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Might try it with one of the cheap Rolexes, after making sure the caseback is tamped down, and applying sillicone on the crown. But not on my Panerai, V. Ironically enough.

A carnavalesque composition of Murano glass and an MBW Nautilus!

So I read on Wiki. I always thought it was Seiko... Davidsen told me that if I check my caseback is screwed on tight, and tamp down the crown guard, I can go "swimming" (I paddle inside the pool) with my PAM 112. I did that with a gen Rolex, and messed it up. I'm therefore very wary to do it with a rep, though I hear you guys post you do all the time.

Thanks, Watchbuff. Yes, gen Pradas. My favourite glasses, and indeed, favourite strap on the 112. Without a doubt, the best combo for it!

The sheen! She blinds! (Another awesome piece in this thread. One of the best I've seen in 5 months)

Anyone here on a gen Doxa? Always liked it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doxa_S.A. Doxa Innovations * First Commercial dive watch, Sub300t in 1967. * First watch with a rotating bezel to compute no-decompression times, Sub 300t, 1967. * 8 Day Movement, 1908. * Helium release valve; first watch with a helium release valve. In certain diving situations, helium can penetrate the watch seals and cause a pressure buildup in the watch, eventually blowing the crystal off the watch face. Doxa, in conjunction with Rolex, invented and introduced the first dive watches with a helium release valve, which prevented this helium buildup. While this was a major advance at the time, few actual watches with this feature were produced. Doxa introduced the Sub300t Conquistador in 1969 featuring a helium release valve. Rolex introduced this feature into its Sea-Dweller watch in 1971. Omega also eventually introduced a helium release valve, in its Seamaster watch.

From whom did you buy it, John? TWP? I wonder just how much our environment or acquaintances play a role in our covetting watches. A neighbour of mine had a La Do

On 11 September 2001, a few hours after the attack on the WTC & the Pentagon, I entered the nearest recruiting office I could find. It was the US Navy. Given the laws at the time for foreign combatants, I didn't qualify. But I forgot to mention to the recruiting Sarge that I didn't know how to swim... I heard the Navy of each country are a little more receptive to women in the Services, so that played a role no doubt. Ah well. One day I'll learn to swim. And when I'll do, I'll be wearing my Rolex Oyster like Mercedes Gleitze.

Just very briefly to say that two catastrophic things happened to me before I was 6. One, a fire ripped through our London home before my 4th year. Two, I saw my cousin Charlie drown before my very eyes. Believe me, I have tried, but I just can't conquer the fear of flame and swimming. And I have a mother who is a child psychiatrist who has tried to help me too...thanks for your concern, DET11. Please don't let this admission circumvent our interest and replies about underwater watches, okay? I just wanted you to understand that my diving interest, and all those pool photos have a reason, now. It's a little triumph each time. P.S.: I love the sea! Really. I was even given sailing lessons...

Interestingly, that photo shoot you see with Nicole Kidman's figure and hands (Chanel advert from October Vogue), and the Misha-Movado one took a few minutes. I am very fast these days, since I have an "eye" for what I want YOU to see. HELLO! This is the compliment of a lifetime, not an insult! Merci mille fois! (As I said, I cannot stand how feminism has made it almost impossible for a man to compliment a woman, without an assumed sexism they think is implied. This is bullpuckey, and I resent it deeply) The suit, the shirt, the watch. Perfection. @Eunomians: WOW!

My pleasure! Take a look at the photos I've just added. Some very interesting ones of Mercedes Gleitze, the first British lady to swim the Channel. A humble stenographer by day. A mermaid wearing a Rolex by night. @TMG: Thanks! I'm sure it's been done before on RWG! But I agree, this topic is fascinating. There's so much we can learn, but also enjoy visually.

