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@nanuq. Thanks. I remember when I first joined RWG and tried to service a 7750 like three weeks later. In hindsight, too funny. I'm sure there were plenty of people laughing in the background. It's crazy how much I learned here. So greatful. BTW - my quote was Darth Vader. :-)

I didn't like the article and also didn't relate to it. Maybe he needs to get some more friends that appreciate nice watches. Don't get me wrong I buy watches for me, I love them. However wearing a great watch always makes me feel more confident. Jeans, cons, t-shirt don't make you feel that special when you are about to walk out the door but you add one hell of a watch and you get a little pep in your step. I also think people do notice it and do treat you a little different. Agree with the comments above, modern rolex explorer is not gonna turn heads. He should get a yellow gold DD and rerun the experiment. I guarantee a different outcome

Well, I've finally graduated to the next phase of watch collecting, my first vintage piece is on the way. It seems ridiculous to pay so much for something with old loom and so many nicks and scuffs especially when it probably cost 30x less brand new. I wonder how much I'll like it. I already know it will be my goto when hanging out with serious watch people. However, I remember the feeling of unpacking my 116613 and how amazed I was with the quality and finish. I just couldn't stop staring at it and still am just really blown away when I put it on. That won't happen with this. However, I have a feeling it will have it's own charm. Just so everyone reading this knows, I blame all of you for this evolution. Everyone on this forum and your ridiculous GD amazing pics of vintage watches all day long. Freddy's 6542 or droptops 1675 and dbane's had so many amazing 65XX subs I can't even keep track of what we're on these days. I just log in and get bevels burned into my retinas each time. I was doomed. My plan of course is to fill posts here with enough great photos to make someone else reach their next phase and buy a vintage. It's all about paying it forward. So with that I'll say thanks. Thanks to everyone at RWG for an amazing watch journey. You guys have given me a place to geek out about watches and taught me everything I know. From the early days of buying a few reps, to my first set of tools to you know, fix something here or there. Next it was a PO v5 and a full franken project completed myself. Then go back and Franken everything you own and sell anything you can't. I even dumped my girlfriend because I wanted gen b@@bs. :-). Finally buy a bunch of gens, and now vintage. I made it!!! It's frightening how much I've enjoyed every step. Thanks to everyone large and small. The journey would not be possible without everyone here because it's not one members knowledge but rather the collection of knowledge that makes this place so much fun. I end with this quote which just seemed appropriate on a number of levels: "When I met you I was but the learner. NOW I AM THE MASTER." Pics to follow in a few days.

Haha not a good idea. It would be like asking an alcoholic to line up all the empty bottles he has. The problem seems way worse when they are all together and in your face. $$$$$$$$$$$

Still this

Super dope strap. Where did you get that?

My closed 6 indicates the same thing.

What do you do with PAMs? You change straps. Didn't even make it 24 hrs.

Beautiful, especially love the bone handle.

And a fake case with fake engravings. Doh!!

Never started one of these but people have been slacking lately so I'm stepping in. There are certain watches you build that when finally done, are better than the gen. This is one of them for me. Had it side by side with the gen and it's just a better watch.

Next year someone will enter a chopper.

I love it on mesh. It becomes a real diver with the runner bezel. Very diver and rugged feeling.

He's landing in a 60mph head wind. That doesn't count.

Great build! Looks perfect.

Beautifuk

My friend just bought the YG Skydweller. Same kinda thing where I hate the dial but in real life it's very impressive. It's a huge watch and weighs a ton. My skinny wrists couldn't pull it off but it looks good on him. The craftsmanship is impressive. IMO can't beat the finish on a gen Rolex