@Giles:

This watch really does grab some attention.  I was boarding a plane recently and a guy came down the aisle after me and asked me what it was…...

Now that is dedication for you haha…...

@bl@ster:

@Cutlasshound:

What's the sizing like on them bl@ster? Look great!

I think they run TTS. But you could get away with going a half size down if you wear thinner socks.

Hi Bl@ster, are these normal thin suede or rough-outs please?

Also, some shots of the sand suede Service Boot:

Hi Bl@ster, are these normal thin suede, or rough-outs please?

Haha, that's a very kind offer indeed.  I am guessing with the sizing showing on the picture, a couple of you chaps may have your eye on them as being a good fit for a new project lol!!

Superb, truly

Agreed, looks superb!

Thanks chaps, you've given me some good things to consider here.  As you say, onthe basis I have a current rotation, and have now added some old IH which I hadn't been wearing, which I like even more, I shan't be in a rush to crack them open so to speak.
I found along with these now some old Imperial Denim as well, which had also slipped the net till now.  It's been quite a find, this box. 

I understand both sides on this one. I'm afraid I have the collectors gene that seems to cover, denim and other such covetable vices too.  Will take some more pictures when home from DK. I assume other than the tab and pocket stitching, that this model still is the same?!

Hoping this comes out enough to see at least!!

Just taken a picture (rather poor picture at that via iphone), just trying to work out how to post on here.  :-\

You see that is a good argument the other way too!  I am really on the fence on this one.  :S

I felt I have compromised, a little, as I have started to wear my old IH-634-SE that I found in the same place basically unworn.