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That was neat. There is only so much you can garner from even 'outstanding' stills. The watch really shows itself off animated, especially the domed crystal. It really is an impressive piece. Intimidating even. The Intimidator. Coo'.

Just curious, how many people have seen you wearing that watch and commented; "Nice Rolex!" or similar? I love it BTW. Mechanical? Movement? I used to wear a quartz Regency Sub homage and used to get comments like that often. Now that I wear a 90% to gen replica Sub? Nothing.

Pvt 1rst Class, Gunner's Mate Lance B. Johnson, PBR 'Sreetgang', 10 clicks up the Nung River, August 18, 1968

Possession is 9/10 the law. In China. Whoa. Didn't take the Chinese very long to nail capitalism. Love it.

The interest on the loan would eat up any appreciation you would realize over time, unless you're in your teens. Save your pennies in a jar Marco. A ten year old Sub is probably within reach without a need for a loan, and may even appreciate with a faster percentage rate with regard to it's base price. That is, considering it's collateral value over time, you could realize having worn a Rolex for 'free' should you choose to part with it in the future.

Yeah, I agree Arthur, but the info from the original poster on TZ, who posted the Customer Invoice that merely stated the watch was 'counterfeit as defined by law' (I'd like to explore that further, would make an interesting read, like our "How far is Franken, before it becomes gen?" threads) We only have his 'word' that he spoke to RSC personnel and they confirmed that the case was gen, and for that matter the movement was too. Like 'lanikai' states; there's not enough hard evidence here in *pics* to really get into it. Too many 'unkowns'. I was bascially going on what I do know as solid. The opinions of these two guys; Especially these words; I suppose my interest just echos 'cht' here; If a rep case that would accept a gen Rolex movement (I think, not sure, that the WM9 V3 has correct stem placement because of the 'woman's' calibre 2671 (?) [smaller, slimmer] used) could be made, then why isn't there, hasn't there been all along, a known and trusted source a la` Yuki or Hont? And then why don't By-Tor, Ubi, JoJo, Alligoat, and Freddy have one? Aside crown guards and rehaut, the biggest tell of the Rolex sports' has been the position of the winding crown to the lateral line of the case. That has to be a [censored] of a 'mod'.

And what if a noob registered and posted today; "Hey, love the site and have been spending the whole day with the 'Search', but haven't found out anything conclusive. Please excuse my noob question. I have a genuine Rolex calibre 3135. Is there any replica Sub case out there (CN, TWB, MBK etc.) that you guys know of that will accept the movement? Thanks in advance." A resounding; "No!". How they engineered the 'fake' case to accept the movement with regard to the lateral position of the winding crown to the case (all our ETA and clone motors position the crown too low with regard, the someday remedy may indeed be the 1:1, or close to it, copy of the 3135) is the intriguing part. If it is indeed a counterfeit case, not a bastardized 16613 to 16610 situation, there is no way that case came from a 'run' of 1998 replicas, from any factory. They would all have to have been machined as 'one offs'. Interesting....................

Been a while since I was on the 'school paper' or any paper for that matter, but I'd like to contribute. Hell, all I do around here is apply what I learned in journalism college as a 'craft' anyway. Not so sure what I could contribute in the way of 'replica' tho'. I love my watches, love the site, love the thin raft we've all been sailing on for 7+ years, but to be perfectly honest? I really don't, nor want to pay much attention to the current pace and development of 'replica'. To say I could care less would certainly not be accurate, but to say I don't care enough in comparison to the WIS here as they contribute? Would. I think I could come up with something OpEd on a regular basis with regard to the genre, but be forewarned; if I decided there truly was 'no God'? I'd probably do 30 inches on that.

"How We Do When We See A Fake Panerai" They seem to have quite low intelligence quotients, but, what they lack in intelligence they make up for in poor grammar and lack of basic motor skill. Do.

Agreed. You'd be tempted to think; ETZ themselves are victim of a third party, or, of the party of the first part, or, that's what they'd want you to think. Oh, Michael Crichton, why did you have to die?

I would imagine anything Sepia or B&W would get by as 'artistic'. Just, if you decide to test the envelope? Give me a few hours head's up, so I can practice some right click > Save Page As...... before the Mods have to do what they think is right expected toward acceptable decency @ Corgi's house. I just knew RWG jr. jr. would find it's place.

