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YIPPEE Matijn, I knew it was Pete's and he took the photo, that was the 'funny' I made! AJ

Just a hunch, but I would guess it was not Mike then! When I first saw the photo I thought wow, Mike's photography skills are coming on leaps and bounds! Well done Mike, now how do I buy tickets??? AJ

Thanks Richard They are 100 US dollars and I'm positive they are top quality! We will see. Regards AJ

Thanks guys I am unsure if the movements work, however there is a huge disparity between quality and silver versus silver plated. I have a pair coming and will report back on them. Regards AJ

Gentlemen I have had a meeting today with a local company here in the UK that makes and sells watch movement cufflinks. I can put a really great deal together if enough of our fellow members wanted a pair for $100, there is a choice of shape from round to oval and are simply quite stunning, what do you think? Regards AJ

City today so threw on the 029

Richard Just say the word and you can try mine! Regards AJ

Lift your skirt Pete, just a little it'll do wonders! Best regards and thanks AJ

Thanks Guys I do not think you can go wrong with these Plops as a daily beater, get them checked for waterproof and take her away on your hols! Regards AJ

I recently purchased an Omega Ploprof (Plop) (V1 I understand) in a M2M deal from another Forum. I had been advised that the dial would be too small for me as I am a 46/48mm kind of guy with just over 8 inch wrists and the advice was from someone whom is very knowledgeable and pretty much knows most things about such matters and in typical fashion I went straight in with my eyes wide open. So, with my 'Search' head on a really great Plop was advertised on the other Forum (I rarely go there, its all too pushy in comparison) and started emailing the owner and fellow collector/lover of watches. The watch was unmarked and had the very desirable Sharks tooth mesh and Omega deployant buckle but wasn't running right and needed some TLC or a service, possibly both. So an agreement was made and the watch paid for and duly shipped. Upon arrival I took the watch down to the case and cleaned and oiled the movement and put her back together. At the same time I refinished (tickled) the case and thoroughly cleaned the bracelet. The result I am delighted with and this Plop has not missed a beat in three weeks of rotation with several others. Most notably the watch wears really well with a great weight/feel (i might try the rubber Orange strap at some point) and the deployant buckle makes this the easiest adjusting strap I have ever known, in one of the pictures you will see the bar that simply depressed to provide tiny adjustments to loosen or reduce its length. In conclusion for all you guys on the fence, you've got to try this as it feels just right, very Retro, great weight and great wrist presence. Regards AJ

Let me also extend my welcome to as Toro so wonderfully put it 'The Club' I'm a fellow UK guy and have as my stats show been rather busy in just over a year, if I can help or share some experiences just ask. Regards AJ

Let me buy my tickets Mike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! C'mon guys this forum needs you! If you're anything like me, you need it too! Regards AJ

Its not the strap its the stunning fitment on an OEM strap to the lugs that makes the difference! They have a cut out SS or alloy 'Female' sewn into the strap so the leather is unstressed by the pin, I have had to throw two straps away as the leather gave way. AJ

Fitted a new PAM deployant buckle to my OEM Croc for my PAM029, delighted!

Count me in Mike! AJ

Happy Anniversary Martijn AJ

You are in Dubai overlooking the Palm!

Sunday finest! AJ

It has a sunken datewheel as well! AJ

IWC still today

I have a lovely V1 one with Shark Mesh which is simply awesome, bought in a M2M deal that I am very pleased with. AJ

A real beauty for sure R. AJ

Plus 1 for that Pete! AJ

Just like women really! One just isn't enough and you want to try loads and loads:) Regards AJ

This arrived this morning from Toro so on she goes and after giving her a little polish I am very happy with my new IWC 3777 Regards AJ