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I would think that $80-100. would be more than a fair price for pens of this caliber. I mean there hand made for god sakes. To have a hand made pen would be cool, a conversation piece to be sure. I hope one day to buy one. Mike

Well said Mike

I dont know that much about Pens. I have a few, Parker and a cross, and a couple of others. All I can say about the pen above is "MAGNIFACENT",very nice indeed. Mike

to RWG. With all the boys from OZ here, Im sure you will feel right at home,have fun Mike

Im no expert on movements Athan. If your Asian 6497 serves you well then why spend the extra $80.00? I have heard that the swiss movements (6497) are made where all reps are made, China. This is what I have heard, and it does make sense. Then some believe that they are indeed Swiss made. I dont buy it but thats just me. I will be in the same position soon. I like your Idea of using the extra $$$ for a strap. Good luck with your decision. Mike

To RWG. Love your Alps. Mike

Very good point.Valerian If we start breathing down the new members neck as soon as they walk In through the door it could send the wrong message. I just think that we should not be to agressive when approaching these new members. Dont want to scare them off Mike

Dare it is

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Viva La france Had to get that one in, sorry. Welcome to RWG. This is a fantasic community.Im sure in time you will agree. Intill then, happy hunting Mike

Welcome to RWG Soap. I was born and raised outside of Detroit. I went back there to visit a few years ago. All I can say is " I wont be going back there anytime soon" To fair I have friends and family in the subs that are still very nice. I think Toad said it all, so good luck and enjoy Mike

Welcome back I heard that RWG is a lot like the hotel Califorina, you can check out but you can never leave What a lovlely place Mike

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Thanks for steping up to the plate. Its a great feeling to support the community that you care about. Good job Mike

Good to have you Jay. As you can tell by my two friends above,RWG is a classy place. Im sure you will agree. Have fun Mike

Good to see you guys,and welcome to the addiction. When I first arrived here members would warn me on the addictve nature of the rep hobby. I realy thought they were joking. They were not joking as my account can bare witness. Enjoy Mike

Welcome to RWG. A friend of Rep geeks is a friend of ours. Mike

to RWG, enjoy Mike

Congratz on your first rep,very nice indeed. It sounds to me that you did everything that was suggested. Took your time and did plenty of reading and research. To become familiar with ones surroundings is a must. A good example of what to do. Wear it well Mike

All I can say is "you have a very special watch Imo". I hope one day to purchase such a watch. There is one on E-bay for $1.200,mint cond so the seller says. Thats a very nice collection you have there, Wear them well Mike

Ill be there soon I do want to say thanks on behalf of RWG as a community. It's members like yourself that set such a good example for us all. Mike

I hate you but I love your watch Thats the one Oneman. Maybe one day Mike

I think he said it would be mid to late Aprial b4 he would be available again. It would probably be better to wait since there is nothing he can do right now anyway. Good luck, I know that there are a lot of members waiting. Mike

I think he was referring to the hypnotic gaze of your Mr Peck Mike

Very nice,congrats on your first watch/strap. It was not long ago that I received my first watch and srtap. Great feeling, is it not? Wear it well Mike