lionsandtigers

So as some of you may recall, about 2 weeks ago i installed a gen 127 crystal on my MBW 1680 red sub, and the harness that holds the crystal in place was being fussy, so in my frustration, i hit it with a rubber mallet.

That got the ring on, but in turn, i had broken one of the tiny pieces of metal inside that holds the movement in place, so the movement was flopping out and the watch was unwearable.

So with the help of a few members, randy, you seriously saved me, I did some hunting online and finally found some replacement harnesses for the eta in my sub. While ordering that, i said [censored] it and ordered a bunch of other things (movement holder, tweezers, screwdriver set, crystal press, etc), well, the came today.

Put her in the holder, opened her up, and with my shakey nicotine infected hands somehow managed to get everything in place, and screwed back in, and VIOLA, we are back baby.

Again, thanks so much to all you guys that helped me along, you know who you are, and saved me from misery. I COULD NOT have done it without you. randy, think we have the same bathroom counter???? lol

LONG LIVE THE RWG

Personally, I have had nothing but excellent transactions with all dealers and private sellers that i have delt with, but i also did my homework and knew what I was getting into and who i was getting into it with before I bought. i think that there is responsibility on both ends, the dealer and the buyer.

I think all dealers should be responsible for ensuring that:

1. The watch that is advertised is indeed the watch they're selling and the watch the buyer will recieve.

2. At least a quick if not full inspection of the product before shipping. I cannot imagine that these guys have SO many orders that they dont have 20 minutes to inspect an item before it is packed and shipped.

3. That if the watch or item is not up to par, a full refund should be given, or a replacement at no extra charge.

Now, there is something to be said about buyers as well:

1. Know what you're buying

2. Know who you're buying it from

3. DO YOUR HOMEWORK

If you pay attention and research a little, its quite easy to spot things that are shady and things that arent. because i did this, i recieved, multiple times, exactly what i paid for.

I much rather pay a little more knowing that I am actually getting what i ordered. but also, lets be honest, this is a very, very blanketed and risky thing to get into. how many of us have actually seen any of the dealers on this board? I dont know where the watch comes from, or who it comes from, and to be honest, as long as I feel beyond any doubt that i am going to get what i paid for, then i can accept it.

I have been scammed once by what seemed to be a reputable dealer, never even got a watch let alone a shitty one, but that was before i joined here, and i accepted it, cause it is risky.

But, like i said, since i have become an active member here, and since i have had many conversations with dealers and collectors, i have turned up pretty damn happy.

lol, ok, hmmm, joke going to far now???

i cant fit 5 up there!!!!!!!!!!

i agree, incredible!!!!

ahahahahahahahahahaha :yucky: :yucky: :yucky:

storage/display, i just put them in condoms up my butt when i need to transport them

Sir???? hehehe, why thank you for the title....

Got it on ebay, here's another from the same seller - Tropic 39

definatly worth the measly $100, trust me

where in italy are you? I will be in florence and rome in 3 weeks!!!!

very cool, think i need to get a duplicate of one of my current watches so i can do that to it

dont have the nerve to do it to one from my current line-up.

Lets see some pics headon :)

anyone know a site that sells a good 4-5 space case?

i dont know about any sunglasses, but there is an exceptional difference in the color/brillance of the gen crystal.

when the sun hit my t39 this morning, it showed a rainbow of colors in certain spots, so i think there's something to be noticed there. it just looks goooooooood

thanks guys, i'm definatly not knocking it, it looks amazing.

as for the ring, its exactly what randy said. after reading his previous post on it, i did in fact notice the groove in the case where the ring should be, so i dug through some olddddddddd bad reps that i had, took the case backs off, and found one that fit right in.

yeah, its the flatter one, and I love it, cant stop staring at it

just ordered a white 1680 mbw from a mysery guy, cough cough, cant wait...

thanks again bro, we need to get that beer soon.....

and here are some pics, i know i know, better buck up on them photo skills, i'm trying...

also put an o-ring from an old crummy rep in under the washer, and a decent aftermarker insert, since i've yet to get my hands on a gen.

Let me know what you guys think, especially you serg

MY GOD, night and day. This is the non-superdome tropic 39, but no matter, it looks amazing. pictures coming soon. thanks to all of your guidance, you guys know who you are

bravo, excellent excellent job!!!!!!

this one, superdome sold for a little over $300 a few days ago, but now it's back on ebay, same photos and all

i supposed it's possible that this seller actually has a few, even in their scarcity, but who knows.

hey ubi, why wont they work on the eta, do they just not line up properly?

done....would be more then happy to support the rwg, like most of us have already

now this is just bad.....

Terrible Daytona

thanks guys, the balled up ducktape did the trick

shyte tribal, would've loved that datewheel, but i can bid against you

next one i see is mine though

i'm takin you down!!!! nahhhh, just kidding, good luck with the bid!!!! i'll keep my eye out for others for you

share the wealth, lemme in on them inserts!!!

Sorry, think i gotta agree with By-tor on this one. Site looks like a scam.

Also, looking through the details i noticed that they said "Magnified quick-set date", hmmmm, never seen and EXP I with a date on it, so thats definatly a red flag, any reputable dealer knows about the prodcuts they're selling!!!!!!!

sorry dude, i really hope you get at least something....