The only fact, of which you are entirely over sensationalising, is that I admit entirely that I've often been overly optimistic regarding time frames. I've had some good advice and learnt lots about managing expectations, time management and setting realistic time frames. If I say "your watch should be ready within two weeks" and it materialises that it needs a part especially on complicated movement splicing modifications etc then it takes longer and I'm the messenger. I didn't make any money from this, nor are we doing any work at all rep or gen (he'll just help his mates out albeit sparsely) My father is elderly and did this for fun upon his retirement. I don't think anyone cares about your strange fascination with attempting to create hysteria me. Call me a poor communicator, bad time expectation manager, bad project manager, or even a c*** (self edited) if you like. But there is constant underlying insinuation to the tone of your messages pertaining to thievery what have you. I don't want sympathy just want to be left to continue to get the remaining few watches done. Then I'll just go back to enjoying this forum. I sent you a friendly message but sobeit.