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Congrats R !!!!.. those images .. very cool macs.. agree.. the markings on the dial just look to clean.. .. I am tempted to try something on my own to get it looking like your Omega SM 300 dial.. but... Live Strong and Wear it Well A~C L

That was very Witty~ here's some true trivia The Term "Cocktail". came from the Colonial day's in taverns there were rooster tials in a jug behind the counters.. and they were used to stir beverages .. brandy and ale to be more precise. The "Cesar Salad".. was invented in Tiajuana Mexico .. by an Italian Immigrant of the same name.. the term "86'd".. when you get ousted from any establishment, or food is spoiled in restaurants or entree's are out.. you are told their 86'd ... comes from whiskey which is and was 86 proof .. the term was started in bars when someone had too much whskey.. "he was 86'd" The East Coast... Boston area.. where the main industry was ..Cod "fishing" the Cod was preserved in salt... salt was the element that sustained all life back then .. hence the term..."he's not worth his salt" I forget the name of the Irish Women that made this term famous.. but .. was it Ghicago .. or NY ?? the womens cow kicked over a kerosine lamp thus starting one of the worse fires in History... hence the term "luck o the Irish" the Police force in the East Coast were traditionally made up of Irish Immigrants... they would use horse driven wagons (enclosed) to pick up undesirables.. hence the term "Paddy Wagon" .. I love History Trivia.. Lani

the bezel for the 2 experts here on the board.. I'm sure is not "difficult" .. time consuming.. let's add some of these frankens up Gen dial ~ 200+ Gen xtal ~ 200+ crown, tube/hands/He valve ~ say 130+ if you add a genuine bezel say 300 or a little less plus add in the modding fees if you do the math that is very close to a used genuine .. with the genuine bezel .. it is not an exact fit.. so why get a genuine bezel if it has to be dremeled to fit ?? plus the cost.. and the rep bezel is not a dead give away nor is it badly made.. I guess my point would also be the PO is not a rare .. grail.. watch.. so I like what you have planned .. I know you will enjoy it immensley!! regardless Steve congrats on the support from Chief ! he is a Gent no doubt !! here's more eye candy .. this pic is with Chiefs xtal .. you cannot get anymore direct sunshine on the xtal than this.. it does have a hue .. but not one that over shadows the dial. probably the most glare you;'ll get is through your window.. see the gorgeous "Plume hue" and for your next project.. the SMP Chrono genuine model does not have any AR.. but since Chiefs AR has no tell~ tale sign.. except the illusion of "no crystal" consider this... The crystal makes the dial .ZZZINNNNNNGGGGGG !!!

To Clarify .. I DO NOT have a spare Chief AR xtal.. I HAVE a spare UPO rep xtal .. my solution was to "front" you my spare rep xtal to send to chiefs next run.. and when you make the swap wned me back the rep xtal that you have in your UOP now. sorry if you thought I have a spare chiefs xtal...... I had planned to send it into chief so I could start a rotation with members.. but I missed this last run. the wait will be painful.. but such is the predicament of our hobby.. it's the sourcing and then the wait that is inherent with watches..

thanks though Urabus.. nice ta know I got ma back covered... I wouldn't ta posted a duplicate..if I had known... No wonder I love dis community !!! A~C lani

found um... Black/whit dial: Genuine xtal/AR Orange (Pumpkin) rep xtal Chiefs/AR These images are not over exposed.. just wanted the light to be extreme.. to illustrate the light absorbtion.. If your thinking that the genuine has more direct light on it.. both dials have direct lighting facing dead on with the dials Notice the pearl in the orange bezel.. that is more OEM spec than the rep.. I got it from the bay.. "wholesale outlet". the only problem is you have to purchase the whole insert.. which is OEM specs and will not fit into the rep bezel.. it is smaller by a minute fraction of a mm and thicker.. but for me it was easier to spend 60 usd than over 200 for the genuine bezel that needs extreme modding to work.. plus the fact that for the total price of "that" franken you may as well buy a used genuine..

