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Hello Mr M, it's been a while. Kind of you to drop by with such a flattering comment. I hope to catch you around more sir. A Sent from Mars using tapatalk

LOL +1 I nearly spilled my coffee when I saw "shooting fish in a barrel". Is that what newbies bring to mind these days? I couldn't have said it better myself. Sent from Mars using tapatalk

I'll rather we have a sticky on "newbie etiquette and what not to ask". Sent from Mars using tapatalk

Hello Ernie Because I see that you are new here, I am going to be nice and explain to you that what you did, was a classic newbie misdemeanor, known appositely as the "Who has the best sub" syndrome. This happens when a newbie creates an account here, fails to introduce himself, and then goes on to ask the question that is most scorned by the members in RWG. Had the search button not existed, your question might be justified and could have some credibility, but please, I beseech you to do your own quiet and dignified search before asking this dreaded question. We are not a curmudgeonly bunch waiting to pounce on you, but surely you do realise that this question has been asked to death by a slew of other newbies before you, before we see them slinking into cyber oblivion gleefully rubbing their palms together and rushing toward their preferred interpretation of the best sub. No interaction, no courtesies, no gratitude from them. Multiply these lack of cyber manners by approximately 159,293,306 times, and you would understand our natural reaction to the next newbie asking this question. Your question may thus be innocuous, but I think the members were being judicious in telling you to go search for this on your own, arm yourself with the foundation knowledge, and perhaps learn to ask the question in a more creative manner, so that the responses would not be facetitious and more helpful. For example, asking "Would you choose a TC sub or a BP sub for your first rep?" is going to give you more insights than asking that classical questions newbies ask. Asking "who has the best sub?" here is like sticking your hand into the hornet's nest and then waving it around yelling "Merry Christmas guys, let me give you a hand!" You can imagine the resulting consequence. So do stay and learn, but please try not to ASK when you can SEARCH. We do not want the members to check the forums and find the first 63 threads asking variants of "Who has the best sub?", as you would kindly understand. Lastly, welcome to RWG! This is where you would find out who has the best sub, yes, but you have to do some work and sift through the accumulated wisdom and knowledge here, like I did. It would be helpful for you to introduce yourself, if you have not already done so. Say hello and be nice. Make friends with the wolf pack instead of learning to fend them off. Your stay here would be so much pleasant and enriching I promise. Have a lovely weekend sir.

Looks really gorgeous on you mate. Bloody show off.

That is essentially a stock RG ROO GP watch with FC parts and an LWO283 movement. No gen parts. I would value it at about $2k, without the additional straps, but that is just me. To give everyone a comparison, I know a franken ROO with gen dial, hands, LWO283 movement, and all the supporting mods cost between $3-6k depending on the parts. So yes, it is overpriced in my opinion but if someone chooses to buy it at that price, then the watch is worth that price. There is a difference between value and worth. So JordanF1, you gonna secretly take the plunge right?

The JF factory seems to be producing a spate of ROO re-releases lately.. you might get your wish yet Big A.

Each time I see a post like this, I am humbled and reminded somberly about the frail nature of human life. Like delicate flowers we invariably bud, blossom, wither and die. Nobody escapes the process. The difference is the beauty, happiness and meaningful values we bring to others during our existence. I feel for you Cats, I truly do. I have two young boys which I'm living for, which I love enough to give my life for. I salute you as a true warrior who has relentlessly trudged on against the odds, and I embrace you, a complete stranger, because compassion and kindness are universal gifts, given from the heart to anyone who needs them regardless of culture, distance or language. I wish you new strength to persevere on, for your boy and for yourself. I shall remember your boys in my prayers. If you do succumb at the end, I would have you know that you'll rest the sweet rest of the victorious and intrepid, showing what I am sure is a stalwart example to your boy on how to live life and how to love, a duty excellently done without regrets. Thank you for sharing and I render to you my heartfelt best wishes. Be strong and be brave like you have always been. We care. Sent from Mars using tapatalk

My veritably humble friend, nice of you to drop by! The 2014 collection does not have a silver/white dial version though the safari is close, with a cream dial. Would you be keen on that? Sent from Mars using tapatalk

All's good mate, all's good. Both Daytona1984 and Martijn are very respected members of the board and you do not see them going around creating trouble for members right? I hope you could be on the same side as us. We are all here to learn and enjoy ourselves, not to make lives miserable. You are a good guy, lets just move on already alright?

