lanikai

ditto... what IT say's the yellow hands look great !! Live Strong and Wear it Well UJ

YEAHHHH !!! getting my hands ordered tomorrow.. parts coming in from MBK and case back from China ... aniticipation TMG..... genuine crown:.. check Crystal:.....Check now the wait.. for all other parts...$$$$

As P4 states.. Authourized Dealer... FYI: I went with a friend to an AD once .. a long time ago.. he didn't want to remove his rep. .... the manager spotted his rep.... it was very uncomfortable to say the least.. Congrats dst Live Strong and Wear it Well

The black is really looking good though .. but Blue IMO is "electric".. so many black dials already.. but the Brown looks good too Clarify :.. the makers will alway's choose blue for the genuine .. for them that colour is the most challenging..

the genuine was Blue.. if a choice needs to be made .. alway's Blue.. it is the hardest to perfect.. so brown and Black are done with as musch research as possible .. but Blue .....

Sorry not taking the time now to read your wants.. just trying to give you some insight into our hobby Cheers

Let's see if the midnight sunday Shift can take over educating you .. since it took most of us some time here to gather all this information.. Welcome.. before I forget You may want to consider .. researching the boards a little... it would help you and the Forum to subscibe to "supporter status" .. i am not being rude btw .. but to answer all your Q&A it would take countless hours .. it will take you hours and you will get unlimited support here.. But may I suggest that you kick back... check out the threads ... whatever Brand you are drawn too.. there are members here who have more knowledge than any Genuine forum around.. You will find rep owners more knowledgeable when it comes to dials .. movements ... repair issues.. it is born out of necessity to learn the detailed accuracy of the genuine compared to the rep timepiece.. I doubt you will find all the info you need in even a week or two.. this IMO is a ongoing learn by experience Hobby ... it is not like reading consumer reports.. somethings you should know off the bat..... this is an underground hobby .. no info should be given to genuine sites.. ... never wear your replica into an AD.. NEVER.. read and familarize yourself with the forum rules... and if you do have issues with customs.. don't not call them to ask "why" .. it's all part of the game check out the collectors section ... you will find in time and $$$ a collector that you feel comfortable with.... all our Forum collectors are reputable.. but check out members who have bought reps you are interested in ... Check out the Reviews.. Bytor.. Andrew... Toadtorrent.... chrgod .... and others have taken the time to do this .. they have spent hours ..(up to 40 hrs.) so you can be informed.. so in lew of answering your questions .. why don't you visit the Introduction area.. introduce yourself... "think" about a donation or supporter status.. because we are "self supporting" through "our" own contributions.. the same members are alway's throwing so this forum can be here for you...5-10 usd or suppoter... we would appreciate it.. We are here for you and our "madness" can be yours too.. Hope to see you around campus... this area may be of some help... http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showforum=163 Aloha~Cheers Lani

nothings wrong with the leather.. members are referring to the fact that it is alligator "grain" on leather..faux alligator

Howzit .. from the Pacific ... hope to see a lot of you around the boards.. Aloha~Cheers Lani

