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$298 pre-order. Rising to $318.

I have two Radiomirs, 288 and 380. I have them on the lovely straps that suit them. They are staying that way. I doubt I will buy another Radiomir, simply because I don't want to push my luck.

Would love a fine rep of the iwc5005-05

Any of the Trusted Dealers will be able to get you the best version of this watch. We've all got our favourite dealer - mine is Toro and he's already posted twice on this thread so I suggest you give him a try.

Yep, manually wind it and then give it a gentle shake from side-to-side - should get it going. If that doesn't work, some people reckon giving a watch a slap can kickstart it. I've never had to do it but, if I did, I think I'd hold the watch in the palm of my hand and then slap the back of my hand as hard as I'm prepared to tolerate. If it doesn't work it should at least provide some entertainment for anyone watching.

He is certainly a "special case" but it is, at least, keeping this thread advising people about the loser MD2020 at the top of the board.

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Yes please.

I suspect I know the answer to this but I'll ask anyway.... The bezel on my blue SOH V2 had a couple of scratches on it when I got it. Despite my best efforts, it's picked up a couple more. Does anyone know if replacement bezel inserts are available? Does a gen one fit?

Do you know what QC pics are for? Is that the watch you ordered? Yes? Then buy it. If you had concerns about the shaping of the '2' character, ask about that before payment.

I've been through this on a number of cycling forums too.... UV transmission protection is an inherent property of polycarbonate. It would be expensive to make sunglasses that didn't give UV protection. I've also discussed this with my optician. The only thing she warned about with cheap glasses (rep or otherwise) was UV reflection from the back of the untreated lens. A good set of sunglasses will have a coating to prevent UV reflections. For me, and cycling glasses that fit close to my face, UV reflectance of the back of the glass isn't an issue but if I was wearing e.g. RB Aviators reflection would be more of an issue.

Exactly - there is absolutely nothing in it for the shop to treat you badly but if they treat you decently, well.... who knows?

First off, I wouldn't take a rep into an AD. But if they did and I was 'busted' there is no way they would keep my property. What kind of authority does a guy in a shop have to seize goods?

Nothing much. It depends what kind of 'busted'. Is it: "Nice rep, mate - they get better every year don't they?" in which case you say "Yes, it's a rep - I'm very pleased with it. You are quite beautiful. Would you like to come for a drink with me?" "You are wearing a fake and are low-life scum" in which case you say "**** Off, you ignorant loser. I will take my money elsewhere" then you take your watch and leave the store hopefully letting go an eggy fart on the way out.

Older (pin and sleeve) Omega straps as a pain to adjust but this looks like it's a newer screw one. You could buy a nice set of small screwdrivers for what a shop would charge you.

I'm happy with the AR on my Steelfish, Avenger and SuperOcean Heritage....

Impressive work. I wouldn't wear it in a million years but impressive, none-the-less.

I really must buy one of your straps one day.

It's in the first post.

Found this side-by-side comparison: http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=32286