Chicken Manny

Great posts guys. Thanks for taking the time to share the adventures. Do you want to hear about how sore my back is from carrying coolers of beer around this weekend? I'm thinking not...

These heroes are dead. They died for liberty - they died for us. They are at rest. They sleep in the land they made free, under the flag they rendered stainless, under the solemn pines, the sad hemlocks, the tearful willows, and the embracing vines. They sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, careless alike of sunshine or of storm, each in the windowless Place of Rest. Earth may run red with other wars - they are at peace. In the midst of battle, in the roar of conflict, they found the serenity of death. I have one sentiment for soldiers living and dead: cheers for the living; tears for the dead.

Come on. The next thing you guys are going to do is make fun of my collection.

I'd like to see the service bill from the AD.

I think back to that time period when the quality had come up and the movements were still eta. That was the best of times! 2893 Soprod modules 2892 Solid 18kt RG

Good thinking! Next thing he would be doing in scraping off the old inactive lume! Nice early Divingstar. You don't see many Divingstars versions. Of course Nanuq will turn his nose up at it due to the flat'ish crystal. He is a vintage dome snob!

Seriously! Both of those modern Doxa look so nice! Plus, they get to go swimming with them. World Doxa Domination... I can feel it.

Wouldn't that have been cool if Pizzanoo grabbed number three? So very close. Someday it might pop up again! Now if just there was an HRV.

I'm a bit late to the party but I'm not going home until someone pukes up orange!

Ozzy Osbourne, Bark at the Moon tour in 1984. Accept opened for them. Remember them? "Put your ball to the wall" I was way too young (I think it was 6th grade) and all my buddies parents wouldn't let them go even if they had tickets. It ended up being me alone in the second row. You can't imagine the strange looks I got from the metal crowd.

GREAT SHOTS! I can't wait until wait until Nanuq sees these. That is some serious Doxa Porn! Thanks for posting it. PS Mmmmm Pickles.

Now for your main event! Entering the wrestling ring carrying a perfectly lumed Panerai from their 2010 'jumped the shark' collection! The one, the only, the undefeated................WATCHDOG!!!!! Let's get ready to Ruuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmble!

$1950 for a scratched 127 crystal. I don't see it. The guy has had this up for some time without takers.

Nice Lume but you could use some of Chief's AR on it.

That is the slowest elephant seal I have ever seen.

What's up with the sunken datewheel?!

Really, really, nice watch! I have a 27 but this one is on the list. The PVD looks great!

I do agree that they can look different, I just don't know if the metal looks different or finishes different. I suspect most of it is in how it polishes or is finished. 316L has less nickel, it polishes brighter and whiter. Since 316L steel is also harder than 904L steel (95 versus 70-90 on the Rockwell hardness scale), it is also more scratch-resistent. These are the more likely reasons why most high-end watch companies use 316L steel. Given the application, scratch-resistance is much more important than corrosion-resistance in determining durability. Also, people like their watches to be nice and shiny. Add the fact that reps are finished to a much lower standard than gens and I suspect a bar of 316L looks very close to a bar of 904L. Also consider that there are different types of 316L which may finish differently. 316L 316L 1/4 Hard 316L Condition B 316L ESR 316L Full Hard 316L Hi-Sil 316L Premium Machinability 316L VAR 316LMN 316LN 316LS 316LVM

Black magic I tell you! Where is my torch and pitchfork!!!

I've held both gen and rep watches next to each other numerous times and IMO 90% of the difference is finishing. Newer rolex watches are finished much more preciously than older generations and certainly more than our reps. Our 316L reps tend to be very dirty and brushing is course in many cases. While 904L might be a little different in it's color I wouldn't be surprised to hear that it simply finishes differently. It's much like comparing a gen Panerai movement to a rep. If you know what you are looking for the finish will give the movement away from a distance. Same materials most likely but man does it look different in person.

My problem is I like them all. I need eight more arms! I don't care what you like; small, large, vintage, modern, gen or rep. They all have a spot in my watch box/shipping crate. Some woman want a huge walk-in closet full of clothes. I want a walk-in closet full of watches. With enough superlume I won't need special lighting!!!

Welcome back! Pre-H series crown guards would really nice!

I hate to say it but 'they' are very aware of our groups and study the offerings. Your average AD may or may not pay much attention but a simple google search turns up a ton of RWG posts. I've been surprised that while looking up gen subjects how many times this place comes up. If simple knowlege of super reps was enough to shut down the whole thing than it would have happened years ago. Like many here I collect both gens and reps and my interest in reps has led to better understanding of brands and more gen purchases. Maybe they know that ultimately we buy gens as well? I would think the big brands would only really be interested in keeping reps from being sold as gens. Something we all hate to see. I think we sometimes kid ourselves in thinking this place is hidden. Don't let green or professional AD salespeople allow you to think 'they' don't know we are here.

Very cool collection but it would suck to have all those watches and never wear them for fear of lowering their value.

Loved the photos! I think I need some 'watch' turtles for my back yard. BTW- That PAM sub looks really nice!