TeeJay

I'm more than happy to do any graphics work needed, and would love to contribute some writing as well. Of course, I don't have much to review beyond budget reps, but I like interviewing people, so I'm happy to do whatever' needed

For an addition to our community .. what do you guy's think of a monthly or bi-weekly Newsletter??

The only answer, is absolutely

TJ ?..

You don't even have to ask bro Whatever you need, I'll be happy to do

"Life is a Journey, not a Destination"

Repology Translation: "Modding is a Journey, not a Purchase"

Ohhmmmmmmmnnnnn....

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Hmmmm... I do like that one. I cut out a piece of cardboard according to the measurements, and it fits just great.

Think i'll have one of these if the strap is long enough. Is the strap longer than usual on this one? Thank you for your expedient reply

If it fits, I'd say go for it You can always get straps of different lengths

the 341 is huge.. not just oversized.. it makes a good coffee table "clock"

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That watch is just crazy big Of course, it was designed to be worn over a wetsuit, not daily wear

Any thoughts on the Panerai 341 Radomir? It's got a 60mm casing which is BIG.

Probably too big for many, but, you might get on okay with it... Try putting something of similar size on the top of your wrist... As long as it remains 'on your wrist', rather than projecting over the sides of your wrist, it's not too big

You do speak the truth!

I am not looking to go to an AD and have the watch pass as a gen, but i don't want a watch that is obviously fake, such as a Folex with a battery....

I will seriously look into the Panerai. It appeals to me because of it's apparent simplicity. I recognize that different vendors have different specialties. Who is the Panerai specialist? Please PM me if this is inappropriate to put in the thread.

Thank You!

I think any dealer is as good as another when it comes to Panerai. As you say, their appeal is their simplicity. Another appeal, is that most people don't even know of the brand, so they don't even question if it is real or not. As long as it doesn't say "Rolex" on the dial, it can't be a fake (as the general public think)

I seriously doubt that they'd be asking me wether it's a rep or gen, but i dont think i am alone in wanting the rep to pass as a gen? Isnt that why people like Josh put so much time and energy into the replication process? In the case of the Breitling Flying B they have both purchased an original to replicate from to ensure the exact copy. There may be something about my motivation, but it is shared with a great majority of the rep-buying public.

It depends by how you define 'pass as gen'.

If you mean people here might want people to appreciate that they are wearing a nice watch, yes, it's always nice to receive compliments, but mostly, folks just don't notice, or if they do, rarely pass comment

If you mean people would actually say "Yeah, it's real..." if asked if it's real or fake, and it's really a rep, then you won't find many like that on this forum

PS For your size wrist, I would suggest a Panerai 127 or 217

Or the iodine application, heat distribution, lume thickness/composition, yada yada yada............

Very true, of course, it all just adds to the character of the watch

Welcome indeed

Welcome indeed, you're sure to find the advice and support you need here

PS You might want to put some electrician's tape over the case so as not to damage the gold

A 4-sided nail buffer and a tube of toothpaste are what you need Work over the crystal in circular motions with the coarsest surface of the buffer until you have pretty much erased the scratches, then use the progressively finer surfaces, getting it as clear as possible each time, and finally, use a smear of toothpaste and a bit of cloth (t-shirt etc) and you should be able to restore it to a near-new finish

No, that is actually the way they came out of the oven.

Interesting, maybe a difference in the lume or manufacture?

That's an awesome gesture

Switched over to my Sub Saturday evening

Very tasty

Is it a trick of the light, but the lume of the second hands appears to be the same as the markers, where the lume on the main hands seems whiter...

I think he meant RWI

Ahh Damn, there was me thinking there was some kind of anti-Cartel behavior going on

It's best to know what your talking about or one can stick there foot In there mouth.I know, thats a callus remark But before you get all preechy and the like you might want to know why Josh and Andrew dont pedal there merchandise at Rep Geek anymore. Because they were asked to leave.It's always a good Idea to know what your talking about before you sound off Dont get me wrong I think Josh and Andrew are good dealers but so Is Tony.

Really? So it's not just RWI who've shown them the door? Wow. Times sure are changing...

A work of art indeed

This beast.

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Just to keep in the spirit of things, this was technically an Explorer dial transfer, but I tinted the underlay so it would only read "Rolex Oyster Perpetual" (as in OHMSS ) Very happy with the results, and of course, in the true wabi-sabi philosophy, the project is still incomplete

You have a very valid point denz.. and I really don't think I would just buy a franken.. this is so true.. because for me it is the hunt and the journey.. like people spending money on things they enjoy as their passion.. my passion is definitely the build..or sourcing of parts for the build... and when everything comes together.. that is the eperience that is memorable.

and you are right .. I would really think twice about just buying a franken ... it would be just like buying a gen .. well sort of.. cause I would not have taken the journey .. just arrived at the destination.. and the journey is what makes the destination something to remember for always.

My thoughts precisely, bro

Of course, if I was to sell one of my home-brewed Rolexs, I wouldn't expect it to sell for any more than a regular rep (if even that much, as others might not appreciate the aesthetic), I certainly wouldn't think "I spend $600 on watches for the parts, so someone will buy it for $600..." That would be crazy

I think I see what you're meaning, bro. I would be prepared to spend whatever it cost to build a project I wanted to build, but I would likely never spend that much in one go on just one watch (remember also, that the watches I will be buying as parts donors will also get 're-combined' to form new watches as well, which I might then give away as gifts)

I've always found Tony okay to deal with. I returned a PAM with a faulty power reserve via regular airmail and it took about a month to reach him, but it did get there.