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James Bond

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  6. Anyone experienced w/ EL lemania (copy) Paul Neuman Daytona?

    in The Rolex Area

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    I think The Zigmeister's had a change of heart with the new 7750's- Vast improvements have been made, and he has noted an overall improvement in their construction, build and parts quality.

    But if it's relating to which is better for a vintage Daytona... I'd take neither. I'll stick with my finicky, unreliable V23 copy movement :lol: It might be unreliable, but it's more 'correct' for the watch in terms of appearance and character.

    *shrug*

    What is the point of having a "correct" watch when it does not tell time? :)

  7. Anyone experienced w/ EL lemania (copy) Paul Neuman Daytona?

    in The Rolex Area

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    Depends what you mean by "better."

    Venus IMHO. Never heard of one dying, and if did you could probably service it. 7750s die all the time... The Zigmeister won't even touch the new ones any more!

    Venus can be a little jumpy (mine was). I think The Zigmeister has a thread on it somewhere... or at least there was at once.

    "Venus IMHO. Never heard of one dying" this is better! :thumbsupsmileyanim:

    "The Zigmeister won't even touch the new ones any more!" this is NO GOOD! :thumbdown:

  12. THE law on buying, selling, and owning reps

    in General Discussion

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    hahahahaha. I thought that was plain english.
    • It is illegal to traffic in fake watches.
    • Charges are ok for one watch, and have been brought for two watches
    • A search warrant can be issued against you if the post office thinks you are "trafficking" in counterfit watches
    • If buying/owning is illegal depends on how courts interpret the "traffic" part of the law and "disposal" of watches
    • Courts can generally infer intent, so if you have 30 watches for personal use you are probably trafficking
    • If you only have one you may still be trafficking
    • You probably don't have anything to worry about, this is just for those who want to know
    • This is just for CRIMINAL, not CIVIL proceedings

    Also, "modding" is certainly illegal

    Lawyers and Doctors used terms that are confusing so that they look professional :D

  15. Bargain Basement 'Light Tent'

    in General Discussion

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    Excellent work on the light tent, Markus! You might want to try two or three of each of these for lighting. (I use one over the top, one on each side.)

    "one over the top, one on each side" that one too many. Try using two light, one top and one side or just one light. Your picture will have more depth (3D), shadow create depth in picture. :)

  20. On Chinese Parts in Swiss Watches...

    in General Discussion

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    On Chinese Parts in Swiss Watches... On June 01, 1999, Richard Paige (formerly of the best known watch forum - timezone.com) conducted an interview with Ralph Furter, head of product development for Roamer Watch Company. Here is an exerpt:

    RP: Do many Swiss companies produce components in China?

    RF: Yes, many, at least in the mid price range. There's quite a substantial number of companies which do their sourcing in Hong Kong.

    RP: What well known companies produce in China?

    RF: Well I don't want to mention names. But a big part of the mid range watches are produced in the far east. The industry really hasn't changed much over the years, it's still an old fashioned industry. That's why I appreciate the new way of distribution through the internet like what you're doing. As far as producing outside of the Switzerland, this is not an important issue. What does it really mean "made in American", does it mean that all of the product has to be made in the states? Look at American bicycles, the components are all made in Asia. You have to utilize the technology or possibilities from everywhere to produce a high quality product, not just by one country. It's more important to find manufacturers all over the world who can produce something good, it doesn't matter where it's made.

    RP: Most Watch aficionados would have a heart attack if they realized that their Expensive Swiss watches were made up of parts from everywhere, we have this image of the little old watchmaker making watches like the old days. Is labor price the reason for seeking new manufacturing markets?

    RF: The cost of living in Switzerland is so high that it's not possible to produce at adequate price levels. But for Roamer, since we're tied up with the Hong Kong company, we have this great opportunity , and we can produce higher quality goods by using the advantages that China offers today in production techniques.

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    The 'Swiss Made' label -- an empty shell?

    The following was written by world reknowned Pierre Maillard, editor in chief of Europastar, the watch industry's major news resource:

    "However, this [swiss Made] label is no longer a guarantee of origin worthy of the name because, as we know only too well, it covers all kind of practices and allows the label 'Swiss' to be placed on watches that are essentially Chinese. Let's admit it. The 'Swiss Made' appellation is largely a masquerade." Mr. Maillard knows the industry and is well respected. His comments have held a great deal of weight in the industry.

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    From the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry's official website: A Swiss watch movement

    As we have seen, to be Swiss, a watch must use a Swiss movement. According to Section 2 OSM, a movement is considered to be Swiss if:

    a.. it has been assembled in Switzerland; b.. it has been inspected by the manufacturer in Switzerland; and c.. the components of Swiss manufacture account for at least 50 percent of the total value, without taking into account the cost of assembly. (editor's note - This means that 99% of the components by quantity could be manufactured in China and if the cost of those components equals the cost of only one Swiss manufactured component, as long as the components are assembled in Switzerland -- even by imported Chinese workers, the term Swiss Made can legally be used on the watch).

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    Europa Star: "I will begin by asking the inevitable question: what percentage of component parts in a Tissot timepiece are made in China?"

    François Thiébaud (CEO of Swiss Brand T i s s o t): "I would not be telling the truth if I said there were no Chinese parts in a T i s s o t watch..."

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    Interview with the president of movement maker ETA, Anton Bally Exerpts of an interview with the former president ETA, Anton Bally from the magazine Armbanduhren:

    How many mechanical movements do you produce every year ? A bit less than five million

    Does that mean that parts come from the Far East and are used in Switzerland ? "Swiss Made" is an exactly defined term. It means that apart from the assembly, at least 50 percent of the parts (editor's note - 50% of the parts by value - not quantity - see the fhs official website for confirmation) are made here.

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    walter (mi)

    metro-detroit-area, michigan

    usa

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