panna King said:

@SirBalon is the master of style, after he confirmed my outfit for the night, I had people following me around all night, it was like a conga at the end of the night, not sure if it was the shoes or the splash of brut I was wearing :D 

Imagine you'd have put on Old Spice xD

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In many ways, a chronograph is the ultimate automotive watch function. Originally invented to measure the short periods of time between horses on a race course, it is now an indispensable tool for drivers and timekeepers, allowing them to monitor the performance of the cars as they race.

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The worlds of high-end watchmaking and high-speed cars collide in this design, which is the very essence of a racing driver’s watch. To make the timepiece so light on the wrist you’ll hardly be able to feel it, the movement has been skeletonised, giving a high-tech style to the Swiss-made BR-CAL.313 with its distinctive X-shaped upper bridge. For this model, the rocker pushers are in Renault yellow to complement the tachymeter scale and thumb grip on the case at 9 o’clock to ensure there’s no slipping when using the chronograph. And, the hands and indices have been filled with SuperLuminova so you won’t have to choose another watch to time your night race laps.

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The French Grand Prix returned to the Formula 1 calendar this summer. To mark the occasion, Bell & Ross delved into its archives to produce an additional vintage piece to the trio of chronographs above. And it’s arguably even racier. This colourful chrono has a yellow internal minute track and two counters, one in red for optimal legibility of the subdial. There’s also a tachymeter scale which allows you to calculate a car’s speed in an instant while bonus racing kudos comes in the form of a carbon fibre dial emblazoned with numerals taken from the Renault Sport Formula One Team. The steel case comes on a rubber strap with go-faster stripes in the colours of the French flag. Or for something that nods to the great heritage of motoring watches, there’s also a perforated calfskin strap and a satin-finished steel bracelet.

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