TeeJay

Thanks, amigo

The best rep is the one which you like the most. The one which suits your needs the best. The one which has 'flaws' which you can accept as part of The Watch, and which give character, rather than detract.

@ R, Much appreciated, bro, I know it'd mean a lot to Nicola We haven't heard from her for a few days, but knowing how she can be, that's not a sign for concern, whatever her situation, she'll let us know when the time's right for her

@ Zesh, Many thanks, brother, the donation and prayers will no doubt bring about good tidings

I'd just like to once again thank all for their goodwishes and prayers, it has not gone unnoticed by me, and I could not be more grateful to you all

Thanks TJ, i will keep them in mind, i may just go and buy a brand new noob just for the case as i know it all fits together in that case, then i can let you have the movement, dial and bracelet and you can build a new sub.

Oh by the way email on the way to you about another matter.

No worries, and email responded to

I've got two spare cases you can have if you want Not sure which factory they're from, neither has lug etchings, and one might need a new caseback (both need new crowns and tubes...) I can't get them in the post till next friday, but they're yours if they'd be any use to you

The thing which saddens me most about this, is that this is a community based upon trust. It is a living embodiment in the maxim 'honor among thieves' (not that anyone here's a thief, but given the nature of our hobby, well, y'know...) Anyway, this is a community which helps its own, and goes to great lengths to help those in need. I tried to be, if not 'tolerant' of the sale, 'understanding' of the situations which there are in the world, and the desperation it can bring to others. But. There is never a need to be dishonest about such things. People will always be willing to help those in need who put their hand up and ask honestly, but when people start lying, that's when my sympathy and understanding of their circumstances run out. This is a dark day for the community

Picked up this nice genuine 1665 dial; this was one of those deals where I wasn't planning on building one of these, but the price was way too good to let it pass!

Do I hold on to it? Build it? Pass it on to a friend that is building a 1665 as well?

Part of me thinks I should build!

I don't think I've seen you do an SD build, so I'd say go for it

Well I will reveal that he made a purchase off me a couple of weeks ago and he tried to make a purchase of offshore just before we banned him and thats not even accounting for his purchase off Ubi so I don't think he was doing it to tough.

Ken

That really is a shame to hear, I guess he was just someone who liked to talk the talk, and wanted some attention

LOL!

You "weirdos" - did i mention "TTK/Neil"??

NO!?

Of course this has also to become a topic!

Nothing beats "life" when it comes to novels and weird stories!

George

Maybe the ghost of TTK burned his house down

Well thats the point Red, everyone knows the history of this board and how we bailed out another (genuine) member in trouble.

Halo might be telling the truth or he might have been fishing for a fund raising drive.

Just a word for anyone out there who thinks they can take advantage of this community, Co Admin TwoTone actually visited the member we helped so we know his case was genuine.

Ken

This is a sorry state of affairs indeed. I'd drawn up a floorplan for Halo to rebuild his home to, never wanted payment for it, it was pro bono and an opportunity to me to spread my creative range. I haven't heard from him in quite a few weeks. Not sure now what might be truth, what might be lies, either way though, it could well be that his life's in the shitter at the moment... Sad state of affairs indeed

there is no justification in trying to scam anybody like this......

When you have creditors phoning you several times a day, have to make £212 stretch for a fortnight over all your utilities and expenses, and don't have the money in your wallet to treat your wife to a coffee, you might understand what can drive someone to behave like that. Not saying it is 'justification', just saying I can understand what might drive someone to behave like that.

This puzzles me since anyone who's been on the forum for more than 2 weeks knows that the regulars here troll ebay every day looking for watches and parts. Reselling an RWG watch as Gen on ebay is a sure way to be called out by the people here. It doesnt make sense.

I quite agree, all I can suggest, is maybe the person really needs the cash. Desperation can make people do stupid things, and principles do little when the wolves're at the door. Not saying that I condone what has happened, the seller has clearly abused the trust here, and that does nothing for the hobby, but given my own situation, knowing how tight money is, living hand to mouth between commissions, well, all I can say is I can understand what might drive someone to do something like this.

