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Yes, but I just changed the picture for a new 1 with Valentine colors (red).

I cannot imagine doing a trade like this with anyone other than a senior & well-known member, but if these types of transactions occur frequently, why not employ a 3rd (trusted) RWG member to act as an escrow party? The 2 trading members would pay the escrow a small fee to receive & inspect both items, which, after passing inspection, the escrow would then send on their merry ways to the intended receivers.

My Seadweller lies over 'My Bonnie', My Bonnie lies over the ocean (Beat Brothers = Beatles) And Happy Valentine's Day

After completing the refinishing of its 62510H/555 bracelet this morning, I am wearing the Mysterious 1601 (at right) today ______________ I think I am slowly being Flytimer'd by the 1601's sensuous minimalism. I am even starting to consider the economics of buying another 1570 donor watch to use for the DRSD & keeping the 1601 as is. Last night, on its maiden voyage out into public spaces (even though it was still attached to its (pre-refinished) dull & well worn bracelet), I received 2 unsolicited compliments from 2 different strangers within the space of 1 hour. That is definitely a record for me. So I am probably not alone in being captivated by this mysterious beauty's Movado-like gaze.

Ponycar literally upped his prices overnight. He posted a price list 1 day, I emailed an order the next day & I receive a response the day after that telling me I must have responded to an 'old' ad. Call it what you will, I ended up having to pay $75 for a $35 lens because I was pressed for time. Buyer beware when dealing with Ponycar.

Probably needs cleaning or service. Most reps contain either (unserviced) 2nd hand movements or movements that have not been properly lubricated before leaving the factory.

Wearing this while polishing this After watching the day fly by in this

Never ordered anything from them, but I have read mixed reviews about them on TZ.

I think many countries in the west are beginning to look at shipments coming from Asia with increasing scrutiny. Whether they are searching for contraband or something more nefarious is unclear, but I have had 2 recent shipments opened & resealed with a note (from 'US Homeland & Border Security') stating that the packages were inspected 'for my protection'. Of course, we all know that is poppycock. In both cases, the contents were not contraband (gen Rolex bracelet & gen Rolex crystal), so they had no legal grounds upon which to seize the goods or hassle me further. But it is pretty clear to me that the bar is being raised by postal inspectors in the war on unlawfully imported goods, especially those coming from China.

I think they may have come with either font. Most of the pics I have seen on TZ or that I collected in my archive shows closed numbers Dowling's book does not show any 160xx with 6s or 9s, but he has a pair of late 60s Datejusts (6605 & 6601) showing '29' in the date window -- the 6605 is open & the 6601 is closed. Maybe you should post the question on TZ?

Same beater, different day

Simple. A relatively small & finite supply vs a large (and ever-growing) demand. I just paid about $250 for a pair of NOS 580s 20 years ago, I would have thought I was insane to pay that much (even when adjusted for 1988 dollars). But experience has taught me that, when it comes to vintage Rolex, if you pass on a part like this due to its 'outrageous' price today, you will almost certainly kick yourself a year or 2 down the road when you end up having to pay 2 or 3 times as much for the same part (if you can find it). I think that because of the sharp rise in values for vintage Subs & Seadwellers over the past 5 years (many of which are now out of reach of all but the most affluent buyers), vintage Datejust models are becoming the next target for collectors & investors. So I would expect to see a doubling of pricing for 160x & 1601x models over the next few years, especially if the rumored 12% '08 Rolex price increase becomes a reality.

Welcome to the 'real' world of haute horology, where the price has no logical relation to what the eye sees & where Patek Philippe reigns supreme. Which of my reps is the most undervalued? Easy. My Patek Philippe 5107 Easily the stealthiest watch I have ever owned & the one most often mistaken for a cheap Timex or Seiko. At least, at first glance. Just this past Christmas, I was shopping in an upscale store with a woman I did not know very well & she asked for the time. I rolled up my sleeve so we could see the time & just as she began to thank me, she stopped in mid-sentence & did a double-take back at my watch. Then she grabbed my arm, turning it to bring the dial into better focus. She looked at me, then back at the watch, then back at me & then just looked a bit stunned, at a loss for words. We all know that look -- priceless.

Article was written in 2004.

No idea what the reasoning was behind the addition of the extra lume dot, but I saw a similar gen on TZ a few years back. I probably still have the picture of that watch in my hard drive archive, but I did not file pics by description back then, so it would take hours to locate it now. Nice looking Sub, Nanuq.

Yes & I believe other brands have as well.

1970 1601 (1570) at left, 1983 16014 (3035) at right (Second hands appear to bend because the picture was made with a slow scanner)

I hate to be a killjoy here, but I believe it is against RWG policies to be bringing our reps into an AD. The reasoning behind this is to keep RWG, our collectors/factories/distributors & our hobby under the radar of those who would like to do us harm--the ADs and the watch brands they represent. Obviously, the genie is out of the bottle in this case, but I would hope that you would think twice before doing it again. Regardless of whether everyone 'got a big kick out of it' or not, you are putting us all at risk by doing what you are doing.

Is there any possibility that you may have sent out a rep by mistake? After all, you are a member of a 'fake' watch website (this one), so you obviously own rep watches. If you can provide both the buyer & Paypal with a reliable bill of sale or store receipt that demonstrates unequivocally that you at least owned genuine watches of the same models that you sold, it will make your case a little stronger. On the other hand, if you do not have any way to prove that you ever owned the gens, it will make the woman's complaint (that she received a fake watch) alot more credible in Paypal's eyes. If you are sure you sent both buyers gen watches, you might offer to pay for an AD in the buyer's area to appraise the watch she received. I cannot see how Paypal could argue with that since you are covering the costs of the appraisal. It might also be a good idea for you to contact & set up the appraisal appointment with the AD yourself. That way the buyer cannot forge paperwork or have a friend pretend to be an AD or something like that.

Wearing this (the Rolex, not the Raybans) while polishing this (the Rick, not the Rolex)

Welcome, ecu. You are certainly off to a good start.

If you can locate a bit of the correct diameter, you could use a drill to easily remove the inner material. A file or grinding wheel is your best bet for (carefully) removing the material around the outer edge. You do not really have to worry about making it exactly round as long as you do not remove so much material that the missing portions become visible through the date window on your dial. Remember that the inside & outside edges of the DW are kept hidden behind the dial, so the edges do not have to look pretty. But I would remove a small amount of material & then do a test fit onto your movement with the dial installed to see how you are doing. It is very easy to remove too much material.

Ending the workweek with the usual beater May be seen in this tonight Tomorrow never knows. Enjoy your weekend.

R - Thanks for posting the pics. But I agree -- neither caseback matches the gen Daytona. In fact, the 1 on the right looks like the exact same caseback that comes fitted to every 1165xx Daytona rep & is the 1 that I am trying to locate a substitute for. Josh's 5512 caseback (pictured at the top of the thread) would do the trick (once the engraving has been removed) as long as the diameter matches the Daytona case. That is the big question. I am hoping some member owns 1 of these & can try it on a Daytona case. If not, I may have to buy 1 to find out.

Sorry to hear about your bad experience with customs. I have noticed an increasing amount of scrutiny of imported packages, especially those that ship by way of the overnight shippers like Ups, Fedex or Dhl. Best to avoid them if possible. Let the seller know what happened.......if customs sent you any forms, scan & email copies to your seller as proof that your watches were confiscated. Most sellers will reship through a different shipper. I would recommend EMS since that does not seem to attract as much attention as the other shippers. But there is no guarantee considering the nature of our hobby. I hope your next order turns out better.