TeeJay

Supply is clearly an issue for the dealer

Awesome I've always waited four to five weeks for stuff to arrive, and what with all the shite about the Olympics causing delays in customs due to replica merchandise, talk of factory raids and legal action posted against TDs, I was expecting to wait at least that this time round. However... I made the order on a Monday evening, and the following Tuesday morning, the watch had arrived... Out of curiousity, what did you order? Mine was a GMT II, Hambone's equally speedy Cartel delivery was a TT GMTIIc, so I'm wondering if they might be 'less popular' stock which dealers might have easier access to, or if it really is simply a case of there really being no delays, and the TDs're just milking the situation to either look like they're going above and beyond to get the goods through, or just preparing to start filtering in price rises because the masses are preparing themselves to pay them

The thing I've observed through all this, is folks are still getting product through with no appreciable delay. I don't believe this to be anything than more 'little white lies', and all the time people discuss price rises as a potential inevitability, then dealers will raise prices accordingly, because they will know that people are not only expecting it, but will more than likely be prepared to pay that increase. Anyone remember the M.Night Shymalan movie The Villiage, where the residents were essentially kept inside due to a fear of the forest? What happened when the girl made it beyond the forest? Apply that same reasoning and rationalle to our hobby. While I wouldn't claim that the reps I buy are 1:1 flawless, I've never yet been called out wearing anything, even the most budget of watches. There's a product for everyone, and a price that's right for everyone, but folks really need to start thinking outside the box, rather than remaining fish in a barrel to a select few 'trusted' dealers...

I think that really is the crux of the matter, and even if they redefine The Standard, as you say, the genie is out of the box, and they only have themselves to blame for the entire situation by not only creating the demand, but by then outsourcing in such a way as to feed that demand more cheaply than they do

Classy Is that a railroad watch?

I remember reading about the DSSD scam as well. The thing that bugs me, is that the gen companies outsourced the production to increase their profit margin, and are now complaining that there is competition, which they themselves created due to advertizing and pricing...

Congrats on the status upgrade, K

Nice trick touches

I doubt someone who had a gen would find any rep of the same watch acceptable, so why waste the extra money and still be disappointed...

Tasty Did y'all know that Yuki is the Japanese word for Snow?

Not sure why, but I got the urge to put this on, and as I sat down, sunlight hit it, so I shouted for wifey to grab my camera...

Clarkson (being the unimaginative tosspiece that he is) pretty much only ever wears Bond Watches. First the Omega SMP, then the Omega Planet Ocean. I have spotted him wearing an Omega Railmaster on occasion, but it is rare, and he strikes me as someone who goes from an old watch to a new one, rather than a collector. He's definitely too much of an over-compensating snob to lower himself to wearing a rep, although he did briefly sport a rep Omega (for filming purposes) while on a shoot in China (wether he kept it or fed it to Hammond as a joke is another matter) The one thing I do agree with Clarkson on, was when he said "The only thing worse than a fake Rolex, is a real one..." I tend to tune out May altogether, as he just bores me to tears. I have noticed him wearing some nice pieces now and again, but I suspect he's too much of 'a purist' to wear reps (for totally different reasons to Clarkson). Hammond is the only one I could actually see wearing reps (and is the only one of the trio I actually like) but, knowing the torment he would get from Clarkson for doing so, I suspect his collection is totally legit.

I can't comment on how accurate this will be to your original, but in the spirit of the opening question, here's my suggestion: I don't think you'll beat that price anywhere, and the seller has never let me down Equally, I must agree with Nanuq, there's a much wider world to Rolex than just the contemporary stuff, and the vintage pieces definitely have an appeal

Very nice, you've definitely got the eye for photography

No change in what I'm wearing, and I must say, I'm really looking forward to using this movement in a custom build in the future, but for now, I'm quite happy with it in it's GMT II case There's only so many times I can post the same photo, so I'm going to liven this post up, by posting my List. If any of you remember an episode of Friends, or for those of you who don't, the concept is that a person (in a relationship) may have a list of five celebrities, who if the opportunity ever arose to hook up with, they were pre-sanctioned to do so without repurcussions, and here is my wifey-approved list. Peta Wilson Ashley Greene Louise Brooks Noemie Lenoir Michelle Forbes An honorable mention, but not making the list, is Samantha Jones. Ms Jones doesn't make the List, due to being a fictional character, but she is the only reason I tolerate watching Sex and the City (other than Chris Noth's wrist shots...)

That would definitely be very trippy to wear :tu:

I've always said that Andrew and Josh cannot be trusted, and this is why I refuse to ever purchase from them

What a selection :tu:How noticeable is the hand on the Sicura in daily wear?

Essentially, that's exactly what they are You know how Toyota make Lexus as their 'high end' marque? Well, the Rolex/Tudor history is the exact reverse, with Tudor being a lower-priced offering. I spoke to a jeweller a few weeks back, and he said that at one time, Tudor was what saved Rolex from going under

No change today Have a good weekend, amigos

I had to re-read that twice, at first reading, I thought you were 78, so to have a 15 month old, I was thinking "Damn, hope I'm still getting some at that age " How about a GMTIIc?

:tu: And in addition to beer, Pocari Sweat!!! :tu:

Date of release aside, for me, the 1981 16800 combines the design elements I most like from Rolex: Matte dials with flat markers, sapphire crystal and squared case, with hollow end links on the bracelet Not just built at the right time, but IMHO, the pinnacle of the Submariner line. The 16610 is also okay, but everything since then has been a downhill slide, and the early 16800 really hit the nail on the head (IMHO)

Thanks for the link The results're good, and I bet more noticeable to the naked eye

Awesome :tu: How is the process achieved?