deltatahoe

I was never very good at following instructions....

Who haz best sub?  I heard something about crazysalesman??

deltatahoe 

good memory my old friend -- it was 5th_group that bought it!  is he still active / around?  would be nice to see another picture of that watch...

surfside

so it really has been too long since i've been around -- when you mentioned ollie's comex it didn't register so i posted the only comex i still have -- i sold ollie's comex YEARS ago.  this one has the most boring case back around -- needs some serious work done to it (i'm too embarrassed to even post a pic!)

that case back on ollie's watch really was something else though... 

deltatahoe 

what this old thing?

been quite a while since i've stopped by RWG; figured i would drop in to say hello

any old timers still around??  my jaw dropped when i looked at my profile and it advised me that i joined over 10 years ago.  hard to believe 

in any event, probably going to post/repost some old goodies for sale in the next day or so, so keep a lookout for 

also, looking for someone to do some work on a couple watches -- i'm guessing ziggy hasn't come out of retirement?  after a quick look around, sounds like Misiekped is the way to go these days.  is that right?

thanks in advance,

deltatahoe

are we still not supposed to post here?

thanks for the welcome back guys. as for the sub, i guess i should have laid on the sarcasm a little harder

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are we still not supposed to post in this thread?

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hope i got a couple with that title!

it's been a really long time since i've been around these parts, so i wanted to start a thread to say hello to all the old timers who are still around. i was about to start a thread to ask who is a good watchmaker now that ziggy has hung up his loupe, but then realized i was probably asking a n00bish question that had already been asked a thousand times, and after a quick search, viola! i had the answer from a thread less than a month old. i guess some things don't change much.

anyways, i'll be here a bit more snooping around. will also be posting some watches for sale....and if history is any guide, buying a few too!!

so, who haz best sub with genuine TRL?? where is crazy watch salesman when you need him!!

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thanks a bunch everyone for the input

my findings have been that these are easiest to find by searching for buckley dial datejust, and yes, i would agree that the pricing on the watch i posted is high

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so occasionally i will click through emails from the likes of urbandaddy or gilt to see what vintage watches are being curated out of curiosity; in doing so i happened across a vintage datejust with a striking white dial that i really liked (i've never been much of a datejust fan to be honest); i think it has a very cartier-esque feel to it.  anyways, can anyone identify the reference number for this dial version (so i can search VRF or timezone to find one)?

btw, happy holidays to all the old timers -- been too busy to spend much time on RWG the last couple years, but my passion for watches hasn't waned.

thanks in advance

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hmmm modern bond watch -- that sounds familiar

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figured i'd chime in as well given i don't post much these days (i'm still an occasional lurker  ) 

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oh, and live long RWG

any chance of getting them to do an accurate brown buffalo with creme stitching (that matches the original big pilot 5002 strap)?  i'd be in for one of those.

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fantastic

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great to see oldtimers return to the fold.  i don't spend as much time on RWG or contribute as much as i used to, but i'm still lurking around from time to time.

oh and yes, the quality of pams out of the box these days is pretty remarkable

all the best

deltatahoe

Hey B! Got any new vintages burning a hole in your overly full pockets?

now that you mention it, i was considering putting my 5514 up for sale

Nanuq, you need some color in your life! Think 6542!

color??  he's got the doxa for that

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the big brother looks totally wrong on your wrist (not to mention that silly white seconds hand!!).  you know my address; you can ship it off to me tomorrow

deltatahoe

I've really taken a liking to the German Pilot watches.  I like a chunky watch like the Vollmer, with leather straps.  The search continues! 

my vote is for sinn; i picked up my sinn u2 (which is a nice chunky watch) for under $1,500 (it was still under warranty as well).

as for more of a pilot's watch, here is an option from sinn that isn't too far from your price range:

http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/Sinn-356-Flieger-Acrylic-on-Strap-4p357.htm

 good luck with the search; report back on what you end up getting

deltatahoe

ps, and congrats on your degree

thanks for posting sixx

that box shot is fantastic -- i don't think many people realize (until they try) how difficult it is to take a decent picture of a box full of watches).

wear them well

deltatahoe

i can certainly appreciate not having time for RWG (i don't get to stop by as much as i'd like, and find time to post even less); great to hear R is thriving -- i'm not surprised.

send him my best as well B.

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that is the white-est house i think i've ever seen

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wow -- exciting news ken.  good luck with the website -- i'm sure it will be a herculean effort to get it going

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given the big pilot has a pretty solid replica (albeit with a non-functional power reserve), i would have to say the iwc portuguese seven day as well.  beautiful watch, and it will outlast all of the others (except for perhaps the big pilot) in timelessness.

enjoy your new watch (whatever it ends up being)!

deltatahoe