Well,... I tried !! On more than one occasion I "had" decided after much debate ( with myself.. if that counts. can't loose) .. to clear out some of my reps and to look at undertaking projects that would take me to the next level of this hobby..or better yet invest in tools and that watch school that would elevate one to be more self sufficient.. Like I said I "tried".. and the report is ... "I failed miserably" First I looked at 2 SOSF with white dials.. one being Asian movement (never worn) and the other the Swiss version.. I thought yup definitely sell the Asian version.. but decided maybe I want to get it AR'd and use it for a beater someday.. next up Baume M. Riviera.. worn once.. definitely want to move that... but maybe after getting it AR'd.. put that on the side.. ok.. moving along.. 3 Tag Aquatimers.. Blue,..Black ... TT ... don't need them all.. but there so good looking .. put them on the side.. cause I cannot decide which one I like better.. Now definitely a no brainer.. all four Omega Date models 2 must go.. but which ones.. .. (you know the drill).. ok put them on the side for now.. Po's all different variations of dial and bezels... yup .. you guessed it.. How many subs do i need.. but i say to me... it's shows the improvements in the replicas over the years .. these are really the "History of the Replica" that I am responsible for and so the story went .. Ad Infinitum...... TT navitimer.. never worn.. just admired.. needs to get AR before I decide,.. all the brietlings...hhhmmmm.... all the Pams that I never wear.. but I better hold on to them cause their slowing down production of this historical rep... :web: After "debating myself" for a couple of hours .... I finally decided to table my "discussion" with me, because I wasn't making any head way one way or the other.,.... and light up a Gloria Cubana Habana ... and relax with a DVD.....so i closed all the cases of reps .. and decided to do this another day.. Now I will not mention how many other times I have attempted this .. funny how I can talk myself "into".. or "out of" anything ... funny though it always comes down to pulling the trigger .. not enabling the safety ..... I talk myself into buying a rep...... and I talk myself out of.. not buying a rep If your laughing I know I am not standing alone in the hallway .... what your spiel ?? you ever "tried" to clean out your "closet"

I guess it would depend on "Who"s running the ship"... there needs to be order .. there "Needs" to be a chain of command.. what was hurt in the past thread ? "ego" ... was there right and wrong?.. depends what point of view "you" take.... so take what you need and leave the rest.. "we are the rank and file" .... the Admin team "is" the chain of command .. no one has to like it .. but it would seem it all comes down to the one issue that would break up a community .. friendships ... and singleness of purpose ... Money... that is what it seems like to me.. RWG needs money to operate.. we should not get this confused with personal gain.. nor the Admins Teams rights to govern as they see fit.. I am not patronizing ... Egos.. are alway's looking for a win-loose scenario .. there is no winner or looser in this type of jousting.. so if the thread is locked or set "invisible" maybe there is no good to come out of it except "bragging rights to a fight" Our future .. which is the life of this forum.. one in the same .. depends on "Lokahi" Unity with harmony.. if that cannot be the goal and obtainable.. then "Hooponopono" .. the hawaiin cleansing .. or problem solving.. in other words this is a way for each member to ask (in their own minds eye) for the others forgiveness, .. if I have offended you in anyway.. weather right or wrong .. forgive me...... not "surrender".. which by the way is defined as .."moving to the winning side" no good will come from a debate "challenging" anyone.. not to say this is wrong .. but this is snowballing into something that is really "manini"..(small.. insignigicant) sheath the swords ... this is not a battle that will produce a win-win situation.. just cause more "bad blood"" nuff already.. let's get back to our hobby...

I have one from the 30's .. still runs like a charm.. with a "gravity plate".. euphemism in the day for auto winder.. btw it's not a rep

OK.. thank you so much gang .. looks like the consensus is bergeon die or hortec .. sounds like that's what I will do then in the meantime while I'm waiting maybe cut out part of my Yoga mat.. (only use it for a prop to carry out of the locker room .. gives me an in with the women coming out of Yoga classes ).... and use ma thumbs.. thanks again all !!! R

back to point.... this is supposedly a disscusion ... and merely bringing to your attention .. you ask why your name is brought into this thread.. maybe we should all look at our behavior .. "live by the sword.. you know the rest.." Peace Dani.. R

what is funny .. really funny Dani is how "you" can always question and point fingers at everyone else.. but the minute you are questioned you revert to name calling .. swearing ... great debater that you are ... so you can do anything you feel is right with "you" because you have been around longer... ok.. and I'm not "bitching" just bringing to your attention you do the same thing that you accuse others of doing and claim it's wrong... how is that "bitching" ?? let it go Dani

