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Thanks brother! Have you tried them yet? How did you like it? Cheers!

Not yet. They’re stuck in customs alongside some La Gloria Cubana Glorias 😅 hoping they get cleared next week.

@@jacktyler5241 ahh, customs can be tricky! I hope you get them soon.

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

I love Teddy's videos and I appreciate his work. Clifton was on my radar for a long time (still is) as a dress watch, congrats on your addition! Yeah, I prefer to include travel videos from the outside because that's when you wear the watch most of the time. It's boring if you only wear it by your work desk. :) Cheers mate!

Hm, not sure I understand the question. What dots are your referring to? Cheers

@@aficionadospace Thanks for your Quick reply. I mean the grey Point nearly 2 and 9 o clock

@@thomaslindner579 Ah, I see it now! To be honest, I haven't even noticed those before. The thing with the dial transparency and different shades of grey makes it not really stand out in my opinion. I don't have issues with it.

Thank you, I appreciate it. Did it arrive yet? What are your first impressions?

@@aficionadospace Yes, I wear it for a week now and it looks beautiful. Its the Riviera Black Dial , 42mm (im 2.06m) The workmanship, wearing comfort and design you can't get anywhere else for this price, + 8 years warranty:) I'm most pleased that Baume Mercier flies under the radar, some people have already asked me about this watch but don't know the brand. I like that

@@brillle51 Glad you're enjoying it! And yes, I get more questions about my Riviera than my Rolex. They really hit it out of the park with this model. Cheers mate!

Yeah, the sun behind me was on the way down. I should have thought of that.

It's Adorini Chianti Medium Deluxe.

Hey Joe, Hoyo's are an easy find here in Croatia, they always have them, especially Epi No2. Definitely enjoyed my time that day. Looking forward to repeating it again when the weather improves. Cheers!

Thanks mate, I appreciate it! My collection actually got a bit smaller by now as I smoked some of those, but I'll need to upgrade it a bit in the coming months. And I'll definitely be making the 2024. video as well. :) RA is probably in my top 3 favorite brands! I'd be ecstatic to have that 230 UK regional edition. Must be an absolute treat! Good decision to rest it until you can get another one. It should only get better. Cheers!

Cheers mate! Yeah, lapsus lingue. :) I wasn't able to buy the whole box unfortunately, but if I get an opportunity next time I might. :)

No worries bro, it's a sort of a mental disorder which is common nowadays🙂👌

Everybody is entitled to their opinion. :) But saying that you can't compare anything to Rolex is factually wrong.. Forget about B&M, but there are timepieces that are not comparable but better than Rolex if money was no object.

Why would anyone, take any notice, of someone, that doesn’t wake up knowing, what day of the week it is?

Thanks mate!

Nice one, and I see why you're enjoying it so much. It's the same for me with my 10720. Especially during summer. It's my go-to piece. Cheers!

@aficionadospace I hear you mate. I can wear this watch anywhere and it looks classy as . Throw on a Polo shirt, shorts and loafers and you are looking mighty sharp

That's Omega Speedmaster ref. 3211.31.00

@@aficionadospace stunning

@@philiploveswatcheswhiskies9832 Thank you!

There's an ad on Chrono24. Where are you from?

Surely recommended!

Thank you! Great question! Nobody ever asked me that. :) It's called Aficionado Space because I want it to be a 'space' for all aficionados who like to enjoy cigars, good drink and watches together with me. And also because I couldn't come up with a better name haha. :D

Hey man, thanks for the comment! The green dial is definitely intriguing. A bit too vibrant for my taste, I'd prefer if it was more of an olive green tone. It only comes on a bracelet if I'm not mistaken? But surely a rubber strap can be ordered separately (I made another video on that). Yes, Riviera movement Baumatic BM13-1975A is COSC certified. It actually holds time better than my Rolex GMT Master II. There's a good article on Time&Tide about this watch too. Check it out. Cheers! timeandtidewatches.com/baume-mercier-riviera-39-mm-hands-on-video/

I too wonder if the green is too much. Yes, I think it's only on bracelet currently. My opportunity to buy would mean paying (discounted price) before seeing but without option for refund. Long story but all kosher. But I can't take the risk without seeing the watch. I looked at your channel and saw the cigars. I have a single Davidoff cigar. My first cigar! It was a gift. Maybe you can advise me the steps to take and how to best enjoy it 🙂

@@jb-hw9if Yeah, I hear you. It's tough to buy something (especially a watch) without trying it out and seeing it in person first. Especially if you're going with something with a color, because in person it's often a bit different than in photos. Congrats on your first cigar! Which Davidoff is it?

@@aficionadospace I'm not sure! It was a gift but it actually was a free sample from a Davidoff event, so it's a single cigar in a black, sealed pouch with no description on it. I'll check your videos for a beginners guide!

@@jb-hw9if Sure sure. I don't know if I have any beginners guide videos, but I always try to give some tips on cigar smoking in my cigar reviews. It's actually a good idea to maybe do a video dedicated to how to smoke a cigar. :)

Luckily I don't smoke a lot of Davidoff cigars. :D

You will not regret it. They're amazing!

Hey mate, yeah, this one was pretty pricey. But at least it was a perfect cigar. For sure, looking forward to the next opportunity to meet. Cheers!

Hi! It's pretty resistant. I can't compare it to steel, but if you scrape it against the wall or something sharp, it will scratch the same as steel. Probably no more or less. Luckily I am trying to avoid these situations even though I definitely had it knocked against certain materials, but so far it's good.

