Bearcat

New (to me) PAM 114, modded & lumed by Flav, with Taikonaut Ostrich Skin Strap

Take a look at Oris automatic Swiss watches......The cognoscenti know these are great, bargain-priced watches with solid warranties and dealer network. --Doc

I'd say go with the Noobmariner. If you put up a WTB ad on the boards, you will likely get several offered to you with quick domestic shipping. There are hundreds of them out there. If you order from the source, you may not get it by Christmas....Check some of the threads about delayed shipments, Thai customs issues, and other excuses for loooooong delivery times. Have a happy Yule. --Doc

Well, boys and girls....Now that you see how TTK treats your personal information, you may want to think more than twice about your next order.........

Lord Rasta: Sorry, that was supposed to be a PM. Please edit out your quote/response. Thanks, --Doc

....edited.... sorry...this was supposed to be a PM. @Lord Rasta....please edit out your quote and response. Thanks, --BC

[rant] Amen, Brother Joe! They are gouging us because we are DUMB enough to pay it. I agree, it has to stop. The prices are ridiculous for relatively poorly made watches that have about a 30% defective rate and, once bought, have less than 50% of their value in the resale market. Compare the quality of $300 reps to the average $200 Seiko....Your Seiko lasts longer, runs better, and has a resale value of about 90% of the purchase price a year or two later. No expensive "mods" needed....Could never see why we pay $100-150 to have a rep "lumed" when $80 Seikos come with lume you can read by in a tent. Are we just suckers, or what? So here is what I am going to do...and I suggest others do the same. Get this STRAIGHT in 2008! Boycott all dealers for one year! I am sending a brief note to all dealers, to wit: "Dear Andrew, Josh, Neil, Ruby, Angus, et al.: The prices for reps is out of control. I am not a huge customer...I buy only 6 to 10 reps per year in total. Until prices come down, I will stop. While I would like to continue to support you, I just will not be ripped off by these new prices. In order to help bring prices into a more reasonable range, I am refraining from patronizing any dealers for the 2008 calendar year, or until prices come down to a reasonable level. This is not a matter of economics so much as it is a matter of principle. See you in 2009 (maybe). Sincerely, BC" If they all got a couple of hundred emails like this, we would see a dramatic change. You can be sure of it. Feel free to copy and paste my message into your own letter. Also, check out the gen watch forums. There are some really nice timepieces there which are much more affordable and a much better investment than most of our reps. And who are we kidding with these replica watches? Only ourselves, I'm afraid. www.pmwf.com (Poor Man's Watch forum) or timezone.com are good places to start. If you do continue to purchase reps, then buy and sell them among one another. The dealers have raped and pillaged for too long. [/rant]

On the way into campus today.... Seems stuck on my wrist....and, boy, it is keeping time within COSC standards at about +5 secs/day....as long as I remember to keep it wound. --Doc

Nice afternoon here...... Might have to keep this one on for dinner as I take my Sweetie out for Sweetest Day.....

The 111h is probably my sentimental favorite. It also seems to get the majoriity of votes. I do love it. That may be the ONE!

Estaban/Caseydog: Right now I am agreeing with you. I think that the 111h is a classic and the best. Of course, I have also heard via PM that I should sell them all and get a good 112.....What to do? What to do? --Doc

Lord Rasta: Send me a PM.....I'll send you a copy of my avatar file. I stole it from somewhere else....gotta love the 'Net. --Doc

Dear Friends, I need some help. A year ago I couldn

Hello: I have a yellow gold Datejust that needs some repair work. The Crown is broken off of the stem. I posted it for sale and am getting inquiries as to the approximate cost to make it whole again. Does anyone have a "guesstimate" for me as to what this might cost? My ad is copied below. "For Sale

The PAM 024 seems stuck to my wrist this week....three days so far. --Doc

Very cool lume test photos here. Someone should try this with various reps with various lumes (Davidsen, TWP, Vac-Lume, etc.). I'll bet it would be interesting. Check it out at: http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=81978 Doc

Happy Birthday, Gil....from the Middle of the Mitten. Are you getting a new watch for your B-day? --Doc

Bought a gen titanium PAM (177) from a guy on Via Paneristi. Wanted some additional straps and he advised me to get one of the 24mm black buffalo straps from IWI for $15........Seems crazy to put a $15 strap on a $4500 (used) watch, but it works! --Doc

Just got a large order of straps, buckles, tubes, screws and misc. watch goodies from: http://www.internationalwatchman.com/home.html The merchandise is great and the prices are wholesale. They generally only sell to jewelers, but if you tell them Doc Bearcat sentcha, they will open up the store to you. Amazingly good deals. BTW...I have no financial interest in this company. Just want to share the great find with my forum buddies. YMMV.... --Doc

Rolex uses their own, proprietary movements. However, an ETA 2824-2 will work fine and replicate their movement in every way that you need it. Good luck....BTW...These are available from the trusted dealers on the forum already built up. --Doc

Nice, very nice! Excellent crown and crown guard. Please post the dealer's name and price, if you don't mind. --Doc

Check out the AR on gens at the AD before you go crazy with the AR. If there is a visible bright blue AR that is more of a "tell" on a rep than anything. The real AR on gens is quite subtle. --Doc

If you ever wanted one, here is a great deal: http://www.pmwf.com/cgi-bin/SalesForum/web...ames;read=75476

A smudge on the dial that can be seen with the naked eye is an unacceptable flaw. So called- Perfect Time should have offered to replace it for another. Send another email and demand a replacement. --Doc

PAM Regatta 029....This is turning into a real favorite. Pardon our dust....remodeling the bathroom... --Doc