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Awesome, will look forward to it!

EDIT: TT has beaten me to it on a lot of the points below but I'm not deleting them now I've spent ages typing them LoL An AD is an dealer authorised to sell genuine watches, such as the shops you find in your main High Street or Mall. There is no 'list' of these ADs on this board, it is taken as read that they will be good as they are offering genuine products! The dealer list you are looking for is the list of dealers in replica watches that have earnt the trust of this board and are pretty much guaranteed to deliver what you ask for. Sometimes there are problems but the dealers will be able to resolve most problems - this is why they are trusted. The trusted dealers list can be found here: http://www.rwgforum.com/forum/198-watch-collectors/ My advice would be to hold back on buying anything for at least 1 or maybe 2 months, maybe even 3. This will give you a chance to learn about the different watches, the different dealers, the different movements available, and you won't waste your money rushing into buying something that you later regret because, after learning more, you realise it is not very good. Take your time, get reading (especially the noob guide in the introductions section, I think). Use the Search button to look for things you want to know and if you get stuck or can't find information, ask a question! Hopefully this is the start of something you'll want to keep doing for years to come!

I've been thinking about this but I'm not sure where to get one... The toothpaste trick is also a great one, thanks for that, Hike!

I kind of came into reps by accident, having been looking for a nice watch for a birthday present for myself and pointed to this board by a fellow member on a car forum. I've only really got two true reps at the minute, a quartz BR01 cheapy and the great IWC Portuguese 1939 that's been reviewed on here (with a Sea Dweller now on order too ) but they and the homage watches that I've picked up at bargain prices have meant that I now have a selection of watches that I can choose from dependant on what I feel like in the morning. Some days I'm feeling I want to be smart but understated, so I'll pick up the IWC. Other days I want to have something chunky but classless, so I'll strap the SS BR01 homage on. And at the weekends the Big Pilot is the perfect 'casual' watch that goes with jeans or a shirt or a t-shirt... I could never afford to have more than maybe a couple of decent gen watches if I didn't buy reps and 'buy clever' to maximise the value of my limited funds. I think this is what is attractive to me at the moment - I have so little money, so what can I get that's going to look great but also still be working in a month's time? Through the expertise and knowledge on this forum and RWG1.1, I have so far bought well, and I expect to be still enjoying the watches I've bought for many years, unless I kill them through my own stupidity/clumsiness. It's also quite satisfying when someone compliments you on your watch - what's better, someone complimenting you on something you've spent $3k on and would expect compliments on, or someone complimenting you on something you've spent $50 on? I'd rather know I'm being complimented for my excellent taste rather than the fact I have a wad of spare cash to blow on something small, shiny and labelled. Overall, though, I think it's just great to have a choice. Could I go back to just one watch now? Not a hope. I've got 9 in the box and two on the way, and there's still so many more great reps out there to buy, even at the amazingly cheap prices for the quality you can get recently. And if your woman ever moans about how many you've got ('why do you need so many bloody watches??'), just ask her how many handbags and pairs of shoes she has, and whether she would like just one pair...

This is a great thread, thanks for everyone's input! These hex screws seem to be a problem as not only are they hard to get hold of (i.e. impossible, as If you see Kay points out), they also seem to be nowhere near the 1.3mm they're supposed to be, but not as big as the next available hex key size of 1.5mm. I am awaiting some screws and a tool from an ebay member that I bought my BR01 homage from, but, just to be awkward, I'm not sure these are the same as the ones I've got on my cheapy quartz rep... I will report back when they have arrived (hopefully they'll arrive next week with another watch ) and we can see what they're like! In the meantime, that panatime link above could be the best bet. I may even give it a go myself for the rep version I've got! Cheers, X

From memory, the V10 in the M5 (which I assume is where it came from - I can't say I've read the thread in detail just looked at the pics ) runs 400bhp unless you engage the M-Sport mode (or whatever they call it) where it's 500bhp. Given that the car is pretty much now just a shell lol but taking into account that the engine etc must weigh a bit more than the standard... it's probably just over a ton - which must make for some insane acceleration at 500bhp/ton

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4515333&page=1

That's fine!

I <3 the stealth version, I hope it's a good one when repped!!

My first W/C thread started! lol Anyway, today is the same as yesterday - I'm loving this and reckon it'll be a regular for a while yet...

And there I show my complete ignorance of movements still lol

I prefer this plainer dial myself, good to see some new stuff coming out! I wonder what the movement will be (hi/low beat).

BR01 homage today

lol No, nor am I!

Excellent, thank you for the update Care to post some pics and the material reference numbers? From what I've read elsewhere, it can be very hit and miss with material thickness (thinness lol) so it would be great to know what's good

LOL Nice

I've already seen the first 'interpretation' of it on ebay lol

I guess that solves my dilemma about taking up your kind offer of re-lume work or not in the near future! lol Have a great break

Have a read of the n00b guide then get reading and searching the forums. A little bit of work will bring you a wealth of knowledge in this place

Tudors look like the much easier bet to franken with an A7750! Assuming you can find the case / dial / hands...

The aztec is the one I was thinking of but couldn't remember lol Ironically that Trotters Independant Traders Robin Reliant is parked outside the Gaydon Motor Museum (I think) which houses many beautiful and rare cars!

Weird... You could argue with him that the aged, genuine effect is something that is sought after by collectors and he could take a gamble that he could sell it for a decent amount in years to come if they go up in price, or he could just get a replacement dial fitted lol

Er, aren't they just as expensive as Rollies nowadays? lol

LOL Probably wise

Nice comparison, thanks!