I am posting mainly because when I contribute to whomever..a member; the Forum.. I am supposedly doing it unconditionally... maybe some don't know what is like to go hungry or to see your child do so.. go without heat ?? I do believe it is very "Crude" to bring out members names when the rest of the Forum gave from the heart and not out of duress !!! there was no pressure to do so... there was never any pressure or request from anyone on the admin team when I posted a watch for auction that started the issue of longevity...and brought about some viable solutions What others do as long as it's not taking advantage of members is not my business... I do observe members here solely for buying and selling.... so as to turn a profit .. are these the members voicing concerns over money ??? seems kind of dual principles to me ... Maybe someone can answer something for me.... the members that (not just in this thread) always jumping on the band wagon about negatives everything from collectors to the admin team.. are the ones that turn a profit ?? what's wrong with this picture.. even though a small profit .. still a profit.. not a negative loss.. Dani I have nothing against you man.. but you posted 2 spring bars for Pams @10usd.... i get these for free a dozen at a time from a collector.. yet you talk about ethics ?? Ajoe.. you always have big group buys going on .. you must be making money or at the very least getting your own movements for N/C .. there is nothing wrong with that .... you did the leg work... but how can you bring out a members name who was less fortunate this year than most of us.. sometimes I do things anonymously ... don't do it for glory .. or praise.. there are a lot of people who feel like this.. To all who feel they can do a better Job at running and keeping a forum of this size going without spending your "own" money.. I strongly suggest that you do just that.... start your own forum.. all the things that you "feel" are wrong with this forum.. correct and run it your way with your own money.. and all your time.. then see people come in and not support you and buy and sell and complain about having to donate.. Brothers ... the grass is always greener.... etc. etc. I tell workers that get arrogant and think they know better when I talk from proven strategies and models and experience.. I tell them they better go and run their own business ... because if they feel they can do better..... then be my guest... I do not accept being held hostage.. and I can see from running my own business as many of you do .. the pitfalls and the whining from workers who will never be satisfied .. because it is in their nature to want what others have or have everything done for them without pitching in.. So my helping a member with a serious emergency is really my business even though it is posted on the board.. conversely .... this thread may be a good cleansing as ... if many have felt like this .. then may as well get it OUT NOW... instead of hold it in and whisper behind closed doors... for that I commend you Ajoe .. I think when you wake up in the morning things will appear in a different light..

I am not a fan of the .... Silver and Black .. Oakland Raider Nation ... But I am growing into a Silver and Black rolex Junkie Wearing the 116710 GMTIIc And I'll switch the ceramic off with it's relatives .. Noob and MBK .. To all the Dad's .. Enjoy your Day Men ..

WOW !! .. this is the best background pic I have seen !!!!... what a great shot.... the Great Wall the only man made structure that can be seen from space.. Awesome... btw nice timepiece too.. Now if someone came up with a wrist check with the Pyramids that would top this for me...

It's just the tension and not the "turning" of the case back .. wonder if the ductape will work.. but it's between the LG and the simple but more expensive bergeon.. correction.. bergeon on ofrei is 159 .. not bad.. and the Lg on Ofrei is 75.00.. maybe the LG is the way to go. if it's a multi case back opener.. @avitt.. thank you.... I may go with the LG .. found it on Ofrei.. and that's just across the water on the West coast

Bergeon is 169 usd .. where can I find the LG openall ?? I can open all other cases with my thumbs using pressure but the Rolex is my Achilles heel thanks Avitt...

wanted to post this in the omega section for quick result.. but if the mods feel it would be in the repair and upgrade section .. please move at your discretion.. Do I need to remove the bezel to remove and reinstall the crystal..??? I know the genuine is not AR'd but i just cannot get over looking at the glare after having Chiefs AR crystal on my HBB.. thanks you Lani

Is the Bergeon case opener for Rolex the only one that is acceptable ??

As Andrew stated.... to early to even speculate and look at the 116710 GMTIIc it took 9 months to replicate .. the Heritage about the same the Heritage Chrono should be up soon .. and the makers are getting their prices level .. oil goes up reps come down.. can't win em all