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  2. Hello and goodbye

    in General Discussion

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    T

     

    A big thanks from me for keeping the place going.  So much knowledge gained (and forgotten) here over the years.  It was a nice distraction for me to get away from the rat race of life.

     

    I wish you all the best in your future endeavours.  

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  5. I have the money now but can't find a gen worth buying

    in General Discussion

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    @krim

     

    The VC bracelet is removal and goes on a rubber making it very sporty and versatile.  I think it would be just fine in the office environment.  Leave the bracelet in the box and only pull it out for special occasions.

     

    Vacheron-Constantin-Overseas-Chronograph

     

    Older version on both rubber and gator.  The VC Overseas is a phenom and will give you lots of "street cred" with the WIS/cognoscenti but still fly under the radar amongst the non-otaku types

     

     

    Newer brown version...

     

    Vacheron-Constantin-Overseas-chronograph

     

     

  7. I have the money now but can't find a gen worth buying

    in General Discussion

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    Have you considered the new VC Overseas?  

     

    https://www.chrono24.com/vacheronconstantin/overseas-chronograph-5500v110a-b148--id15064669.htm?SETLANG=en_US&SETCURR=USD

     

    Fabulous movement, quick change strap system, Geneva seal, and just oozes sexy.

     

    My sentiments are the same as yours with the Daytona and Rolex in general.  APs are overpriced on purpose.  Former AP boss said so.   This Vacheron would be my choice.

     

    I handled the gen VC recently and as a previous WG Panda Daytona owner, its no contest.  Overseas please

     

     

    I dont care for plastic vintage rollies.  They feel cheap, flimsy on the wrist.  I would never buy one.  If one was handed down for sentimental reasons, then I would consider.

  8. Scammed by horologik

    in Name & Shame

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    Did trade with him on RG back in April.  I sent my watch via EMS and then sent the tracking number to him.

     

    To date, I have received NO watch and NO tracking number.

     

    What I have received are ignored PMs and a few replies stating "I thought I sent it already" or "I will get that number to you"...

     

    But so far...crickets.  He is temp banned on RG...he used to be here but not active. 

     

    I am also in contact with the mods at RWI and they have now asked him to complete the deal as it seam he is now active and selling there.

     

    Just to pass on to the members here. 

     

    Thanks

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  12. Calling all the olde timers(get it) :-).........check in

    in General Discussion

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    On 5/11/2020 at 6:55 AM, davethecat said:

    Good to hear about Maria.... who was the other expat that took the amazing pics? The one the got in the ugly pissing contest with Maria? I remember laughing at their manhood-questioning-insults.

    The gent I’m thinking about passed I believe


    RBJ is another that I think may have passed.


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    Are you talking about Neil aka TTK....master photog and wordsmith?...still have a pic of him and some tigers prolly at Sriracha Tiger Zoo from back in the day.

     

    Came aboard here about 14 years ago.  Reps from MBW....to MBK...Eddie Lee's photobucket, River's Reps and DSN...wow have times changed.  Miss The Zigmeister, his work and writeups the most.

     

    Mostly lurk and flip reps here and there on the boards now

     

     

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  18. Finer Labels (Ben and TrustyTime) Review

    in Style and looks

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    I saw a Hermes Steven Messenger bag that I really liked from an email from Finer Labels 2 days ago.

    (The real deal is $7,600 USD)

     

    Ben replied pretty quickly to my email inquiry: the rep is $1,100, plus $300 shipping.

     

    Too rich for my blood for a rep.

     

    I've purchased about 6 watches from Andrew....think I'll pass on the man-bag.

     

    Garrett

     

     

    I picked up the Steve Caporal bag from Ben at that price point.  It really is an excellent bag and I am impressed to say the least.  Shipping was $108 EMS but the packaging of the shipment was shit and I need to engage with Ben on that as it was very poorly wrapped.  Faux croc Hermes box was all fucked up due to a few broken pieces of styrofoam used for the packing job.  For Fucks Sake Ben....if I spend $1k for a bag, could you please fucking wrap that muther fucker up a little more with some bubble wrap.  :angry2:

     

    /rant off/

     

    I plan to post pics and do a review here soon but am moving and wanted to chime in on the bag.  I would like to comment that just like our watches and the various factories that kick out our reps, their are really good reps and really bad ones.  Mine is excellent.  OP got a shitty one for sure.

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  22. My Rubber Clad Quandry !

    in The Audemars Piguet Area

    Posted

    Mate,

     

    Have you tried Rex?  Since Ziggy's departure, I have used both Rex and Vac...yes, Vac will tell you 4 weeks for something which is really code for 4 months...lol.  He does great work but be prepared to wait!

     

    Rex was about 5 weeks for some A7750 work on one of my ROOs.  Maybe give him a try no?

     

    cheers

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