TeeJay

Busted!

Oh, I'd do it again any day!

I take it she was a hotty :thumbsupsmileyanim:

I've been travelling from the EU to both the US and Canada wearing a rep on my wrist without any hassle - in fact I even got compliments from the customs for my IWC 3717 v1!

However, within EU to a recent RWG GTG with a full watch box I actualy did have a small incident.. Me and my travel companion (Bionic Tim) had to somewhat butter up the airport security gal (who was a bit suspicious) @ Copenhagen Airport on the way out, but apart from that it was all gooooood! We even had 3 more pieces on our way home!

To sum it all up: I wouldn't worry too much about what's on your wrist while travelling..

Sounds like fun

This is a topic which has been on my mind a bit lately as well. In the past, I've worn reps through Japanese and Spanish customs with no issues at either place, but I do have concerns. While I understand that customs have the power to remove contraband from people, my question is: Ignoring anything in carryon or regular baggage, because of course, traveling with a case-full of reps is asking for trouble , how likely is it that customs in Country X are actually going to remove the wristwatch a person is wearing? I know rep goods are illegal in France and Italy, but do they just clampdown on mail imports, or are passenger's personal garments subject to the same scrutiny and confiscatability? (Like my new word? ) Depending on the outcome/feedback, I might just get one of those suicide bomber Casios to wear in such countries

Crazy mod, but I like it! :thumbsupsmileyanim:

My girlfriend is in love with Ben Howard but its impossible to get his stuff here. Play.com is issuing signed copies of his new album to be released in October. I live in the bonus and they wont ship.

So.... I am hoping someone here can help a brother out. Obviously I would pay for any costs involved, the cd is £9

Let me know when it's released, and I'll see what I can do

Yeah, because prison rape is justice. Nice one.

Can't do the time... etc etc... Hard to feel sorry for someone like that

I really like the layout of the dial, but I feel the strap looks a little narrow where it connects to the case... Maybe if it had lugs Nice watch though, and I like how the brand logo is positioned

Tag do some nice brown-dialed watches

Keeping it casual for Dressdown Friday...

Oh wait, today's Monday...

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I don't really know enough to be able to confirm authenticity of parts, but I will say that I think it looks like a really nice piece

So, what have you incoming?

A few very generously donated parts from an awesome member, which will help me make some real progress on a few projects, and on a similar line, I have a PPI refund pending, which will additionally enable me to get those projects completed, as well as commission a custom wrist-strap and get some much needed home-improvements done

The thing Is T that wasnt his kid and those definately were not slaps. That MF was putting the hammer down on a kid half his size. The father also set this whole backyard brawl thing up. Lets hope a lttle RR In the pen shows him what It's like to be on the bottom.

Ahhhh, I was watching it with the speakers turned off, so when it said 'dad' and 'kid', I figured they were meaning his kid, not someone elses, so yeah, hopefully he'll find some new buddies when it comes to shower time...

On the other hand, I'm also a big believer in the philosophy that if some punk thinks they're man enough to mouth off to someone, they have to be man enough to deal with the consequences, and I'll bet the kid's learned a lesson he won't forget in a hurry... As you say, pure White Trash... Gotta love it

If my son got up in my face like that, I'd lay his ass out too, but I sure as hell wouldn't keep slapping him while he was down... What a douche... He's going to get what's coming to him in the pen

As above, check it first, but chances are it will be fine

Awesome, thanks. What would I use for a case? I don't believe Tudor watches had crown guards like Rolex's, unless I'm horribly mistaken...

Also, my dream is to own a real PVD Rolex. I think they're very unique and understated.

Mine isn't PVD, it's a Camden Market plastic sub with a modified Rolex dial fixed to the quartz movement with double-sided tape I built it myself for a chuckle, but found I really enjoyed wearing it, as it reminds me not to take life too seriously I also wear it while tattooing, so the field from the machine can't magnetize an automatic movement As far as I know, Tudor cases're just the same as the Rolex ones

There're good PVD Rolex reps available, the real ones really just aren't worth the price-tag

Thanks for the advice I have to admit, I love my steel bracelets, though. I used to do a lot of scale modelling and I was pretty good at faking naturalistic weathering. I might even be able to make it look like there's real dirt and dust stuck in the strap using pigment powders...

Definately going to look into this. I looked up some pics of the real double-red SD, it seems to be a very accurate replica for the money. Until next month, I'm going to try and learn as much as I can about weathering/ageing reps and then make my final decision.

Any time I have to admit, I'm the same, and prefer steel bracelets over the leather, as it means I don't have to worry about the watch getting wet I just thought I'd suggest fat-straps as a way of blending a watch more into 'student fashion' so it'd be a bit inconspicuous and draw less attention Definitely sounds like you've got the skills to do the appropriate aging, so I'll be keen to see what you come up with I would advise against faking the dirt on the strap though, real dirt would suffice It took me a while to warm up to the DRSD, but I now have plans to buy one myself, so definitely looking forward to seeing what you can do with one of those

As long as it's done with subtlety and taste.

TeeJay: I didn't mean wooden dials, which can be nice. I was referring to "bark finish" whereby Rolex scarifies a case and bracelet until it wouldn't look out of place in Elvis's Jungle Room.

Ahh, I know the effect you mean

Looks good to me

It's probably destined for the thinner vat. The can of blue paint I bought today did not indicate it was 'flake and I was wanting to do just a nice blue Snowflake. I'll get some more next week and play around some more...

Don't give up on it just yet, I think it would look good in something like a Yachtmaster case

Next step: Tri-gold Bark Explorer!

Maybe not bark... But perhaps diamond set pave?

Do y'all remember this little creation of mine?

T, you want me to stick it in the mail to ya?

Had you said the same about the Rose dial, I'd've definitely said yes, but from when I had an Electric Blue Seamaster, I know I wouldn't be able to give it the wrist time it deserves I do love it, but I know I'm not the rightful owner

Unique details like offset buckle pin, detail stitching and great patina. It looks old and beaten. No sure of the original maker. Switched this out an hour ago and this won't be coming off

That is certainly a unique strap/buckle set up, I love it

Have to admit, I rather like it With a blue bezel, and the lume and hands, I think it would look pretty good all cased up, a bit like the Electric Blue Omega Seamaster