Ronin

I'M BATMAN!!! Sorry, couldn't resist. 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. -Ronin P.S. "IT" as well...Successful = true.

@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

FYI, if you use the RSS feeds in Firefox, and allow Firefox to remember you, you can BYPASS the login by taking an RSS link. -Ronin P.S. Please tell me you don't still use Micro$haft Internet Exploader.

The, new to me, ROL187 that I will be using for my franken 6536/5508 project. Drilling the lug holes will be a challenge no doubt. Additional aging, especially the NEW looking hands. -Ronin

Google "Seiko Samurai" that watch is circa 2005 so maybe ebay. If you want a good dive watch for Aruba I recommend this: http://www.rwg.cc/members/Gen-Seiko-SX001J...ml&hl=seiko -Ronin

A lot of good advice above... 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

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

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

The white face SOSF on tan leather has turned me into a believer... Even the Montbrilliant in white.

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

Also, it could have been a Breitling COLT model. They are Quartz/Chrono. -Ronin

Agreed, my Aunt has worked at Morton's for years. She has pulled between 75k-90k a year.... She owns a genuine Datejust. -Ronin

Alright, alright, I was gonna wait til my 100th post, but you got me. Pressing Upgrade in 3.....2.....1...... -Ronin

By disengage the watch band (for a quick mod), I mean: On the bracelet all you need to do is undo ONE side of the clasp. You know the area where you can fine-tune the length. You could probably use a toothpick.... -Ronin

Waiting patiently for mine. Definitely worth it! -Ronin

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

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Sodium.... Do you notice it after breakfast/lunch? SALTY foods can also cause this. Just a thought, -Ronin

Love the Tudor DL!!! Weekend adventures call for:

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

The person whom I picked up my Skyland BlackSteel from had 6.25" wrist. I think that might have been one of the reasons he sold it. He had to ADD an extra notch to the rubber strap to make it fit. I feel I can get away with it on a 7" wrist. With the rubber strap I am on the 2nd to last notch however. (I have a HKTAN strap on the way since I really don't care for the rubber). A steel bracelet should size down small enough for you. On 7" -Ronin

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Today is the new BlackSteel: -Ronin

Can't say for sure, but DON'T let what is on the web site fool you. Even our reputable guys here that have web sites are frequently out dated. Some still show pics of PAM048's (That my wife is after), Bond Rolexs, that are no longer available. Second, that web site is "too well done". Before finding RWG, I always thought the better looking, more professional looking sites would be the best. I found the opposite to be true. -Ronin

I was an SCCA racer for many years. Never wore a watch in the cockpit, that is what the pit-crew is for. The Daytona was meant for pit-crews, team bosses, and wealthy spectators. Nice to be in the stands or pit wall, and be able to easily determine your favorite drivers lap time and even speed. -Ronin