Stephane

QC does not exist in our world guys. Forget it, once and for all. Even TTK who really did QC for a while couldn't continue to do so and still deliver in reasonable time because QC is way too much time (money) consuming. As TTK would have said here: how the hell can you expect getting the quality of a 5.000$ watch when paying 250$ or even 750$? I too have bought a serious amount of watches fresh from dealers and had a lot of issues. Most of them were minor issues and the way I went is "I'll get a gen crown and tube and pay to install it to fix it". When thinking about my last purchase, from a dealer that is, I was disappointed again as the same blody crown issue happened again on the Railmaster like on my uPO from the same dealer. That watche came from PT. Is PT a great dealer? Sure he is because he helps me to avoid customs. But that doesn't mean he can do a true QC because the watches he gets are dropshipped by CN manufactures anyway. It is not different than buying from the local CN dealers. Still, on my list PT is top 3 as is Narika (very discreet but very good and spending time in Asia to shop before coming back to EU to sell). Now, we saw some very motivated guys here that wanted or still want to do "better" work. Cool. Great. Hope. But with the kind of money they make on a single watch I doubt they can continue to do the QC, regulate, modify, and so on ... any longer. I will only name TTK that was an honest person but failed to deliver ON time (allthough allways delivered), TWP who was very enthusiast too but disappeared. So, each time a new dealer shows up on RWG we have hope and so does he. I sincerely think Eurotimez is approaching the problem much better than the previous ones, but still he needs to make some serious money or we'll loose him too. Bottom line is: there is no viable business without a true margin. It's a fact. Are we spending money for sending back watches that are pieces of [censored]? Yes, we are. Is it part of the hobby? Unfortunately. Do I have a solution? Yes! Think about it twice before ordering and let them know you are not exited to get their new watch...say, I can wait, I'm not sure, maybe...Looks like it has flaws... But do you feel like doing this? Nope, of course not, we all want the latest trendy rep to be on our wirst right away. Well, let me tell you something: I will wait for weeks before deciding to buy the next super rep. You know why? Because you will probably sell it to me for a fraction of the price as you are p*ss*d off with all these issues. Buy from other members...another cool option in our common hobby. Cheers Stephane

Thank you SD, I completely forgot that link...what a source of information by the way

Freddy I would be delighted to post a GOOD photo of that watch but I can't find a real good one...sorry I am talking about the black dial SnowFlake ...with or without date.

What a wonderfull wrist shot V. Congrats on the newborn ...a new member of our crazy community I see he already as a serial...I guess you have the papers and the box I was waiting for my "JustAsGood" 5513 to come back from a little dial repaint I still have to post a pictorial of this one but I might have to wait for another week as it's raining a lot again Before with an untouched NDT dial with yellowish tint and weird 3-6-9 markers Now, with a white lume (as well as the hands of course) and normal markers, a ClassicWatchPart Insert and a wonderfull pearl (gift of Bazz, thanks so much!!!)

Exactly! I do agree with you Ken as with Pix. Patience and discussion is the key in this hobby! Without that, we can all choose another one as there will be no way to make or receive payments anymore. Plus, let's bear in mind that the majority of the persons involved are not English native: communication is very tricky. Cheers Stephane

The yellowish is indeed a pain. I will post some pics soon as I had my 5513 with NDT dial redone in white too.

I didn't see this yet, thank you so much for sharing. What fascinates me in the beautifull world of small pieces is that some humans can tear down the 456 pieces and put them back toghether. Nothing else but the verb "admire" comes to my mind.

Thanks for sharing the photos Jojo. I miss New York when looking at your pics. I only visited it twice and wouldn't mind going there several times a year. There is so much to see (Dave summed it very well) and so much I still have to see. I hope I can go in september again (and grab another Kruzer master piece ).

Oh, well my quest is pretty simple: a Tudor Snowflake. I'd love to have a rep and a gen!

Wow, you lucky guys. That is the next gen on my list. I could even trade my 16570 for it... Congrats to all lucky owners.

Yes Andy, I will, but honestly the stock one isn't that bad in fact

I'm super proud indeed ...even more than of the watch of course

Each time you post the first picture I can't resist: I have a smile on my face. I love it

I have a serious problem with this watch Tonight my daughter invited a friend. The friend said the same thing as my daughter a few days ago "Hey Stephane, you lost your crystal" I have no idea why this watch continues to call me from the watch box but it's currently one of my favourite one for sure. And it's the "old generation" Chief AR (Anti reflect coating). I can't imagine what the "new generation" AR is Have a great saturday eve all...I'm a lucky father

Hey that is a cool thread idea. Like Scoobs, I used to be a producer and label manager of a small company and studio I owned with 2 partners for 5 years. But hey, music is cool but the world hit is not happening everyday...everyone needs to eat from time to time. So currently: -Manager of a small company active in dating services over the phone, sms and internet (since 1992). -Radio presentor (since 1980). But this is a side job now, more a hobby. Allthough it could become premanent again as dating is currently much less a money maker. Cheers Stephane

My god, you are a true collector Kruz. And your pieces are all greatly modified by Ziggy. Wow, next time we lunch you have to bring them all

This afternoon, a little PRS

I too love these stories Nanuq. Funny guys these salesmen. They should know that a pair of jean can cost the price of watch by the way...

Of course You need speed for videos, above all

Well done Admin. Speed is THE absolute priority on the net. Thank you very much. Cheers Stephane

Great review and pictorial again BT. I won't open the debate on the one I own again Actually, it is a Noob serial. But, about mine, I still consider it more RepAustria's one as he made it of course I would need another 10 years experience in rep to be able to even think about modding whatever, and certainly not a GMT mvt. Wear them well guys, Cheers Stephane A coke ? http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/An...Au_PS800_03.jpg

Oh, well, I understand. Vintage Rolies are so nice indeed. Today, back to this

Well, Narika can still get them and Eurotimez too. Cheers Stephane

Well, I will endlesly repeat that everyone is welcome again, anytime and add no extra help is even needed Cheers Stephane