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Or rather, what would be the closest strap to purchase to replicate the watch he wore in Elizabethtown? My fiance's getting me a 127 for christmas, and I want it to be as close to the Orlando's watch as possible. Thanks in advance

It was an un-branded SS digital watch with blue face and a pale orange back-light which never really worked well. Thinking about it, it was probably a ladies watch as it was small enough for my child-sized wrist

That's the one

Trusty's comment was not correct. My 42mm PO had the same problem with the crown/tube stripping, and it had to be returned to the dealer for repair.

@ Dastrix A few points before getting down to the issue of your watch... First off, as mentioned above, if that is a photo of you in your avatar, I would strongly advise you to remove it. I've seen how 'cyber-stalkers' operate, and having your own photo on a forum related to illegal goods is, at best, a bad idea, at worst, could prove embarassing at some future point... With regards the comment made about an AD confiscating your watch... I'm not sure about Australian law, but, in the UK and USA, owning a replica is not illegal, and, as such, it is protected by the same laws as any other item of personal property. No AD (in the UK or USA) has the legal right or power to confiscate the watch and take it away from you. That is not their jurisdiction. That said, as people said previously, taking the watch into a TAG AD was not the best thing to do. Way better to find an independant jeweller/watchsmith and have them work on your watches. ADs will not deal with a replica. THey might adjust the bracelet (if they don't identify it initially as a rep) but any other kind of repair, especially internal work, will likely get it returned to you, untouched, with some very condescending comments... Independant stores are the way to go with this hobby Okay, onto your issues with your watch... Having read your comments here: That leaves the conclusion that the watch was damaged after the bracelet was re-sized. I know you've said you didn't inspect it closely when it arrived, but, if you are sure enough that it wasn't there when the link was taken out, then you must've given it a reasonable inspection to be able to make that statement. While I am not going to say it's impossible that you missed the mark initially, ( I know how in the excitement of receiving a new watch, flaws can be overlooked) the fact your comments are so sure that the mark was not there prior to the re-sizing, rather suggest that the watch was accidentally scratched after that was done. If that's the case, then that's just 'wear and tear', and, as annoying as it is to scuff up something new the day it arrives, that's just the way things go sometimes... While I agree that you shouldn't have to pay a $20 return fee, I take it from the comments that your dealer has not charged you for the repairs? If that's the case, and given the likelihood that the watch was not damaged when they shipped it to you, try looking at the $20 as their fee for repairing the watch rather than a shipping fee. I know that's not the case, but mentally, it might help make the situation more acceptable if you consider it a repair fee rather than a release fee. Overall, I would go with the suggestion that V made to you initually: Pay the $20, don't use the dealer again, and 'name and shame' if you still feel it appropriate. Normally, in the case of a dealer trying to pull a fast one on an unsuspecting buyer, then I would be behind you 100%, but your own statements that the watch was okay prior to re-sizing do rather suggest that the watch was accidentally damaged after that was done. I'm not saying this to suggest that you might have been careless, but because I believe you when you say that the mark was not there before the bracelet was re-sized, and if you're that sure of things, then I tend to believe that kind of certainly as being accurate. Best of luck with resolving the situation

I'd agree with all that. If it's an endangered species, then having a strap of the hide would be bad mojo...

Kangaroo is, without a doubt, my favorite meat. I think the only hide I'd have a problem wearing, would be guinea pig That said, given how a guinea's skin is pink/black in relation to it's hair colorings, it would certainly make a visually interesting strap...

