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Posts posted by By-Tor
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Giving the GMT IIc some wrist time today.
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Another wonderful writeup Toad!
Late congrats from me too (been very busy with work lately).
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Yes, the black ExpII is an excellent Rolex replica... and very underrated.
I'd just straighten the crown guard "insides" and wear it. I already have one of these but it's in the possession of my watch guy (he's very busy).
Great choice indeed, and definitely a keeper.
Congrats!
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Moderator move: Two exactly similar threads/topics merged to one.
Carry on.
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Wearing the 'Racer.
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This fine album right now.
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As usual I like the blue dial. Maybe it's not accurate to the gen, but it's the nicest combo, imho.
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Get it without the engraving. It's non-symmetric and doesn't look good.
Looks much better without.
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No... the rep subdials are grey as well. It's my studio light exposure and contrasting on the photos that makes them appear black.
Here's a photo outside, which gives better idea of the subdial color. It's also a good size comparison to a 40mm gen GMT. Discovery doesn't wear that big.
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I just got my DeWitt catalogue. Crap...if that jacketted, hard cover book doesn't make you fall in love with their watches, you are blind and wear a Timex. The book is beautiful. Nothing can replace a beautiful, hardcover bound book for browsing factor.
True. But an online catalog is still better than nothing... and very convenient way to promote your product... to millions of people. If I was in charge of a watch company, I'd put one out immediately. It's 2008 now.
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I find it strange that more manufacturers aren't putting their catalogs online, like TAG Heuer.
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Ah, I wasn't aware that there was a "budget" quartz version.
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The subdial spacing on the Discovery rep is perfect.
You're probably thinking of the BTR, which uses different movement. Two different watch models.
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Hate football or not... it's the biggest sport in the world. Followed by billions of people. No other sport comes even close.
I don't care about the club football at all, but I'm a huge fan of the FIFA World Cup tournament, and collect classic matches from them... mainly from here.
PS: I agree that Christiano Ronaldo is gay.
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This new WM9 is an updated model of this. Definitely an awesome Sub, and the new model will be without the doubt the best ever.
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Wearing my "other" GMT today.
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@Bazz: That Brosnan one is a hilarious picture. I almost choked my morning coffee!
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Yeah. it might not necessarily cause any damage. But I still don't see even one single reason to manually wind a working automatic watch, regardless what the official Rolex info says.
If shake, rattle and roll works just as well, what's the point?
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Welcome to RWG!
Regarding your 7750 question:
No, the watches don't come serviced, but I haven't had any problems with my Asian 7750's, even though I haven't serviced any of them. They have been running flawlessly for years.
I wouldn't stress too much about it. You can also replace the movement if some kind of trouble occurs.
Happy hunting!
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After I bought my first expensive gen, I only realized how good the reps actually are. After that, I've been on a rep buying mode again.
Whether you leave the reps or not... just don't become a "gen snob". They're boring wankers.
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Thanks for the compliments tokei. Appreciated.
Regarding hand winding the automatics... Ziggy has always said it's bad for the movements... gen or rep. I just echo what he says in articles like this.
Just don't do it.
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Great PO wristshot Robbie!
This to start the week:
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Let me ask you a question:
Why are you winding it manually?
There's absolutely no need to wind ETAs or Asian automatics manually. You're only wearing out your gears that way.
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Kimi is my favorite but he drove like a BUM this year. I heard that his winter training consisted mostly of vodka and strippers. Massa drove really well, he's a solid driver... but it was more about Kimi being unmotivated and completely out of shape, than Massa's utter brilliance.
Lewis was my 2nd favorite to win the title. A worthy champion indeed, and the best driver of 2008. Congrats to all Brits onboard!!!
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