hiker01

F,

It looks like you have another strap treatment as demonstrated by your avatar.

Here're a few of my favorite shots

Now....that's a beauty........I mean both!

You're getting both? Cool.

Hopefully? Haven't heard from him yet, but it's too early over there!!!

Stil waiting for reply from Hont! Hopefully I'll get them soon enough for you to compare!

Instead of the shoe polish, you could also use a Basebal Glove oil. I usually soak mine after all the recommended treament is done and the strap is fully dried. The oil makes the strap soft and environment resistant....I actually treat all my leather strap with this!

My 2 cents!

Excellent idea BT!

I have favorites of each of my watch wristie, but I'll post just a few:

My AP ROO Safari, which I think is out of it's "natural environment", but worked perfectly:

and then the others.......

Wednesday - 09.09.09

Uhmmmmmmn....a Rare GMT and coffee, perfect breakfast combo! Nicely done!

Thursday...

Looks familiar there, R? Good job on the bracelet!

PAM207A for Hump Day:

Personally, I like to use Swiss in all of my keeper watches, and when I can, I'll use original movements. Is one better than the other? Well... In some cases, yes- Especially when it comes to duplicating certain complications that the Asian variation just can't match (a la 7750 sec @ 6:00). But that's just one example.

When it comes to standard ETA date/time, I suppose there really aren't any major advantages to using Swiss over Asian, except that the price point is possibly a factor. You're saving about $60 or so by going Asian if you're buying the watch new. Or, you're saving $60 by buying the watch fitted with a Swiss ETA if you factor in what it would cost from a supply house like Ofrei. Personally, I do use Swiss ETA in my watches when I have them in surplus waiting to be consumed in my parts bin And I like knowing that I have a Swiss engine under the hood. Just a mental/OCD thing for me I think.

Is the watch going to be one that you plan on keeping for the long haul?

Hey R-!

Thanks! I'll be buying the GMT IIc and DSSD V5 soon and still debating wether to go with the Asian version or ETA. For some reason the qoute that I've read "buying a said Swiss ETA is a waste of money", seems to stick in my mind. I've tried to search that post here and RWI, but can't find it!

All of the Swiss 2836 on my older Rolexes have been fine till now, but I had bad experience on both the DSSD v2 and v3. I dunno, maybe I should stick with Swiss ETA!

F-

Anymore experts out there who wants to chime in???? BT, where are you?

You must have a really deep pool ?!

Hey, you never know what you'll hit in the bottom!

Tues:

Thanks, Guys! I appreciate the input so far!

No, Lani. I'm talking about the 2836 to be more specific!

Edited! Lani, Brah......I think I know why you replied the way you did.....I confused you with my new Sig!

Sorry Brah!

Hike!

I know this Question have been discussed before, but I think it's about time to update this topic. I'm talking specifically about the REP ROLEX

movements! I believe we even have two camps here; SWISS......ASIAN! That's my quandary.....

Has there been any changes in these movements that would favor the so called Swiss? Or should I stay Asian with the confidence that the quality is about the same?

I'm looking at purchasing a GMT IIc WHS and the DSSD V5/Ultimate, but can't decide on the movement......I need some tips on which movement to go......

SWISS or ASIAN???

Experts.........please chime in!

Thanks in advance!!!

*Please do not get confused by my SIG below! I'm asking about the ETA/ASian 2836!!!

Family Pool day this afternoon, gotta go swimmin......so back to this:

Still wearing the Black Widow Daytona for Mon.

phoband makes excellent GEN pens! Search his stuff here!

Very nice

Thanks, Mate!

I'm wearing my Similar Daytona to dinner tonight:

For sunday PAM312 on Toscane strap

WoW! That's a beauty! Me likey! Could you please PM me the details and source of this PAM?

Thansk! Hike

Water tester? build this:

Do a search for the instruction! I use all my reps in the water, except the Breitling Navis!!!

The PAMS are next to the Rolexes that are easy to water resist, although I won't trust the Daytonas!

My AP ROOs and Chopard MM have passed the 10 ATM test after I greased all the rubber parts!

Hunky hunk for Fri!