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  3. i would just like to say

    in The looney bin

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    let's agree to disagree :)

    Fair enough. I think we're going to have to - hell, I don't particularly like quartz either (and probably wouldn't buy another one), but I like non-working chronos even less (I've got one of those too, and it's my last - I only bought it to find out if I could get comfortable with the flying B, but I really can't bear to wear it).... :)

    Edit: Well damn, that argument was over quick. What're we gonna talk about now? :D

  4. anyone know why this tag is so cheap ?

    in The looney bin

    Posted

    my gen navi has it's chrono hand constantly moving - the way I like it ;)

    ah, you're one of those are you? That explains everything :D

    from my experience, most people will think your watch is fake if they don't see any hands moving or if they see a ticking hand - very few know anything bout watches

    uh - and very few care. But the few who DO know and care about the difference between Casio and Breitling will immediately think it's fake. Way to go, mate :lol:

  6. i would just like to say

    in The looney bin

    Posted

    if you want a cheap working chrono only the A7750 will do

    Ah - now you're talking - I agree, but 7750's ain't that cheap. We were talking about cheapie watches, in which you have a choice between 21J and quartz.... If you want the watch to work, you'll buy the latter.

    what do you need to time anyhow? almost no one uses their chrono's

    hmm - funnily enough, the only reason that I bought my AP quartz was simply that I DO occasionally find a chrono useful, but I didn't want to spend a lot of money on it. I don't wear it often, though...

    That Tag we were arguing err.... talking about - the choice is between cheapie quartz or 21J at well under $100. Or spending $300 on the 7750. Not really the same ballpark.

    but respect - to each his own - I'll keep ranting against quartz though - I'll get through sooner or later :p

    Don't bet on it. It's the only sub $100 option for chronos, like it or not.

    By the way - those $108 watches you posted above are all available for rather less if you hunt around....

  7. anyone know why this tag is so cheap ?

    in The looney bin

    Posted

    anyone speaking of quartz should be automatically banned - I see the seconds hand "ticking" from a mile away - literally a mile, i have really good sight :)

    if you want a working $50 chrono - buy a casio

    Not on that watch, you won't. There's no second hand - running seconds are on one of those inset wheels.

    Personally I can spot a constantly-sweeping chrono hand from a mile and a half away...... :rolleyes:

    If you don't want quartz, either buy more expensive watches, or quit buying chronos. End of story.

  8. i would just like to say

    in The looney bin

    Posted

    MGI, $42? dayymn - is that a 21J in that PAM?

    the cheapest $10 mechanical movement > quartz

    When we're talking chronos, I disagree vehemently. 21js are completely unsatisfactory for that kinda watch. 'faux' chronos that move with the day of the week are a big tell. They also suck big time.... lol - constantly running chrono hands drive me nuts. That Tag mentioned by Oscar elsewhere has running seconds on an inset wheel - the 'ticking' of a quartz movement will only be apparent if actually running the chronos. Of course, if you go for the 21 J version, you don't have that option :rolleyes:

    Seriously - 21js are great for anything without a chrono, but if you want chronos on the cheap, quartz is the only movement that makes sense. That's not to say that I do not share your distaste for quartz - it's the reason why all but one of my cheapies are non-chrono watches running 21Js.

    Oh - and yes, it's a 21J in the PAM. I've seen 'em as low as $30. All junk, though, sadly...

  9. Best Websites or Dealers

    in The Panerai Area

    Posted

    I'D LIKE TO KNOW THE BEST WEBSITES TO BUY A GOOD PAM

    I BOUGHT A BAD ONE IN LAST WEEK.

    THANK YOU

    Try any of the recommended dealers here. Check the 'Links' in the titlebar on any page of this site, or have a browse through the dealer subforums.

    Personally, I bought a 111h from Ruby a couple of months ago - a beautiful watch that has become one of my favourites.

    Do your research on here and stick to the recommended dealers - you'll do fine.

  13. i would just like to say

    in The looney bin

    Posted

    it's true greg's cheap :D

    Thanks, mate.... glad to see I've not lost my reputation just yet.... ;)

    actually speaking of which, it would be nice to see more reviews of super cheap watches - there are so many - I'm sure there are some really good ones - my $108 sub from Josh is proof.

    I noticed that most take lame pictures of their cheapo 21J's without showing any details - we should make some type of review thread (or section if we have contact with blade) showing all the best of the best sub $110 watches (I think there is a sub $150 thread in this forum) - I'm sure there is alot of junk out there as well.

    a few nice ones that come to mind...

    greg's B&R

    my beginnermariner

    Oscars VC

    Actually, I was planning to start a thread like that - 'Best of the cheapies' when we get back 'home'. Not sure that my B&R would qualify, though - it doesn't appear to be generally available at the moment and would probably be mid-price if it was (it's got a 28,800 movement - it's not one of the 21J versions).

    There are so many good cheap reps around these days, though - the VC, quite a few Breguets, Rollies, APs, Tags - even some of the quartz stuff... I've yet to see a decent cheap PAM, though, which is kinda odd..

  20. RWG1: Refugee News Thread

    in The looney bin

    Posted

    nothing - which is pretty sad really

    this should have been a 2 day thing - I wish I had contact - I'd pay for whatever - do whatever - ah well

    Yeah, likewise. I've even gotten to the point where I've been looking at hosting plans...

    Anyhow - hopefully Blade will get it sorted before too long. In the meantime, I've gotta go to work (yes, on a Sunday - got some server upgrades to do).

    Later!

  22. kazi makes a move

    in The looney bin

    Posted

    didn't think I'd bite on this but I saw the forum listing about 5 minutes after it was posted :

    http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=84348&hl=

    I thought for $125... I can't even buy an A7750 for that price B) and I like that it's coming from the U.S. instead of China

    42mm - same as my Navi's - I can live with that smaller size

    whadaya think?

    I'm still waiting on his confirmation but I'm sure it's this:

    TAG0005SW_2.JPG

    I'd say that was a very good buy - I was tempted myself (a Link is on my wants list). If it had been the white face version I would probably have beaten you to it ;)

    It's one of Tag's most stylish designs, IMHO - enjoy!

  25. i would just like to say

    in The looney bin

    Posted

    i felt it was only right to pop some money in here as we could be here for awhile yet

    i will still come here when our board reappears

    Likewise - I was a regular visitor before RWG1 went down, and it's well worth supporting.

    i wonder if they will ever let us out of the loony bin :bounce::bicycle::Jumpy:

    Not if they have any sense..... :D

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