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Aloha~Friday.. as we say in Hawaii .. a time when aloha attire is accepted .. I couldn't wear one without putting on the other .. jus lovin the 1655 .. art by Ziggy~ and my 7032 back from a bezel swap

Just a preview .. there will be a "Team Review" with macro's,.. commentary.. and a genuine BP 5004.. (not taken from the net) for this and other reasons the full review may be listed in the "Supporters" section. You may be thinking this a ploy to get members to upgrade... which should be done regardless ... but the reason is that a lot of our pics have been ending up all over the internet.. if this were a genuine site it would be a different story.. and I am not referring to members whom graciously "ask" if it would be OK .. to use the images in their forums back home.. all over the globe.. that does say a lot about the tech info that people gather from RWG.. but for secutiy reasons.. it will be discussed with the rest of the members that are putting the review together.. But here are 2 pics for ya !! Thanks for viewing.. Aloha~Cheers Lani

everyone will choose there own numbers and use the link themselves for this one.. Instructions are with the link.. I will then message Admin. who will verify it's all Good> Off to the gym.. keep it turning !!

But I am.. right there with you in "Spirit" Nanuq !!.. yes.. the ancients had a lot of similarities... the Native American tribes of the mid-east... "ha" is also breathe .. I believe ... when researching the Hawaiian Migration.. some antro's are certain that they are decendants from the Norse.. through Africa and Micronesia.. a classmate was one of the first to 'Crew" the Hokulea .. the voyaging canoe named after the star the ancients used to navigate they're way to the Islands.. made without 1 nail or modern implement.. it has made numerous voyages all over polynesia .. and is sailing as I type this. but I am far off topic... or am I .. cause this is about "the Journey"... NO ?? L

You are spot on about... the Supporter Upgrade being .. pennies per day.. exactly .08 cents to be exact !! miagi.. I will post the link after the spring raffle closes.. you will have to pick your number yourself.. thanks again !! L

thanks Chip.. Yup .. Da Best~est .... starts at the very Top.. I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't respect the Top Dog !! Watch for the link on this thread after the Spring deal closes.. Plati upgrades are 3 ticks.. Aloha L

You still have TIME to enter the Spring Upgrade/Raffle and get a free ticket.. plus this 'give away' I know there are a lot of members out there with no banner at all .... this I will chaulk up to a lack of information on what we need to operate this forum.. I doubt that it's apathy .. and letting everyone else pull your weight !!! this is not a charitable organization; it is a community that needs money for it's infrastructure.. all those upgrading now will be eligable for double the amount of ticks for another surprise coming soon.. Aloha L

any of you supporters .. plati's that want to take the Initiative to keep an eye on this whilst I try and see what the inside of my eyes look like... take the "Bull by the Horns".. members that have just upgraded.. your a part of the RWG family now.. new comers become veterans by getting involved ... go for it and keep this thread alive !! and you veterans ... participate .. in your community .. keep an eye and fingers on this thread please..

thank you Sir.. on behalf of all the members whom have made the jump !!!! I know you guy's on the Admin Team do this for Love.. cause there ain't no money involved.. but if ya think I do this for love, I will collect ma gratuity!!!!! .... someday I will collect ma cup o coffee from the Admin Team ... thanks Now let's keep it goin... while I get some sleep !! tomorrows another RWG'er Friday...

Mahaaalooo Samu.. but the props go to the members making the move to upgrade !!! ALL members who have upgraded for the spring raffle are eligable too !!.. so Chime in ... I'm not just going to cut and paste,.. yous guys .. gotta take the "initiative".. now theres a 100 dollar (simple but efficient word that is apropos) .. the initiative to chime in yourselves..

Here's another image .. more up close and personal..

your in A Ski Bum .. mind if I just call you SkiB.. ma knuckles are kinda swollen from the gym most day's and typing becomes all thumbs .. thank you for your upgrade !!! I saw you a minute ago and I must say Orange looks much better Way to go ma man !!!! I will draw the numbers if that 's OK.. once the Spring deal finishes ... it is simpler for Admin and I to verify.. since our hours are on the opposite ends of the Planet.. and his little one keeps him happily busy.. plus his business (not this forum) .. that he runs for his livelihood.. sheesh.. the man has got to sleep "on Purpose" too. I will use the same program to choose the numbers and post them for you all.. if you have a preference from 1 to 500 just post.. and I will do my best to accommodate you all.. To add: .. this is not a "used" rep.. it was used only to take the pics.. there are extra links available for those with fluffy wrists..

DO THE RIGHT THING !!! Apropos to why you should upgrade your membership~ With the Spring Upgrade/Raffle winding down... why stop ? Upgrade today and qualify for the YM Roselium~ I will post more pics and the "engine" after the current Raffle is finished,... there will be NO tickets SOLD .. this is a membership upgrade appreciation so to speak.. Rules: sign up for Supporter Upgrade and receive 1 comp ticket sign up for Platinum Upgrade / or upgrade your supporter membership to Platinum and receive 3 comp tickets Upgrade now and you may be wearing this on your wrist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Or you could Upgrade ... just because .. It's the right thing to DO !! This thread will be moved to the Raffle Section upon completion of the Spring Upgrade/Raffle Aloha~Cheers Lani

After trying to warm up to the 7031 acrylic bezel... I decided on the 7032 ss bezel... I do prefer the 7032 ss... but I'm kinda missing the black acrylic.. But I am glad to settle on this~ thanks for Viewing L

Val.. you signing up again... .. joking.. you already have done more than your fair share.. thank you Yes Zir.... members need to be shown the Light !!!! there is one at the end of the tunnel ... and it is RWG !!! Take Responsibility for yo~self ... and dun coat tail off othas... and yes, I am abynormal .......