(That is of course assuming that their situation is one of desperation... If it's just the greed of trying to flip a watch for profit, that makes it a different kettle of fish entirely and would mean a big :thumbsdown: for them...)

Sorry I'd not commented before, but what a fantastic pair of watches The leather really changes the chrono, and it looks really elegant If you ever wanted to go for a more sporty feel, these Tropic-Style straps are absolutely fantastic and incredibly comfortable

What can I say... Snowflakes are, in my opinion, the pinacle of Submariner aesthetics By that, I mean there are no white-gold surrounds, just direct white on black markers, made slightly 3-D by the lume. The square markers, I have found to be more visible than regular Sub dials, and I suspect that may be from the eye registering a straight line and angles more than a curved line. Other plus features are all the ruggedness and reliability of a Rolex-built watch, but none of the unwanted attention of the word 'Rolex' on the dial The day I complete my own Snowflake Project, I will be very satisfied It's a fantastic watch, definitely something any Sub fan should have in their collection

Many thanks

Nicola has said that she has an appointment for her biopsy next week, so hopefully this will bring good news

I'm not going to not buy a watch just because someone in a suit who writes for a paper and who deems themself a 'fashion guru' says so LoL

If a watch looks good it looks good, period.

I don't think we'll ever go back to the tiny sub-36mm days, but I imagine some of the more stupidly sized (IMHO) fashion watches (grahams, hublows etc) will fall by the wayside as they're finally recognised for being the fashion watches they are, rather than being a quality piece of classic design that will last.

All IMO, of course

I agree, I can't see watches going back to <36mm, but I would agree that the over-sized watch trend is over, and they will only remain as 'practical watches' rather than daily beaters

Many thanks, guys No further updates as yet, I think Nicola's gone into seclusion till she can get more definite news. Given how this is a repeat of the troubles she was having just before she had Robin, I can imagine it's taking quite a toll on her, but we're still thinking positive thoughts

Glad to hear that no one was hurt, I think that's definitely the important thing As mentioned above, I was scanning all the turns as if I was the driver, wondering when 'the event' was going to come, and I must admit, I wouldn't've seen that driver coming round either, and would've got blindsided as well Here's hoping she gets a pasting for using a cellphone while driving...

Thanks amigo, we're trying to stay positive, and hoping that they've caught it in time

I'd just like to say a huge thanks to everyone who has sent their prayers and goodwishes to Nicola and family Having been away, I haven't heard more from her, and it's a bit late to wake up wifey to enquire about the health of another woman Updates will be given as the news becomes available Thanks again, one and all

Dear TeeJay!

Our prayers are with Nicola, her son Robin, your family and you.

My lady was diagnosed with cervical cancer three years ago. It is luckily a very treatable type of cancer.

If you are able to spend some time together it helps with the unbearable waiting period. Making food together also has a good effect. We coined the phrase making "therapeutically complicated" food during my lady's illness.

We pray and wish that the biopsy comes back benign.

With loving regards from the far west of Norway!

That is certainly very good news to hear, I hope that your lady is doing well, thanks for the words of optimism

Prayers and best wishes sent my friend.

Thanks, amigo Have you had the tattoo done yet? Can't wait to see photos of the finished article

Thanks guys, it's times like this which remind me that this really is a community of brothers

Many thanks, brother

Thanks, we're trying to stay as positive as possible for her, although she's told Emily that she just wants to keep as much to herself as possible, but she lives with her mum and brother, so they'll look after her

Many thanks, amigos

After hearing reports that watches were leaking even after the buyer had paid the dealer's premium for waterproofing, no, I do not trust any claims that paying extra will get a watch waterproofed from the dealer. However, I do believe that most watches will be waterproof by virtue of their design, and have had a 99% success rate with that regard on my purchased watches. I've only had one watch which leaked upon arrival, a PAM 105. It was sent back for replacement, and the replacement was perfectly waterproof As soon as they arrive, I run them under a faucet on full flow. If all is well, it goes on the wrist and then endures bathing/swimming etc. If it was to fog up, well, that just gives me a little project of stripping the watch to dry it out