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warren18

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  1. I need some work done on my SFSO and my Omega PO. Any trusted repair shops in the Tampa area? Thanks! Warren
  2. I just jacked up my SFSO when I removed the movement to clean the watch. I think I over-depressed the stem release and I can't get it to lock in on reassembly. Does anyone know a trusted repair shop in the Tacoma, WA area that will work on my rep? Thanks!
  3. I'm running out of luck sourcing a 2671-2 movement to drop in and replace the one in my daughters watch. I've contacted most of the dealers, to include Joshua, where I bought the watch and everyone is telling me they are no longer available. What are my alternatives to that mid size movement? My daughter loves her Mid Roly YM and I'm not really up to buying another one knowing how hard it is to source the movement. I'm dropping the watch off at a repair place this week and hopefully that will take care of it, but... just in case, is there any other movement I can use (including a quartz) that will drop in with little modification? thanks everyone. Warren
  4. Can someone please recommend a trusted source to repair a Rep Rolex and a Rep Breitling, preferably in Colorado, but I'll settle for anyplace I can mail to now. The Rolex stops running and the Breitling no longer runs. Thanks, Warren
  5. TeeJay, I signed up in Mid March in this forum, Mid Feb in two others, and Mid Jan on another (I can guarantee you though that I have read damn near every post in all four forums ) I have also immersed myself fully into this hobby. I have purchased twelve reps since January, all from various people and dealers, and I'm still going strong. I only buy from dealers/sources with good reviews, and like everyone else, hope for the best. For instance, regardless of quality or price, I would not buy from a "certain" dealer. I have seen from my research that he has certain customer service issues. He may be the best guy in the world, and have a great record of sales and quality, but I'm not willing to take the chance I catch him on a bad day. He, however, has access to MBW. Well, I'll wait until I go to Thailand, or until a member sells one to get my MBW sub Good point on the Cartel. This is where I believe the buyer has all the power. You can be sure that the minute I'm stung by the Cartel, my business will go elsewhere. I like it just like it is... a couple reputable indy dealers, a couple of reputable Cartel dealers. Lot's of selection. I'm the type of guy who won't fly Delta Air anymore because they took my 90+K miles without warning, and then sent me a flyer to buy back my miles at some ridiculous price. They lost my business forever, United and American gained a loyal customer. Andrew and Josh are the two guys I send my friends to when they want to buy a rep. Reasonable price, good selection, well laid out site, online payment, reliable shipping. Easy transaction. If they want more, I advise them to click on the RG and RWI links.... That's how I started. Look at me now.... Member in all four main forums, a ton of watches, a full mod/repair toolkit set up, learning how to repair watches... As my wife and kids say... obsessed with watches. As for Angus, I've heard nothing but good about him, I'm looking for an excuse to buy from him. Sounds like I may have one soon! I am envious that the OP was able to actually meet one of the reputable dealers. I'd love that opportunity, or the opportunity for a factory tour.
  6. let me caveat... promotersf, don't want to hijack your extremely informative and very good thread, and, this rant is not against ANGUS (or any non cartel member) I think you all take this "cartel" thing too seriously. Bottom line, these are REPS. The dealers are in business. We are part of a community (the four rep forums), but business, is business. Just because we chat online, and banter across the forums, does not mean that the dealers are not making a living off this. I started buying "reps" back in the 80's. I was buying them in the places that reps were bought back then "Far East, Middle East, Near East, Med". They topped anything available in the US... But they sucked. I was turned on to these boards by a friend. My first two purchases were from the "Cartel". Got exactly what I expected, for the price I expected, with great support and communication. I'm aware of the other dealers, and will use them them when they offer me something I want. But.... I have been shopping online for 20 years (yes, 20...) and there is a lot to be said with ease and convenience. Too many of the NON CARTEL dealers make it too difficult to shop (only accept this form of payment; only communicate via skype; serious medical issues so I can't get back to you for six months; yes I know you sent me $400, but I'm an eccentric dealer and only reply to PM's on the first full moon of the year, so suck it up and wait...) You get the idea. I for one am sick of reading of dealers that drop of the face of the earth, for months at a time, then resurface to scream bloody murder about how the customer's are wronging them... with the support of "long-time" forum members. Business is business. I'm all about survival of the fittest. If the NON CARTEL truly offered better value for the money than the CARTEL... the CARTEL would be out of business. Instead, both the CARTEL and NON CARTEL rely on word of mouth of the forums to keep them in business. I'm very happy with the service I receive form the cartel (for a couple bucks more?). I am even happier with the service I receive from members... I buy most of my reps from members (8 of 10 in the last two months). BOTTOM LINE: NON CARTEL... here's your challenge...... I want the best quality/accuracy Super Ocean Steel Fish, cheaper (shipped), than the cartels, with assurances of quality, and guarantee for shipping.... If you can deliver..... SOLD. Let the flames and names begin...
  7. If I can swap my 21J's with a 4813, I'd be interested. I've got a beginner mariner LV from Andrew that I want to use as a guinea pig to start learning about movements and modding. I fully expect to have a non working 21J by the time I'm done messing with it. Perfect opportunity to get it running again
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