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Ronin

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  3. Please explain ... why the overwhelming preponderance of Rollies & Pams ?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I was an SCCA amateur race driver for many years, so I do like cars. :)

    I also helped build some movie cars that were used in a Hollywood movie.

    However, living in the city now, the only time I drive is when I leave the city to go skiiing. For that, my TDi 50mpg VW Golf does the trick. We got rid of my wifes BMW Z4 when we moved downtown. It sat around sucking up money for an extra parking space, and insurance.

    My example above was probably a bad example.

    -Ronin

  5. Please explain ... why the overwhelming preponderance of Rollies & Pams ?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    .... Even if I owned a gen most ppl here in OZ would assume it was a *copy* --- I know I do. :p

    You know what they say, when you assume it makes an a$$ out of U and me. (well not me, personally) ;)

    It all depends where you live. I live on a pretty good side of town in a major metropolitan city. The rep/gen ratio tips in favor of gen's.

    It has been stated here many times, if you are under 21 or young, and get out of your Fast and Furious Honda Civic wearing a Sub or Benltley, then yeah, good chance you are a poser wearing a rep.

    -Ronin

  6. Occupation?

    in The looney bin

    Posted

    I'M BATMAN!!!

    Sorry, couldn't resist. :p

    Actually, I sit in this room, and every 108 minutes I have to enter 4 8 15 16 23 42 into an Apple II computer to prevent the world from ending.

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    -Ronin

    P.S. "IT" as well...Successful = true.

  7. Middle of the Week Wrist Check

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    I do not want to sidetrack the midweek wristies (too much), but do the case dimensions (especially the height) approximate the 6536/5508? I think that most of the Silix cases are more nearly similar to a modern Sub than these early low-profile case versions. You will almost definitely need a drill press to drill the lug holes.

    I posted a brief tutorial early last year, but the basics of my hand aging process are pretty simple (though dangerous since you can easily damage the hands if not careful) -

    1. Remove hands from dial

    2. Apply Iodine to the lume areas (try not to get too much on the metal)

    3. Bake at 550 degrees Fahrenheit until they reach the desired patina

    4. Let cool

    5. Reinstall hands on dial (note that, like vintage tritium lume, the lume is now rather delicate & it no longer glows)

    @Freddy333 THANKS for the diversion, very helpful. I will be PMing you in the future I am sure. I have "extra" hands, I will experiment this weekend with your technique. THANKS AGAIN!

    -Ronin

  11. Deposition Watch Needed

    in General Discussion

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    A lot of good advice above...

    Unfortunately, I just dont have the kind of money that the big dog attorneys are bringing home.

    Although not clear on your personal financial situation. I would still recommend against a rep. If you can afford a $2,500-$5,000 watch, I say do it. There are a lot of options in that price range. Omega, Rolex, Breitling, Tag, etc. If you can afford up to $1000, there is always Movado, Tissot, and some Tag's. Finally, if you are young and fresh out of school, I don't think anyone would hold it against you to simply wear a "Fashion Designer" watch like a Kenneth Cole.

    You can even try gray market sites like www.jomashop.com.

    Just my .02,

    -Ronin

  12. Why do Manufacturers make such silly mistakes?

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    ...

    In addition, while I have absolutely no proof of this, I continue to suspect some degree of collusion between the gen makers & major rep factories. The agreement stipulates that the gens will leave the rep makers (mostly) alone as long as they agree never to produce exact copies.

    ...

    I tend to agree with this. This sort reminds of the early days of Microsoft, Metallica, and online 'piracy' in a way. For years Microsoft did nothing to combat piracy. It was not until it monopolized the market that it started to crack down. Metallica helped build its success via the 'bootleg' industry, and more to the point-- have you ever downloaded a song, movie, or software only to later BUY it or in some way SUPPORT the artist???

    For some Rep's are like a gateway drug, get you hooked, and perhaps some day you pony up for the Gen.

    Lets face it, there are people running around with reps that can never afford a gen, but the more Rolex's fake or otherwise get noticed. It helps keep the name in headlines. Free publicity, no such thing a bad publicity.

    Finally, you have people like me who have thrown in the towel for a good GMT rep, 14060 rep, and Navi (can't live with date and bezel #) and OWN/WILL buy the GEN-- shortly I hope.

    -Ronin

  13. Sticky ball/Duct tape?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    @Ronin, thank you for the pics on the other note how's the gmt hand on that watch work?

    That particular GMT pictured above was from my brother, trying to be nice, while in China. It is a a heap of $%^. The GMT hand on that one just follows along at 2x speed. So pretty much useless as a GMT. I have had it in a drawer for about 6 months and as you can see haven't bothered unwrapping it yet.

    By-Tor is the GMT Master around these parts. :)

    -Ronin

  15. Sticky ball/Duct tape?

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    Here you go, by the numbers, on the POS GMT from Chinatown...

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    Enjoy.... It did take some pressing down / pressure to grip and turn... I don't care about this particular watch...Just make sure you don't damage the crystal.

    Remember to loosen turn left. Anti-clockwise. Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty....

    -Ronin

  21. Sticky ball/Duct tape?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Ball up the tape to about the size of a golf ball.

    Disengage the watch band

    Lay the watch flat on something that won't damage the crystal or cyclops

    Press your ball down with some pressure and rotate anti-clockwise

    I just did this on a crappy GMT I am 'experimenting' on.

    A bit barbaric... -or get the correct tool.

    -Ronin

  25. for the same price, gen or replica?

    in The looney bin

    Posted · Edited by RoninQ

    I base everything on what I am doing and where I am going.

    • If I am climbing a 14'er (14,000 ft mountain), I am either wearing a Tissot T-Touch or a Sunto 'wrist instrument'.
    • If I am going Scuba Diving or Surfing, I stick with my Seiko Dive watch.
    • If I am skiing/snowboarding, I usually wear a beater Swiss Army, Sector quartz, or Russian Vostok Auto.
    • If I am going to a race event, any of my rep chrono's. (Daytona, Navi, Skyland) maybe my gen Sector.
    • If I am bumming around town, dinner, party, clubs, any of my reps are free game. <this is the fun of reps for me>
    • If I am going to something upscale, business trip a super-rep or gen.

    Buy what you like! There are days when a grab-n-go, dependable quartz makes sense.

    -Ronin

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