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I'm STILL there!!

Holy S**T Josh! That's a lot of questions (NO BODY expects the Spanish inquisition (Monty Python reference)), As a lowly n00by myself I will try to answer as many of your questions as I can, although I might not know the answers to ALL of them. But for STARTERS, definitely read the glossary and wiki that have been so kindly provided to us by Toadtorrent and The Zigmeister. It will clear up most of your questions about terms and abbreviations. 1)My understanding is that just about any of the "collectors" that are granted permission to deal here on this site are vetted and cleared through past dealings with various members. The only time you should worry, is if you are going to a non RWG recommended site. There is also a thread in here that gives a list of known "scammer" sites. As far as who is the best to purchase from, it really comes down to personal choice, but ALL of the ones you mentioned should be very trustworthy. 2) as far as the "noobmariner" goes, they all carry the same brand. It's just a matter of using someone that you feel good about and that you trust will handle and Q.C. problems down the road, should they arise. 3)I don't know anything about "eurotimez" personally, but even if people have said that they received a faulty item, the fact that he replaced it for everyone would give me a great amount of confidence in using him. Remember that NONE of these people are making the item themselves. They order from their secret sources, and then they have to be the ones left holding the bag if they end up with a bad shipment. That's why you want someone that won't leave you in the lurch when the hour marker falls off two days after you receive it. 4)Watchmaker9 (or WM9) came up with the much vaunted WM9 Rep. It is his own design, and according to the reviews I've read, it is as close to a Gen as you can get at the moment. It was designed with quality in mind from superior parts, and comes with options that a "noobmariner" doesn't like Superlume and Clarks crystal (read your wiki), which justifies it's extra expense. BK is the only WM9 approved distributor of that model here on RWG. You can order through either one. BK supposedly does a few extra things after he receives his shipment from WM9 to add a little extra "oooomph" but in the end, it's the same as ordering something from a distributor, or purchasing straight from the manufacturer. There is also the issue of customer support. From what I've heard, BK is very diligent about handling issues. WM9 is also good, but due to the volume of business he deals with on a daily basis, it can sometimes take much longer to get an answer from him. (BTW, a really good way to determine who to go with is to TALK to them. Write BK and WM9 a letter (or anyone else you might be interested in using). See how long it takes them to get back to you. Is it a brusque, one sentence answer? Or is it a pleasant missive that fully answers all of your questions. You will get a very good feel for who you are dealing with, and who you feel comfortable with). BK ALSO specializes in "noobmariners" so he would be a good person to talk to about the differences (but FIRST read the reviews in his "collector" heading labeled "BK's Watch Garage" as it might answer your questions). 5)I've answered most of this in question #4. BK receives all of the parts from WM9 and he then assembles them himself. That way he is satisfied with the quality, because HE is the one that built them, not some unknown quantity somewhere. As far as I know he does not have a website external to the RWG. Just go look at "BK's Watch Garage". I'm sure that you'll find what you're looking for. 6)The "V2" (version 2.0) is available from WM9 and BK ONLY. 7) It is basically the next model of the WM9 with a few things tightened up, and some new things added (Superlume, etc.) If you go to "BK's Watch Garage" you'll find a thread that fully specifies the upgrades. Since it is the same price as the "V1" you'll want a "V2". 