I had a similar problem with an SS bracelet (jewellery, not watch) several years back where the clasp kept 'slipping round' like that. The problem as I saw it, was that the bottom corner of the section, rather than having a hard 90 deg angle on it, had worn away to a rounded corner so wasn't able to maintain position, so slipped round. At a guess, I'd think you might have a similar problem there... If so, your only sollution would be to replace that 'link', or the entire bracelet... Best of luck

So what was the overall opinion about men (Or this particular man) wearing such a watch which was usually labeled as a 'woman's watch'? I have to admit, on the wrist checks, when I saw someone wearing a Santos on a rubber strap, I did think ("Isn't that a woman's watch"?) but, because I don't know a whole lot about the marque, I didn't immediately assume that it was solely a woman't watch, as I thought about how the J12 is available for both men and women, and wondered if that specific model might have been a unisex or, (because of the rubber strap) a 'Big Size', like the Planet Ocean series, a kind of 'regular size' = ladies watch, 'Big Size' = gents watch. To be honest, I thought it looked okay, and it didn't make me think anything less of the person wearing it, after all, different strokes for different folks, but it did catch my attention and make me think "Isn't that a woman's watch"?, so even to those not in the know about a certain marque, such subconscious gender distinctions clearly still kick in, and while people seeing a woman wearing a PAM might not question her sexuality, they would still likely identify the watch itself as primarily masculine (Perhaps not a Radiomir) That said, I totally agree with you about PAMs chameleon-like qualities. As you've no doubt gathered, I totally love my 111h, so much so, that I have decided to definitley build a collection of them. I might even make them my primary marque as, as cool as it is to think "I'm wearing James Bond's watch..." I'd rather be an individual, not a Bond-wannabe. The only time I forsee myself wearing an Omega now, is if I dress smartly. That's my new rule. Trousers = Omega, Jeans = Panerai. TO go back to my ramblings about the chameleon quality, as much as I love the 111h on the current toffee-colored strap, putting it onto the black strap I have just doesn't 'look right'. Which is strange, as I love the black strap on my GMT Sub, or on my Submariner, my Planet Ocean, or any other watch... All have black (or very dark grey) dials, as does the 111h, but for some reason, it just doesn't seem to go as well with black, and thinking back, the majority of PAM wrist shots I've seen, have been on straps that weren't black. That said, there is a black strap I want to get, which I've lost the URL for... It's quite a padded strap, with embossed 'pin [censored]' all over. That is a black strap which does look awesome

She was originally a Companion with, I believe, Tom Baker's Doctor. She returned for an episode with David Tennant and Billie Piper, which also featured Antony Head, and has been given her own spin-off series

Still wearing it, albeit with sleeves rather than a T Shirt

Damn that looks good. Maybe I should get my 111h modded afterall. What kind of strap/bracelet will it be going on?

To play Devil's Advocate for a moment, and flip the argument on it's head slightly, what would people think of a man who was wearing what was clearly (through size/color/jewel-coatings) a woman's watch? Would they think he was wearing the watch of a female loved one, or would they think he 'prefered the company of men'? As pointed out, a watch is nothing more than a piece of jewellery which tells the time. There are, however, design distinctions between those intended for men, those intended for women, and those intended to be unisex. While there is nothing wrong with someone wearing a watch designed for the opposite sex, one must acknowledge and appreciate that deliberate fashion choices, which go against the general convention, will be noticed, and will lead to people making assumptions about the wearer. I'm sure people make assumptions about my sexuality because of my shoulder length hair, but I accept that that is the price to pay for a little bit of individuality. (Ironically, in an adult DVD store, there was not one DVD or magazine aimed for gay audiences which featured a long-haired man ) Personally, I think people should just look and dress as they want (within the acceptable confines of their industry) and simply ignore the attitudes and comments of those who are so insecure in their own skins that they need to criticize others to divert the attention from themselves or make themselves feel less awkward.

