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DO NOT use cape cod .. metal polish .. water is the solvent of choice for AR.. and a eye glass polishing cloth.. you will strip the AR coat with any polish with Petrolium products.. which most polishes have..or you will scratch the coating.. cape cod has petrolium distillates .. use it only on metal.. and be sure to wear gloves, the sugical type you can get at the drug store.. otherwise your hands may develop a rash.. rinse the metal with warm water.. especially the case back .. any residue will affect your skin !! I am serious about this "Fact" for deep scratches in the metal (polished metal) use a dremel and metal polish .. for the brushed area .. you need to use a refinishing pen .. or a "Pen Eraser" the "Brush Pen" can be gotten from "The Watch Boys" (Ebay) or Ofrei..it has fiberglass bristles that refinsh the brushed metal.... if you use cape cod or metal polish with too much pressure you will turn the brushed metal to a glossy look.. a pen eraser will leave the brushed finish the same .. and remove light scratches.. but you need to move it with single strokes to keep the lines straight..

It has been "MY" honour and privelege to call you a Friend .... I am at a loss for words at the moment..we certainly have been through the gauntlet together.. adversity makes bonds tougher !!! I refuse to think of your "sabatical" as farewell .... I am happy for you and your boy's though ... can't miss the best times of your childrens growing up.. so I will PM you this weekend with my email .. we will stay in touch .. FO SURE !!!!!!!

Still my 3-6-9 for Friday Switch to my 1680 on Saturday Both from the "House of Ziggy"

But no one can forget ....I remember concerts where smoke would pour out of every door of the "Honolulu International Center Arena" .. now the "Blaisdell Arena" .. and even the Police wouldn't bother.. man times have changed but I remember James Taylor .. (one of many) .. so laid back.. and then another one at the Waikiki shell.. under the stars.. everything was so care free.. doobie.. surf ... doobie.. surf... James Taylor You've Got A Friend Lyrics Songwriters: N/A When you're down and troubled and you need a helping hand and nothing whoa nothing is going right. Close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there to brighten up even your darkest nights. You just call out my name and you know where ever I am I'll come running oh yeah baby to see you again. Winter spring summer or fall all you have to do is call and I'll be there yeah yeah yeah. You've got a friend. If the sky above you should turn dark and full of clouds and that old north wind should begin to blow Keep your head together and call my name out loud and soon I will be knocking upon your door. You just call out my name and you know where ever I am I'll come running to see you again. Winter, spring, summer or fall all you got to do is call and I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah. Hey, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend? People can be so cold. They'll hurt you and desert you. Well they'll take your soul if you let them. Oh yeah, but don't you let them. You just call out my name and you know wherever I am I'll come running to see you again. Oh babe, don't you know that, Winter spring summer or fall, Hey now, all you've got to do is call. Lord, I'll be there, yes I will. You've got a friend. You've got a friend. Ain't it good to know you've got a friend. Ain't it good to know ain't it good to know aint it good to know you've got a friend. and don't forget the "Doobie Brothers" ... Black Water .. man their guitar player had the fastest fingers I have ever seen.. and my fav Guitarist.... Carlos Santana .... sheesh .. better stop..

All the Kind words from the veteran "heavy hitters" has made this piece all the more rewarding.. Thank you so much !! @TMG.. I know I had a genuine pic of this dial .. but couldn't find it and until validation .. I don't like to claim much .. so thank you for the validation !! and the inspiration @Ubi... with Rob's work a lot of the time I jus enjoy taking them out whist enjoying my fav cigar of the day.. and appreciating the "Art" much like you would a painting.. maybe someday I will be able to be as talented as U..... 365 day's in a year.. 12 months.. 52 weeks ....8760 hours in a year... Yup!! enough time to wear um all ... Tribal.. Alligoat.. Vly....kruzer...TT... Jojo....Chief..... thanks for the kind words.. but I jus feel really fortunate that I have the opportunity for the peice to be done by Rob.. and that all of you set the standards for accuracy on RWG .. @Stephane.. YES,.. U need another Rolex... Aloha~Cheers R

Yes.. same thing different words.. they want to charge the "Duty" .. or they are "baiting" you to respond.. jus inform your dealer ASAP !!. scan and send a copy of the letter.. but wahtever U do do not contact them at ALL!! even to question ... If asked... deny any involvement.. that's the "game" and yes you cannot tell them it's a rep.. they know what they are doing .. so sorry to say you have to let this one go and wait until your dealer sends out another.. the good news is you will get your watch.. but the stess is aweful !!

