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Great acquisition and excellent pictures Lani. Back from the rep-tirement...and the first thing that comes through my head is: get a new Rolex rep...! And this is the top contender. Best to all Alex

True...with one exception: Nanuq. PS: Although she is by far more beautiful than McCain (Cindy that is)...we wonder whether or not she can handle foreign policy, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, climate change, and the defining issues of this election and our future...especially when Numero 1 is 72 years old and a melanoma patient...(beating the odds)...can she become the acting US President (even if for a while in the event Mc Cain takes a little health vacation at Bethesda?)? ....this is interesting...I wished McCain was as maverick-like in choosing the members of his team. It will lead to very interesting 70 days unitl the election....And proves this is the best system....unique times, my friends, unique times.

Here's the one I got. Please note this is the picture of the pearl with vintagized 'non-bright old luminous' by watches and parts on the Bay. To my eyes, the ones that I got as the same. I'll snap pics as I install them on a proper insert. Cheers Alex

Great review my friend! You got me into Omegas and now Ebel (and I thought I was a Rolex man ) The dial version is beautiful... and not to distract from the topic the new Ebel Classic Hexagon GMT is also a piece of art...great brand Cheers Alex

Takashi Are these from watchesandparts on the bay? I got mine from them and they are superb (IMO).... let us know if these compare to yours: Vintage tritium pearl Cheers Alex

That answers the question WHO HAS THE BEST SUB? BLANCPAIN DOES... The FF is beyond incredible...another level altogether. I handled the exact same watch and 'visited' it at the Blancpain store on Madison Ave at least 3 times. The only problem to me was the size...especially the thickness of the piece. But that is a practical issue for me and has nothing to do with the watch itself. Personally, the vintage FF is more appealing... By the way, it is almost impossible to replicate...the quality of the dial and especially the bezel are simply too perfect. Cheers Alex

Just like with everything Rolex...love and hate go hand in hand... The Deepsea was designed to fit the needs of COMEX in the 21st century (They'll go deeper I guess ) The dial and rehaut is just too busy...but it is true...probably THE professional piece of the sports collection. The dome thick crystal, the new size, the new bezel and insert, and the blue lume are nice additions. The price tag is around $9K (about 30% + when compared to a 16600)...(10% construction 90% marketing as usual...but that's another story) Cheers Alex

Fasil Argggghh Ali ...Similar story, different product, I still receive a reminder email everyday to pay for the same item a second time...Not sure if the guys is playing cute, is just greedy or is a plain moron...maybe a combination.

The only cool thing about the SD Deep Sea is the blue lume... (it will go down in history along with this one...

Ken EXACTLY (you just beat me to it...) It's a brand, it's marketing, it's perception...it's mass produced selling the illusion of something different. ...but I love those vintage sports models Cheers Alex

Or excrete cash...

Back with an old favorite before flyes to meet The Zigmeister for fine tuning ... (changed the bezel to a gen dot + PMWF insert...cooked by Randy )

This is one of the most hilarious posts I have read in a while!!! Cheers Alex PS: The paraguayan special ops are among the best...when they are sober

Kind of agree with you...dishonest in a sly way for selling a movement (the only original part) with a fake datewheel at a markedly higher price than its market price. Honest in an equally sly way for selling a bunch of junk from his 'personal collection'...and advising customers as to the origin of such parts... Why not selling the movement only and get over with? Because by throwing a bunch of non-gen parts on it...he's doubling the price. I'd buy an NDTrading dial from NDTrading only. As far as the cost...in my own opinion...nobody takes a big loss in the bay...not for a 'buy now price'. I haven't seen a lot of frankens in the bay lately. Always amusing Cheers Alex

This guy is selling an authentic Rolex 1570 movement with a fake datewheel on a franken 1680...At least he tells you he is throwing all the replaced parts for 'free" :D :D though he is charging a whole lot more than what the movement is worth... (and take a look at those endlinks...) Franken 1680

May be this will further shed light on the topic Bezel tutorial Cheers Alex

Actually I like yours better! As far as the prices go...sounds like what the last antiquarium auction prices went to...beyond Pluto's orbit. Cheers Alex

Actually...it is all about the bride.. .(the pictures, the gown, the pictures, the gown, the ring, her beauty, the pictures, the nuptial march, the entrance...the pictures... ) The groom? nope...there is even a 'best' man...and that is not him...so I say...make it more like your day and buy yourself a gen (Rolex datejust comes to mind...not to break the bank), a couple of nice reps for your buddies, a bottle of Balvenie 21 double wood, some cuban cigars and enjoy your day too...you have to be as well! That's what I'd do...!!! Cheers and congratulations Alex

Yes guys...really neat place. Sometimes a particular watch is just the excuse to tell a human story. And saturation divers usually do have a few to tell Cheers Alex

Hello guys I wanted to share this page for those of you who don't know it and for those who miss days of class and character...and classic subs are representative of that! A former saturation diver and his collection...photos and stories around subs and SD's and the chance to see them in action. A treat! Dive-watch net home page.... Cheers Alex

@ BT and Randy....Hello guyssss! BT you are back with a beautiful piece... congratulations on your collection... Randy! you always tweak any piece into an even more interesting one...! Explorer in a NATO strap...I always thought the classic 'mountain top' look with a steel bracelet was the one to go with ... but I'm digging the 'underwater' look with the strap now... And that legendary Daytona... always bring a smile to me facey It's good to be back! Alex

Always loyal Explorer I

I'm paying $4.59/gal... and I started ordering by the glass