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I'm not sure I even understand the point here... Maybe it's early... Maybe I drank to much Gray Goose last night... Maybe I went to bed to late... Maybe I'm simply not bright enough... But who cares? This business that we perpetuate by being paying customers is no different than any other free enterprise... Manufacturer sees a potential market for a product. Builds said product. Sells said product to a distributor [dealer] for a profit. Distributor [dealer] in turn sells said product to the customer for a profit. I don't care what the dealer paid, nor do I care what the manufacturer cost was. The bottom line for me as a consumer is - "Does the value out weigh the [my] cost"? If it does and I can afford said product - I'm a owner... This principal applies to everything I purchase, not just my watches [rep & gen's]... So go find a watch you like at a price you can afford and buy the damn thing... justmy2centsforwhatitsworthwhichweallknowaintmuch TT

I'm getting the same thing...

Of course I did... It's an age thing Ken... As in you're older than I am... Therefore... Considerably slower... TT

Congratulations Andrew... I cannot think of a more glorious moment in time than the birth of a child... TT

By Helen Chernikoff Thu Aug 24, 3:22 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ask graphic designer Parker Weintz the time and he doesn't look to his wrist, he pulls a cell phone out of his pocket -- and he's not alone. The proliferation of cell phones, with their list of extra features, has had the knock-on effect of eliminating the need to wear a wristwatch unless it is to make a fashion statement. Weintz, 37, said he recently abandoned his trusty Swiss Army watch and now relies on his phone to tell time. "The time is right there," said Connecticut-based Weintz as he drew a palm-sized cell phone from his shorts pocket. "And it's all around us in this digital age. Plus, if I see a chick I like on the street, I can ask her the time (with no watch on his wrist)." U.S. watch sales, which have been on the decline since 2001, fell 4.9 percent in 2005, according to a new market research study. Men especially have taken to abandoning watches as cell phones and PDAs (personal digital assistants) become increasingly commonplace, said Tim Dowd, an analyst at market research firm Packaged Facts and author of a report titled "Watches and Clocks in the U.S." Women have emerged as the more loyal wearers as watches have become more decorative. Of the 69.9 million U.S. adults who bought watches last year, 40.3 million were women, according to Dowd. "Women are expected to accessorize more," he said. PERSONAL STATEMENT Dowd said watchmakers were starting to exploit the accessory angle by seeking the endorsements of popular figures such as rock stars or snowboarders. Swatch Group (UHR.VX)(UHRN.VX), the world's biggest watchmaker that has Omega and Tissot among its brands, posted a higher first-half profit on Thursday, boosted by demand for expensive watches. The Swiss-based watchmaker has shifted its product mix toward luxury watches. Weintz's business partner, Chris Kelly, with whom he runs graphic design company ignition13, said he continues to wear a watch, a chunky $3,500 Omega, but only as a fashion statement. Kelly, 36, said he also owns a $7,000 watch and is eyeing another that would set him back about $2,000. Dowd's report found that men purchase more luxury watches than women, who buy only 30 percent of the top-priced watches. "The personal statement a watch makes is just as relevant as ever," said Josh Rubin, editor-in-chief of coolhunting.com, a blog that tracks trends in design and technology. "Whether it's a GPS-enabled watch that helps you find your way and tells people you're techy, or a vintage '70s LED that says you're digital old school, a watch can make a specific statement."

Good point Bill... However, one must never forget that:

I don't know... Are we?

Personally, I enjoyed the post... I believe that it came from the heart of a true watch lover... TT

Moved to "Off Topic"... TT

The doctor said, "Bill, the good news is I can cure your headaches. The bad news is that it will require castration. You have a very rare condition, which causes your testicles to press on your spine and the pressure creates one hell of a headache. The only way to relieve the pressure is to remove the testicles." Bill was shocked and depressed. He wondered if he had anything to live for. He had no choice but to go under the knife. When he left the hospital, he was without a headache for the first time in 20 years, but he felt like he was missing an important part of himself. As he walked down the street, he realized that he felt like a different person. He could make a new beginning and live a new life. He saw a men's clothing store and thought, "That's what I need... a new suit." He entered the shop and told the salesman, "I'd like a new suit." The elderly tailor eyed him briefly and said, "Let's see... size 44 long."Bill laughed, "That's right, how did you know?" Been in the business 60 years!" the tailor said. Bill tried on the suit. It fit perfectly. As Bill admired himself in the mirror, the salesman asked, "How about a new shirt?" Bill thought for a moment and then said, "Sure." The salesman eyed Bill and said, "Let's see 34 sleeves and 16-1/2 neck." Bill was surprised, "That's right, how did you know?" "Been in the business 60 years." Bill tried on the shirt and it fit perfectly. Bill walked comfortably around the shop and the salesman asked, "How about some new underwear?" Bill thought for a moment and said, "Sure." The salesman said, "Let's see... size 36." Bill laughed, "Ah ha! I got you; I've worn a size 34 since I was 18 years old." The salesman shook his head, "You can't wear a size 34. A size 34 would press your testicles up against the base of your spine and give you one hell of a headache." New suit - $400 New shirt - $36 New underwear - $6 Second Opinion -PRICELESS

