lanikai

Hey there gpuk, good to see you.

If you wanna sell that piece please put me down for it. Since I now admin the old board I should have one!

Yup, it came back allbeit without the old DB, Same old URL tho.

Col.

I think I need some clarification,.. RWG is "still" RWG ?? isn't it ??.. the domain name was "sold" ergo Admin never relinquished the fact that he started RWG.. then TRC .. the names may be the same but if the "original" board was and "still" is the same Founder then how can one claim to be the one in the same... although the same name is shared it seems to me that "WE" are still transparently have the same member #1 .. the old domain was just sold to a different group??

Kruzer and Ubi along with others know more the History of the bridge.. maybe can clarify this for us ??

AC/Lani

Edit Add:.. thanks kruzer.. must've posted around the same time..

If you had a request to correct one issue with ALL dealers ... what would that be ??

keeping in mind, that this thread is intended to be constructive, and "realistic".. and not aimed at any one dealer nor group of dealers..

Perhaps some of our trusted dealers will view this thread.. and some of the comments.. ya never know..aside from rotors falling off and the normal QC issues.. what can we "help" with as far as comments ??

AC/Lani

Orbit

I have a rep crystal that will be sent to chief to start a rotation hopefully we can get 2 going.. the first one is spoken for and the member will send me his rep xtal after he swaps it out with Domi... member is located in Germany

I think the reason a Noon would ask the question is precisely because he would not know

and Ubi and BT are more than qualified to answer with spot on info

unless someone has a vested interest in selling a cheaper inferior model

why wouldn't you go with a WM9 ?? If you want quality that is the way to spend your money

Logistics definitely play into how accurate you need to consider your rep.. business associates etc. also play big time in the mix..

Statesman

Robert E. Lee quote

So far from engaging in a war to perpetuate slavery, I am rejoiced that Slavery is abolished. I believe it will be greatly for the interest of the South. So fully am I satisfied of this that I would have cheerfully lost all that I have lost by the war, and have suffered all that I have suffered to have this object attained.

thanks alot guys. My 10 year anniversary is coming up and my wife asked me what I wanted. i said two rep watches. I am getting her an updated diamond ring. I have a rep Panerai 176 and I am interested in Breitling's as my next watch. What do you recommend?

you may want to consider the Avenger BlackkSteel.. imo.. a super rep .. needs some slight mods like the lume dots if you want perfect.. but the DLC coating is spot on to the genuine..

Is this thread still not resolved.. fool me once shame on you .. fool me twice and get a knock on your door..

Confederate States

Amazing post/pics/review, Lani. Thanks.

After a few months of mulling it over, I ordered my DSSD Ult V w/bezel mod from Joshua today. Cant wait!

this is one that will not disappoint

the bracelet will balance the height and weight of the DSSD very nicely..

AC/Lani

That's what it will do .. so if it's not priced too high it would be a good accessory to have ..imo..

been wondering where ya been to mandel

what about at a 45 degree angle from the subject.. how does it perform ??

love the capabilities of the mac though..

B~Ling Blackbird for Wednesday

AC/Lani

My AR'd 253/212 crystals are in transit from GZ.. should be here next week sometime if not sooner.. so I may have a spare for sample in a bit..

Welcome Mark.. fyi a new Omega PO is in the works .. made from a genuine as sample.. if that is what you are thirsting for it will be a couple of months until release..

regardless, if there is anything you need an assist with just HOLLA

AC/Lani

+1 Nothing more irritating than people with unrealistic expectations who don't seem to understand that they are not buying gens at discounted prices...

Thank you all for the input.. and validating that unrealistic expectations .. funny I was thinking to have unrealistic expectations is like wanting much more than can be afforded to the reality of replications.. as TJ puts in one sentence so well..

I was expecting a debate.. as in arguing ones issues.. since as Val does for a living, arguing and debating (healthy debate) is a challenge to take on.... bottom line, some walk away disgruntled and buy just genuine .. and some go from genuine to just reps..

it's nice to come back to a thread such as this with all the constructive comments left..

thank you

AC/Lani

My thought's in posting this topic are many.. but mainly.. what is it "you" expect from a "Replica".. keping in mind that a replica will never be 1:1 with a genuine..some may be very close .. but "No Cigar".

When I first started on the "Journey' with reps. I remember being so excited that flaws did not even enter my mind.. then evolving to more detail in my purchases.. and again evolving into the base of this hobby (IMHO) of building or .. at least sourcing parts to be built.. to acquire "franken" reps.. that come closer to the real deal.. and along the way realizing that this is much more rewarding than waiting for that perfect rep that will probably never come.

And gaining more joy and reward than buying a genuine to meet "expectations".

If "Expectation" being the buzz word.. after all we are dealing with "copies".. "Reps".. "Fakes" whatever euphemism you care to use..

Reps have come a long way but sill never .. for a mirage of reasons (real or theorized)be exactly like the genuine.. some flaws being more glaring than others..

Every once in awhile.. I come to the question of my involvement in this hobby..where I need to take a step back, after looking at my collection.. and seeing the watches that have engulfed my over the years.. it comes down to the community and not so much the timepiece..

And at times wondering if we expect too much from the makers.. and forgetting what we are dealing with.. sonce some of the reps have risen in price .. and then recently seeing a drop in pricing points..

I'm just rambling now.. But what is your take on "Reps" and expectations ???

Thanks in advance..

AC/Lani

Benjamin Franklin

When I use my macro lens for shots 1 inch away I will not get total focus on the entire image.. nor do I want to .. "depth of field" is what I use the macro for ..the draw back with not using photoshop or other programs that alter the image is you will pick up things that cannot be seen with the naked eye.. good sometimes and at times a hinder..

for me lighting is the key to the macro.. the fact that I can play with natural lighting to create the image to fit the macro shot makes it fun..

All my macro shots are manually focused .. the lighting is manipulated to best display the area I am shooting.. a small sliver of light when shot with a macro can be displayed in an amazing way..imo..

Wow.. Noob or not.. great job!!!

you are destined to be a "value added" addition to RWG for sure..

Congrats on your first mod .. it is a keeper for sure!!

AC/Lani

I've been here a little while and I still get excited with new releases

but Welcome to the best watch forum on the net.. we're much more than just watches as you will no doubt find out..

register for the Mega raffle and gain a chance to win your first rep..

Holla if you need an assist..

AC/Lani

I would go with the med to fine.. more sheen in the finer finish..

the hands needed to be broached to fit..

A definite must have in ones collection..

AC/Lani

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