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First Annual Member of the Year Nominate your member and vote..Prize for the Chosen One.. Here AC/Lani

I got a couple of PM's after posting a pic with the infamous RWG ring in the background.. So I made a call and found out there are some still in stock.. they were made as a fund raiser for the board.. but the orders were delayed and the forum ended up with surplus... A nice way to wear RWG on your sleeve so to speak.. if you are interested chime in with your ring size and I'll see if they are available. the cost is 50 usd and the money can be routed through RWG's donation account in the upgrade section..DO NOT remit any funds until directed to if you are interested. here are some pics.. AC/Lani

Be sure it's the Cleaner.. the cleaner and conditioner come in 2 separate bottles.. the cleaner is a thick liquid soap that suds up.. any conditioner will darken leather so just use the cleaner..

After 2 years of having this rep. .. I finally get to wear it.. 2 years ago after receiving the Ingy as a Christmas present, I sent it for a date wheel swap.. the dw was from Lello. .. and the member said he could do this no prob. .. that is the last time I sent anything to anyone but Ziggy. Long Story short the watch was destroyed.. literally.. the overlay was put directly on the dw so it was messing up the gears..the hands fell off upon arrival.. yada.. yada.. so it went in the drawer..never posted the event .. no need ... 2 years later a good friend was doing some mods to his newly acquired Ingy and long story short.. offered to fix my issues, and his skills are well known..I won't get into what all had to be done.. other than "everything".. plus the movement was ruined so it was replaced.. thanks to a generous friend.... So for you Noobs that have not seen too many pics of the Ingy, this IMO is a must have.. this was the first great AR out of the box ..not like Chiefs but at a time when AR was non existent on most reps.. the weight is substantial.. and for me it's a break from the chrono dials.. it's nice to view a non chrono between all the sub dials at times.. Here are some pics.. AC/Lani

Lexol.. "cleaner"..not "conditioner".. it is PH balanced and will not stain the leather.. dilute the solution with water in a small bowl..it is super concentrated and is rather thick.. use a toothbrush and scrub .. wipe with a napkin and let it dry somewhere with good ventilation..don't put it in the sun. Lexol is the best for "cleaning" Most leather cleaners cannot be used on suede.. the best way to test is use it on the underside of the strap first ..let dry and view. do not use a conditioner to clean.. it will only solidify the stain in the leather. AC/Lani

If you knew some of the same life forces that have occurred simultaneously to us both at the same time.. you would not need to read anymore psychic mysteries..at first it was freakish...now it's SOP.. strange to say the least. thanks Z.. we're all holding down the fort for ya.. 24" screen.. someday I gotta unpack mine... seriously been siting unpacked for a year now..it's time to upgrade before I even use it.. AC/Lani

Thanks for the kind words R.. yuppers.. finally got it.. it's twin white dial is residing in Denver .. guess who.. gotta get wet sand paper to the bracelet .. the edges are a bit too sharp .. jus obsessing as usual AC/L

Another one . . I'm not one to find your hidden treasure JJ.. . . but this is vintage porn at it's bestest Congrats and thanks for sharing your beauty.. AC/Lani

So your saying it doesn't close flush with the bracelet ?? alert your dealer of the problem.. he may choose to send you another bracelet... look to see it anything is hindering the clasp from closing fully.. but definitely contact your dealer and advise him of the issue..sounds like something is blocking the clasp from it's full range of motion.. AC/Lani

Pure art C. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nuff said.. AC/Lani

you'll be wearing more than one watch in a 12 hour day soon enough.. told ya this hobby can get nutz..

they look great S.. thank you !!! I'll take better pics and pm you them.. you can use it however you want.. these where taken on the fly.. bad lighting.. AC/Lani

It is sad.. it is his personal life and as such you'd wish the media circus would just leave it at that.. but the price of glory for athletes that are more like celebrities is high..he has got to get on Oprah to start rebuilding his image (sad to say) and make amends..although to late to save his family Although he was totally wrong I feel for him deeply, since he is loosing what I thought he cherished most... above any trophy and golf itself.

Pulp Fiction.. the watch was carried where the sun don't shine through out the Vietnam war by the dad of the character Played by Bruce Willis'. and in this scene Christopher Walken is explaining in great detail that event..

Congrats Thogaa, Looks good on your wrist best to let Andrew know of the issues so if anything goes amiss, your covered. thank you for taking the time to post pics.. Live Strong and Wear it Well AC/Lani

Just a word of caution Denz.. I myself don't take reps into the water.. no matter what the statement says about them being waterproof.. ther are those that do after have them worked on by a watch smith or themselves.. but as Eddie Lee used to phrase it: waterproof ~ 50 yard dash in rain. I'll check to see if there are any more rings.. it was a fund raiser and not something that the board is likely to do again.. (don't ask)

they are clip on to my prescription, my eyes are extra sensitive to florescent lighting.. the astigmatism, my eye doc say's I just leave them on as soon as the Sun comes up.. nothing to do with a "look".. been that way for half my adult life now.. but when someone holds up their wrist to their chest, and wiggles it constantly with their hands.. kinda tells you they want to be noticed.. really,.. picking up my Mom and Dad's script..you don't go to a pharmacist..for shit you can get off the street.. been ther done that.. going on 19 years clean..

