TeeJay

Congrats on your Birthday and watch mate, your wife sounds cool.

Thanks, I know I'm very lucky

Welcome

When I first got I to reps, I thought I would only want one watch which would be worn all the time, and wound up buying watches I would never have considered in those early days... I'm sure you'll find the right balance for you

For the most part, I've never really had cause to complain about the budget watches. Sure, there have been inaccuracies, but equally, I feel they were nice watches given the cost. Some have had issues such as a slightly missaligned marker, but never anything I couldn't ignore or live with, and I do genuinely believe that budget watches don't get the love they deserve. My wife ordered me a more expensive watch for my birthday last week. The bezel insert was peeling when I unwrapped it, and I had to immediately re-glue it, so I can't deny that that was disappointing... The crown guards are as thick as on budget reps, so will eventually need re-shaping, but I must admit, I can tell the difference in the movement quality when it is wound/set etc. I've not seen the watch offered in a comparable 'budget option', so can't really compare, but I would still say that budget reps are an acceptable way of building a nice collection

Many late congrats!

What a nice gesture from your wife - she must be a real cool cat!

Thanks, it was a simple, but great day As for wifey, what can I say, she puts up with me

There's a Yuki pearl on the way, and I've added a little subtle weathering just so it doesn't look pristine, but of course, anyone seeing it who knows what it is, will know what it is

Thanks, guys Losing the plot maybe, but firmly in control

After what has been not the best period in my life, I'm back, if not entirely better, better in control, and hopefully on the up This forum has truly been a home in all the time I've been here, and I feel like I've stayed away too long. I see that there's been a lot I've missed out on, and lots of new faces, so looking forward to getting back in the swing of things

Ish...

Last week, I had a birthday, and my wife was good enough to treat me to a new watch. This was based on several months of subtle questions about forums, TD's, what I considered the most out of reach genuine Rolex etc, and she ordered me a 1665

Sorry for the shabby picture...

That is a truly beautiful build, congratulations

Will be five years married next February, but together nine years now, and met online (social networking site, not dating site) Met some fantastic people (both friends and otherwise) online over the years, it's all just a case of being honest about what you're looking for and going with the flow

Sorry for the delay in updating this, life is still very up and down, and I'm just going with the flow at the moment. Anywho, my friend posted this on fb, and I thought folks might like to read it

August 19

Im home!!!! Ive got my boys back, Im back in Essex and we have had a brilliant time... I cant thank the organisers of Rose of Tralee or JLS and their management enough for what they did... Im a pessimist and thought it would be an expensive mission for a five minute 'hello' in a que with JLS but from the moment we arrived, we were treated like VIP's and Meggy was treated like a celebrity! We had a security escort past all the ques to where JLS were going to be pulling up, the organisers including the wonderful Bryan Carr and lovely Jennifer walked us through all the possible places for Meggys meet, then decided on a room that was private, Meggy was positioned with her chair to the back of double doors and we had a professional photographer there to take pics (including pix of Scarlett who preferred turning the room into an assault course and rolling along the floor tripping people up... yep, she tripped up JLS manager...ooops), Meggy was sitting watching another door when JLS came through the doors behind her and all said loudly..'oh its Megan Devereaux... hello Meggy!' she screeched and laughed and clapped her hands and said 'oh its you, its JLS.. I watch you on television!'.. they then said hello and hugged everybody, then all bent down and cuddled Meggy, she asked Aston to marry her and he said yes, then she told him he was funny... they spent about twenty minutes talking to her, holding her hands, cuddling her and having pictures taken, then all signed her wheelchair! After we went outside while they went to a meet and greet for some other children, as they walked back through the room they all called out and said goodbye and Aston kept running back and doing silly dances and making faces through the door! Meggy then got to watch three songs at the concert before she got tired out! It was more than we could have dreamed of!! Each one of you that voted, each one of you that sent Meggy money for the trip... each one of you was part of making this happen and I cant thank you enough! It was a once in a lifetime moment..... your all amazing! xxxxx

Very tasty, a fine build

Just to let folks know, the target has been reached, so the fundraising page has been closed

Just did a little donation.. Hope she gets there

Many thanks, I know her mother is grateful for anything people can spare or do to help, even if it just sharing the page on fb to get more exposure and awareness

As always, fantastic work

Not exactly a call out, but going into the supermarket with wifey yesterday, the guy walking through the door immediately in front of me was wearing a PAM (possibly a 111) the strap was definitely not the usual PAM rubber, but I know that doesn't mean shit... Seemed fairly tidy and well-dressed, so who knows

Due to the heat over the last few days, I've been wearing my mercedes-hands Snowflake on NATO

Hola amigos

First off, I have to apologise for my continued absence from the forum. I haven't forgotten you guys, I haven't found a new vice, I'm just in the same situation I was at last check-in, ie unable to contribute anything or participate in collecting due to funds

I'm posting as I have a good friend who is in need of help fundraising for a 'dream come true' situation for her daughter with special needs, who was lucky enough to win a competition to meet JLS in Ireland on the 16th of August. She's trying to raise funds to cover the cost of the trip, which, because of her daughter's condition must be by road, and requires two cars due to equipment required. With additional time, I have no doubt that she would succeed, but the competition was only announced about a week ago, so time is not on her side...

She's set up a Facebook page to focus the support, which gives details of how donations can be made.

If you think you may be able to help, please check it out

That's fantastic news, congratulations  When was she born?  My goddaughter was born on the first of the month  Tasty watch as well, I'm sure it will be well received

You should post more even if its useless garbage like what I post. Lol

 I've never really been one for posting unnecessarily  Early journal sites hardly got anything posted, facebook rarely gets an updated status, I mostly just use it to network with others, but hopefully as things pick up, I'll get back to posting more frequently, and maybe do some more reviews

Hey Tee good to hear from you, all the best as always.

Thanks, brother, likewise, I hope all's good with you

Absolutely right. Although most are strangers they are like family! Nice to see you check in once in a while.

I've honestly never known a community like it, where the community transcends the subject itself

I'm relatively new here, but saw some great posts from you. Good to see you on board this time!

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed them  Welcome to the forum, you won't find a tighter band of brothers anywhere  To say I owe these guys my life is no exaggeration

Hey buddy good to see you.

 

Some times you need a rest to recharge the batteries but remember we're here when you want to chat

 

 

Ken

Thanks, amigo, I'll be about more when things settle down a bit, and I have more to contribute  Hope all's been good with you

Just had nothing to contribute  

Life: Still treading water, trying to do as much tattooing as I can to build a portfolio and networking as much as possible

 

Family:  All good, biggest change is my best friend has had another child, and I now have a beautiful goddaughter, who I hope will get her mum's looks rather than her dad's

 

Watches:  Nothing new.  Wearing my customized GMT II today, but for the past three weeks, I was wearing my plastic sub constantly

 

Hope life's been treating you well, amigos

Badass, it's been a while since the forum had a PAW

Not dead, I've just had a lot on my mind and not had anything to contribute, but just wanted to check in and let folks know I'm still about