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May be worth while for someone, especially in Ca, giving them a call and sussing exactly what they have, as the site appears incomplete. But there may be a treasure trove in there. O/S

Amazing what you find when chasing a particular part! I stumbled across this today- http://www.watchpartssupply.com/ Don't think it's been posted before, and they appear to have a large array of Rolex generic movement parts, as well as crowns/tubes. Also heaps of other items. This one has certainly gotten under my radar!! Filed for reference! Hope it helps someone. Offshore

It's probably an acrylic!!!!!

Noticed this in todays news. http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/luxury/gold-watch-sells-for-record-631-million-20100512-uvyf.html Not unprecedented that a PP would be valued at these sorts of numbers. Would hope the museum has adequate security Offshore

It appears to be happening at different times. Mine was slow yesterday, but today its fine. Now I do know "Da Boss" is down in the cellar with a large wrench, so maybe he has a blockage in a couple of pipes? I understand he could be messing around with this for the next couple of weeks, so we may just have to put up with a few slow times. Offshore

The matter is to hand Plaif! Offshore

There is a guy here in Oz, who is doing this with all various old PW cases, many well known brands. He has been getting between A$500 and A$1500 tops for his conversions.(dependent on brand/style/type) and appears to sell at least one each week. A great majority of his sales are to the USA. Can't see any value over those sorts of figures in these things. "An item, is worth as much as the last person paid for it" Offshore.

Good to see you drop in and say Hello. As KB says, get those degree numbers on the board, and then worry about watches. But "Don't be a stranger" Offshore

If you must remove a bezel, you can try wedging a series razor blades under it at various points. Alternatively a case back knife- http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=46 (or 2 or 3) around the circumference may work. Another alternative is- http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=47 The next step up is to try a case back tool- http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=179 or http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=180 and when all else fails you can use the correct tool for the job- http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=182 In each instance care must be taken not to damage either the case or bezel. Hope this provides some alternative ideas. Offshore.

Watchco in Oz have some Omega stuff. http://www.watchco.com.au/A_index.htm O/S

Driver here- http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=238 O/S

I thought it was Tiger Woods that said that! O/S

Well , as he doesn't say "Rolex" anywhere, and you can't read it on the dial...ebay would never act, as he is not claiming it to be something it ain't! O/S

I wasn't entertaining it for 1 minute...more wondering if it should be reported? O/S

'Spose this is one way to call a Rolex a Franken! http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Vintage-Rolex-Oyster-Perpetual-Solid-18ct-Gold-Watch-/270574402870?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Watches&hash=item3eff7dbd36#ht_500wt_975 Or a Franken a Rolex, depending on your point of view Offshore

Pete, Trust your recovery is quick! Get well soon. Offshore

Some spring bars MUST be bent to fit. Depends on the bracelet/strap, and the position of the lug holes. There are pliers for this very job! http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=278 Offshore

Hmmmm, I think the terms sapphire, and synthetic sapphire, are being a bit misinterpreted here. Mineral glass, is mineral glass, there is no such thing as pure sapphire glass, and what we know as "sapphire" is synthetic sapphire. This little info sheet from my web site may help-

Seems like Google may be asked some pertinent questions by the Australian Taxation Office. http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/google-figures-in-need-of-advanced-search-20100504-u4lf.html This creative accounting will result in some serious penalties if proven. The ATO doesn't miss too many once it gets onto the scent, and we all know that there is not a money trail that cannot be followed, unless its cash folding! Offshore

Seems to me, it is a word that is used here aproposively. O/S

@Pieta, If you are talking about banner adverts, these are put in place by others not us, and we definetly DO NOT recommend any banner adverts. We try to remove them ASAP but they do keep popping up. Use our dealer lists and you won't go astray. O/S

Thanks for all the kind words guys, not needed and it really is only what I expect of this place. I can really only say one other thing. Pass it forward! Offshore

Tracking numbers unfortunately don't mean an item has shipped. The Dealers just have a large supply of forms with tracking numbers on them. They can take a number from a form (and allocate that form to your shipment,) even though it is still sitting on their packing bench. The tracking number only activates once they present the item at the Post Office/Shipping Agency. So, NO, having a tracking # is no guarantee that an item has shipped. Offshore

Happy anniversary Red...it's been a great 1st year. Hope we have even more input in the future. Offshore.

Hey , Welcome aboard, and I must say a very impressive 1st post! You will fit in VERY well here with some fine WIS! O/S