Hi all - It's been 3 or 4 years since I've been active. Couldn't even say what brought me back. Got the itch I suppose. Paypal plus a compulsion for shiny things is a dangerous combination...
Over the years my VC died as did my 183H and my Marina Militare (my bad on that last one). The bezel popped off my Planet Ocean somewhere.
but the remainder of my collection is still intact and worn proudly.
Looking forward to reacquainting myself with the community (and the lingo) exploring the world of replicas which has obviously expanded a great deal.
two versions -
1) has thicker font on 6 & 12 which is truer to the gen. But it doesn't have the smaller tickmarks on the dial.
2) pictured here - all the right markers round the dial, but 6 & 12 are too thin.
I thought i would never buy a gold-plated rep - for fear of quality until...
The gold plating on my RM never ceases to amaze me. I don't even keep it in my watch box for fear of scratching it.
and my 231 ain't too shabby either
I gotta agree - my 089 is running a good 48 hours after the last wear...
and considering my laziness - I can't say its been fully wound anytime I wear it.
I just got mine a couple of weeks ago and I'm surprised at how decent the lume is for a factory watch. I'm not even sure I am going to send it off for any kind of mod.
Great watch - great photos!
The guilt only lasts until I actually receive the watch, swap out a quality strap and put it on...
Then I just have to be careful not to stare at it when i'm driving
Bought the magazine cuz Colbert was on the cover...
came upon this article on our favorite subject. Some interesting lil' tidbits in here
posted in two parts - enjoy gq_may_07_vol1.pdf