8)The scuttlebutt was (and still is) that WM9 is developing a WM9 "LV" version (50th Anniversary). It was supposed to drop in January, but apparently has been pushed back. No one knows how far back yet. There are more differences between the standard "black" version and the "Anniversary green" edition. then just the bezel color. The LV also has a "Maxi-dial" and larger hands, so just putting a green bezel insert on a standard WM9 would not look authentic. Many (including myself) are eagerly anticipating the release of this model. 9)Maybe you don't have the cash at the moment? Maybe you're just a "Johnny come-lately"? Who knows? You are rewarded for pre-ordering by being given a better price because (I assume) it helps them to have the cash influx at the beginning to get the product up off the ground and moving instead of trying to do it all out of pocket. Later once production is in full swing, there's no need to give the deep "Introductory" discounts anymore. 10)I answered this in question #4. Would you rather purchase your new "Mustang" directly from Ford? or from your local dealer? Who is going to have the time to deal with your service issues? Who do you think you'll get the best value for your money from? It's up to you. 11)My understanding is that one can become a "V.I.P." member over at WM9's site which entitles one to purchase models not offered to the general public. These models are usually ordered in batches which means that once they are sold out, then they are sold out. Yes it means that you can't get them anymore, unless it's from a member here in one of the selling/trading posts. You might think about posting a WTB (Wanted to buy) thread to see if anyone has one that they wouldn't mind selling. 12)Ask WM9 13)It's a subtle difference that, quite honestly, no one on the street would ever notice. The shape of the CG's can be a little too rounded or too pointed. Even though maybe 1 in 1000 people would EVER notice the difference (especially without a Gen sitting right next to it to compare it to), this site is all about the pursuit of 100% accuracy. Guys here are trying to see if they can get it absolutely PERFECT. But again, 1 in 100 people have never even held Gen of this type, let alone be well enough versed in all of the various model idiosyncrasies depending on date of production to ever be able to spot any of the errors. 14)In "automatic" movements that depend on the spinning of a small pendulum inside of the case to keep on running, metal ball-bearings would wear out over time causing the watch to fail. Man made sapphire bearings are used instead since their hardness on the MOHS scale is second only to diamonds. The use of these incredibly hard little ball bearings greatly reduces the amount of wear and friction inside the movement. The number of ball bearings is the "Jewel Number". The more jewels inside the watch, the more expensive and the better it will run (although the difference between a 25 and 28 jewel movement should be negligible). 15)Just different types of movements. Just like car engines, people like to debate the various merits of this movement or that movement, but in truth, ANY of them will be fine for you purposes. 16)The "tick mark" issue is dependant to the year that the Gen was produced. Either one can be correct. Alright Josh, you OWE me. I was going to go peruse some Pr0n after this post, but now after all the typing, my fingers are all knarled and twisted which would most likely be extremely uncomfortable (then again who knows?). Maybe you could pay me back by becoming a "supporter". This site only runs off of the kindness of its users. You're going to end up saving $500+ on the best Rep available verses paying $1,000+ for some P.O.S. you got off of a Scam site (if you even got anything at ALL!). Three bucks a month is a steal! Plus, you get to hang out with cool guys like Toadtorrent and RobbieG and Corgi. If THAT'S not the best deal on the web, then I don't know what is! P.S. If I have given any incorrect info due to my extreme "n00by'ness" please feel free to correct me. BUT, if you correct me in a condescending way, then "Bite Me"

