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Let's see...you've got about 5-6 reps, one of which is almost 20k, right? Ice?

Jfreeman, you were THE guy I was thinking of when I was composing the post! "I wonder what his total amount would be, if they were gens?" Your neighbours must be in utter of awe of you. You're in sales, you said right? Well, guess what. I wouldn't doubt your watches were gens, just a few short months back when I didn't know of "this" rep world. Yes, it depends on where you live, etc. -- but salesmen makes tonnes of money. I would just think you were loaded, or ate Hamburger Helper every night. Corgi and I own the Patek Philippe Sky Moon rep. Now, as I recently said, most people haven't a clue how much that is really worth -- and those that do, automatically know our watches MUST be reps. But that watch single-handedly puts my total above $2 million dollars, totaled. LMAO.

I'm really surprised. I always thought Breitlings were worth the earth, or at least put Sub Rolexes to shame. Oh, I'm sure there are very pricey Breitlings out there, of course. But the SFSO I though AT LEAST $4K, USED. Most men's luxury marques are quite affordable, then. Tag Heuer Links, Omega SMP, Breitling SFSO. These are all well-under $3k. No wonder some guys only know or want to know Rolexes...it's the only one which actually does say, "I spent a wad on this watch", and that's important to some people as proof of their earning power.

A light just went off my head when posting my recent Breitling SFSO thread. Now, it doesn't work for me, because I have an ungodly 69 reps (some on their way), and obviously that's well over $1m, but here's my idea. Count your ALL your reps. Now look up the retail price. And total them up. How much are they worth if they were gens? Imagine your neighbours or boss, looking at your wrist every other day. Whatever the total is, I bet you none of us here have less than AT LEAST $10,000 worth of watches, if they were gens. They must think, "that rich bastard, how does he do it?".

http://www.jomashop.com/breitling-aeromari...a1739010-g5-282 Retail Price: $2,450.00 I am considering buying Silix' special on the SFSO, despite the fact that I hate SS bracelets. So, not knowing the first thing about Breitlings, that hyper-macho marque, I looked up the price. Don't know what I expected, but maybe in the realm of U$5-8K for Breitling SFSO. And RETAIL it's less $2500?? Sheesh. No offence, but you can't even get a base PAM for that price -- USED. This is a watch that easily any middle-class guy could own, without raising eyebrows. I'm guessing the SFSO flies very much under the radar, when gen owners try to out reps in parties, etc.? Too bad FxrAndy is on manoeuvres, since of course, he recently compared his with a gen owner's version. The guy didn't have a clue.

$30 for me, booboo. Don't tell me West Palm is that much cheaper?? No wonder everyone down here is moving up there.

Oh yes, we who love watches have a lot of hobbyist hazards. Weird tan lines and strap grooves is just the tip of the iceberg...

How can a naked woman be porn and a naked man be funny???? Apart from the balls and the monkeyback hair, obviously. Okay, let's try this again Mr. Cornerstone, suh! Me replying:

Cornerstone, after researching and posting: Nanuq, moments after reading the post: Me replying: Gosh, ya think?

Clearly the first one is Maxene Andrews, and the last one is Eric Morecambe. You don't fool me!!

Gens: ...better... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wiVkdVPGoY Reps:

Of all the Bell & Rosses I've seen in the Wristchecks, this is the best. Not even Xim's excellent versions made me go "wow". Maybe it's the strap. And you already heard on 'Geeks what I think of Mrs. Jiro's Cartier. Let me repeat:

HELLO! I was going to post that last night!! Great minds, eh, Nanuq? And bare butts.

Wow, I couldn't disagree more. And I said so in my film review...(I do freelance film critique). As you can tell, I thought it promised much in the future, though the much over-used term "reboot of the series" gives me hives. And when I say "promised much", I mean it in terms of watches too. Good for us.

Heh. Faye Dunaway, Admin Crown Affair 1968, wearing a watch which would make my Fiddy look piddy (52mm??). Cracking film, BTW. As long as you don't want a woman to wear spindly watches ALL the time, then we're cool. If I wore a Panerai or a GMT II to a cocktail party wearing a flowing Vera Wang dress, instead of my 24mm gold Rolex, I'd think that was off too. For the record, ladies should avoid wearing watches during smart galas. It's considered bad form to announce you are looking at the time when you're supposed to be enjoying yourself. EDIT: The only woman I know who can get away with that look, and not be seen as gauche is my Queen. But she has a nicer gala watch than I.

Pubus, Sql_PL, Phantom, guys! No tips for Scoobs here? Sorry, babe. I was too young when we went to Poland. All I remember are pretty streets and unsmiley people in Krakow. And pastries which didn't taste of sugar (post-Soviet rationing?). Also, the monastery of Jasna Gora (sp?), which had the Black Madonna. That was great. ...not sure how close to Krakow that is, but YOU MUST go there.

I just go to a "Check Cashing" venue and pay through their WU Quick-Pay form. Never been denied yet for Davidsen. Obviously your dealer has been flagged. As suggested in another forum, try Xoom.com, but please check that with your dealer first.

During one trip to K

Now, change the amethysts to all-diamonds, and Jfreeman jumps all over that puppy! Except it would still look gay on any guy.

No, I think Anton was using his UV light whatchamacallit-thingie to illustrate a WIS' lume obsession. As for me, I actually have to use the settings of my camera to give myself a "nice tan". I've shown this before, but though my wrist is a shade lighter under my watch, it's not THAT different. And I live under a searing overhead sun. Stupid Scots genes. P.S.: Anton, my UV LED torch is on its way. I'll let you know.

Sadly, I'm going with the naysayers. This might be amusing or disastrous; I'm guessing both. I liked the first Vertu. I really wanted to own one, but it was out of my price range. The original lines were a bit Art Nouveau-ish, despite the gold, and obvious courting of the female market. But when mobile companies and fashion designers join forces, BAD BAD things happen.

I used to LIVE in the lobby of the AmEx L'Opera branch in Paris. "Bonjour Mademoiselle Barrette!", the front desk would wave as I scurried nervously awaiting my latest Money Transfer, without which I would live on baguettes, goatcheese and tomatoes for another day. Oh happy gap year... Anyway, sorry, I meant this to be a nice testimonial for American Express, because their service is PHENOMENAL. Anywhere you go, you get treated at least half-way decently, they're located in safe places, and you can have your post forwarded to you at any branch in the world. Unfortunately, you have to pay your balance every month, so it's not for everyone. America was built on credit, but American Express wasn't.

It's listed as more than that on another forum. He is generous to repeat customers, but seeing, Khurram that you are new (at least HERE), I'm presuming you have some nice bargaining skills. As for the followup questions, Godzilla, I think now is the time to hit Search or to have a quick browse over the Panerai threads. The questions you ask have been answered at length in other posts -- the long and short of it is, it depends what you are looking for, which you still haven't mentioned. You want good lume, nice dial, good proportions, etc. etc? There just too many variables. Somehow, I suspect you'll like TWP better for your budget. My 2p.

What was the middle question again?

Nice watch. Not sure what it is, but it looks great on her. And she IS very tall (182m). She towers over Met's captain, John Franco. EDIT: Could that be an IWC Porto in gold like Pix has??