And the necessary wrist size, as per the previously shown diagram

Absolutley, Bond's "cure" was rather cringeworthy, but a pretty accurate representation of the mentalities/attitudes of the era. I'll never forget reading an article in a men's health magazine years ago which said that if Bond were real, rather than being a suave lothario, he would be an impotent, physical wreck of a man (Strangely enough, one of the effects of a carpet beater to the testicles ) I have to admit, as much as I can remember that some reference was made about Domino's watch, I can't remember precicely what the reference was... It was one of the novels I paid least attention too, my favorites were The Man with the Golden Gun and From Russia, With Love. (the second of which also featured 'sexual deviants', as did The Spy Who Loved Me)

I'm not too sure. To be honest, I have mixed feelings about it. I watch it and like it, but there are times when Jack comes across as a totally different character to how he is written in Doctor Who. Now, I don't blame that on John Barrowman, but the writers and directors. At the end of the day, he's the actor, he does what he's asked to do (a bit like how it takes a director like George Lucas to get such hammy performances from the likes of Christopher Lee, Ewan McGregor and Samuel L. Jackson... At the end of the day, he said he wanted "50's B Movie acting", so that's what they gave him) but to see such disjointed characterization (from the last episode of Torchwood to his first episode back in Doctor Who, was pretty dissapointing, and a waste of John's acting talents. I know there's going to be a break in Doctor Who so David Tennant can do some stage work in the West End. To be honest, the series I'm more looking forward to, is The Sarah-Jane Adventures, sure, it might be aimed at kids, but Elizabeth Sladen is still one hell of a woman

I'm not too sure how 'on topic' this would be, and I admit, it's been at least a decade since I read the novel, but I seem to recall that in Thunderball, Fleming made reference to Domino wearing "a man's watch" (I think her dead brother's watch) and the statement it made. Just a little something along the theme

I don't really know enough about PAMs to be 100% specific, but the crown guard flaw sounds like poor manufacture, and the crown stem not engaging (not that I know a whole lot about movements) sounds (from what I've read others discuss) like a problem with something refered to as 'keyless works' (not entirely sure what that is, but I think it's the part which determines what moving the crown will do to the movement ie wind it or move the hands) As mentioned above, drop shippers (of which Trusty is one) don't see the product before it's shipped, so rely on their supplier to send the right item/a working item/an item which has been serviced as promised. As with any such practice, there exists the possibility of human error and confusion. Personally, I would ask the dealer for either a straight exchange, or a straight refund. Given the nature of the watch, you might have a hard time finding a watch smith who would be prepared to work on the movement, and likely couldn't do anything about the crown guard lever. At the end of the day, you've received a defective product, so should be able to exchange or refund rather than having to go to the expense of fixing something which should have arrived in a working condition. Best of luck

Essentially, I want to put this dial and movement: into this case: Both watches are from the same dealer. What do folks think? The cost isn't an issue as it's something I'd like to do. If it doesn't work, I'll just get rid of the watches, and if it does work, then even better

I think it is more to do with the personality type, rather than the fact they are successfull. If someone is a chickenshit, emotionally immature and insecure bully, then all their success just goes to their heads, inflates their egos, and makes them think that that that gives them carte blanche to act like a [censored]. (ie gangsta rappers who flash their bling at the camera in their shitty videos) People who have a more mature attitude, take the trappings of success in their stride and don't flash it about or use it to belittle and beat down others. It's a bit like the comment Lanikai and I were making before about 'Old Money' vs 'Nouveu Riche'. One flaunts it in a distasteful way, the other is more discrete. [Edit to add] Success is the symptom, not the disease...

There are some scary and sophisticated people on the net. I've seen people have private details looked up and posted for other's amusement, IPs traced so someone can then work out where a person works and post pictures of that online... Having seen that, nothing on the net surprises me anymore... Thanks for bringing this to our attention

Thanks for the advice. How about parts for watches from the same dealer, so presumeably from the same factory? I have to admit, although this is a rather 'last minute' project idea, I'm rather getting into the idea of it

Not just winding, but likely also re-setting the time to account for daily -/+...

Thanks for the advice I don't think I'd be able to check those details prior to purchase, so it might be a case of taking the risk, and if the worst comes to the worst, selling them on, or giving them away

Or are they as incompatible as other brands often are (like problems with Omega bezels and whatnot)? I only ask as I'm thinking about maybe building a PVD PAM, but want to swap the dial and movement (as one whole unit) with the dial and movement from another PAM rep. Is this likely to have any fitting problems? Would the PVD crown still engage into the different movement? Thanks in advance