The problem is with the Server and is being addressed... Just go back to whatever you were doing 7 hours ago and you'll be fine... For me it was sleeping... Nite Nite

Man, if your wife could bend like this... Would you have any time for Watches or RWG?

My sentiments exactly...

Viagra with a Black Strap... I think... Choices, choices... A man with sooo many choices...

Edit: Removed previous pictures and added new ones... TT

Received my FA Jones this last week... I couldn't make up my mind which color set I wanted, so I bought them both... I have found the piece to be quite nice with 3 exceptions... 1. The Strap is a typical Rep product, which is to be expected... 2. Is a flaw in the minute hand - As you can see in the pictures... My dealer has sent me 2 new hands... 3. On the black piece there is a dimple in the dial around both the main pin and the sub-dial pin... Almost like someone simply pressed to hard when putting things together... Dealer has sent a new dial as well... I tried to photograph it, but as you can tell, my photo skills are not the best, so I had zero success... Please bear with my photo skills; I'm working on them... I even bought a tri-pod today... Here are a few pictures for review...

The Bathtub Fart: People who would never in their life know one fart from another, who would like to act like farts don't exist, will have to admit that a Bathtub Fart is something special. It is the only fart you can see! What you see is the bubbles. The Bathtub Fart can be either single or multiple noted and fair or foul as to odor. It makes no difference. The farter's location is what does it. Maybe there is a kind of muffled pong and one big bubble. Or there may be a ping ping ping and a bunch of bubbles. The sound I should point out depends somewhat on the depth of the water and even more on the tub. If it is one of those big old heavy tubs with the funny legs you can get terrific sound effects. While one of the new thin ones half buried in the floor can be disappointing. But either way, as long as the water is deep enough, whatever the sound, up comes the bubble or bubbles and you have to be quick but glance back over your shoulder and you have seen it, the Bathtub Fart, the most positively identifiable fart known to man. It is a common fart and strictly for your own enjoyment unless you are a kid still young enough to take baths with your friends.

A woman goes into the doctor's office and says, 'Doctor, you have to help me...I've got this problem: You see I can't stop farting. I fart all the time, only they are silent and don't stink. As a matter of fact, I've farted 20 times just now while talking to you.' The doctor fills out a prescription and tells the lady, 'here, take these and come back in a week'. So she leaves and a week later comes back to the doctors office. 'Doctor, doctor you must help me! Now things are worse. I'm still farting all the time, they are still silent but now they smell something awful. You must do something! What were those pills you gave me?' The doctor replied, 'Oh don't worry, those pills where just to fix your sinus condition, now we'll work on your hearing problem.'

Miss Manners on Unacceptable noises. "Miss Manners does not plan to mention them, chiefly because they are unmentionable, but you all know who you are. What they are. At any rate, these are noises that are acknowledged by neither the noisemaker nor the noise recipient, because socially they do not exist. The practice of staring hard at the person next to you when, for instance, your own stomach has given off a loud rumble, is therefore to be condemned on grounds of etiquette as well as morals." In other words, if someone nearby cuts the cheese, the correct response is . . . nothing. Socially, the event did not happen, therefore to comment upon it would show a lack of culture. There; you may now let loose with impunity. Should the person next to you wrinkle her nose or offer comment, you are permitted to laugh inwardly at her faux pas.

Possibly it was the excitement of going out with Dave, her new boyfriend, for the first time. Alternatively, it could have been something she had eaten. Whatever the reason, Caroline had been stricken for the last hour with a rather bad attack of wind. By the time her date arrived it was all she could do to get from the house and into the car without disgracing herself. As Dave closed the door on her side and walked round to his, in desperation Caroline exploded with a very large and loud fart. Dave, getting into the driving seat, appeared not to have noticed. However, turning to her and indicating towards the back seat he said, "Let me introduce my two friends, Linda and Brian. I thought they would like to join us tonight!"