As we find our spring raffle has been a success ... Props to all the members that have upgraded and taken "OWNERSHIP" for their membership on RWG .. and current Supporters and Plati's that keep supporting their forum .. time and again.. give yourselves a pat on the back !! We will continue to move forward with a "Give Away" .. Yup for all the members that upgrade to Supporter .. I'm not listing "Platinum" .. since you need to be legal age to view the GGG section in the Plati's lounge.. but that is also a "Upgrade" .. if you would like to upgrade from Supporter to Platinum.. that will work also.. I will be putting up Pics of the rep that will be raffled (No Charge for ticks.. 1 tick each for the members that upgrade within the month of April) .. if the number of members that upgrade warrants... I will add another rep .. So,... be on the look out for my thread in which there will be pics of the rep to be "given away" via the raffle format. that selects the winner Keep Supporting RWG.. Take Ownership of your own space here !! Aloha~Cheers Lani

Great.. maybe we can hook up in the am..

yes.. the font baffles me (probably jus me) .. so a good amount of time researching led to the obvious.. (hind sight is 20/20) the the service centers used thinner fonts on the 'replacement bezels' and it's obvious that the bezel with the thinner font looks 'newr' as far as wear and tear.. my favs depends on time allowed to enjoy. I like ma big sticks.. all aged RA DC's Partagas Lusitania Boli Gigantes Don Alejandro Punch DC Punch Churchill One of the best Hoyo DC's Pretty much all the different vitolas.. PC's ... Robustos.. Pyramids,.. Torpedoes.. have some special rolled Pyrimids.. in the cohiba Parti .. Romeo J. line Cohiba's, but only with at least 5 to 7 years on them.. otherwise.. no taste.. San Cristobal.. fo sure.. Diademas .. Salamones .. minimum 7 years.. Gloria Cubana 1999's Esquisitos.. cannot forget the Parti's .. D4 and P2 Monte C. #2,..5.. Trinidads.. nuff already..... I need to sleep.. had a Trinidad Reyes.. early morning smoke.. finished this afternoon off with a Partagas Churchill Deluxe 1999 edit add: I am in the USA .. where these are considered 'Contraband' ... so if you are with customs...jus kidding.. .. I don't really smoke Cigars..

@porsche the genuines with the thinner fonts are replacement bezels from the Rolex service centers .. the original bezels had the thicker fonts .. I had a thinner font initially.. but chose to go with the more accurate thicker one .. as was released with the genuine Habanos SA ... Rocks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ramone Allones Special Select.. one of my favs..

Hey Hammers !!!.. how are ya ??? I was 'thinking' of a place in Nevada ... moment of insanity..I wouldn';t be able to take the heat... good to see ya posting !! Aloha R

Told ya Delta !!! And mind you ... Doc never told me... doc is not one to suffer the Agony... As soon as I read his Post of woe..... well,... nuff said.. If you knew how I treat these vitola's... they are in place of the plants I 'Used" to grow...

I have a better font DW from another one of the 1655 (2836-2) .. I will attempt sometime to 'remove' it myself .. to take another frequent flier trip .. when the Zig's Spa spa has room ... but for now.. I am truly enjoying Ziggy's art and work on the 1655.. thank you Ziggy once again for your patience with all my parts errors..

Thursday~ Exp............

So,.. if your asking WHY ? is Lani so bent on members upgrading with the raffles.. ?? Of course the simple answer and ultimately the correct one is, we have a huge Forum.. and need funds to offset the usage of this forum.. This is how wide spread the knowledge base is here... I google a Q for a movement or dial.. and guess what pops up.. Ziggy's tutorial... Rolex facts by members.. all here on RWG.. Of course we need the dollars to keep this site running.. But we also hope to pay the bills and have a "Prudent Reserve" and when this day comes... Well, what ya goin ta do with the funds, if the bills are paid up for say.. 3 months.. ?????? Give away !!.. Member appreciation .. Admin has mentioned this ... Admin and his Team "work" for the love of the hobby and are guardians of the gates here.. And Admin .. would like to see Give away's .. that is his request .. ergo my goal... So if your thinking where will the $$ go... ?? ... try thinking Digital Camera raffles ... watch "give away" .. Rep gift certificates to be used with the dealers that help support our raffles.. .. All for a Win~Win situation .. Photo Contests .... the list is endless.. But we can only realize this if and when we are all "self supporting" .. so nudge that Noob for the Orange Banner... you can do it without being pushy.. just tell it like it is.. No "hard" sell.. just a suggestion will do .. So with 3 day's left in the upgrade /raffle .. let's make one big push.. I hope I dissolved any lingering questions about the raffles/upgrades.. if members who have not purchased a ticket... donate and buy 1 ticket.. Thanks for taking the time to read this.. Aloha~Cheers Lani

for Wednesday ~ Mid Raffle Week Wristi, ...... say that 3 times fast.. after this evenings cocktails.. 3 day's left for the PO Chrono Upgrade/Raffle !!!! Aloha~Cheers Lani