patrick_y
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Oh bother!
That better not happen when they grant you the one chance to buy a Patek Philippe Nautilus! "Your credit card isn't activated yet, so sorry we can't sell you this Patek Philippe Nautilus. Next!" A nightmare dream!
Ok...not exactly a Purist watch but...
...I thought I'd commemorate the unique time and date of this day. 12:31:23 on 12/31/23 !! I read that unusual dates like this are all the rage for Las Vegas weddings. So...if anyone's getting married today...Happy 123 123 ! And Happy New Year everybody!!...
123 - 123 - 123123. Good observation!
This is an American thing, since only Americans view the date in such a format. MONTH/DATE/Year. 12/31/23. Rest of the world uses 31-DEC-23 which is completely clear for everyone to understand. But still, very cool for those who use this American format!
Ah, but I beg to differ
Only some WESTERNERS might use the 31 Dec 23 if they are on the "normal" calendar, but many calendars exist even today, as you move around the world. (See TIME & DATE site) Calendars Worldwide include: Gregorian Calendar (the main international calendar u...
Ahh. Well, I try to avoid using the 12/31/2023 date style. If it were 12/11/2023 it causes too much confusion...
Is it November 12 or December 11? Half the world will interpret it one way and the other smaller half (Americans) interpret it the other way!
Having lived in England where such foolishness prevails, I know too well how that plays out in real life
My credit card was denied by the English merchant who said "It only becomes active on 6-7-2023 so you can't use it in June"
And the controversy rages!!
Maybe some smart lawyer could wade in and give a legal opinion
Oh bother!
That better not happen when they grant you the one chance to buy a Patek Philippe Nautilus! "Your credit card isn't activated yet, so sorry we can't sell you this Patek Philippe Nautilus. Next!" A nightmare dream!