Mark you need to relax and learn to breathe. I see that you are rather new to the game, and as such, I can understand your beginner anxiety. But chances are good that the parcel would reach you as intended. Tracking numbers may or may not be updated in an ordinate manner, depending on the efficiency of the postal service used. But above all things, breathe, be patient, and learn to enjoy the game.

Happens all the time Mark, relax and you will receive your order as per normal. Only the website is affected. The operations would not be.

I can recommend www.intime.co. The best cure for a downed TD site is one which is working I think. Sent from Mars using tapatalk

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The site has been seized by the legal representation of Chanel. A common, routine occurrence for sites selling replicas. Don't worry, a new Trustytime will pop up soon.

Its ok bro...

HAHAHA OK now I see what you were referring to! Don't be evil bro.

Mate, we just ended a fiasco, of which you have been accused as one of the 3 "shooters". Kindly do not start another war with me alright? I am kinda busy taking pics of animals mating for the forum to enjoy, as you could tell. You ought to appreciate my efforts, its not easy doing what I do. haha.

And with that, all's well that ends well. Here's one for you mate, to brighten your day. Stop being a grouch already!

g I wish that I have talent like yours. Congrats and well-done. Great watch btw, I own one too.

hmm bro groupshot is a sensitive word, please refrain from using it, it could stir up unpleasant emotions grouphug sounds good, though I would not want to be the one in the center lol.

Mike thanks for introducing me to the wonderful world of seiko a while back. I noticed the brand because of your posts. Lovin 'em the more I see 'em! Sent from Mars using tapatalk

Dear Darren Yes for that, I do apologize, and please consider it a case discussed and closed. We shall all move on and handle it better next time shall we? For the ITEM, I just received it back. Its really an awesome piece, just give me some time to decide whether to sell it and the price if i do.

Nice collection, ironically your rep Chopards appeal to me more than your genuine Tags..

So no group shot mate? :D OK I jest.. there's no need to go away Darren, I don't think there was intention to ostracize or shame anyone. Let's practice mutual respect and kindness from now mate, which means treating others accordingly to how we would like to be treated. In our hobby, the collective discerning ability of members is not something to be scoffed at. If I were to post a rep submariner and claim it as a gen, I would be set upon by the wolves. If I show a pic of a watch from eBay and claim it as my own, I will be set on fire. And the list goes on. I enjoyed our exchanges, and I wish to see you stay and hang out with us. You are a good guy overall, and perhaps you have not settled fully into the rep collector mentality, which differs somehow from the mindset of a gen collector, which you may have been for years. Martijn, Daytona1984 and I are not shooters and you are definitely not the target of deliberate intent sir. But we have been around long enough to automatically point our scopes and rifles in the direction of a potential "target". If my words made you feel bad or misunderstood, I am willing to apologize specifically for making you feel that way mate. But at the end of the day, I hope to share the forum with you and enjoy the journey together with you, regardless of your personal collection or past. Yes I can respect your privacy and sense of propietership, but only if you show that you wish to have them respected as well, by not flaunting ostentatiously or projecting an inflated image of yourself to impress. Let us just share this hobby together Darren and not let our individual pride, collections, and accomplishments be barriers in communication, fellowship or learning. Those belong to you by default, and when you choose to disclose them, the knowledge you share then belongs to the forum and is at the discretion of the members to process and respond to in various ways. For the record, I would respect you the same way whether you own just a $100 entry level rep, 20 frankens, or 150 gens, as long as you interact and share with us all in the same polite, respectful manner. Yes, you may have the money to buy a $100,000 watch. But you cannot buy respect in the same manner. Thats all Darren. I wish you a lovely day ahead, and yes, a belated happy birthday buddy. Stay and grow with us.