I really don't know where this year has gone.. but you've made it all the better by calling this home J AC/Lani

tis not my ego your attacking Allergy.. to me it is the principles of what we are trying to accomplish.. (without your help of course) and obviously when your ego or, akine to what can be called an ego is hurt you resort to pety name calling and insignificant semantics.. the bottom line is... you really don't bother me with your childlike phrases.. I value intelligent opinions .. but a drunk that goes off with his emotions does not quantify as a learned mans point of view.. your absolutely correct in that I will never understand people talking out the side of their throats.. and please do better than claiming I'm some tyrant that bashes people in need, that cannot afford tomorrows bread for their family.. you can do better than that I'm sure.. that it's below the belt only proves your petty thought's.. do what you want, no ones stopping you.. but if you can make assumptions, and if it's me that is causing all the pain then I should be able to repute.. I just brought up your own statement that you only get 2% off this forum ?... I just wondered why you bother if it's so mundane... and the other fora's have so much more to offer. I speak and understand a little English .. still trying to understand your higher mentality though..that in and of itself may take an abstract view on reality.. but .. I may get a hint of it if I try and understand how children think.. Or as the saying goes... "Sticks and stones may hurt ma bones.......... but whips and chains excite me".. And for the record my opinion will always be.. this forum is here for all to gain knowledge and benefit from.. supporter or not.. and if you have gained as much as I or many others have, then give back .. many do everyday.. helping others.. donating ... all sorts of ways.. .. I will always stand by.. "take what you need and leave the rest".. Cause after nearly seeing my maker this year.. your words is like wind in my face...... not an issue one way or the other.. so do what you do Doc.. I never hold grudges.. it's a waste of good energy for me to do so.. I've been called worse by better people... AC/Lani

Dunno.. this is the first Nardin that I have with the bracelet.. in fact Josh sent me a bracelet with this order for my Maxi Marine.. if you remember when they (Maxi Marine) first came out they only had them with the rubber strap.. which I like, but the bracelet is so nice.. and really adds to the look.. I do wish the bracelet came with a divers extension though.. it makes it so much easier to take off the wrist.

Had the same scenario a couple of years ago Arthur.. I think it's more for show and pity the unlucky stiffs who are "made an example of", probably don't grease the wheels enough..

Josetann.. you can end your wondering and guessing (because that is what your doing .. or following docs lead) what to do, and what not to do in one phrase.. "shtick around some".. you cannot gauge what is going on in one day.. look at the members who over time.. post and give to all.. look at the members who whine and take.. after time you may see a pattern.. takers and givers..and some that find a balance. Jose.. we tried ads.. we have tried everything in your absence.. don't you think that if it would of worked we would need to ask for membership donations?? this subject is getting as old as dirt and as boring too. if we don't get members awareness.. if I don't contribute and you don't contribute.. who will.. like all things in the world there will be those who "wait for the other guy to step up"... easy for some to just move to another forum.. this is OUR HOME .. it may not be yours.. but to some of us it is more than 30 fricken dollars a year. sorry doc.. you need a thick skin, and a reality check to get around these forums..and since you only get 2% of your info and support here.. Why the fudge do you stick around??.. if there are so many other foras that give you so much ??? why come here as you announced on another fora when you started your first thread..? .. just to stir up shit??.. why not go to the other fora's and try the same.. I'll tell you why.. you would get the boot so far up your arse you'd go blind..this forum is one of the most free speech fora's on the net.. both good and bad.. common sense tells you if your only getting 2% outta something why use it?? Nuff of this Bull Crap.,. either shit or get off the can Doc but for every time you whine this crap.. your not thinking of this community.. just your values of getting a deal .. like I stated when you started your thread.. why not work for free and see how far that will get you.. when the mortgage is due.. when the utilities are due.. you can tell all the collectors... it should be free to all.. nuff said.. on to the next review.. raffle.. giveaway.. pictorial.. anything but this topic.. it does no one any good..

Well since you only check in twice a year.. (in your own words).. you would not know what some do for all.. reviewers spend hours sometimes day's researching.. shooting pics.. answering PM's..and NO ONE ignores any questions or issues.. their have been some that .. come here play us for all it's worth and leave.. there are others who make this home.. but no one.. absolutely no one is "left behind".. I'm registered at the gen foras also... very different atmosphere there.. I was pretty much ignored and made fun of at a gen forum where I posted a rare gen and asked for some help in sourcing a part.. guess where I sourced that part??? .. here.. and posted the pics of the finished piece on the otha place.. There is more knowledge here regarding gen movements and members like Jojo probably have a wider collection of Vintage gens than most on the Rolex Forums.. And there is one thing that no other place on the net can replicate.. that is the Heart of RWG.. and that is the Community .. whom the members make up.. All members..Ironic isn't it.. we are a replica form but our hearts are more genuine than the gen foras.. BAR NONE so what I suggest before your fingers say another word.. join us for awhile.. and see for yourself what this community is about.. otherwise you may jump to conclusions over members who choose to make donations an issue. AC/Lani Edit add: I am guilty of gifting parts to those that are supporters.. that is "my" prerequisite to opening my watch boxes.. giving "back" to those who give also.. and since it's my parts .. this is what I choose to do.. I can make money selling them .. sure.. but this is how I choose to give back to members and in so doing ...thanking them for supporting us all..and pulling their own weight..

Your gonna love the Crazy Horse Denz I just got one in today.. from Frogman... the Quality is first rate if you ever think about his straps.. Man.. I am just as excited about your first acquisition AC/Lani

It needs to be out of the box for at least a day before I take the lume shot.. green indices.. blue hands.. I'll let it sit out and then tomorrow take a lume shot at dusk.. it's a little splotchy right now.. after a day out of the box I can get a better idea though.. the crystal can be sent to chief..as members were wondering.. looking at the crystal .. I'm confident the mag on the inside can be popped off and after chiefs it will be as the genuine UN AR... the gen UN is the only AR coat that comes close to matching Chiefs.. .. so in this instance.. the gen will be up to chiefs standards.. AC/Lani