TeeJay

No problem, bro, I know what you mean about not wanting to ask for help, that's why I'd suggest asking for a replacement dial. It'll save you the worry of customs and returns, and it'll be a much cheaper expense for Joshua to be putting in the mail from his perspective. Also, it wouldn't be too hard for you to then swap the dial, or get a local watchsmith to replace for you. If there's nothing else wrong with the watch, it's not worth sending it back over [Edit for spelling]

Here're my thoughts on the scenario: You paid Joshua for the watch before he had it shipped to you. It is not unreasonable to expect that trust to extend both ways. Given the amount of money dealers make on a watch, even if you were to keep the money and the watch (not saying you would, just saying if you were to) it's not as if it is going to bankrupt Joshua... To be honest, just because others have ripped him off in the past, there's no reason to assume that future clients will rip him off... If the issue is simply faulty dial print, then might Joshua be able to send you a replacement dial by itself which you could then swap over... If the issue is only the dial, there'd be no need to replace the movement as well... Best of luck with getting a happy resolution

There're some new watchsmiths available in the UK via the forum, might it be worth having it fixed, rather than running the gauntlett with customs?

My resolutions are to lose more weight and get fitter, to buy less junk, and to be a better person. Happy 2009, muchachos

My guess would also be the two APs

Sorry, amigo, I guess I'm just stoked by the whole idea All I was meaning, was that people would be saying "Nice ring, I'm TJ," but dropping the "I'm" to maintain the subterfuge and covertness

I think you've misunderstood me, Ken... I was meaning that the person would address the other member with their own username, not the other persons. For example, you would say to me "Nice ring, Ken," to which I would reply "Thanks, TJ," That way, the people would be introducing themselves in an inconspicuous way

Brussels is an awesome city (and Belgium's an awesome country), drink one for me, mon ami

Not the best photo, but I'm still wearing my X-33 as mentioned before, changing the strap bought a new lease of life to both the watch and the strap, and I now actually really enjoy wearing it It might not be a 'smart' watch, it might not be particularly elegant, but, it's a watch worn by those who's job I wanted when I was younger (astronauts) and I think it's certainly a fun watch. Sure, the hands could be better, but hey, I like it

Sorry to kill your moment Happy 2009 to you too, my brother Not 09 here yet, five hours and change till midnight

I think you've got us confused, amigo, I don't think there's ever been bad blood between me and Robbie, and sharing a birthday, that really makes us bros

You're quite right, bro, I'm letting the side down Your above post sums it up perfectly, if an explanation impacts multiple factors, those factors also require mentioning for the sake of precision and clarity I know that sometimes folks think I waffle, my family tell me often enough, I prefer to think that I'm simply being thorough and precise

Today, I joined the Fellowship of the Ring Not the best photo ever, but I wanted to try and combine it with a wrist shot Ken first called these 'decoder rings', so we would be able to identify one another on gtgs, and in situations where openly staring at someone's watch, looking for the tells, might not be appreciated, so, might I suggest an 'etiquette' for the ring? At gtgs, rather than a "Are you here for the gtg of the watch group?" maybe a more coded introduction... For example, Ken and I are in a bar: Me "That's a nice ring, TJ." (as if that were Ken's name) Ken "Thanks, Ken" (as if that were my name) It would get an introduction over easily, and discretely. If anyone else ever comments on the ring, without following the compliment with 'their' name, then they get the response: "Thanks," and if pressed for an explanation of the design, then "It was a friend's signet ring." Keeps things nice and inconspicuous After all, no point in having a secret code ring if any compliment about the ring brings up the secret club it relates to What do folks think?

R, as always, you show your class and wisdom

I'm loving the photos, guys, the rings are looking awesome. I'm glad folks're liking the haemetite Thanks for voting for my design

Oh yeah

I think 'The One' watch is defined by its sentimental value to the owner, and has nothing whatsoever to do with gen or rep, cost or flaws. For me, that watch is my 2531.80 SMP which I bought with inheritance money when my gran died. It's a rep, not a gen, has some flaws which a watch enthusiast could probably spot from across a room, but which would 'look nice' to a person passing in the street. For me, it doesn't matter that it's a rep, because of the money used to purchase it, and even a gen replacement would not have the same sentimental value as the rep, simply because it would not be 'my original watch'. I hope that's of help

Hi Guys, I wondered if anyone might have a dial for a 2254.50 lying about that they don't want. It'll be going in my Electric Blue Seamaster as my 'wedding watch', and sadly, my dealer can't source one for me. If anyone has one which they'd be willing to sell or trade, please respond here or PM me Items I have which I am prepared to offer in exchange: 2 x 24 mm Panerai dive straps (one with buckle, one with deployant) 1 x 24 mm Panerai Ferrari strap (fitted with stock Panerai deployant rather than Ferrari deployant) 1 x 24 mm Toscane 'Putty' strap If anyone can help me out, just let me know

I've always gone to an artist called Danny Fuller. Really old school, really nice guy. Even with the expences of travelling back to see him, I wouldn't let any other artist work on me I'm liking the idea of something relating to jewellery collections. I just took a mental count, and I've already got quite a collection of DTags: One set of Earth and Surf tags, one with the company logo, the other with 'a way of life' on it. One black tag (US issue style, but black coated) One set of laser etched tags based on the tags worn by the colonial marines in Aliens. A Canadian dog tag like the one worn by Hugh Jackman in X-Men Two corporate tags, for a company called 'Viper' who produce tactical equipment like vests, holdalls etcetera On order, are the set inspired by Space: Above and Beyond, a set of circular British Forces issue DTags, and a pair of black, hexagonal pet ID tags, which I'm going to fit with a set of DTag silencers, and it's going to be a toss up between those three sets which I'll wear after I get married, as I'm taking my wife's surname

Just the mention of 'extreme forces' conjured up some pretty grim scenarios, but it still got a chuckle out of me If I could find a way of getting a chip implanted, even if just as a back up, I think I would, but I wouldn't have a clue where best to try enquiring, without them thinking I'm crazy

We have a similar system here in the UK, but changes in government policy means that anyone claiming benefits for health reasons, is still expected to try to seek some level of work if possible (not particularly helpful to anyone with a stress-related condition) but probably a better way to get help finding a new job than just reading the classified pages

Indeed, I think we've got to a potential root cause, so that's me happy

I'm also a tattoo collector of sorts, but I'm pretty set about what ones I want, and that's a traditional Japanese bodysuit As for an artist, I only ever go to the same artist in my home town If you're thinking of getting into dog tag collecting, I saw some tags on eBay you might like. They're Russian tags, which appear enamal plated and pretty cool. I recon a few of those would be a fine start to any collection

I like the sound of that

Indeed, that was what ultimately persuaded me against pursuing it (as well as The Fear of sounding like a crackpot at the vet's ) That said, it might've been quite cool to get the 'bleep' when going through a metal detector, and getting them to scan my arm with a hand-held wand and getting the bleep Probably get a few confused looks too