maxman

That Seiko is a bad mofo. The classics will prevail. Mike

I would say that it's probably best to avoid this site for the time being. Good luck Mike

Good job

Welcome to RWG. Try to do all the reading and research that you can. The better you prepare yourself, the less dangerious it will be. Happy hunting Mike

So very true. Thanks for the reminder Mike

So very true. Thanks for the reminder Mike

So very true. Thanks for the reminder Mike

This is just wonderful. My first rep was a quartz. I dont mind quartz watches because there inexpensive and very reliable. I know there is no sweeping hand but it realy does not bother me. Some people will say that quartz watches have no soul, Whatever. I wanted to see what all the excitment was about so I poped for a Pam196 with the 7750.($280) Im thinking I got the hang of this now. Just to let you know I did a TON of research on movements. I foud very little infomation on the Asian 21j. The pam that I liked with this movement was $110. If I would have read this thread a month ago I would have purchased the 21j instead, oh well. I know when buying a rep any rep there is a level of risk, no matter the movement anything con happen. That being said it is unlikley to have a quarts delivered DOA or to have any other problems. The first time I mentioned a Quartz I was almost ran out of town There this hostility if you will, about quartz movement, or lack of movement. Its just disapointing to see that the 21j is more reliable for the most part then the much more expensive 7750. I read where The Zigmeister had said that the 7750 can be very reliable and last for many years if properly seviced.That stuck in my mind. I also remember Fakemaster and Toad making reference to the 21j being bullit proof, not a direct quote. There is a article in the March issue of Mens Health. Ted Pommer a watch repair specialist at atIlana fine jewelry in New York City says "Ignore the manufacturer's recommendation to clean and adjust a watch every 2 to 3 years. Dont fix it if it's not broken". Pommer says. " I've worked on watches that are 80 years old and have never been serviced. They run fine; there timing is just a bit off" . I have a 40 year old Omega thats nots not been serviced in over 20 years, still keeps good time. This was not by design but neglect. Im a car guy. I have always belived in preventative maintance, why wait for something to go wrong? The good news is that I love my new Panerai 196 daylight. It's keepig almost perfect time and everything works as advertised. Im not looking foward to spending the extra money for servicing. The price one pays. I could just go out and buy a gen and do away with a lot of these issues. But what fun would that be? I think thats why I like this rep hobby so much. Its not completly safe. No guarantees. I guess thats why Im so attracted to this?? Do I dare say it? Obsession. I guess it's like Gumps box of chocolate.You just dont know until you take a bite. Mike

Welcome to are humble Abode. Keep us a(breast) on your project. I find the Officine Panerai brand absolutely fascinating. Just picked up a 196 Daylight. (Stallone) Good luck Mike

Hey Bruce did not see you there, Well said Mike

Welcome to RWG. For a noob you seem to be well informed. Nice watch collection. It will surely grow. Have you looked at the U-Boat brand. A lot of people who like B&R seem to gravatate towards U-Boats. I like the Flight decks. I might get one soon. Good luck and happy hunting Mike

Welcome to RWG. Take your time and get to know this awsome community. Toads Noob Guide is a great place to start. Drool no more Mike

Good to have you with us Terje. I have always been a big time Omega fan. I have just recently become interested in Panerais. There my new obsession. If you are a watch nut then you have arrived. Welcome and enjoy Mike

: to RWG Gobin. The rep bug is for realz. When it bites you will know it, Ouch Good luck and happy hunting Mike

Welcome to RWG Desmond. Good to have you here, enjoy Mike

The Raymond Weill Nabucco Tachymeter Chronograph.

I just need to know where to put the battery Be nice Mike

Welcome to all. Sorry to here about the Swedish currency. RWG is about as good as it gets, so enjoy Mike

to RWG. This is a awsome community,enjoy Mike

Hey J welcome to Rwg. I was a lurker for quite some time. That yellowish noob banner was getting on my nerves. Good to have you here. Have fun Mike

Tag reps? thats it? Well before you know it your going to be into all kinds of watches. We gotcha Pams, Rolos. Breits, Audemars, Chopard. corum,Mont Blanc,Iwc,De half Witt Blancpain,Gram,Ebel,Cartier,Bell&Ross,My Boat U Boat,Bvlgari,Fortis,Breguet,Hubblot Big Bang,Zenith,Raymond Weill,Piaget,Orris,Ulysse Nardin, and my personal favorite, Omega. To name just a few. So open your eyes and mind to the wonderful world of reps. Happy hunting Mike

to RWG Greg. It's great to have you here. Read as much as you can. The better the information you have the more you will enjoy this hobby. There so much here, dig in and have fun Mike

Welcome to RWG Bedlam. There are several good dealers here. Dealer and trade reviews are a good place to start. Better than that is Toads Noob Guide. If you realy want to perpare yourself for the world of reps this is a must. There is a lot of fantastic infomation here, use it to your advantage. Good luck Mike

Welcome my french friend. I also like Chopards. The Mille Miglias are very well done for the most part. Im fighting one off as we speak. Ohhhh the temptation Viva la france? Mike

To RWG. Taking your time and soaking up all this information well serve you well. When the time is right you will be ready. Read>educated. Cheers Mike