Yes !!.. Ziggy has done his Magic on the Font.. not only the lume but widening the Font has brought it closer to the genuine.. IMO.. The genuines 3 is closed a little more .. The genuine has a "T Swiss T"... but I do not know if they are variations to this dialo.. the MBK has "swiss" Still Happy -Happy !!

Here is the genuine.. TMG.. has the more correct dial on his 369.. but I am happy with mine regardless..

Do not reply !!!! do nothing.. they will send it back to it's point of origin in 30 day's and your dealer will replace it..it's not a matter of "will he?".. I'm sure he will..sorry for your loss.. I can empathize..!! did it say ... "no invoice" in the letter.. and chances are it went to SFO.. not LAX ?? Edit add:.. sorry I looked at your time zone and it does not appear to be in the USA>> U may want to consider another address..

Thanks F... 10-4 affirmative !!! funny how the simple "S" (other than Ziggy's work) has got me ecstatic !! I'm thinking the base of the coronet was thicker for this model.. but I may be way off base.. but bottom line is I am "Stoked"

My 369 dial (5513 MBK case) returned from Canada... I am of coruse in Bliss over the Ziggy T Lume ! Genuine Crown/tube I used a Tropic 19 pexi crystal I redid the insert.. and used the pearl that Ziggy did for my 1665 .. until I get the T lume on the Ofrei acrylic pearl ... or jus go without a pearl.. lug Holes redrilled.. genuine spring bars Movement is ETA If asked I tell people .. this is a "tibute" to the mythical 369 .. as I feel more comfortable telling the truth up front rather than trying to pass this rep off as the one that would surely be called out .. but needless to say Ziggy has made the dial come alive.. the font on the 3-6-9 was thin .. and with the lume has taken on (IMO) the more proper look.. I'm happy with the S .. as it is not as rounded as other MBK fonts.. Love Z's CG mod !! Thank you R&J and thank you for viewing..

All day Wednesday and Thursday..

I have not taken the time to read the entire thread... but "Freedom" is not free.. it comes at times with a grave price tag.. Today being the 7 year Anniversary of 9/11..( excuse my choice of words as I would rather use another euphemism than "anniversary") Let me call it the 7th Remembrance of 9/11 .." We should Never Ever Forget!!" The World has changed from 7 years ago.. and before that the Oklahoma city bombing .. and before that the slaughter of the Israeli Athletes at the Munich Olympics.. and the Sky Jackings before that.. I do not like to talk or discuss 9/11 as I get extremely ANGRY ... As a contractor going on Military bases ... how they have changed... airports ... Colleges .. (remember Viginia Tech?).. Law enforcement is surely on edge.. and rightly so.. Why are we still in Iraq? ... Have you seen documentaries of children missing limbs as a result of land mines ?? American Families whose Father will not come home because he was blown up by a roadside bomb.. so we could "Live Free" A Friend of mine who was born and raised in America .. had millions from his offshore account siezed immediately after 9/11 because of his religion and last name.. and yet he volunteered his contracting company to assist with the "clean up", and himself took part in that operation.. He neither quit nor has ill feelings towards "His Country".. Now.. i along with everyone else in the World can bitch and moan about the beauracracy ... and Government.. But the bottom line is I am "American" .. and right or wrong.. this is the "LAND OF THE FREE !!!!!!!" .. and we will continue to pay WHATEVER PRICE to Live and Die FREE !!

And Least I forget .. a song that was played often long, long after it's first release... events are frozen in my mind with songs playing at the time .. The Moody Blues ... far ahead of their time as far as progressive music.. From the Album.. Day's of futures Past Nights in White Satin Nights in white satin, Never reaching the end, Letters Ive written, Never meaning to send. Beauty Id always missed With these eyes before, Just what the truth is I cant say anymore. cause I love you, Yes, I love you, Oh, how, I love you. Gazing at people, Some hand in hand, Just what Im going thru They can understand. Some try to tell me Thoughts they cannot defend, Just what you want to be You will be in the end, And I love you, Yes, I love you, Oh, how, I love you. Oh, how, I love you. Nights in white satin, Never reaching the end, Letters Ive written, Never meaning to send. Beauty Id always missed With these eyes before, Just what the truth is I cant say anymore. cause I love you, Yes, I love you, Oh, how, I love you. Oh, how, I love you. cause I love you, Yes, I love you, Oh, how, I love you. Oh, how, I love you.

