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Yes indeed, RWG is about far more than simple replica watches. You'd be astounded to see the genuine pieces owned by our members. It seems a certain piece catches our eye and before you know it, we just have to have the genuine original. I know of a certain model made by Doxa, the Black Lung from the mid sixties. They made, from what Vargas's records show, maybe 13 of them. Probably 15. Of that worldwide total, FIVE of them live here at good old RWG. I found my Tropic 16 in the parts collection of a friend of a friend of a friend ... the original was so beat up I had to lick it to read the time. But that guy was good enough to sell it to me for crazy money, and now my Little Gonzo is restored to about what she looked like new.

Well done Alan, everyone knows God intended for real dive watches to use big sexy domed acrylic crystals.

I've found out the hard way it's best to go ahead and get what you REALLY want, instead of something "good enough". We all do that, and buy something that's pretty good, but then we buy the next best one, then the next, until we finally buy that one piece that we really wanted at the beginning. We wind up spending a lot more than if we'd just gotten The One right at the beginning. Problem is, what is "The One"? GMTs are notorious for bad crown guards, bad hand stacks, cobbled together movements that really aren't supposed to have a 24h function, and on and on. That's the reason RWG is here... to share information about watches. So my advice is to read, read again and read some more. Look at posts by our inimitable @By-Tor ... the man has forgotten more about GMTs than the rest of us have ever learned. Over the last 10+ years he's gone into excruciating detail over what's good and what isn't on the GMT offerings. See what he has to say and learn what to look for. Armed with that knowledge (no more guessing now) look at what the TDs offer and pick the best one you can find. Seriously, stretch yourself and go for the BEST. Don't wuss out. Then when it arrives it will be more than you hoped for, not less. If it needs a service (likely) send it to MyManMatt or Misiekped and be gracious. They are artists and deserve our patience and respect. Then when you get it back wear it for a month, take lots of pictures, then start a pictorial topic and show us your pride and joy. Tell us the story and we'll celebrate with you. Welcome aboard!

Dizzy! Man it's been a long time. It's great to see you again!

Rest In Peace, old friend (like THAT'S gonna happen)

I love listening to guys from this era. Blind Lemon, Hubert Sumlin, Mississippi John Hurt... good stuff.

Dang, Ubi you need to post up a warning before you show this. Hearts all over the world skipped a beat when they hit refresh on this page. Magnificent

Kardashian

Yesterday

Not this one (before switching out the white seconds hand)

Exactly. The one with the gen movement is NOT the one that goes swimming with me.

Well said. Which one has the genuine movement?

Shiver me Timbers!!! A fine picture that be!

ARRRRRRRRRRR mateys 'TIS THE DAY!!

I was up late last night and ran across this streaming on some channel. What a treat watching these guys, and the madman David Byrne! Stop Making Sense - the Talking Heads https://youtu.be/6bjnRrvx88Y

Don't feel too bad. There's nothing magical about an MBW other than the fact gen parts fit. You can make gen parts fit a Cartel watch too. And that dial is IMHO better than the one that came on the MBW DRSDs. I like its bezel better too. You've got a great starting point. You're surrounded by enthusiastic modders ... what's not to love?

An early 1680 should have the 702 crown like this (sorry for the dent), it's visually narrower than the 703 crown that came on later models. Even so, a 703 won't look nearly as big as what's in your photos.

^^ what he said. I've got a couple that refuse to die. Their rotors are noisy as heck but they just flat work.

Actually Ssteel answered both your questions, though rather succinctly. This will help explain what we refer to as a "21j" movement here. Our apologies, it's just vernacular. The best way to use the watch is to wind it a few turns to get it running, then simply wear it. It will auto-wind with wrist movement. Some of my watches can take 40 or 50 turns until they're fully wound. If you give this one 10 to 20, it will be more than enough to get it going and keeping time.

The Nastymariner for today.

My daughter was recently married so I no longer need my copy of Daddy's Ten Rules of Dating. I now pass it on to those whose daughters are still in the dating game. And may God have mercy on your soul. Daddy’s Ten Rules of Dating · Rule One: If you pull into my driveway and honk you'd better be delivering a package, because you're sure not picking anything up. · Rule Two: You do not touch my daughter in front of me. You may glance at her, so long as you do not peer at anything below her neck. If you cannot keep your eyes or hands off of my daughter's body, I will remove them. · Rule Three: I am aware that it is considered fashionable for boys of your age to wear their trousers so loosely that they appear to be falling off their hips. Please don't take this as an insult, but you and all of your friends are complete idiots. Still, I want to be fair and open minded about this issue, so I propose this compromise: You may come to the door with your underwear showing and your pants ten sizes too big, and I will not object. However, in order to ensure that your clothes do not, in fact, come off during the course of your date with my daughter, I will use my nail gun to fasten your trousers securely in place to your waist. · Rule Four: I'm sure you've been told that in today's world, sex without utilizing a "Barrier method" of some kind can kill you. Let me elaborate. When it comes to sex, I am the barrier, and I will kill you. · Rule Five: It is usually understood that in order for us to get to know each other, we should talk about sports, politics, and other issues of the day. Please do not do this. The only information I require from you is an indication of when you expect to have my daughter safely back at my house, and the only word I need from you on this subject is: "early". · Rule Six: I have no doubt you are a popular fellow, with many opportunities to date other girls. This is fine with me as long as it is okay with my daughter. Otherwise, once you have gone out with my little girl, you will continue to date no one but her until she is finished with you. If you make her cry, I will make you cry. · Rule Seven: As you stand in my front hallway waiting for my daughter to appear, and more than an hour goes by, do not sigh and fidget. If you want to be on time for the movie, you should not be dating. My daughter is putting on her makeup, a process than can take longer than painting the Golden Gate Bridge. Instead of just standing there, why don't you do something useful, like changing the oil in my car? · Rule Eight: The following places are not appropriate for a date with my daughter: Places where there are beds, sofas, or anything softer than a wooden stool. Places where there is darkness. Places where there is dancing, holding hands, or happiness. Places where the ambient temperature is warm enough to compel my daughter to wear shorts, tank tops, midriff T-shirts, or anything other than overalls, a sweater, and a goose down parka -- zipped up to her throat. Movies with a strong romantic or sexual theme are to be avoided; movies which features chain saws are okay. Hockey games are okay. Old folks homes are better. · Rule Nine: Do not lie to me. I may appear to be a potbellied, balding, middle-aged, dimwitted has-been. But on issues relating to my daughter, I am the all-knowing, merciless God of your universe. If I ask you where you are going and with whom, you have one chance to tell me the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. I have a shotgun, a shovel, and five acres behind the house. Do not trifle with me. · Rule Ten: Be afraid. Be very afraid. It takes very little for me to mistake the sound of your car in the driveway for a chopper coming over a rice paddy near Hanoi. When my Agent Orange starts acting up, the voices in my head frequently tell me to clean the guns as I wait for you to bring my daughter home. As soon as you pull into the driveway you should exit the car with both hands in plain sight. Speak the perimeter password, announce in a clear voice that you have brought my daughter home safely, and early, then return to your car -- there is no need for you to come inside. The camouflaged face at the window is mine.

Cassius

.....unless you know this trick to find Polaris, at true north.

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