Ronin

This is pretty much my MO. Unless it is some rare, heavily frankened watch, I usually start at 25% off what I paid for it. Plus, for most CONUS buyers, no customs hassle. Buyer usually is the winner.

Actually, if you luck out with the late model DG3804 (good chance), do not waste your time on ETA movements for slow beat and having to deal with overlays. The new DG's datewheel's, if you can live with the font, that IMHO look like plausible service replacements, line up near perfect with Gen dials. So to recap 21J's (most likely a DG3804 in a GMT): 1.) Datewheel lines up with gen dial's 2.) Has slower beat. ~ Trying to find a ETA 2846 worth a $hit, then servicing, then dealing with overlays, is probably not worth the effort these days. ~ ALL GEN except the DG3804 and hands:

One or more of the following... most likely the D O X A . . .

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You need to remove the screw and bearing housing and use a press to put it back together. Chances are it will happen again and again, so a little epoxy (JB Weld) where the rotor meets the bearing assembly (BUT NOT IN/ON THE BEARINGS) should do the trick.

Excellent result....

Have you tried Shure's? Flat is exactly how I would describe my now vintage E2C's which I believe have become the SCL2's. Factoring in Bang for the Buck, and the fact my 3G iPod was my source for these until recently, I like them. They survived 3000 miles on a motorcycle trip, and the foam inserts are great for keeping screaming baby's on airplanes at bay. They are going on 7yrs old. http://reviews.cnet.com/headphones/shure-e2/4505-7877_7-31061856.html

Disagree 100%. The Frankens here @ RWG are stellar watches. This is also driven by the "Vintage" desire where the REPS simply can not compete and you need to Franken them up. By your logic, many of the GEN makers use ETA movements. Many of our Reps use the same ETA movements, so should we only buy the 21J version?

Yes, this is the late model DG3804. It is a solid movement. IMHO, BETTER than an "Asian Copy 2836 made to look like a 3135".

Just wear it. It looks great for out of the box. Any chance for more pics of the sides of the case?

A very hard watch to rep. I own the GEN, and with the Sapphire Sides, Back, and date window position, these are tough to pull off.

But frankly, it is NOT required. While some stores might have an ID policy in place, while "face to face" with the cashier, it is more of a 'flash it' and they confirm the names match kinda thing. Making a digital copy of 'extra' personal information is simply NOT a payment card industry requirement. There is also a difference when dealing with a known, legitimate company, and our friends selling questionable goods from questionable places. Besides, the whole thing would be moot if using a Visa Gift Card with no name on it.

I would be afraid to go thru airport security with that. Explaining DAC quality to the numbskull TSA guys would be a challenge.

EPA-100 FTW! I also use a 3G iPod or 1G iPod Shuffle. For some reason they had the best DACs. My iPod Touch sounds like absolute $hit.

Either there is some serious Photoshop smoothing going on there or she uses a putty knife to apply her make-up. -or- both.

AR-90's!

By dealer, did you mean AD or a "Collector" preferred dealer here? (Guessing the former based on 1665 comment). I would think the Admin team should inquire if we have dealer asking for extraneous personally identifiable information.

No. My general rule is no one sees my ID, except: Law Enforcement Medical Professionals MY Bank / lenders. (when younger) the door man at the bar/club/liquor store. I am sure it is benign, and even ok to 'flash' your ID with certain CC purchases in high fraud areas. But 'scan' of it. NO!

Great minds think alike:

You guys are making me jealous-- I miss my old 'tube amp' and Technics 1200 turntable.. Kicking myself for selling all my vinyl too.

Good stuff. Thanks.