Sorry to hear that 'chief'. I'm as spiritual a person as I can be, but not very religious. We get the spirit from him, he gets the religion from us. I've dodged so much in my life I think I must have a line. I'll make a call. Keep the faith.

Looks like you are feeling better Pho. Your posts are almost as long as mine are. Usually. C ya.

'Nuff said! Congratualtions 'Concepta'

Do it Gio, then you can step away. If you were to go 'franken', taking into consideration your 'completion standards' of your other Rlx, you know it would be great. A Swan Song. Nice shots guys! @ Hike I like your Croc on that watch, a lot! Not really a 'strap' kind of guy, but for some reason, a 'Daytona' (of any vintage) on hide is classic. May have to try a swap from my GMT Master II rep strap w/deployant to see if I like it. I wonder how hard it would be to source a gen Rlx blk croc/w deployant...............hmmmmmm

Good luck Joe.

I really, really need to take some new shots of this piece. It's just the level of photography here is so high, I have no motivation. However, since you asked.......................

I believe 'Daytona4me' keeps a higher profile on Rep Geek (RG), or Replica Watch Info (RWI)

It's not unheard of 'lanikai' that replioa store owners will sell lock, stock, and barrel to other entities in a 'turn key' deal. The new owners maintain the 'store front' as to avoid the process of being 'sussed out' as verified collectors. I will maintain to this day 'Paul' of the old aBay eShop.com had gone this route. He went from gold to tin over night. The 'Chris' I observed early on in the ETZ experience does not seem to be operating to the same level. As you, I think something is going on. Like they say; "If you think your wife is cheating? Then she probably is." A few weeks back I made a bold offhand remark with regard. I was going on a hunch and regretted the statement as I had no real proof other than the remarks of the membership. Which speaks volumes. I've never bought from ETZ, and don't buy the 'If you never bought from 'TTK', then why don't you just shut your mouth with regard?" bit. That's not how RWG works. 'Once bitten, twice shy' ? No. Never get bitten. If you use RWG to it's design. Avoiding the bite is child's play. See what happens. Great thread BTW.

OMG! It totally went past me! I LOVED THAT FILM!! Lord, after I saw that movie I carried it with me for weeks. That's how I judge a great movie. Thanks T'J, that's just great. Cheers! Still ow.

Is that Gandi, or that Buddhist monk that lit himself on fire in protest, Saigon circa 1968? OMG, I got hit by a New Years' Eve party from hell on Pleasure Island, Orlando. I'm pretty sure I met 'Gioarmani' there, but I can't be absolutely sure. He was wearing a gen SDDS had a hot girl and as long as I was buying? He said I could call him 'Gio'. I can't believe it's 2010. I'm still writing 2009 on all my checks. Thanks for the votes, all 31 of you. I will do my best to uphold the title of 'Crusty 'Ole Vet' with aplomb and total lack of dignity. Now is the time in the program I will go vomit and perhaps go to the emergency room. The last thing I remember was throwing punches around and preaching from a chair. Me, imagine. Ow.

When you say it it sounds like a bad thing. This is a deja vu post for me, and T'J. We've discussed the merits of a Dive/GMT watch before. I'd love to have one, but this piece is a bit over the top, even for this Rolex lover. Not that you could or would find circumstances to merit both functions in a scenario, a lot of 'pro' divers, especially underwater engineers, live the lives of mercenaries traveling the globe to where the next job is. Why juggle watches? I think the tag line of our convo was ; Right, like Jacques-Yves Cousteau never crossed an international dateline.........and didn't have to check in at home.................

Less is more. In some cases. Yours definitely Ubi. Clive didn't post a single thing in '09. Or '08 for that matter, for which I am eternally grateful. That's why I nominated him. Besides, anyone who knows the difference between, and how to apply 'me' and 'I' in a sentence? Gets my vote.

Google '[censored]' I'm sure they'll come up with something. Awta keep you busy;

NO! At my age it's what is left to the imagination that is the draw. The intrigue. [censored] I've seen. Plenty. Perhaps sounds odd to the younger group, but trust me, when the beach holds more allure than the strip club? 'kinell, you've got it made son. Leave the post-[censored] on Hike and I'll delete my vote for 'open for nominatioms' and vote for Ken.