bvc

Ended up on the dark side last night. What happened?

Hi sam.

You've done something quite clever actually. Found/stumbled across a needle in a haystack/ diamond in the rough....you get the picture. As a fellow Brit I understand your desire to find a uk supplier. There are several possibilities for you to explore.

Throw a few bones about what your after and I'm sure you will get some help.

Welcome

Bvc.

Got a gmt and a sub going to m in Finland for a movement fix. Gonna wear them and see how we get on. The sub is of course an instantly recognisable classic. The gmt however catches my eye just that bit more, just a little bit busier. In the uk anyway, tt sub in blue is also the classic 80s and 90s watch for the successful slightly overweight business man. Absolutely no insinuation you resemble that figure in any way panerai!!! In fact I really like it. It think I could pull that off. (So to speak!)

What do you reckon then?

Sub

Tt sub

Gmt

Nice. I want both of them!

Seen a few rollies out in the wild, some of them just seem to pop! Even from 6 feet away. I'm clearly a novice as regards rollies but the edge of the bezel the ridged bit (sorry) and the ar on the newer subs is very eye catching.

I'm thinking TC with gen glass and bezel as suggested, may well be the way forward. Way within budget and movable in a crisis.

Keep the suggestions coming, even though It does sound like I've already decided!

Bvc

Tell us your budget and we may be able to give you better guidance. That AP you are showing would easily be $3500+ in true franken form (gen dial and LWO 283 movement) if you can get the parts and find someone to alter the case for the movement. As folks have said certain Omegas and Rolexes can be much more affordably built.

Yep I agree, the ap just looks great but I know I couldn't pull it off. Gen is way out of my league. I'd be looking to buy something already done. Apologies to the purists I'm just not cut out to take on a project.

Ok let's say £1000. Gen equivalent sub £10k.

Or should I just ask who has the best sub. Lol.

Actually lets rephrase that.....how good is the best sub?

Ps tomhorn, I know right poor old fella. In the Indian culture there is a definite pecking order. The lad with the movado is clearly bottom of the food chain.

Fellas I'm rapidly approaching franken level amount of £ in unworn watches. I can't believe it myself! It's such as shame to not wear them but there are some pieces I just can't take off.

Thinking about a mid range franken, any suggestions? Can only afford 1 watch though, what would you go for?

Really like this, sorry if this is a members watch for not giving kudos I can't remember where I got it from.

This is a pic of my mates brothers watches. They all went to Vegas with their gens. No prizes for guessing who the top dog is. Indian market traders, the lot of them!

Ok guys, point taken, im gonna get one for her. But come on fellas, this is what I get for giving her my s/o!!! She didn't give a stuff about watches before that. (Deep down I believe she still doesn't give a toss and just likes watching me suffer)

She only confessed her treachery yesterday when I found my beloved s/o face down in her bathroom out of charge. That's at least 24 COLD LONELY UNLOVED HOURS sat there, and she didn't once think to check!!!

She can have her rosy bronze abomination (price has gone up now! It's £250) QUID I SAY! That's half a TC sub! My god what have I created? You mark my words fellas, she won't stop at a watch. Price of any future rep I buy has just doubled, I know it, damn you Michael Kors!

Alligoat and freddy, if you'd be willing to wear/fix them, that's good enough for me.

Appreciate your input. Posting them to Finland tomorrow.

Cheers guys

Brad.

I bloody told her, choose any non franken watch on here. Nope, rose gold or nothing. Looks bleedin bronze to me anyways. Shows you what she knows! Oh it hurts on so many levels...

I'm mean she prefers this..

To this, for goodness sake!

There's no helping some people!

Amen to that bro. Usually I have no interest in what she wears or if she got her hair highlighted, but this thing is so hideous even I'm embarrassed!!!

Thanks alligoat, with the wack I gave it I'm pretty sure it's [censored]. Sounds like its full of sand when you try to manually wind it. Any advice on a replacement movement?

Re: the rotor maybe the watchsmith lost it when he looked at it!

Cheers

Bvc.

Hi fellas,

I bought this from josh about 3 or four years ago. It arrived doa. At the time I was sick of sending watches back to china so after a local repair guys said it was completely [censored] it went straight in a drawer.

Just so everyone is cool I'm not having a pop at josh. Can't blame him if bar steward posties play football with my watches.

Just wondered if its any good or what it is. coz I got no idea about Rolex. I think I bought it as Swiss eta but might be mistaken, wondering whether to buy a new movement for it. Would you be able to help me? Just lately its caught my eye a couple of times. Or should I just email TC?

Until I tried wacking it as a last resort a couple of years ago it tried to work but the second hand just bounced forward 2 or 3 beats back and forth. Like it was stuck.

Some pics

Just found this as well, no idea where I got it from! Genuinely don't even remember buying it.

Any advice would be appreciated,

Thanks in advance guys.

I'm ashamed to say it, but my wife has no taste when it comes to watches. She's been wearing my white steel fish for a couple of months but has just confessed she's not that fussed by it and if I really want to get her a watch (funny I don't remember saying I did) she wants this piece of junk in a bigger size. I keep telling her size is not important but she just nods and smiles!

Here's a pics of the travesty.

She want a man size rose gold watch. I said that like asking for a man size ironing board but she is adamant. The "gen" Michael Kors retails at 200 quid and she wants one. I said I will try and find something a bit more exclusive. But I think I'm fighting a loosing battle.

So doesn't have to be Michael Kors but does have to be rose gold. Any ideas chaps.

On the plus side I get my so back, now wher did I put those spare links...

Ah. I've been meaning to get my card out for months. I suppose in a way I've got a cheek complaining when I haven't contributed a penny to date. I Will get on it, till then though think mila cunis, lacy underwear and she needs your help!!!

Lol! Can't just be me? Click rwg forums its an advert on the right. Pert little rack, and what must for a certainty be one of the tightest set of buns known to man. You can't miss her!

Got a load of phillipino dating pics on the front banner too! Can't think why, I hate adobo!

Hello chaps.

Some may feel I'm being a bit extreme, but myla in her black lacy undies and alluring seductive look, on the home page very nearly got me into trouble!

Love this site, no pornographic avatars or popups. Well there's a couple but they are small and easy to navigate away from quickly.

Never noticed it before. Is she new? can I turn her off? As opposed to her turning me on!!!

I know it sounds petty, but there's lots of reasons one would not want myla all over an iPad. One being a wife and 3 small kids in close proximity.

Without pics it never happened!!!

Bezel looks good mate, to me anyway! That dial and lume kicks ass buddy!!! Can't wait to see it with a strap on......so to speak!

Bvc.

Post them to yourself a week before you go home?

Great advice guys. Thank you.

Makes my heart sink every time I have to adjust a watch. Good point on the cutting paste fraggle. That's exactly the sort of thing I would miss. Dead chuffed with this thread as grinding stems are driving me mental. Result.

Bvc.

Thank you guys. Will take that on board.

I've read stem removal from an a7750 is not straight forward. I'm using the search button, but if anyone wants to chip in I'd appreciate it.

Cheers

Bvc.

So, some crown stems are, well, rough! Of course replacement is the ideal solution however is there a quick fix in the meantime to slow down the dreaded "stripping" can you remove and lubricate or is it a waste of time?

Thanks in advance guys.

Bvc.

Leave him alone! he's my friend now! ;-)

B