Corgi, Those are beautiful. Are they yours? Since they're "useless" I'll be happy to get rid of them for you.

So instead of the usual scenario, your wife gets to probe the Alien! That's awesome

"Pugwash"!, "phoband"!, Hello my fellow Platinum Membership brothers! I had seen you at the Pee-club, but since I'm new, despite being a Platinum Club member I wasn't sure if the proper ettiquette was to speak to you first? or wait to be spoken to? Thank you for your kind greetings. Perhaps we can sit in on a couple of Mah-Jong hands together after the Casino renovation is complete. In any case, the warmth of your kindness has kindled the fires in the hearth of my heart. May the second hands on your automatic actions keep ticking (unless of course you haven't been moving in a while. In which case........I mean figuring in the power reserve and all.............well,..........that would mean............um..........I guess.........Uh, I'll just see you at the casino )

It's absolutely WORTHLESS!! Now send it to me and I'll dispose of it for you.

You would have had to pay an extra $10 for the engraved rehaut so I would assume that you're not getting it. I can understand not caring one way or the other, but I don't understand the rage. I just want to understand the truth, because truth is beauty, and I am beautiful.

They just ran out of Beluga and Melot over in the Platinum lounge and OffShore is still struggling with a wine cask trying to knock open the Bung-Hole (hee-hee-hee) so I though I'd drop in and see what's goin' on here on this side of the tracks. I'm telling you guys, you haven't tasted ANYTHING until you've had a little of "Admin's" Cherry Sausage Remoulade, (He tells me the secret is to use REAL pineapple juice). Anyway, the limbo contest is about to start so I gotta go, but write me. I really miss you guys. It's not the same without you all.

So, I'm looking around at some of the repro box sets that are available. I'm assuming that for the most part they're all made by the same company and then farmed out to the various dealers, so we won't discuss levels of quality. What I want to know is, Do many of you plunk down the extra money for a box set with papers and all? It seems like it would be a cool thing to have, but it also seems like one of those things that gets you excited for a few minutes and then goes in the back of the closet for the rest of its life. It would be one thing if they were just a few bucks, but some of these sets are around a cool C-note. So, is it worth it? Or do most just find it to be a waste of time/money? Also, does one make the paperwork that comes with it match up to the watch? Or is it all just generic stuff?

So I'm in the process of ordering a WM9 and I was trying to decide whether to go M series or Z series. I was surprised to see the amount of people that can't stand the engraved rehaut. I thought it looked kinda cool, but I'm just getting into this whole scene so I wanted to listen to some other opinions. I've even heard of people paying to have their engravings filled in and polished out because they hated them so much. So let me know your feelings. Luv it? Hate it? and tell me why, otherwise I'ma come do some rehaut engraving on your mama!!!! (ok, not really).

There's supposedly a WM9 V.2 LV coming out which would ROK!!! According to BK it was supposed to be out this January but has been pushed back (Days? Weeks? Months? He didn't know how far back). Considering the quality of the regular WM9 V.2 I would assume that the LV varient would be equally awesome. It's KILLING me because I really want my WM9 NOW so I've ordered the standard, but I know when the LV comes out I'll kick myself for not having waited a little bit longer (unless it goes the way of the TT which is looking less and less likely to be produced from what I've heard).

Well, I mean, no one has actually TALKED to me yet. I just kinda hang out in the corner with my plate full of lobster tails hoping that someone will ask me to dance. I'm sure that I'll fit in eventually. HEY RobbieG! You should TOTALLY come join me in there. That way we'll each have someone to talk to. I'm TRYING to work up the nerve to talk to "kenberg" but he's sort of intimidating. Maybe I'll start by offering to go get "By-tor" a glass of punch.

I'M PLATINUM, I'M PLATINUM!!!!!!! look how "blingy" I am! I'm all shiny I feel like a VIP . Now I can breeze into the "Platinum Members Only" club whenever I feel like it. You wouldn't BELIEVE the buffet they have in there! I'm not allowed to tell anyone what treasures and privileges are bestowed apon you as a Platinum Member (It's all part of the Secret Oath they make you swear), but let me just say that ONE of them involves playing pool with TT in his basement rec-room and then a pleasant dinner out with Stephane (canapes anyone?). All of you who have NOT become Platinum Members already are TOTALLY missing the boat on this one. Me, I'm fine with it. It just means more lobster tails for me (oops, have I said too much?), but NOW that I'm a ritzy Platinum Club member, I just want for you all to know that I won't EVER forget where I came from. These are my roots here in the "Introductions" board. At heart I'll always be one of you And feel free to still say "Hi" to me as long as I'm not with any of the other Platinum Club members (Toadtorrent in particular, I'm trying to work my way into his confidences.) And who knows? Maybe I'll even see a couple of you all in the club eventually (The Lobster tails are MINE! BACK OFF!)

I think it's an awesome idea. There are so many watches here that I would never think to look at just because I'm ignorant of their existance. Just being able to see the "latest and greatest" with out having to search through every forum and thread would REALLY be helpful. Check out the brain on m4rcus!

