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I picked up this awesome build from one of RWG's finest. It was put together with all gen parts collected over a period of time as well as some parts from other similar builds. The parts show considerable wear (you can't fake this kind wear and tear) and the dial is patina heaven for me... of course YMMV, but for me they are beautiful (the hands too). The movement is a correct model Tudor 390 in great condition. All put together by Speedy. I have lusted a long time for a 7928 PCGs, but they have been steadily going up in price, so when this one came along... BOOM! Love those PCGs...

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Listen to this man

no really he doesn't seem like an interesting person, he seems like an arrogant know it all just like his former self. This new incarnation of "the frog" appears to even be more arrogant than before. I don't know about anyone else but I come here to share information about a hobby that I love, and also to make new friends albeit cyber friends but either way meeting new people with similar likes. Discussions are fine and I have no problems with them, But what I really dislike is arrogance and a pompous know it all attitude. I myself cannot be 100% sure but this is Kermit but it sure smells like its former self. Sent from outer space

Sorry, that's an ugly dial Sent from outer space

New arrival today (2594.52):

Synchrony, CiT, GE and Ing are paying 1% on simple savings, and the national average right now is .6%, so, MOST banks are paying more than .25% Mr. MoneyBags. Then again, no savings account ever keeps up with inflation, and your account of making $500 on a $6000 watch is falling behind almost as quickly as stuffing cash in matress. Fortunately for most watches with real collector value appreciate far quicker than inflation, and your assumptions are incorrect. It just takes knowledge of the market and correct anticipation of the trends. Anyone buying up cheap vintage Tudor watches 10 years ago will have seen their average price go from under $600 to over $6000, with some examples well over $12,000. Buying new Rolex is not a real investment at it's inflated price unless you are going to keep it for 40 years, and people still think they are cool then. Seems you have still have trouble with reps, trouble with knowing what is actually happening around you, trouble using simple quotes, and trouble fitting in. How are those used Rolex, tired Vette, and tiny sized Harley D "investments" doing by the way? I'm sure your nephew will enjoy selling them, or running them into the ground when you are gone. Try not to be as condescending and insulting as your previous incarnation and you may get to stick around a little longer.

This is obvious a genuine replica of a genuine watch

A life without scratches is no life

Genuine facsimile of a modified replication.

I agree with legend, the markers are not straight, it's not just a misalignment problem. The problem is, it's somewhat of and optical illusion. I just looked at my old "antique" AP V5 and when you look at the 45 marker that aligns with the 9 marker, it looks crooked, but when you turn the watch to where the 9 is straight up, and look at it, it's perfectly straight. I do agree that the ones in the QC photo are more crooked than mine. After looking at the photos from all the angles, you just need to decide whether or not this is going to be a flaw that you can live with or is it going to drive you crazy every time you look at your watch? Generally I find that if a watch has a flaw that I'm obsessing over, It probably won't get worn much and will soon be sent on it's way. Personally, I would give the dealer another shot at getting it right. Here are some photos of your watch with each marker in question at around the 12 O'clock position.

Trusty time (Andrew) is the dodgiest dealer there is... I would rather buy gen that buy again from that guy!!!

Did the double red also visit hoboken ??

All hail the plexi!

There are allegedly AAA, AA and A grades of rep MB pens. I have only bought AAA and they are superb. Only ball points and rollerballs. Always replace the cartridges with gen or another high quality refill like Monteverde. Not sure what the lower grade reps are like, but the AAA engravings are excellent. Even the laser-etched serials on the clip: It's been awhile since I've bought any but I recall having to specify that I was only interested in AAA grade and was provided a list. Forget about fountains. No rep nib can match the gen quality.