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[censored] FRANCE....AND EVERYTHING FRENCH !!!....They only get humble with a boot on their throat!!! I've got 2 uncles and a cousin in military graves there who died to save those ungrateful [censored]...At least most of their military rifles remain in unfired condition.... BTW how many divisions are required to defend Paris???....no one knows, since it's never been tried!!!

Conch and fresh local fish are the only worthwhile buys in the Bahamas...EVERYTHING else is taxed into oblivion...If you ain't going diving...stay in Miami!!!!...The natives are friendlier there....And they have South Beach!!!

If you decide on Florida...I've got a spare room....And a lot of connections in the rep "mafia"!!

I was just about to post the same thing!!!....holy grail indeed!!....I converted my last "two tone sub" into a Snook lure!!....LOL

Ok you asked for it.... Rolex watches cost more than they are worth..... How can a watch that is massed produced from ordinary materials, with a very ordinary movement possibly be worth that much money..??? Shoot, you can buy one that looks almost exactly like it, runs as nicely ,with a movement that'll run forever for under $200.00 from virtually any dealer here... The only redeeming factor is that there are enough fools out there that'll pay a ton of money for a used one, that you'll not lose much when you sell it... I would rather enjoy my "stable" of rolex reps, AND be able to track my CD balances on line than have a ton of money tied up in my watch drawer, and no cd's to track...

It didn't only happen to Andrew....Assholes like this eventually influence the price dealers must ask for ALL their offerings in order to compensat for their losses...So this TURD is actually robbing ALL of us indirectly!!! Perhaps one of our "down under" bro's could make a "call" on his sorry ass???

Yet ANOTHER reason to avoid buying the new "hot" reps as soon as they arrive!!!...And....IIRC those first "puppies" cost @ $1000.00????...WHOA!!!!...

I got basically the same [censored] back from him....he has pulled the watch from auction...Allegedly to verify its origin!!!....what a lying POS!!!

Well....if Luminol is the issue....I think we're OK...I have yet to receive a cn rep that glows for more than a microsecond after the lights go out!!!!...And I have @ 20 + of them!!!

Greetings Radarman...I too was a "radarman" Po3 in the US Navy, back in the day...(1963-65)...I bought my first rolex in Hong Kong back then!!... Enjoy our world!!!

To each his own....I can't argue with your thinking, but as a relative newbie, I prefer to remain "unburned", so I'm sticking with the guys I've had good experiences with...Actually, I buy most of my watches from individuals here in the CONUS these days, great prices, no customs problems, and 3 or 4 day turnarounds....No problem so far...

"Anybody who knows Lange" is the germaine point!!... Do YOU know anybody who even knows that there is a Lange watch company??...Shoot...I spent most of my adult career in the banking and yachting business, and NEVER even saw(or heard of) one till I started visiting TimeZone in 1994.... Actually, I've been an active watch collector since then, And I have only seen 1 real one!!!...

I'm amazed that the folks who come here, primarily to evaluate the "credentials" of the various dealers continue to disregard the valuable information that's available, and return again and again to these vendors that offer low prices in lieu of reliable service.....Everybody loves a bargain, and unquestionably, these guys offer one, but it's only a matter of time till we start seeing the "....where's _ _ _ _...I sent him money, and haven't heard from him in 2 weeks...or 2 months..." posts again!!! We are blessed wioth a core group of steady, reliable, responsive dealers here...We all know who they are, and we all know about the others too, so no names need to be mentioned... Smarten up....a bargain is only a bargain when the deal is completed!!...Who wants to be the next guy with the "where's - - - -" post....Not me!!! And BTY...Pay-Pal is the ONLY way I'll EVER buy a watch...No paypaley, no dealey!!

DON'T go near plated surfaces with a Cape Cod cloth...unless you know what you're doing...Tarnishing on gold plated surfaces is caused by molecular migration from the metal beneath the gold plate, and is an indication that the gold layer is precariously thin to begin with!!!....I use a very soft cloth with just a miniscule dab of Wrights silver polish, just softly touch the cloth to the tarnished area, and rub VERRRRRRRY lightly...then rub off any residue with a clean cloth...less is better....NEVER attempt to polish out scratches!!!!...You won't be happy!!! Trust me on that one Buckwheat!!!

At least he was able to source those marvelous "Gelena Shitinerand" made reps!!!...I'm keeping mine!!! Someday it'll be a collectors item now that the famous Shitinerand factory stopped production...

This case is the same as the 163, the only changes were the dial, and the engraving on the display back ....and maybe a slightly different crystal, since the 163 is only 13.4mm thick...Nice effect, but not an "earthshaker" like the 212 when it first came out...

These are available over on the Seiko/Citizen forum from Jeff Stanley...He has recently acquired exclusive Sea-Gull distribution rights for the entire westewrn hemisphere..The "1963 Sea-Gull chrono" has this movement and sells for @$125.00.......If he can't help you, I'll sell you mine for the same $$'s....I've only worn it twice, and it keeps almost "quartz like" timing!!Frank

No sweat then!! This model most likely doesen't HAVE a screw down crown!!....I have that same(in effect at least) watch in the Rose gold plated model 163 chrono...The "effen" thing has 4 frozen screws that hold in the strap wires, and the knurled sleeve on the top pusher is not correct to the original "Wempe" model,...and the engraving on the back of the case corners appears to be missing...Actually an excellent performing watch, but its REAL significance is that it represents the "coming out" party celebrating the alliance between Josh and Andrew, the two most well regarded dealers in the "industry"..... (Have you noticed how close their pricing has become lately??).... All in all I think it's a good thing for our group, since their combined clout will probably result in a lot of nice future offereings.... Just my 2 cents....Frank

Well....With that salary you'll be able to buy gen's.... Good luck....Frank

Retired Banker, brewmaster, banquet chef, ...still active in amateur gynecology!!...I like my new job the best!!

You buy the dealer before you buy the watch!!! THAT'S the difference!!... Joshua has a totally spotless record as a dealer....Does Paul???...Your call......

Primarily because maybe 1% of the population recognizes the brand as a high quality watch...And the folks who build and sell reps are looking for a slightly bigger market segment!!...To the vast majority of the "great unwashed", IWC commands no more respect than Swatch, or Timex!!..

Sorry not suitable subject matter for a "family oriented" site!!...

This one: A gen Omega Dynamic chrono.... http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a211/fra...ti/101_0078.jpg I have had it for @4 yrs, and it started acting up where the watch would keep running the sec sweep, and the chrono would function flawlessly, but the min and hr hands would freeze in place... I couldn't get a watchmaker to touch it for under $300.00....mainly because it has that "hincky" modular 44 jewel movement, and requires special tools and skills to work on it... Well.....I took my $300, and bought a couple of nice Rolex reps instead...Then I took another 5 or 6 hundred and bought more!!...Help me to stop!!!!....please!!! A few days ago, I decided..."screw it"....and opened up the Omega, took out the movement, and simply re set the min and hour hand more firmly on the pinion, just like I had asked 3 different "watchmakers" to do months ago!!...They all wanted to do a complete service or NOTHING at all..... Now it runs like new again, and all it cost me was @ $1000.00!! for all the 'effin reps I bought!!!