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Don't you think Uncle Ron might be upset that Jason is selling the watch?

Yeah, it's amazing how much we hope that other people will notice our watches. I wear a different watch each day of the week and I don't think anyone notices. Oh well. Hopefully the hot Parisian chicks notice for you!

That is a sweet watch. The green NATO strap really matches the military look of that watch. Wear it well.

Wrist shot as requested...

Here is a quick shot of the 16610 I just received from Trustytime. Shipped from China to US (east coast) in 4 days. Isn't the global economy great? Supposedly has a ETA 2824-2, but I'm not sure. It's keeping perfect time though.

I've only used Andrew for my rep purchases. I have been very happy with his service and prices.

I'm not sure where my interest in watches comes from. Certainly not my family. No one in my family has ever owned anything nicer than a Seiko or would ever care to. Where I see watches as these amazing little machines that are worthy of hours of my attention; others in my family simply view them as a way to tell time.

Item number: 180200106768 That first picture just screams fake to me. Look at the pearl, not to mention the date magnification. Then, notice the picture at the very bottom of the auction and compare it to the first pic. It obviously two different watches. Very strange. Hopefully no one will really pay $12.5k for it. Should I contact Ebay?

It's the $108 Asian sub from Trusty. Sorry if 'Noobmariner' isn't the appropriate name.

While attempting to adjust the date on my Noobmariner, the crown completely unscrewed itself from the watch. I was able to thread the crown back on, but when I turn the crown counter-clockwise, it comes keeps coming unscrewed. I tried using some super glue, which kept the crown from coming undone, but I still can't adjust the date on my watch. It feels like the stem isn't catching on the datewheel. What the heck should I do here? Can it be repaired? Should I toss it? Thanks for your help!

Well, after a great one-year relationship, my noobmariner (from Andrew) and I are having problems. Today, while attempting to adjust the date from the 30th to the 1st, I noticed that the date would not change. Hmmm. So, I decided to just adjust the time until the date switched over. I thought I had fixed the problem. Then, a few moments ago, I attempted to adjust the time and the entire crown came off the watch. Great. I was able to screw the crown back in, but now I can't adjust the time or the date. So fellow RWG members, what should I do? This was my first rep, so I'm not sure what to do from here. Do I junk the watch? Is is fixable? Should I get an ETA next time? Any help is appreciated.

I'm no expert on vintage Rollies, but I think it looks pretty good. I certainly don't think any "normal" person would question it. However, I think the aging of the bezel, relative to the aging of the face it quite contrasting. Would a true vintage have such a difference in the coloration of the bezel to the face?

In terms of quality and function, I'm sure the Seiko is an amazing watch. However, if I suddenly had $5000 to spend on a watch, I can assure you that a Seiko would not be on my list. Then again, I'm not someone who would normally spend that kind of money on a timepiece (hence my membership here.) With that said, I'm sure there are high-end buyers who are more drawn to the technology of the spring-drive, rather than the name on the dial.

Agreed. Although, since she'd be paying for it with what is technically, 'my' money, I guess it's easy for her to make such promises.

Of course, there were no hard feelings and the wife and I had a good laugh over it. Great point about saving money though, I might have to work that angle and get myself another watch!

Called out on my rep.......by my wife! Just a funny story that only my fellow replica compatriots can appreciate. Over the weekend, my wife and I attended the wedding of a high-school friend of mine. I figured that I would be running into some old friends from high-school at the wedding, so I decided to wear my $108 'Rolex' Sub that I purchased from Trusty earlier this year. After the ceremony, there was a cocktail hour which allowed all the guests to mingle (and drink) while the wedding party took pictures. So, while we're milling around the crowd, I ran into an old high-school buddy of mine. Just for some background on this guy, in the 10 years since graduation, he's done pretty well for himself and he isn't afraid of showing it off. He drove his new Mercedes to the wedding, wore an expensive suit, his wife had a huge diamond ring, etc. Oh yeah, and he was wearing a genuine Day/Date. Anyway, he immediately spotted my "Rolex" and asked if he could see it. So, I cautiously take it off, completely expecting him to call me out on my rep. He gives it a good examination and says that he really likes the sub and how he's thinking of getting one...blah, blah, blah. Then, he proceeds to tell me all about how he hates when people wear fake Rolexes. Uh-oh I think, as I start to get the feeling that he's going to call me out. He then goes on to explain how good he is at spotting fake Rolexes and he can definitely tell that mine is.......REAL. Haha. At this point, I was just trying not to laugh. He complimented my good taste and handed me back my watch. Then, as if on cue, my wife walks over. I then tell my wife that my buddy really likes my watch, as I give her a subtle wink to indicate that he doesn't know it's a rep. At first I think she's going along with it and says, "Yes, that was my anniversary gift to him for being such a great husband. Maybe for our 10th anniversary, I'll get him a real one." So, I had him all impressed, thinking I was some hotshot wearing my Rolex, and then the wife comes along and sinks my Battleship! Luckily, he was fascinated with how good the rep was. We then had a 15 min conversation about the watch and how good reps had become. He was really surprised that my rep was so inexpensive. Then, he asked how he could get one. Haha. So, all in all, it was fun...but it still sucks to get called out on your rep...especially by your own wife.

Rayman, I was thinking of getting one of these Subs. It would be my first rep purchase. Since you also own an ETA version, do you recommend one over the other? Thanks.