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Just now, ceejay said:

 

I trained in Horology with the guy that puts those watches together and owns Mr Jones watches!

That's super cool! Let him know that I think he makes some really neat pieces.

1 minute ago, krim said:

I was just thinking the same thing. You could really put some nice colours in the stitching to make it pop

Same thought. I had in mind either red or that teal color.

Just now, krim said:

very cool find

The memento mori style and love the novel way of telling time in the mouth of the skull

I was thinking of getting one, and having a custom black hornback alligator strap made for it

3 minutes ago, krim said:

Ah, I actually prefer the Jubilee bracelet on them. Makes it look more of a jewellery piece than a tool watch. 

There are some amazing bargains with Chopard L.U.C with the micro rotor complication on the used market. Lovely movements and interesting dials

This is not an expensive watch by any means, but I've had my eye on this one:
https://mrjoneswatches.com/collections/mens-watches/products/last-laugh-tattoo-xl

Just seems like a cool and fun piece

I just came across this thread. I'm very sorry to hear that Ken. I've bought a few things from you over the years and it was always a pleasure dealing with you. Your store will be missed, as will be Cathy.

6 minutes ago, krim said:

Gorgeous watch, wear it in good health. 

Love the long island case. 

Hope when you get sub and then onto the Daytona in a few years at retail. Hopefully they will see you are the 'real' customer whom they are looking for i.e  isn't a flipper and is going to keep buying watches in the future from them. 

Might be an idea for myself as would love to buy a milgauss before it ends production anyway and ask if can put my name down for a panda daytona.

I don't know why I've been put off batman, pepsi. What do you feel about them

I'm honestly not a huge fan of the new batman and pepsi models. I just really don't like the new bracelet style. I would get one of the older models though. I don't think I would like them more than a classic Submariner though.

Hopefully I can get a Daytona in a few years time. I'm sure I'll have to buy something else in the interim.

18 minutes ago, krim said:

For the Daytona, unless you go and buy a regular in stock watch from Rolex they won't even put you on the waiting list. 

You'll just have to pay the markup, but it's relatively easy to sell if you want to sell on, so you shouldn't loose too much money on it. 

I have a rep crazy hours, is a fun watch to wear. Gen must be lovely.

can't go wrong with a sub. It ticks every box :  iconic, beautiful, historical , reliable and excellent value $$$ retention.

Yes, I love my crazy hours. I'm not too worried about price retention tbh. Only time it bothers me is when you buy a watch, and in a year or two its value goes down by half. In that case I'd rather just buy the watch when its a year or two old. It's unlikely I'll ever sell any of the gen's that I end up buying anyway.

That was part of the reason I bought this submariner. To start getting in my AD's good books. I'd also like to get the blue/gold two-tone Submariner one today.

11 minutes ago, krim said:

Great idea and great watch, I find the design very interesting and in real life it looks a lot better than pictures I found. 

I think that would be something to put in a rotation and probably be worn a few days a month as it's quite striking watch. After I buy something now or if I choose to buy a rep for my primary watch then that would be a consideration for the next piece in the collection. 

I'm kind of in a similar boat as you. I have the money now to be able to afford a nice gen, but wasn't sure what to get. I really, really want the Daytona 116500LN with the white dial, but I've found it impossible to get through an AD, and I refuse to pay that much above retail on the secondary market. I was also strongly considering the Freak X. However, I already have a gen Franck Muller Crazy Hours which I really like, but that's also one of those unique watches. So I've settled on something more classic and decided to get a genuine Submariner 116610LN. My AD tells me I should get it in the next month or two!

Ulysse Nardin Freak X

8 minutes ago, KB said:

I will defer to the guys who know but I must say the seller in all likelihood believed it to be genuine, he does have over 100 sales of watches and jewelry for 100% positive feedback.

 

Ken

That was my thought as well Ken. I bid on it based on his previous sales and feedback.

I won the listing but refused to pay after all the feedback I got, that's why it says sold. Not sure if he reposted it

Backed out on the sale. Also asked at Paneristi and they all also agreed it was cleared a fake. Thank you guys!!

Does this look genuine to you?

Just want to be absolutely sure before I send payment since papers not included. What do you guys think?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/152416949004?_trksid=p2057872.m2748.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Which size is considered "mid-sized" on silix's website? 

Thanks

Also is there anywhere to buy the dials besides threegoldbrothers on ebay? 

Yes, which size is the mid size?

Got it, thanks guys!

Btw, in -40 celcius weather all I wear under my Canada Goose jacket is a t-shirt, and I feel warm

I live in Winnipeg, which is one of the coldest major cities in the world. A lot of people here wear Canada Goose jackets, including myself. Get a real one, do not cheap out. They are amazing. Even when it is warmer out (-5 celcius even) they are still great and you don't overheat in them. I highly recommend one.

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I am interested in upgrading to VIP status. I sent an e-mail some time ago as instructed but never heard back. Can you please PM me?

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Yes, a 996. I bought the standard turbo, but I've thrown about 20k into the car on top of that. It's a monster now.

Assume thats a 996 or 997. Was very close to pulling the trigger on a 996 turbo with x50 pack. The thing did shift but was missing the character of the air cooled cars.

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I've done quite a bit to my 911 Turbo, but I try to keep it looking as stock as possible. In a month I should be pushing close to 800 HP, the car is a blast yet terrifying to drive at the same time

Whilst i'm at it I may as well go down the gt2 route lol.

To be honest would love to but I believe hacking a car like that would be sacrilege and would prefer to do bolt on and off mods. Already have the rear wing and wheels just on the hunt for sills and spiltters.

Fortnately its aready been mildly tuned, suspension, geo and has a full leather interior done by a top end uk upholster.

Tempting, although I don't know my size in their shirts :-/

HBB Skeleton Tourbillon with Ceramic Bezel. Pricy, but hands down the best all black watch you can find. I have one and absolutely love it. Gets compliments all the time.

So today I accidentally dropped my watch onto the ground from about two feet up. I looked, and the running second hand fell off. This is the 111 V3 with the Asian movement. Is this a fairly simple fix? Or will I likely need some part that may have broken?

KB carries the best. More expensive, but worth it. I have a Hermes belt from him and it is excellent

Here are two quick iPhone photos. I am able to bend the strap in the offending area, with great difficulty, to undo the buckle. But definitely not while it is on my wrist. I am not sure how much each individual hole can be enlarged as they are fairly close together. I'm considering making these six holes, into three larger ones (combine two into one). Is this a good idea or no?