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By-Tor

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  5. Cant get the bezel off a noob sub

    in Watch Repair & Upgrade

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    I once removed a bezel from a Noob GMT, and I think it's just as tight.

    You only need a lot of force and a good, solid knife (that you force between the lugs and the bezel). Did I mention FORCE?

    PS: Of course you have to tape the lugs properly, to avoid scratching them excessively.

    Good luck, you're going to need it. The Noob factory bezels are bitches. I suggest not to remove it, unless it's absolutely necessary.

  8. Reduced to 125% of original cost!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I agree with Mr.Z. Modded watches are a serious problem, and determining their value is often very difficult.

    But I can give you one example:

    My extremely rare, best-ever Rolex replica base, Explorer II frankenwatch with GENUINE DIAL and correct hand stack... guess what I paid?

    Yes. $350 + shipping. I know it was a bargain, but that's something that could be described as "fair price". It's still a rep, although very nice.

    If someone asks $900 for a Chinese Submariner (MBW/WMB/BMW) with RBJ scam mods, call him out. Or stay away. Make some research, don't be an idiot.

    The veteran members and mods are here to protect you, but we're not going to change your diaper. This place is a hobby for us, not a job. We're not on anyone's payroll... we don't get a DIME for our efforts So it's unreasonable to except us to control all the sales threads. It's simply not possible. All members should feel equally responsible for others.

    And YOU have the ultimate responsibility for your money, not us. This community has always been a "learning experience". When in doubt, ask questions and make more research. It's a cruel world out there, so be careful.

  9. Reduced to 125% of original cost!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    A little OT, but about the member-member trades...

    During the years I have bought lots of watches from fellow members. Like 20-25 or so.

    And guess what: I have never, ever had ONE SINGLE PROBLEM. I always received what I was supposed to receive... I've been 100% satisfied. Talking about perfect track record... our membership is amazing (generally).

    If the member is well known, trusted and has good reputation I say go for it. He has already QC:d the watch for you. If a rep functions perfectly after say, 5 months of use, it will probably function after 5 years of use as well. Dropshipping is a serious problem. So in that sense I understand prices that are near what the watch sells for new... if the watch is in great condition of course.

    It's obvious that the new members don't have the experience and friendships that we more seasoned members do. Newbies should probably stick with the dealers only, and avoid the member trades.

    $900 for any replica watch is just too much. There's no way you can justify that kind of price... it's absolutely laughable... unless we're talking about a serious frankenwatch... starting from gen dial, hands, bracelet, etc. And even then it usually makes no sense at all.

    I totally agree with the original poster that the way overboard prices should get "called out". But when you're questioning someone's watch/price/honesty, first make 100% sure that you know what you're talking about... and you know EXACTLY what replica model it is in question. Don't go "fishing" there, and posting annoying questions just for the sake of it.

    And just like TwoTone said, make it POLITELY. We don't want to see the sales section turning to a war zone.

  11. New Rolex models from the Basel 2008 Show

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    I'm actually quite surprised that the SD creates so strong negative feelings.

    I don't think it's horrible like the YM2, just boring.

    Disappointing? No, I was excepting something like this.

    The new "ceramic" GMT is much further away from its design roots than the new "DeepSea" SeaDweller (imho). Still people consider it a great looking watch. In my opinion, the new GMT f*cked up everything what was so amazing about the 1675 and 16710. You can't explain it in words, it's the original "spirit" that was gone. Just imho, of course.

    This SD is pretty much the same design to me. Same can be said about the Sub... they both look pretty much what they were excepted to look.

    Yeah, the old models are about million times nicer, and I 100% agree that Rolex has completely lost its touch. But if the ceramic GMT got accepted, why not these?

    PS: I think the new "stainless Submariner" is a Photoshop job. As far as I know, they have only released white & yellow gold models of it. So the real one (whenever it gets released) won't necessarily have polished middle links.

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