Legend

I am under the impression that there was a v5.1 before.. hmmm.

Anyway, the bezel numbers do look very good, yes sir. 

Decorated rotor is a nice touch, but hey, its a closed caseback

Overall, it is becoming quite hard to distinguish the rep diver from the gen, and yes I would buy this if I am looking for a very good diver rep.

I am not sure if the "A2824 movement" refers to the A2824 seagull movement, but I think the seagull movement is underrated, and performs like a champion in terms of timekeeping and power reserve. 

Go for it I say!  

Its not a difficult fix.. the subdial is usually attached to the dial assembly, and honestly, a adhesive would fix it. 

I had the same issue with an ROO 2 years back, and my watchsmith just put a spot of adhesive (informing and asking me in advance of course) and it stopped spinning like John Cena's WWE belt

The watch is still with me, with subdial firmly attached.

wrestlemania

I rather like it, but find it a bit out of proportion.. in terms of dial size vs bezel/case dimensions.

It could take some getting used to, but I do like the crown lever assembly a lot.

Dun scared me bro,i have just confirmed te purchased & payment has ben made... :<

Don't worry, AP ROO reps are generally comfortable for most.

This is probably an isolated case. Also, remember what passes for comfort can be pretty subjective for different owners.

I love the straps on your diver, may I ask where you got them please?

Looks awesome!

That is a beautiful watch, but I'm afraid it's just too big for my measly 7"wrist !! When you get old, really old, like me, you have to wear watches that aren't too big, nor too "edgy" if that's the right word. the AP divers and some of the AP 42mm ROO's are watches I can pull off. Not to take away from yours, because if I were 20 years younger, and maybe had bigger wrists, this one would definitely be on my wrist.

"Too old", in our hobby-speak is when we are wrapped in a shroud and lying quietly 6 foot under.

Otherwise, mate, I think you are still good.

For guys who are donating, I will be making a list of everything I received at the end for the raffle and donations and I will be disclosing it to you guys for transparency.

Member Hambone would like to thank you guys in person I'm sure! 

Mike, thank you for supporting the raffle, the first I am organizing.

Your encouragement does wonders for me 

The experts have spoken.

Try an 18mm tang buckle it may work too

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Alvin, and RWG members, again I'm at a loss for words,(highly unusual as everyone knows), however, I find it almost incomprehensible,

that the gallant souls, whom I only know through the written word extend the care and concern, that even my relatives don't exhibit.

I wish that you all have much prosperity and good health. Thank you so very kindly.

Eric my friend, this community is a lot more about watches.

Its about friendship, knowledge, and making life better for one another in various ways. 

I will do what I can, within my means, to help you and others in need.. 

Alone, we may accomplish little, but together, we can do a lot. 

Thank you kindly guys.

I am still getting the watches sorted out.. but your responses have been heartwarming to say the least!

The AP boutique

also known as Puretime in the community.

Lovely, I want one!

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the interesting thing is he hasn't even came on here and tried to defend or apollogise for his actions 

I think thats because Nanuq suspended him temporarily?

Anyway just to let you guys know, Droptopman has very kindly offered to donate some of his watches for the raffle, this watch being one of them. 

A newcomer with a very big heart, kudos to him!

Hey, what do you expect we're not quartz guys.

Even sillier question, is the dial on upside down? Meaning the 12 o'clock where the 6 o'clock should go?

the hands would still be moving in the same direction if so no?, since if this be the case, you are merely rotating the dial 180 degrees

There would be a problem with date window alignment too if so

Alvin/Mike

Count me in and let me know what you need. :clap2:

Regards

AJ

It would be nice mate if you could contribute one of your amazing pieces for sale in this raffle.

I'm very humbled by this gesture. Thank you . RWG members are amazing individuals.

You are a strong individual who keeps going on and on in the face of adversity and tragedy.

I salute you. 

I agree with Legend on this. I for one do not believe in spending big $$ on a car. I drive from A (house) to B (Office) 5 days a week. On the weekend, my car is used to ferry my kids from various A and various B. To me a car should be functional and reliable and therefore does not have to be expensive. I am not into expensive aesthetically pleasing cars. A car is just a car!

I drive a honda CRV and have for 7 years and I think it is the best reliable car I have ever driven.

 

Now when it comes to watchs, this is where I enjoy myself. The aesthetics come into play and  I am happy to spend all my money on reps and gens. Letting me enjoy looking at it strapped around my wrist. Now that is more appealing to me.

 

So in a nutshell I dont believe in the expensive car expensive watch ratio. I don't think they are linked at all.

yes mate

What a man drives, wears, lives in, is often not a reliable indication of what he can really afford.

Nanuq, can the negative feedback he's left for members be removed?

I think its a case by case basis, but AJ just got his negative feedback cancelled.