(The header is a work in progress, not to suggest this is my own writing, or a definitive post on the topic) I have recently become very interested in underwater watches. Here's something you don't know about me. I don't know how to swim. I'm the only one in my family, on both sides, that doesn't (there is a private reason for that). But I love the water. I could never live inland, or in a totally landlocked country, as I think I would die without seeing the sea. My new interest has to do with having recently re-watched "Das Boot", and several other submarine films, of late. I would love to know more on what exact kinds of watches submariners wore on duty, inside those great underwater capsules, from the 1800s to early WWII. If you have any links, please post them! Meanwhile, here is a recap from a gen site, which gives you a brief historical outline: WATCHES UNDER WATER As the wristwatch evolved in the 20th century from the pocketwatch, its public acceptance in large part may be attributed to improvements in its durability. The early enemies of the wristwatch included water, dust, shocks and magnetism. It was primarily during the 1920s and

As you say bastardised. The original swastika symbol is extremely ancient, mostly tied with Aryan culture (in the true, Indian sense of the word), which Amerindian cultures also revered. This is a copy of a Navajo swastika: When I went to Russia, and was given a tour of the old Winter Palace, present-day Hermitage, the tour guide pointed out the swastika as etched on a window by the late Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna. She did it with her diamond ring. Next to the swastika she put her initials AF and the date (sometime in 1912). As we filed out to the next room, I overheard two British couples saying, "Of course, they were Nazis, but so early?". Lord give me strength... And there is some possibility that he went to Greece (to Mount Athos), too... And indeed, to England... You may know that one of our suggested national anthems, to replace God Save the Queen, is Jerusalem. Here are the first two stanzas, which suggest Our Lord, Jesus Christ, travelled to England: "And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon England's mountains green? And was the holy Lamb of God On England's pleasant pastures seen? And did the Countenance Divine Shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here Among these dark Satanic Mills?" This is also the basis for some conspiracy theories, of ancient origin, so I have personally discounted this in my mind, but... ...who can know for certain. Jahweh is an idea. Jesus was Man. But in many ways, the figure of Jesus was more Godly, in the kind, gentle sense of the word. Anyway, back to IWC! I have a question about underwater watches.

Wow, it looks like the Metta Catherina!! I WANT ONE! EDIT: I have an absolute sweet tooth for deep burgundy, reddish straps. But is it the lighting, or what, since the first photos of the hide showed a more burnt Sienna type colour?

Not at all, Inmotion. Your review was very helpful and bursting with the kind of enthusiasm all of us had, when we saw our first rep. It's also good to hear that Davidsen is improving his recent QC. I PM'ed him last night about my own Ultimate 112 (overwound it, be careful, Inmotion! 40 winds is enough in the beginning), and he said that he is trying his best to improve his quality control issues brought up in the forum just two weeks ago. As for photos, I personally cannot wait! But exams first. Ace them, then come back and post please. In the meantime, a few shots of my own BELOVED PAM 112. I cannot express to others how full of quality this watch is. Next to DSN's Fiddy, it's the most perfect, gen-looking rep I have.

Slai, I'm so sorry. Most of us have had these one-after-the-other bad weeks -- bad luck seems to happen at every turn. Fortunately, it eventually stops. Good luck to you, and I see why you love wearing that watch. I makes ME smile whenever I see it. Imagine you.

I love these threads, By-Tor! Rolex GMT Master II "Coke" version bought in a member trade on RWI.

Krug all the way here. I once had Krug 1982 and I thought I died and went to heaven. It was merely Paris.

Baby, check this out. Not sure if you were around when I posted my poll: RESULTS SO FAR Which came First? The Chicken or the Egg? Bought Gens 1st, which led to Reps [ 57 ] ** [30.32%] Bought Reps 1st, which led/will lead to Gens [ 47 ] ** [25.00%] If I had the money, I would only buy Gens [ 28 ] ** [14.89%] I would buy Reps even if I had the money [ 56 ] ** [29.79%] http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=51921 Then there's this thread Who Prefers Reps to Gens by Dieselpower: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=54955 And Anton's post (where is he??) which led me to post my polls: Does a rep lead you to purchase gen? http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=51902&hl=

Did we ever find out what he wore?? What the heck, Puggy! Don't leave us hangin'.

Beyond awesome, professional post, Greystash. Thanks SO much!!

Here's the Wristcheck reference for the Micah Copperplate. http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?s=&amp...st&p=350982

I'm not much for Navi TTs, but that is a really good look for you, Lanikai! Especially imagining you in board shorts wearing that.

I can attest to the fact that it's cheaper in Miami too. Corner of US1 and 17th, there is a Citgo station which sells them for $125. Well, they did the time I went there. I boycott Citgo as a rule...