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You should ..imo "cash out".. that would be a good choice for a credit..

the genuine list as a Unidirectional..one way.. as the divers watches are here are some issues about the genuine bezel form a Rolex forum >Here Unidirectional~defined Often the bezel (top ring on the case), serves to record additional data, and can often move in both directions to provide a number of functions. A unidirectional bezel only turns one way to prevent any danger of false man oeuvre. Especially important when being used to measure diving times as even if the bezel is knocked and moved it will simply indicate the diver has less air or decompression time rather than more

Welcome back.. some great reps out there now.. the Milgaus for one. enjoy your reunion.. AC/Lani

Thanks B.... the small size doesn't bother me as much as I thought it might..

All members are free to purchase from their dealer of choice..I'm happy with my purchases and that is what matters..when members start dictating what other dealers should do when they don't buy from them .. it's time to ignore...rebels without a clue..

OK.. thanks Freddy.. I'll give it a go.. it would be nice to get the gen bars in there.. my NDT 7026 accepts the vintage bars.. the NDT is a little better quality.. not a huge difference.. but it is a bit better quality than the Yuki

Joshua brought Andrew into the biz long ago.. they are life long friends.. they share the cost of pics and genuine watches.. but have their own accountants.. They have been given different monikers.. people form their opinions.. not so much based on facts but appearances.. Joshua is the Senior dealer of a group of "factory" dealers who provide the makers with the genuine to replicate.. they used to rely solely on pics back in the day.. they supply gen parts.. ie. crystals date wheels.. the makers set the prices.. all of the dealers that have agreed to source and contribute genuine are asked to keep the same prices so there will be no undercutting..

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Your right it is not life and death.. because it's not happening to you.. You can laugh all you want MP.. because you are not negatively affected.. self centered yes... thoughtful of what the real issue's are.. NO.. If some similar situation was happening to you .. I think you would be singing a very different tune. that is so typical Edit Add.. my point is not about Tony as a dealer .. it has to do with stealing someone's work.. regardless if they are offering better prices.. that is what is missed and justified out by the deals.. whomever the originator may be .. and Josh is brought into this because it is his pics.. I'd be very surprised if the forum condoned this line of biz practice... dual principles does not exist here.. at least I would hope it doesn't

You can justify it any way you choose would fit your wallet too... but to speak for the ones who are doing the stealing is just as good as someone who does the deed.. true colours MP..

True colours

My point was geared toward the pics that are being used are pirated.. sure this is a rep industry and a lot of ethics could come into question.. if you were a dealer.. bought the genuine for replication paid the money for the pics.. as time is money.. and had others pirate the pics and you cannot tell me better pics won't sell more of the product.. then you are "coat tailing" off someone's hard work.. No excuse .. stealing is stealing without sugar coating it or justifying it with, he gives a better deal, so it's OK.... sure a pirate does not have the overhead as those who pony up to make these reps what they are today.. would you take a negative attitude if someone "stole" your work.. if the answer is NO.. "I wouldn't mind".. then the world is full of fools..who believe their own lies. A7750 is not a dealer on this forum.. is he one on RG? or RWI?.. wonder why? .. I am passionate about this forum for it's integrity, not for "who can give the best deal, regardless of their their tactics" .. and I don't think that RWG condones this type of practice.. I would like to think that they don't .. seeing how they conduct the forum from day one... it has been to protect us and the integrity of our purchases. there are a lot of web sites that use "Perfect Clones" hoping people will mistake them for Joshua.. I run into a lot of these just Google the name.. Members are free to buy from whomever they choose.. that is a given.. but to "Proudly" justify the practice of stealing work is not something that I condone .. immature and selfish .. yes.. justifiable .. NO.. I think you should see it for what it is .. take away the so called better pricing.. and what do you have.. if you take it down to the bare facts.. ?? .. a vendor that is stealing to sell more watches.. plain and simple... better pics more sales. Why not stand on your own two feet .. take your own pics .. sell your reps that way..??,.. or is it premeditated.. knowing you are not going to sell as many watches with your own work.. is that not stealing ?? I call it "Coat tail bitch" .. you are riding off what someone else has taken years to build... and you are profiting off this... not of your own work.. Would I take another members pic to sell the same watch here.. what would you say to that?? You have "one" member here condoning these practices.. but be sure.. he does not represent the feelings of what RWG is about.. Definition: STEAL~take without the owner's consent; "Someone stole my wallet on the train"; "This author stole entire paragraphs from my dissertation" AC/Lani

Thank you Freddy.. smooth out the bezel edges?? that wouldn't be a problem, actually I could just do it with a dremel and green rouge.. the bottom edge of the bezel is rather sharp for a vintage.. I am pleased though with the dial.. Yuki is not usually so accurate with their dials.. good.. better than the MBK IMO.. but this 1016 is one of their better ones ..imo.. the bracelet was a challenge to get on.. pity the vintage bars won't fit in the lugs..

Switched bracelets on my 1016 to a Yuki 7026 riveted AC/Lani

Don't have to explain it MP.. as I say .. believe what you want

Got it on a Yuki 7026 riveted last night AC/Lani

Keep telling yourself that MP..

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They are not stock factory pics.. members are going to believe what they want regardless .. that is what is so funny with these issues..

Thank you Val.. I just put on the 7032 riveted bracelet.. I like the gator strap but the 7032 gives it a very unique look.. I'll have to post up pics of it tomorrow.. it's 12:03 in the am here now..

this is the "CG's" again.. sheesh...

LOOQ.. your spot on.. the 7026 riveted bracelet gives the 1016 an astonishing look.. I have one that I wasn't planning on using.. but things happen for a reason and after wrestling it on.. I cannot use the vintage spring bars though... it looks gret.. I'll have pics up tomorrow..

You have a very valid point denz.. and I really don't think I would just buy a franken.. this is so true.. because for me it is the hunt and the journey.. like people spending money on things they enjoy as their passion.. my passion is definitely the build..or sourcing of parts for the build... and when everything comes together.. that is the eperience that is memorable. and you are right .. I would really think twice about just buying a franken ... it would be just like buying a gen .. well sort of.. cause I would not have taken the journey .. just arrived at the destination.. and the journey is what makes the destination something to remember for always.

that's a handsome strap dez.. AC/Lani

That Samu .. is ONE FRICKEN AWESOME LOOKING PIECE I've been trying to decide on the Survivor.. your RG or another AP.. It looks totally incredible on your wrist !!!!! AC/Lani