Indeed, a link to the sale thread is a very good idea. As for Messi10, a swift smack with the ban hammer seems a good idea too.

You are most kind. I was thinking of chainsaw and acid. 

I for one completely disagree with the whole "if you don't own a fancy, expensive car, then you can't own a luxury watch' shenanigans that is apparently a belief with a lot of us here, and on other Gen watch forums.    What anyone decides to spend their money on should not have to anything to do with following the socially acceptable ladder of luxury items if they do not want to do so.  I know that a lot of people wish to show off their wealth and brag to others about how well they are doing by buying the largest, flashiest houses and vehicles, but not all of us feel that way.  I for one do not feel the need to drive the large, V8 engine luxury sedan or V10 SUV when I have the option for a nice, economic and reliable Toyota, or Honda, etc.  I don't need the 5 bedroom house when I only have one kid and maybe another on the way in a few years, as it does not make sense to throw extra time and money away on cleaning and furnishings when no one is going to really use those extra rooms.  How often does one really have house guests?  One spare bedroom is more than enough. 

 

Up until the last few years, my cousin who makes a 7 figure salary (and has been for a while now) had lived this way.  In fact, it wasn't until his wife's trusty Volvo decided to die that she decided she wanted one of the M-Benz SUVs for herself.  No one would have guessed looking at what he drove that he had an entire room dedicated to vintage guitars, worth upwards of 3 million dollars, and he wouldn't have had it any other way.  I think he was onto something there, because it is my belief that it is really no one's business how much we are worth, as long as we continue to contribute to society.

 

  I guess what I am trying to say is,  for watch lovers such as ourselves, does it really make sense to blow that extra money on the big house, or the $80,000 Audi, Benz, etc when we could instead drive a comfortable car half that price and buy another one or 2 gen AP's?  I for one think not.

+1 on this.

What a man chooses to drive, where he chooses to live, and yes, what he chooses to wear on his wrists, would be a matter of decisions that are often not interlinked. 

Every man chooses to spend his money in different ways. I do know of the below guys in real life:

a. Someone who owns a genuine Hublot Big Bang ceramic, but drives a toyota Camry

b. Someone who drives a 2013 Porsche Carrera S, but wears a Seiko

c. Someone who lives in an upmarket mansion, but wears no watch at all.

d. An unemployed bankrupt who still owns and discreetly wears his genuine Rolex explorer 2. 

Yes, from a generic social perspective, a man stepping out of a Lamborghini with a a $30k watch strapped to his wrist makes the watch more believable than the gardener with a Patek Philippe. The world is generally a superficial place when it comes to perspectives. But often, the purchase decisions of an individual are mostly affected by individual choice and purchase power, lifestyles, and his intrinsic values about life, and may not conform to social perspectives at all.

Thanks guys, I was 'peeved' when I saw that and it made me wonder what one could do to stop the chances of some mindless fool from giving someone bad press vindictively, unfortunately I am unsure if you can in this situation, what I think is unfortunate is that some mindless idiot can, several months later decide to rant and do this because they choose to purely in spite or some sadistic way of trying to even the score, surely that is not what it is meant for.

 

I left negative feedback and did not go public because Messi was unwilling to contribute towards the required service of the movement that clealry had winding issues and required three wheels to be replaced due to the winder not operating properly. I was happy with the watch as it was a gift for a friend, I was also happy to get it repaired in a controlled manner, ie someone I know here in the UK, I did not want to take the chance of sending t0 back to Germany were a $40 fix was diagnosed by Messi and his watchsmith without seeing it and also when he told me, oh, I never wind it so I did not know. I shake it! Really !

 

It physically cost me £100 with Alex in the UK to get it fixed and serviced, that's his charge period, all I ever asked for was a contribution, even if it amounted to the ridiculous $40 plus the shipping costs he would have incurred, if he had contributed $50 I would have thought that would be fair, I told him about the issue immediately and he chose not to assist me in sorting it out, I still have the damaged wheels from the repair and indeed sent him photos of them.If there was any justice and for the protection of other unsuspecting members this guy should have his arse kicked out before he continues in his less than proper manner and screws other people up.

 

Best regards

AJ

And in that manner, we should be able to prevent and/or rectify bad feedback left for others in an unjustified manner.

For example, what's stopping anyone from leaving 10 bad feedbacks for someone else without rhyme or reason?

Perhaps a mandatory link to the sales thread should be included, and members should be given a chance to appeal bad feedback.

It would give more credit to the RWG feedback system.

Just a thought. 

Why we want to be reminded........................ a sad chapter in RWG history this will be no matter what the final outcome.

Because Mike, I think a lot of the folks who have watches with him want him remembered, and we do not want him popping up one day and scamming others.

I agree with you that this is tragic. But we want the lesson remembered.

Can this be made a sticky please, as the issue is still open? 

We're talking about an amount in excess of $25k.