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The wedding went incredibly, and although I didn't actually get many wrist shots, I'll upload the regular pics when I get the chance. I have one of my best men staying with us till the reception Sunday, and following that, we have Emily's dad's funeral, and a few meetings early in the week which might take up some time, so it might be a further week till I'm back on the forum properly, but just to let you all know that all went well, and much of that was down to advice from my bros here Many thanks, amigos

It's gestures like this which make me proud to be a member of RWG I just got back from my stag do with my bros, and I have to admit, although the topic of watches came up, I had no problem mentioning this forum and it's members, as shining examples of the human potential for excellence. Sorry if I don't make much sense, I've had a few to drink, but nothing can be more honest than such a statement Best regards to you all,

I'm no Highlander, but that's awesome

Be sure to post your results, I'm sure you'll be pleased with the outcome

Sorry for the delay, and yes, as you've suggested, and my bro DS confirmed, warm water and soap to remove the excess and rinse it off

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I don't have a problem with drugs, they used to be legal, and I think legalization and taxation would be a way of funneling much needed funds into the health services, and, that would be fair... The junkies, smokers, drinkers, etc, would be paying extra into the health service, only fair that they get good treatment for it I take it it involves 'nuts' and 'chopping block' Very workable. People claiming Jobseeker's Allowance, as far as I know, need to attend fortnightly meetings to review their status and progress... Wouldn't be hard to do a piss test at the same time If they refuse to take the test, their advisor presses the big red 'stop all benefits for a fortnight' button... I don't think they'd get many refusals once word got out that that's what happened

What an awesome find Makes you wonder how it got in the wall in the first place I bet it'll get some good wrist time

Yeah, Nikki6 definitely went above and beyond with this on The photos really don't do the dial justice, but I know it'll look great in photos on the day Thanks again, bro, you really came stepped up to the plate

That sounds like a plan to me, bro Double Ten boys rollin' through You're right there, that's what makes this such an awesome community People're here because they love watches, regardless of what kind they are The thing is though, if they were that bit more expensive, then they'd be nearing gen prices (with watches like Omega and Rolex) and I think that might be prohibitive to people who buy reps because they can't afford the gens. I think it would put me off, as again, I would think that a high price, but also, it would be prohibitive to having a collection of several nice reps. While the gen world could survive on those prices, I'm not so sure the rep world could... I mean, sure, someone could save up and then buy the expensive rep, but, by the time they've save that much, they'd probably just be prepared to buy the gen and be done with it... I think you're spot on there, bro. I think once people start buying watches to please themselves, rather than to please others, that's when they'll start being happier with their purchases

Not so much a wrist shot to show what I'm wearing, as, surprise surprise, I'm still wearing the GMT Sub, but, this is a wrist shot to show what I will be wearing for my wedding and reception. This awesome watch was a very generous gift from Nikki6 as a wedding present. Sadly, the photos do not do the dial justice, but suffice to say, this will look awesome with the rest of my gear

Pure class, bro

Very true. Personally, I'm for chemical contraceptives in the drinking water, and a temporary antidote only beng made available to people who can pass tests which prove they are at a point in their lives where the are ready to have a child, can afford to support their increased family, and more importantly, actually want a child... Sorry if that opinion is unpalatable to some, but that's just how my wife and I both feel about the subject, based on the current state of things in the UK with many unplanned pregnancies simply being the result of personal ignorance and laziness with regard contraception.

The issue is not a case of if the entire work force is drug free, because the work force would be spending earned wages. The issue, is not letting government benefits be used to finance drug habits, or, to put it another way, if someone wants a smack habit, let them get a job and pay for it themselves, rather than government benefits

Precisely, it's about mutual respect from both parties, not just some jackass asking a question, and demanding an answer

I think you're absolutely right there, bro. I think the reason why rep owners get on the defensive, is because the overwhelming opinion of the uninformed masses, is that as soon as a watch is discovered to be a rep, the immediate assumption is that they've bought the rep to fool everyone into thinking it's a gen, as if no other possible reason for having a rep could exist, and it's then very hard to try and convince someone that a watch has not been purchased to try and pass it off as gen, especially when the some wag from the peanut gallery can always be guaranteed to chime in "Me thinks he doth protesteth too much..." Fuck that. I buy reps because I'm too tight-fisted to buy the gens. Even if I could afford them, I wouldn't buy them. I don't think they're worth the money, but that's just my personal opinion. I'm quite happy to tell anyone who is genuinely interested in my watch that it's a rep, but if someone is simply displaying their lack of class, or trying to 'score points' (which to be honest, no one ever has) I don't see why I should dignify their comments with a serious response. Sure, they're right, it is a rep, but it's not a rep purchased for the reasons they want to imply, so from that point of view, I'd be quite happy to just brush them off with a snarky comment, but I still wouldn't actually lie about it

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No problem at all, if you've used TTK before and are happy to use him, then by all means, go for it I was merely making the suggestion thinking you may not have dealt with him before As mentioned, I've always found Asian movements to be perfectly acceptable Ahh, I wondered if that might have been the case, but I didn't want to say that specifically, as I know that the sapphire crystals used in watches is, in itself, defined as 'synthetic sapphire' That clarifies it even better As far as I understand, synthetic crystals are used to ensure a uniform finish of product. I think I have read elsewhere that synthetic jewels are used in the movements as well

How TTK chooses to identify items in his sales, is his prerogative, and I wouldn't want to comment on that. As far as I am aware, any kind of sapphire crystal, has been artificially created, but is chemically sapphire. These crystals are used in both replica and genuine watches. With regards TTK as a dealer, I would suggest considering a different dealer, as TTK can be extremely unpleasant, but that is obviously your choice I wasn't meaning the Movement section (although that wouldn't hurt) but I was meaning the AP watch section, because as they are popular watches, someone might have experience of the one you are interested in, and be able to give you a better answer than I can

If someone tries calling someone out in a public gathering, with the sole intention of making that person look bad, do they really deserve the courtesy of the truth?

No problem. As long as the crystal actually is sapphire, then yes, it will hold up As I mentioned, the sapphire involved in all these applications is synthetically produced, so from that perspective, it doesn't make a difference that it is called 'synthetic sapphire'. A more accurate term, would be 'man-made sapphire', as ultimately, that's what it is... It is real sapphire, it was just made in a lab rather than mined out of the ground I'm not too sure about that particular movement. The models I've had experience with, have been in Panerai replicas, and I've found them very reliable. If you were to post your question in the section for that watch manufacturer, you're more likely to get a reply for someone with specific experience of it

There can be only one

Or, as it was put in an episode of Highlander, "It's not about if you give your word, but who you give it too..."

Absolutley. As long as someone is honest about the providence of their watch, there's no deception or falsehood

I think that's reasonable, no reason why people on benefits shouldn't take tests, afterall, the benefits are for them to survive on, not pay for smack... In my experience, the only people afraid to take tests, are those who know they will fail them...