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sgtguk

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  4. Why in general do gen watch owners hate reps ?

    in General Discussion

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    It's funny how people get so upset when they see a fake/rep of something they own! I remember many years ago having an Escort Xr3i ;) at the time a big deal for a guy my age, it took me a long time to save up for it and I paid cash to get it, couple weeks of having it went by and a guy came along side me on the freeway with a 'fake' Xr3i (bodykit and badges only) how did it make me feel? Didn't bother me in the slightest, I bet he was just as proud of his car as I was mine, in fact it made me feel better because he was trying to emulate the same car that I had ;)

    I'm making the comparison with cars because nanuq quite rightly gave a comparison of a car and watch, as a mechanic I can see how he would do so, the point I'm trying to make is that whether or not you wear a gen or fake watch does not mean that you are an [censored] or not, that comes from within and money or not your still an [censored]. I really don't think that Gen owners myself included are bothered whether the guy next to them is wearing a rep watch as long as they are not trying to make themselves look better to their peers or profiteer from it from someone who doesn't know any better.

    I came to this forum whilst searching for a great deal on a new SmP, tbh I'm bloody glad I've had the pleasure of being part of this community for the last 12-14 mths, I love lots and lots of watch designs and have probably bought the best part of 40-50 pieces since I came on here, inc a few Gens too. The rep scene is far more intricate than it seems from the outset, there is a depth to it that draws you in and this great community keeps you coming back for more!

    At the end of the day I am quite at ease wearing both Gen and rep pieces when I go anywhere, next time I'm out wearing my TC Sub and a guy stands next to me at the bar with his Gen and checks my wrist I'll give a wry smile and remember that day on the freeway.......... :inverted:

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  11. Rolex crown and tube?

    in The Rolex Area

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    'My question is: Does the TC tube equipped with the necessary seal/gasket to make waterproof? '

    I would think so, its gen construction so should be with the seals intact, I'm sure one of the experts can probably chime in on this but with a clarks tube and Gen crown it felt smooth and wound on tightly ;)

  13. Rolex crown and tube?

    in The Rolex Area

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    +1 for J he's a great guy and is always fair with peeps ;)

    Do you really need to change the tube though inertia? The crown will be a straight swap and hopefully a pretty easy one, I've got mine sitting in the box looking at me waiting to get the balls to fit it atm!

    Last time I tried to fit a Gen crown I cocked up the keyless........4 tries and subsequent failure later.....its with J being fixed :notworthy: (not a Tc sub though)

  14. Two MBK Subs

    in The Rolex Area

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    Both of these pieces are obviously crap quality and you would be called out immediately by everyone who even glanced at your wrist, please save yourself the pain and send them directly to me ;) I promise never to wear them but bury them in a deep hole in my garden.........honest! :inverted:

    Gorgeous bloody gorgeous pieces mystere ;) Enjoy them and thanks for sharing!

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