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In that case, it truly is a stunning replication of the original You're quite right about the size, it really doesn't wear big at all, although the dial itself, is a good size I think the one thing which is really putting me off the watch, (besides the lack of funds )is the lack of lume on the dial (other than the tiny squares above the hour markers) and as visibility is one of my key requirements, I don't think it would fit those needs enough to get regular wear This is definitely a watch I want, but I think one I will have to classify as a 'maybe' with regards actually buying it...

Indeed, although according to Tony's description, it's an Asian 7750, not a quartz movement... That said, the movement in my 187-based fantasy watch (which I was wearing today) is quartz, and, other than the 'ticking', I can't grumble about its time-keeping My thoughts exactly, and that's why I hadn't pulled the trigger on one I know I'm fairly tolerant of replication flaws (like a quartz-powered PAM ) but some things, like those dials, just don't look as nice as the gen. In terms of the dial details, and the case, it looks okay, it's just the 'cramped' subdials which spoil it... Definitely. It's a gorgeous watch, every bit the equal of the gen. My one comment, would be that the subdials of the gen are a kind of charcoal grey, and the main dial is a very subtle off-white, bone, perhaps, where the rep appears to be pure black and white. Not a difference which would bother me, but something worth pointing out Sadly, the cost is prohibitive for me. Both financially, due to my circumstances, but also by my own criteria... I could've bought the gen today for just over

The thing is though, you shouldn't have to just shrug it off. Yes, they may not be gens, but, neither are they Canal St garbage, and there is at least a basic level of quality which these watches appear to adhere to. Maybe I've just been very lucky in my purchases so may have a skewed perspective, I don't know, but, to my way of thinking, if I asked my dealer to check the date aligned properly, I would expect them to do it, and not expect them to send a watch with a miss-aligning date wheel. That's just arrogant on behalf of the dealer. They know they have your money, and there's not much you can do to recoup it. At the end of the day, we rely on our dealers to play straight with us, and, given that the money we are paying is not rep, I don't think it is too much to ask... If I had the cash, I'd offer to buy the GMTC2 from you as, with a watch I know would be a 'shelf-dweller', I wouldn't be too concerned about the issues, and it is, from a historic point of view, a watch I would like for my collection, but, sadly, I am completley and utterly flat broke. I literally just spent the last money in my account on a new pair of shoes for the upcoming winter months as I don't have any other suitable footwear, so I'm not in a position to help you out As for suggestions on a replacement, I recall you said you like GMT watches, do you have a Panerai 029a in your collection? I really like mine. Even though it doesn't get much wrist time, it is a favorite of my collections, so I'd certainly recommend it as a watch Best of luck

Fantastic pictorial, thanks for sharing

To be honest, I agree, and I'm sure it can get tedious eventually. But. As before, that is the price someone pays for celebrity status, and, should it all get too much, all they need to do is step out of the limelight... Well, in that article, he was complaining, and very specific. As I mentioned before, maybe he wasn't on a rant, and it might have just been a throwaway comment, but, for him to even say that in interview, it has to be on his mind... Maybe he will come to accept the attention in time as Andy suggested, here's hoping he can I guess it's just hard to change a first impression of someone Could well be the case Afterall, there are folks like Sir Sean Connery, and Phil Collins who live as tax exiles, and, in the case of F1 drivers, I can see the logic, afterall, with the international nature of the tracks, the majority of their 'income' is 'earned' overseas, rather in their native countries, so it's only right that it should not be taxed as a whole by their home country.... That's how I see it, at least

That may well be the case, and I hope it will be, afterall, it's about time the UK had a sporting hero to be truly proud of. I just fear, having seen how others have handled being thrust into the limelight, that he's not one of those people... Bro, I've worked in retail, the stupidity of the general public never surprises me anymore The thing is though, even if he moves to Swizerland, while he might not have quite the same fanbase that he has here, people would still recognize him and come up to him. As you say, some folks can handle it, some can't and choose to avoid it. Personally, I think he comes under the catagory of those who can't, but isn't prepared to step back to avoid it. I think Beckham's secret, is, despite his celebrity, he is still a very private person. I would even liken it to the approach the Japanese have to privacy: Where there can't be physical privacy (due to the crowding) there can still be mental privacy (ritual protocol to keep the world at arm's length) Maybe that's an example Hamilton could learn from, so as to better cope with the demands his status puts upon him

Do you think? I mean sure, everyone can smile for the cameras and give a good interview when they know they're being scrutinized. I agree, context and emphasis can certainly be taken differently than it's intended by the author, but I don't think there's any mistaking the basics of those comments. Okay, maybe he wasn't on some 'blowing his stack rant' that he had no privacy, but, at the end of the day, those things must have been bugging him for him to make those comments, or consider moving to Switzerland... He knew the lack of privacy which celebrity status would bring, so should take the responsibility which the celebrity status brings with it. One can't 'be famous', and then complain about the lack of privacy. Or, if one doesn't like the intrusion into one's life, one could always step back from the spotlight and out of the celebrity limelight. He can't be universally popular, afterall, the Abbey dropped him from their ad campains for CGI woodland animals

This was the one I was thinking of: I don't think the watch would get enough wear for me to justify buying a more expensive version It's a really nice watch, I just can't see myself wearing it on a daily basis...

I'll be interested to see him do it again. Personally, I can't stand Hamilton. To say he's arrogant is an understatement. He complains that he gets 'treated differently' now, and that people 'pester him' for autographs and what not, so in my mind, that makes him nothing more than a jumped up arrogant POS. He's been into racing all his life, so he knew full well the demands which celebrity status would put on him, yet still complains about the attention which his career brings to him. He chose to pursue his career (and kudos to him for succeeding in that goal) so he should also pay the price that comes with it (signing autographs etc) without whining about it or threatening to run off to Swizerland as a tax exile.

Fantastic At last, a decent sized watch from Rolex

I've been in a bit of an 'outdoors' mood today...

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I haven't even dared open the wrapping of it yet It's completely factory sealed It's a really nice watch, but the only rep I've seen thus far, (which is in the price bracket I'd normally spend) has the subdials too close to the center of the dial. Normally, I wouldn't be too concerned about accuracy to the gen, but in this case, the spacing of the dials is what gives the watch its character...

I've had my eye on these for a while, but was able to try on a gen today. I have to admit, I loved the feel of the case, and the dial was a pretty good size. The only thing which concerned me, was the potential visibility of the dial, as the indices were not exactly 'eye-catching'. That said, it was a really nice watch. Not

I'm sorry to hear the final watch isn't acceptable, I can only imagine how disappointing that must be. I have to admit, I do like how the GMT2C looks, I just wish they had a larger dial Best of luck with your sales

Fantastic photography

if you already have the watch, how about sterilizing the existing dial? I was able to sterilize an Omega dial with some electricians tape, but I wouldn't like to say if it would work as well on a PAM dial, as it could be a different dial printing process... Best of luck with your project

Happy birthday, thanks for keeping things interesting

Indeed it has, thanks for the clarification If a cigar smoking does not involve drawing the smoke in, I might be tempted to cultivate a taste for them I don't smoke cigarettes as I've never really seen the point, nor found the flavor pleasant, but, if smoking a cigar is different to smoking a cigarette, I might just give it a try I drink a lot of Pepsi, so I'll be sure to give that combo a try Thanks again for the info

I'm a non-smoker, but, am I right in thinking that the pleasure of a cigar is more from the flavor rather than simply drawing the smoke into the lungs as with a cigarette?

Congratulations indeed Best move you'll ever make

Like I'm going to take off a watch I just got a new buckle for

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