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Our mail server has been the target of a number of spam attacks (a hacker/spammer sends out millions of spams encoded with non-existent email addresses using our domain name forged into the FROM: address, which in turn generates tens of thousands of rejection messages that flood (and shut down) our mail server). Currently, when these attacks occur (about once/month), we simply shut down sendmail, which then discards all incoming mail. This of course eliminates the overload problem, but it also makes our mail server useless. But it also fails to alert the sender that THEIR message was rejected by OUR server because the return address in the original spam was bogus. I know how to configure the access database to allow incoming mail from a specific domain or IP, but how do I REJECT ALL mail from ALL domains & IP ranges? Specifically, will the following /etc/mail/access block ALL incoming mail, but still allow us to receive mail from me@mydomain.com, myfriend.com & 24.22.56? 10.0.0.2 RELAY me@mydomain.com OK myfriend.com OK 24.22.56 OK 0 REJECT # If the line above will not work, maybe the following line will TLD REJECT Again, my goal is to configure sendmail to allow incoming mail from a list of legitimate senders, but to REJECT mail from ALL other domains & IP ranges. I know the RELAY and OK lines are correct, but I do not know if '0 REJECT' (or 'TLD REJECT') is the correct form to block everything else (and without blocking the previous OK lines)? Anyone know?

Depends on where it says VC. If the VC is where the O1 is on my clasp, then it references the date of manufacture. Generally, there is a letter or 2 (coding the year) followed by a number (the month). I have never seen a VC, so I am not sure what that stands for? Are you sure the clasp/bracelet is gen (rep bracelets are sometimes stamped with non-standard reference numbers)?

Took the 6239 out to dinner

I believe it is engraved in the inner sides of the case (rehaut).

As I was posting my last message, I happened to catch the tail end of the new C-Class Mercedes tv commercial. What caught my attention is how utterly hot-rod-like these cars are & how the marketing emphasis is no longer promoting fine luxury cars, but, instead, pitching boy-racer toys with lots of smoke & tail slides. This would have been unheard of 5 years ago, but now it is reality. And Rolex is doing the exact same thing.

Yup, just like the Milgauss & Daytona. These are not 'tool' watches anymore.

This is gen

Even the pearl looks like a fake on the new Sub (too tall). It is truly amazing how this new watch not only incorporates, but seems to celebrate many of the 'inaccuracies' that we have come to accept as distortions in the world of low-end rep watches (the exception being the ceramic bezel, which is a good idea & 1 that was long overdue). When you consider the new Basel models in the context of the recently released Milgauss, Yachtmaster & others, you get the sense that there is a consistent pattern developing that denotes a sea change within Rolex's design works. Clearly, Rolex has decided to turn away from their traditional, (mostly) understated market niche in favor of a more glitzy, Swatch-like approach ('Vegas, Baby!!!!') -- adding eye-catching bling to the entire line & for no other purpose than to catch new eyes. Somehow, I just cannot envision any of these new Rolexes on the wrists of men of classic style like Cary Grant or George Clooney, Rolex's traditional target audience. But I will bet that Bruce Willis & Snoop Dogg already have their orders in. The end of the true gentleman's tool watch. On the other hand, every time Rolex releases a watch that deviates significantly from the previous model (the Daytona Cosmographs come to mind here), there is an initial repulsion from existing customers that lasts about 6 months. Then, a few notables buy them & slowly the tide changes & the new models come to be accepted as modern (& worthy) updates of their elder cousins. That is exactly what happened after the recent Milgauss release & I would expect nothing less with these new Basel models. And, to be fair, I do kind of dig the new Yachtmaster, Daydate & no date models (the ones with circular sections in the center of the dial). I would never wear any of them in public (like mopeds -- fun to own, but you would never want someone you know to see you with 1), but I can appreciate them for what they are - (Rolex) quality, state-of-the-art bling-bling.

