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How did the repair go? I've got a SOSF that just got stuck (dropped it and now the minutes hand is out of wack and hitting the sec/hours hands) was going to crack it open and see where that got me but if there's a decent guy in Melbourne I'd be willing to make the investment.... I'm in Cheltenham but work in Docklands/City

It's been 10 days since my last email from Ruby, she's been paid now for about 4 weeks and has yet to post the watch. We had been communicating fairly frequently 1 or 2 times a week, until 10 days ago and I haven't heard anything, is this normal ? First time dealing with her, or any Rep dealer for that matter... Tooler

How about this one ? It was originally offered but I was set on the black :-) Looking at the 2 photos now you can REALLY see the difference in the lens.

For my first purchase I've been looking at the Pam 092: Movement Asian 21J Automatic movement Bracelet/Strap Black Rubber Case Brushed Stainless Steel Dial Black Bezel Unidirectional Rotating Bezel Numerals Luminous Stick & Numerals Date at 3:00 window Case Dimensions 44mm x 16mm Crystal Synthetic Sapphire Buckle Deployment Clasp Water Resistant Yes Warranty 6 Months Just a couple of questions for the knowledgeable members of this forum: a) that is the water resistance like on this model? are their certain issue with this model? Previously I was set on the SOSF and just before buying I was told about the AR issue on the Asian's, after searching through the forums I hadn't heard about this issue, it wasn't until I posted pics of the watch that was about to be shipped was I informed to this problem. Are there any such issues with this model? c) for a first purchase is this a decent one? I know it is subjective but I want a decent out of the box watch and not something that will need heavy modifications Any input is appreciated Tooler

Price is 129 plus shipping. Asian movement obviously

Well that sucks :-) I did do a bunch of reasearch and the pro's/cons's on the asian v. swiss all revovled around the movements, this is the first time I have heard about the bodies being so different as well. Wonder if it's too late to upgrade, cause I really like the black...

I dont understand what you mean by "You had to go for a white one if you ordered the asian version (because of AR)!" I was actually offered a white one, but I wanted the black as I already have a few white/silver faced watches

After much to'ing and fro'ing I have finally received soem pictures of the my first rep. How does it look? I've asked for a better photo showing the pearl as it seems a bit off in the photo's. What does the forum think of it? Is replacing a pearl on a SOSF doable? I've found many instructionals on replacing a Rolex pearl but nothing on a SOSF. Thanks

Newbie Alert :-) I have spent a good few days researching the various forums and this question isnt readily answered that I have found. I've been trolling the forums and reading the reviews but I still have some base questions regarding the difference between the 2 movements. Is it really worth the cost difference? 2$08 - 3$28 is pretty steep markup, will the Swiss ETA last that much longer or is the movement just 'better". Also has the CHS issue been solved, all the reviews I have read indicated that the CHS Asain/Swiss had issues... Thanks Tooler

I'm in Melbourne too, just joined up after lurking for a few months, thinking about the new GMT II Ceramic but am not too sure about which movement to get, any suggestions? Also any ideas on a good repairer in Melb?