panermaniac

Here's a couple of shots of my new acquisition from cougaree.. whatchya think?

Nice.. but(ts) why only for AP lovers?

I'm not sure anyone here actually knows what your point is. I am fairly new to this hobby so I'm pretty sure that a great rep could probably fool me if I wasn't given anything to compare it with. But, and this is a big BUT, you have to realize that some of the members here are incredibly knowledgeable about certain models (more so than some ADs, that's for sure) I think it's definitely easier to spot tells on a movement rather than a dial. Movement have always been harder to rep than dials. imho You have to concede that there are people out there that could very easily spot a rep at a glance. Not every model of every manufacturer of course, that is an unreal expectation. But for many people, watches are their passion and they are obsessed about a certain brand or model and know virtually everything about it. Is that so hard for you to comprehend? Back to your "point", if you don't think that it's possible to spot a rep in under a second, why not give your U-Boat to Italo Fontana and see what happens?

Gorgeous! but I think they forgot to install the crystal I wanna see this baby in full color!

more like one of those "I took my rep to the completely wrong AD and they didn't spot it" stories... Here in Taiwan there are companies that make replica Brembo brake calipers. I'm sure if I took them to a Honda dealership, they wouldn't know the difference. Apples and oranges, mate. Try taking your U-Boat to a U-Boat AD and see what happens. Dare ya! and thanks to w0lf for keepin it real!

Hi gents, my wife got me a bottle of Armani Code for xmas... let's just say that it's spiced up my holidays! If you know what I mean.. nudge nudge wink wink

That's great, thanks!

If you wish to respect their wishes, you could always ask our "experts" what to look for specifically in regards to the model you want. I understand that the "nit-pickers" are sometimes harsh in their judgements on a small detail of an otherwise great watch, but having said that, I've learned so much in the last year from the comments of our knowledgeable members. If you learn what to look for and you're patient, you'll be able to find the watch of your dreams... I know I did.

I am a noob here but even in the short time I've been involved in this amazing community, I have seen so many good things done by each one of the names you listed. I am proud to be apart of this great group of watch-loving people and I thank those who make that possible. THANK YOU! Ian

There goes Santa Claus..

t'was the night of Christmas, with Santa in a low level flight not a creature was stirring.. only a bump in the night bump

It's Christmas morning here in Taiwan! MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!

That just makes me sad.. deeply, deeply sad

I forgot to say.. Merry Christmas! Oh, no wait.. I did say it.. Happy Christmas!!

What a generous thing to do! It's almost the 25th here in Taiwan so.... Merry Christmas to you and to all the members!

You could always go with a lefty like this http://puretimewatch.com/product/pam026k-lefty-dlc-11-ultimate-edition-on-rubber-strap/ There are non DLC versions too If the strap is the sized correctly, the crown won't bother you. Hope that helps

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Hi, I don't know much about IWCs but would this help? Hope so

When I was in Thailand a few years back, I found a guy selling okay watches and I offered him 25 bucks if he could take me to a more high end dealer. It turned out to be in a secret room in a shoe shop. Fun, and much better watches! Well worth the price

Ya, I thought as much but there are some very important 3 letter words! Thanks for that... it is a neat trick but I would like everything done by date. Like if I'm searching for a watch for sale, I don't need to see a post from 2006. I know I could search for PVD 2011, but it still wouldn't come up nicely. Thanks again

Can anyone explain to me why when I search for something like PVD in the forums, nothing comes up? Thanks, Ian

looks interesting... not for that price though ($888,888.00!) Ha Even the writing on the dial is lumed.. ya don't see that everyday (well, this noob doesn't anyway)

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

Ha! Good for you OceanView! Who did you purchase from? How was the process? Pics? I'm thinking of selling a kidney to fund further purchases... any takers? My blood group is A+

That is a crazy deal! Have you bought from him before? If so, how do you usually pay? He doesn't seem to accept Paypal