Alright my "Peeps", thanks for all of the luuuuuuuvvvv. I have a n00by question that I beg your indulgence on. For starters, I am completely hopeless when it comes to the manipulation of small tools (I know, Ha Ha, very funny). I also am not the sort who will be able to compose the elegant and scholarly treatises about various models and rehaut depths and crown guards and such that I have seen here (besides, is there even ANYTHING left to write about? You guys seem to have covered everything possible in triplicate). I don't have a good camera. I'm not wealthy enough to purchase a suitcase of different Reps and Gens and offer my opinions on all of them. So I've been thinking, "What can I offer to the board?" Aside from being blessed with a magnetic personality and devistatingly good looks that would melt your hearts, I have NOTHING to offer that would give anything back to the board. And THEN it hit me! MONEY! Cold, hard cash. I could become a supporter! I COULD BECOME A PLATINUM MEMBER!!!!!!!! My only question is, which should I pick. I appreciate the fact that the memberships allow me to speak directly with some of the more admired senior members of the board, but I wouldn't know what to say. The Platinum membership alludes to various secret privileges that can not be revealed and that is certainly intriguing. Maybe I would get to spend the night at Toadtorrent's house (Bunk-Beds?). So I gues what I'm asking is-------------- Which is the better membership for a worthless n00by like me? And how can I best serve my fellow members here on the board (keeping in mind that I have no real appreciable skills of ANY SORT). Thank you my friends, A warm, moist, sweaty hug to each and every one of you.

DUDE NOOOOOO!!!! Shhhhhhhhhh. There's a system of etiquette involved here. It's just like that first day in the "stir". You have to learn who to sit with, who to talk to, who not to take a shower with. You can't just bust into the middle of a MS-13 card game and ask if you can play a few hands. You'll get "loved on" (to put it mildly). Our local Cell-block Captain "Toadtorrent" has written an awsome guide that will teach you ALL that you desire. Go here http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showto...981&hl=noob . Soon you'll be strollin' the yard, shankin' MF'ers right and left. Just don't make friends with ANYONE named "Schillinger" or "Adebesi". Trust me Bro........... AND STAY AWAY FROM CORGI!!!!!!!! HE'S MINE!!!!!

Why RobbieG, I Doooo declare! (flutter, flutter, flutter) When I lucked into this incredible site I knew I'd found something special, but I had NO idea that on top of showcasing all of the stunningly beautiful timepieces it was ALSO a hot-bed of steamy romantic passion. (Tosses handkerchief down to RobbieG from balcony). It's LEMON scented!!

Well I declare Mr. Toadtorrent, I read THAT before I even made my first post Howz THAT for a "good n00by"? VERY nice work on that btw. It's obvious that you put a lot of time and heart into it. From myself and the rest of the n00bs I issue you a heartfelt "Thank You". And Corgi........................................ The board seems to be rooting for us. I'm willing to risk my heart if you are.

YEAH!!!!!! Too many "ESPRESSO-beers" while decorating for a buddy's New Years party (that's the danger when the host has their own espresso machine)!! , that PLUS I'm Super-PSYCHED to find this site. I'm KING OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!! --------------------Corgi------- I LOVE you , man!! Happy New Year!

Hello all! Finding this site was like falling face-first into an elevator shaft full of CRACK!!! I feel like a kid in a candy store (a candy store FULL of watches!!). I ALMOST got taken in by a site called "IdealWatches". They told me I could order C.O.D. and examine the merchandise before I paid, but then the carrier told me that this was not possible. I did a little research, and found YOU guys, and boy am I grateful!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! Not only did you save me from being taken advantage of, but this stuff is INCREDIBLE!!!! Way better than anything I've seen anywhere else. Plus the whole vibe on the board seems friendly and welcoming. I will try not to ask any stupid n00b questions, but no promises So anyway, soooooooooo glad to finally be here. I WOULD be upset that I hadn't found it earlier, but then I wouldn't have been able to find the BEAUTIFUL WM9 that I'm drooling over! Happy New Years everyone. Be happy and more importantly, stay safe!! ............. Des