I have the black /white dial PO with the genuine xtal I have the orange (pumpkin) dial with chiefs ar Both are frankens, with genuine dials side by side .. I would go with chiefs ar .. hands down ...everytime re: the genuine "plume hue" can be a distraction in direct lighting chiefs has a very, very slight "plum hue" in direct lighting that does not hinder the visibility of the dial.. ergo better light absorbtion, with the wave legnths of light. and chiefs xtal brings out more detail in the dial. I would equate chiefs ar to that of the genuine UN's .. the anomally will be,.. that at times it will appear you have "NO" crystal on your case.. How Cool is that ?? Problem.. down time for your watch due to it not having a xtal Solution.. I have a spare PO xtal.. that can be used for chiefs next run.. after you swap the crystal send me back the rep crystal Hands down.. regardless of the so called "hassle" (thems my words no one elses statement of fact) .. you would be missing out if you don't go with chiefs ar.. it will maake your PO so unique !!!! the extra "yard" is what ..imo .. this hobby is all about.. it's "the passion" A~C Lani edit add.. urabus.. dunno if I can find um... I'm on my LT at a coffee shop and have all my files at home ..

Eilux for me.. but when I get home I usually have one on each wrist.. and 1 in each hand .. and I do the moroco's

Cho~Sugoi TJ san!!!! that was a very enjoyable narrative of your trip.. I know you were looking forward to this for you and Emily and your Buddy Andrew.. I'm happy it went well for you !! thank you for taking the time to share this with us !! A~C Lani

none of the dealers would chance using their own names... that would be a definate "brain fart" to put their actual name on paper .. it's usually a distant cousin or associate..

all you need is the name spelled exactly as it was given to you.. first name is usually 2 seperate names..and last.. then country.. that's it.. nothing else is needed.. if one letter is out of place the money will not be released so make sure the clerk spells it correctly .. check you reciept to verify this.. I am talking from experience.. regarding the spelling errors that WU can make.. you confirm the name with Joshua.. not on a forum.. FYI

the BP 5002 and 5004 on Joshua's site is the most accurate to date.. it is not a 1:1 replication .. but the best out to date.. and for the price there is no complaining from me... We have waited for such a long time for these to be replicated ... they were welcomed editions !! as for the strap.. I have a few examples of hktan buffalo and gator.. (genuine is croc. ) .. in this (IWC) section. The strap and some modding will make all the difference.. I'm not modding my 5004 .. it is an inexpensive movement .. so I will just enjoy it with a nice strap.. A~C Lani

you need to email Joshua.. ask him what name to apply to the WU paper work.. it won't be his name.. so just follow his instructions.. and do not post that name anywhere.. just follow "his "directions"

Exact opposite end of the parallel for me,.. camping is a done a little differently here.. sleeping on ice ? .. I'm shivering just picturing that in my minds eye.. Shoot when it got cold sleeping away from the tents on the beach.. we'd bury some coals in the sand and sleep on that.. but what you all do there in Alaska .. is really survival skills at it's best.. I thoroughly enjoyed you sharing this adventure .. thanks B !! A~C Lani

All those colours look refreshing .. it's hot and muggy @5:30 am here.. waiting for the sun to come up and lift some of this hot air up. I still need a US divers lung !!! read your alaska adventure thread B .. I spent 30 minutes with a post then when I went to post it.. shwooosh.. gone.. but I wanted to ask if you could get up next to a bear.. just for a visul to compare the size of the fuzzy thing

Ya kidding ?? they would think me certifiable ...

"Paniolo Country"... where the grass grows Tall !! No more City Lights !! .. where I want to move to on the Big Island of Hawaii... You Know !!

Round One .. posted in the raffle section.. You are no longer a "Novice" DT ..

yeahh... in certain area's of the Island. . . Men are Men . . but the women throw the first punch..

yup.. you sure know your straps DD

I'll Pam it .. to.. My Oxi Ti.. re-lumed.. oxidized to match gen Ti .. and OEM kruzer Ti crown

Dang !!.. this looks great !! I need to get mine out !! lookin good midas !!

. . . oops.. yeah.. kinda hard to poop 300lbs....

My vintage Rolex' have taken back ma Wrist.. 1680 for Wednesday~ . . . . pssst... . . . I'm really wearing this..

This is just a "Heads Up" for the Expert Division !! I will post the Theme for you all this Thursday (Hawaii Thursday AM) On behalf of the Judges and RWG... we are looking forward to viewing some amazing images from the Best Photogs on the internet !! Rules and all info will be posted with the first "Theme" Good Luck to ALL.. A~C Lani