Gen today

A few observations........ After the initial shock subsides & a few of the more senior members of TZ purchase these new models, they will be accepted & even preferred (over the models they replace) by the majority of WISs. For modders of modern Subs & Seadwellers, it looks like MBW is out (as the base upon which to begin your mods) & Canal Street is in. The CGs & width of lugs makes these new models look like copies of el-cheapo fakes. Add the wide 'mud flap' lume markers & garish colors on the dial & you have a winnner. Rolex's recent design direction towards 'Vegas Baby' (bling) is just another reason why vintage is the way to go.

I have 580s on mine, but I agree with Repaustria that 585s would be the best option on a 1665.

Interesting thread. How could any mere mortal remain unemotional over Ubi's 16520s? But, for me, the ultimate object of lust & jealousy is Avitt's (rarely seen) silver dialed DW, which was the catalyst & inspiration for my Newmans (its black dialed sister ranks a close 2nd). The enigmatic artistry of this watch is palpable & magnetic

No, I am talking only about double reds, not the standard Sea Dweller (Great White).

Just to keep the story alive, I would definitely be in for 1 of the NDtrading 1665 DRSD cases at a reasonable price. That is, something below $500. At the price Phong is currently selling it for, I would/will stick with my MBW. The Vietnamese cases have more accurate looking backsides & their (working) HEV is more accurately located slightly above dead-center (it is dead center on MBWs). But their CGs, while nice, still need modding to match a gen DRSD. All in all, I think the pluses of the Vietnamese cases exceed the MBW's minuses, but not for $1,200+. Note -- I am aware of 2 different versions of the Vietnamese DRSD cases. 1 is the earlier 'Patent Pending' & the other is the 'Rolex Patent'. Personally, I think the latter is nicer & a bit less rare so it would raise a few less (knowledgeable) eyebrows if worn 'in the wild', as some of us are known to do.

Just take the broken springbar to any local watch, watch band or watch repair shop & they will sell (or give) you another. These are generally stock items at most jewelry stores (if they sell watches). Any shopping mall that has 1 of those watch band kiosks will have them as well. You might pick up some extras since the springbars that come in many reps are of questionable quality & limited lifespan.

Ben -- Welcome to RWG. The answers to your questions are no & yes, respectively. My advice, if you want to avoid looking like you are wearing a 'fake' Rolex, skip the gems altogether.

Great to finally get to see them altogether.

I used Moneybookers 1 time (and had to provide my SS to set up an account). Like WU, the process is long, obtuse & a major pain. Although the sale ultimately went without a hitch (once I got all the I's dotted & the T's crossed with Moneybookers, which did take some time), I still regret having given them my SS & would/will never do it again if a similar situation presents itself & another payment proxy requests it. In general, with the exception of the government, your employer or health care provider (doctor, hospital, insurance company), it is not a good idea to give your SS out to anyone.....especially a 3rd party payment proxy like Moneybookers (or Moneygram or anything similar). If the seller does not offer another payment option, try another seller.

You mean someone actually spent the time & money to produce a 'hardcopy' brochure of a GTG? That has to be a 1st!

I think that if you can tell the difference (and you care), spending extra for the gen makes sense. In those cases where you cannot, then a good argument can be made against it. But some may also want to factor in resale value & serviceability since reps tend to require more frequent servicing (& the pool of repair options is smaller for reps) & have little or no (legal) resale value.

Daytona beater today

Gen today

It looks all gen to me. But, judging by the amount of polishing the case has received (there is barely anything left of the crown on the clasp). it has probably been 'knocked around' quite a bit

A bit expensive ($218), yes, but sourcing is easy. You can pick up all of the necessary HEV parts here. If you are going to go through the trouble of breaking out the drill & drill bits, why not do the job right?

I beg to disagree with you -- that ain't no stinking rep.....it is a franken, which is a very different animal. And, yes, get that HEV done. At this level, it would be criminal not to.