@@aficionadospace great! thanks for the info! all the best!

@@GRAAL21 you're welcome, cheers!

​@@aficionadospacewhats a good website to buy these straps for the 39mm riviera ? I have the titanium versions and it's amazing but want to get a black leather and black rubber strap option

Thank you, I appreciate it. I wouldn't be creating this content if I didn't really enjoy this watch, which I do. And when I enjoy something, I like to share it with others. Glad you are enjoying it too.

@@aficionadospaceis there any reason in particular that you’re selling it?

@@thedaveaftertomorrow I'm not selling it. I put it on Chrono24 (removed it already) just to test the market a bit, but I didn't want to sell it really.

Damn! I never tried it. Can't find it anywhere.. They're pretty rare. How was it?

@@aficionadospace wonky burn usual flavour a bit more intense than the small one load more smoke

I agree. Thanks mate! Cheers!

Thanks mate, I appreciate it. This cigar is certainly on the lower end of Davidoff's line, but still great value for money. I would also suggest you try other Davidoff's, like Nicaragua, Dominicana Robusto or Yamasa. Also classics like No2. Enjoy!

@@aficionadospace Definitely gonna buy Davidoff no. 2 for about a week. Today I bought Davidoff Signature 2000 because I’m still a beginner and going with mild selection. Thank you for suggestions! 🙃

@@AlejandroHeyy Glad I could help. Enjoy them!

True.. But, now you have multiple strap options, from multi-color rubber to alligator leather, plus the steel bracelet, so it makes it much more interesting if you are still exploring getting it.

Yup, I think I saw the photos of that configuration. Certainly looks like a different watch. With a steel bracelet, it is more classy, and with a rubber strap more sporty. But proves that this watch can be worn differently and provide a different vibe and impression with different bracelet options.

Hi- how expensive if I may ask? Really considering buying one. Thanks

@@guillermosugasti9722 Purchased in Sydney Australia for AUD750.00 that is EUR450.

@@guillermosugasti9722 Sure, I'm in Europe, so I could order it directly from B&M, which would take longer and the price would be 195€, but there's an official B&M merchant in my city so I bought it through them (they had to order it from B&M) so I paid 225€ (they obviously had to put some margin on the original price).

Awesome, thanks! To clarify, are you referring to the stainless steel bracelet? I would have thought it was more. At that price, it’s quite similar to the rubber strap price. I might be missing something

Those are two different lines. Batgirl is GMT Master II, while Starbucks is a Submariner. So also depends on what kind of complications you prefer. The difference is not only in bezel colour or complications, but also the bracelet. With GMT Master II you can choose between oyster or jubilee, and both will have polished middle link. While on Subs you can only get it on oyster, and complete bracelet is brushed. So depends on what you like. You won't go wrong with either choice, and the one that's closer to your heart is probably the better choice for you. I know I wasn't really helpful, but I always recommend getting the watch you personally like, not the ones that are popular.

Cuban cigars are always better when aged, surely. Hoyo Epicure No2, is usually light, not as complex or bold cigar, so aging doesn't make that big of an impact compared to for example Partagas, Montecristo or Cohiba.. I would still recommend aging it 3-6 months, but you won't miss out on a lot if you smoke it right away.

I would have to say this one, Belicosos Finos. I like the vitola, it's not as strong as Royal Corona, and I haven't tried their Limited editions. So basically I only tried 3 of their vitolas (they don't have much more than that).

First of all, Batman and Batgirl officially doesn't exist. It's just a nickname made up by the community. Second, you are factually wrong. The reference is the same for both 'Batman' and 'Batgirl'. Different bracelet, but the same reference. Go to Rolex website and check it out. You're welcome.

Nice. I like Spectre one more.

Sorry to hear that. Yeah, sometimes it happens. For me not that often, but very annoying when it does..

Ciao, grazie per il tuo commento Lo apprezzo. Credo che il gusto del vino sia personale, ma non ho provato abbastanza vini italiani (a parte Brunello, Barolo, Amarone e Chianti) per fare paragoni. Per quanto riguarda il vetro, non mi dispiace, era quello che avevo nella stanza, era Airbnb. :) Ciao

Amazing, enjoy it! I am usually not a regular beer drinker, and wouldn't drink beer with a cigar, but if that's your preferred drink of choice, sure, go for it. Personally, I would pair it with a coctail, wine or some rum or whisky. So you can go with a brandy as well, for sure. Cheers!

I agree. And I'm biased too. :D

Thanks mate, I appreciate it. Yeah, RA is also in my top 3. Just love their character. For sure, Croatia is a great vacation choice. I can give you some tips when you start planning your trip. Cheers!

Yes indeed! Cheers!

Currently it's on a bracelet. :)

You're welcome!

Hey mate, sorry you missed live stream. Yeah, it's a completely different experience than the Millenium line. Signatures are a bit smoother and lighter, but mine was soft as silk, unbelievable. For me it wasn't that peppery, but it's all about different palates so everyone can have a different experience. We'll catch up on the stream some other time. Cheers!

Thanks mate! Good intel. Didn't know about the weight targets. Interesting. But yes, vitolas like lanceros are coming back in trend.

I don't think it's hard. I live in Croatia, and that's where I get mine. But I'm sure there are a lot of specialized habanos stores where you can get them in Italy and Rome.