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BT. Can you macro the [censored] outta that pearl? I want to see if these watches have a 2 mile away tell on them. You can just tell me what your thoughts are if you want. Your review accuracy is decent.

Im wearing my

I never got the Harley thing. I'm a car guy, I just never cought onto bikes. No doubt its a beautiful bike though, ride safe my friend!

You're already getting an IWC. The choice is simple. The SFSO has a great presence. Its going to be a must for your collection, now or later.

Thats a cool box and a great start of a collection. At that price I might have to get one for myself. Too bad I can't have BT's SMP to go in it.

probably not best idea to give away all those tidbits of info num. consider editting

Sure you have. (and not YOU Fide, i've said what you said before too. But think about it.)You've met Nanuq, BT, etc. etc.. Most WIS own and enjoy a Rolex or two. What serious watch collection is complete without at least one? Look at all the watch lovers here as an example. We've picked apart the submariner 1000 times more than any other watch on this board. What type of preconception do you have when you see a stranger wearing a Rolex? They could be WIS like us. As far as the screws in the bracelet, i've had watchsmiths out my 16610 using the screws as an example. Gen bracelets should have a nice.. SUPERB fit and finish on each end. The reality is, I look at this on every gen I handle and some have been worse then my rep, which.. is pretty flush. I've pointed it out to AD's (no reps with me.) how horrible the fit is on some gen bracelet pins and asked them "if they were selling reps now?" They get mad.

Sound advice.

I have no technical insight whatsoever to post. Although, while on the topic of swish, dip, lube, etc.. I can't refrain from pondering what experts like zig and OS think about including THIS in their repertoire of services, and the costs associated with application of said lubricants. Zig, that was 100% or not at all, right?

Awesome review. Thanks for putting that together. Crown threads still on the outside and suck?

It contains petroleum distillates. It might have silicon, I don't know. It works way better than the silicone spray imo. The petro evaporates and leaves that waxy/teflon stuff behind. Reapplication will be necessary eventually. What I like best is the viscocity after the job is done. I never felt oil on my wrist. The bracelet for lack of a better word felt more "gen". No seeping onto my boxset. This is about 2 days after the lube was applied. It was in the box for a day or so. I just picked it up to check- Grats, nice choice. Don't forget the nipple cream. Whats the worst she can say? No?

Great shots, looks like good times were had. Found myself talking out loud to my 17" LCD on more than a few of those pics! That UN definately stands out.

ooooooh. I knew they were coming. Do I see little miniature morsels of chernobyl on the endices?

It's pretty way off man. lol.. Not much more I can say that hasn't been said. Any sort've WIS (watch idiot savant) would spot that a mile away. $100 noobmariner it up! Spring for the A-ETA and be runnin at 28.8K!

Really, it is because its going to come down to a sub. And from information i've read here, not from 1st hand handling, i'd agree 16610 WM9 V2 would be the direction i'd point someone in. Then a noobmariner. Maybe one of those reconditioned WM9's are still available.

psh.. Just Robbies gens alone are worth more than 6 Millie.

You like gold, and you like Daytona's. Both together is a plus I see. You're my polar opposite! Although.. Wouldn't have to twist my arm much to get me to wear just about any of them.

Good call pulling the trigger on that beaut. Price considerate, of course.

The hollow mid link bracelet on my sub made more noise than a virgin on prom night. Now it's as quiet as a celibate mute. I'm into biking, mountain biking specifically. My first job was actually in a bikeshop. Anyhow, I finally decided to test my theory, that a really high end dry lube would solve bracelet rattle. (not the same dry lube used on movements) Let me tell you, it works. Not only does it work, it cleans the bracelet, protects it, and basically time-release waxes it. I used Rock N Roll Extreme chain lube. http://www.rocklube.com/index.html White lightning or a similar product should work as well. Go to a bike shop and ask for dry lube for the chain. Dry lube should have sediment at the bottom of the bottle- Don't be shy with the lube application. This isn't one drop, 3 in 1 oil. Remove the bracelet and place it in an appropriately sized ziplock bag. Shake the lube vigorously, then immediately squirt a healthy stream up and down the bracelet. The idea is for the bracelet to be able to be wet in the stuff, without drowning in it. At this point I also add in 1-3 drops of food grade mineral oil. Feel free to experiment with and without the mineral oil. I've found that a few drops (less is more!) improve the quality of the result without leaving an oily aftermath so long as you only use a drop or two. Next, work the mixture into the links by moving the bracelet around, shaking it in the bag, wiggling the links around and whatnot. You may be surprised to see more dirt and grime coming out of that bracelet than you expected. We're replacing that with vitamins and nutrients for steel! Let it sit for a few, bag open. The solvent will evaporate and the wax in the dry lube will set. 5 minutes is more than enough. Rub it around again in the thickened sauce, then wash your bracelet in soap and water. Dry and buff with a towel. Repeat as needed. No oily residue. No rattle. Great feel. All things considered, if they were forced to choose; i'd bet virgins on prom night would probably prefer the nipple cream. I know, I digress. No other method has worked nearly as well for me. The bracelet lube, I mean, guttermind.

lol... This is actually the coolest watch i've seen in a bit. I kind've like the 100% stealth look. Good choice on the replacement chrono hand.

Grats guys. Well done!

I like the 1st and last one.

Great review, thanks for sharing man!

Thats the 2nd time i've spat on my monitor today from your posts! I LOL'd..