Deep Purple was surely on Acid... Wow.. how bout some Led Zepplin..

Well,.. my Father being a Professional Musician .. had it's merits... back stage stuff.. I grew up with a lot of free concerts.. T ... you jus made me remember the Looooong version .. with the outrageous Drum solo .... man all the records my dad gave me.. jazz etc.. getting older every minute.. good memories though

Do you remember when lyrics were really 2 or 3 verses that played over and over ?? but along with the notes .. the licks on the Fenders and Bass play... Drums and percussion ... some songs will live through eternity !! I think "one" such "Oldy".. has to be "In A Gadda Da Vida" ... By Iron Butterfly jus hearing the first few notes can send the adrenaline soaring instantly.. to want to do some of the crazy antics of youth.. but now it's jus getting on the Harley... or getting to the Gym..gone are the magic mushrooms ... LSD.. or that psycotropic thing from a certain cactus plant.. Those day's were so care free.. although I didn't remember in the morning what happened the night before There were day's when I couldn't tend bar without a hit of something... Ahhh ... our generation was by far .. the most "tripped out" Any song bring it back for you ?? Iron Butterfly In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida lyrics In a gadda da vida, baby (In the Garden of Eden) In a gadda da vida, honey Don't you know that I'm lovin' you Oh, won't you come with me And take my hand Oh, won't you come with me And walk this land Please take my hand In a gadda da vida, honey Don't you know that I'm lovin' you In a gadda da vida, baby Don't you know that I'll always be true Oh, won't you come with me And take my hand Oh, won't you come with me And walk this land Please take my hand In a gadda da vida, honey Don't you know that I'm lovin' you In a gadda da vida, baby Don't you know that I'll always be true Oh, won't you come with me And take my hand Oh, won't you come with me And walk this land Please take my hand In a gadda da vida, baby (In the Garden of Eden) In a gadda da vida, honey Don't you know that I'm lovin' you Oh, won't you come with me And take my hand Oh, won't you come with me And walk this land Please take my hand

I would think that the challenge of the competition itself is calling ... but more to point the "training" aspect for Lance Armstrong.... 6 day's a week in the mountains 7 to 8 hours a day of climbing .. that is how he trains... the 'race" is the end of the rainbow to the preperation and dedication .. I think that is what is missed.. I doubt the "glory" is what competitors are after.. I was actually hoping for his come back as I didn't have any interest in the Tour this year.. As for Bret Farve.. he (IMO) played brilliantly this past Sunday.. he still has a rocket arm .. his leadership is above anything else the Jets have had for a very long time.. he has energized the lack luster NY Jets.. and with Brady's likely season ending injury..... it leaves the division wide open and makes the Jets chances to make the playoffs that much more exciting.. Greenbay was stuck to make the decision that they did.. but I believe they would of done much better with Favre regardless of what Aaron Rogers would have done next year... when it's ...all about "winning now" If these 2 athletes didn't have the ability to perform at a high level anymore then I would say "what for?" .. but they have the God given ability and the personal work ethic to still compete at a high level.. I say it's great for the Sports involved..

Agree Theo... I have a grey gator on order .. maybe this chestnut would go well with my BCE Graphite...

What Rolexman said... ditto !!.. regardless of the flaws .. this is a coooool lookerrrr .. I'm sure they'll be enough of "why I won't get it threads".. thanks for the posting.. L

I'm ordering a couple more riveted pilot straps .. but I asked Aaron to make the hole strap a bit shorter.. about 5 mm less..I can't wait to see pics of the strap pho !! The rep strap is very good quality.. both the black or the brown.. very well done..

Those are some seriously AWESOME ... AWESOME .. images you capture Ray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was contemplating the SS but your pics got me droolin.. Thank you Very much for the review and unreal pics !! Aloha~Cheers Lani

For a different contrast.. HK Tan Chestnut Brown Gator ... Ya gotta love the versitility of the Skyland .. regardless of the dial colour. Jus some pics for variations.. Thanks for Viewing L

SUNDAY ... Skyland Grey Dial ~ HK Tan Chestnut Brown Gator