Victoria

The mark of a mal elev

I think he said a very true word. This is why, if I were rich, I wouldn't mind paying for a $20,000 watch. Heck, I'd pay that for a bracelet or a ring which holds inert jewels or metals, why not a stunning, almost living mechanism like a timepiece? (Nice Paul Harvey reference, BTW!) Wow, Arty I just bought this watch! But I have nothing good to say about Miss Miller. Not only did she attend the school which recently gobbled up my old boarding school (a pox on their House!), but I think it's despicable that when you're famous wearing your knickers on the outside is "fashion", but when you're poor, they call the Vice Squad on you. Up the Revolution!

Burn the witch!!!

http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?s=&amp...st&p=261157 "Yes, but not on my wrist..." I never forget, Sssurfer, NEVER. Be very afraid.

Instead of my usual Family Guy at 9 PM I sat down to watch my other PBS station's documentary of "America in the 1940s". It beats the Ken Burns documentary BY A MILE in terms of interviews, and recreating the atmosphere of the times. Wow, I'm shocked. I highly recommend any of you to watch this. We had Tommy Dorsey, Frankie, jitterbugging teenagers, the draft (JFK was the 18th guy drafted in Frisco! I didn't know that, and I know EVERYTHING about him), and even just now, the story of a conscientious objector from South Carolina. There were 34 million American males who were drafted in WWII, and only 217 conscientious objectors. He was one of them. Though I absolutely hate what he did, the letter his dad wrote on his behalf because he was being sent to gaol -- saying that his other son was serving with pride in the Navy, but that this son had religious scruples, and he was proud of him too -- brought a tear to my eye. No matter if I would die for the US if needed (and I would), I'd like to think I'd write that exact same letter for my kid too. Next documentary is "The Depression". Even though neither of these topics is cheerful, one about war and all its horrors, and the other, the worst of times economically for the world, there is a certain...unbelievable happiness...which radiates in these documentaries. I love how remembering our youths makes us happy, even if we were miserable during it. EDIT: HELLO! The Depression is about manic depressives, not about 1929-1939. WTF! LOL.

Just bought the IWC Cousteau 2007, with the school of fishies around the Diver. (It was the super cheapie version, A12j, to see if I liked it. TWP has the one I want one day. Still would get the 2007 version though. It looks more "diverish") I'm so excited -- my first IWC! Welcome me to the fold, brothers and sisters!

Wait, TT, was that a bid? $220.02? Damn, you're cheap.

Wow, good memory! :wub: Hugs.

Still taken. Almost off the market. One-man woman. So answer...maybe. Oh Takashi, don't be such a stick. I was being irreverent.

Aww. I like you better now. In case you missed it: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?s=&amp...st&p=304639

Hmmmm..............maybe this should be a poll? Hang about. BTW, I think you're crazy, just for the record, Freddy. Yeah, I know it's mutual.

Whatever happened to buying your first watch as a kid? The excitement, the curiosity. I remember a girl at my school who felt all grown up, when her mother gave her a watch to wear for the first time. Did she have appointments to keep? No. She was 8 years old. But it's a rite-of-passage, dammit!

Bad. Bad. Bad. Knowledge of time is precious and took us millenia to conquer. Did they not read "Longitude" by Dava Sobel!?? On top of having no taste, people who don't wear watches regularly are illiterate. Humph!

I don't want to be unkind to anyone here, but I am with Corgi. I frikkin hate people who wear Fossil watches. Invictas I can understand. Swatches are kitschy. But Fossils are ugly, and wannabe cool watches for people without imaginations. There. I said it. Hope they go into rehab because of my words.

This post idea is inspired by Jon Fort's recent thread on people who wear their watches loose. It got me to thinking -- chances are good we all like watches here. So, what goes through your mind when you see a person without a watch on their wrist? (Pretend they're not carrying a mobile to tell the time with either) When they're talking to you, is your inner monologue racing in your head, wondering if they forgot to put a watch on that day, or they just don't care, or are they completely nuts -- who wouldn't want to wear a watch? I don't know about you, but I feel nekkid outdoors without a watch. I'd rather go out looking like Sienna Miller with her pants outside her clothes... ...than not wear a watch. You?

I believe he has been given advice recenly on some dials. The member himself recently said so in a related DSN thread. When buying such a pricey watch one must use common sense -- I compared photographs for hours, as well as mined the knowledge of Paneristi here and in other forums. I bought the two DSN watches which are closest to perfection -- the Fiddy, and the 112. I am waiting for a better 249, but I believe his 232 is very good too.

This has always bothered me. When American goods are faulty, people pipe up like there's no tomorrow and bash America. But when Chinese products are at fault, not just Mattel's but others, somehow it's gloves off for China? No. Either we (irrationally) target both or neither, when needed. As I said, it's irrational, but at least given the propensity to yell at America, it's fair. As for the question at hand, I know of no problems YET with Rep watches themselves. However, please read my "Rash" post: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?s=&amp...st&p=326810 I used Cape Cod cloths, diamond paste, and leather conditioner one Sunday night, all together without gloves, and by Tuesday I looked like the Elephant Woman. My palms are peeling still -- though my hands are back to normal (thank the Good Lord), my palms look like they're aged 50. Such is life. Live and learn...

Don't Mess with Texas!

These kinds of threads are my favourites! Let's go! VINTAGE 14K GOLD OMEGA (Inherited from Grandmother) OMEGA PLANET OCEAN 42.5mm (Member Trade - Navigater) 2 OMEGA SEAMASTER PROFESSIONALS - LIMITED EDITION 007 (Andrew, belong to Father)

Is anyone else blown away by these bids, especially given the short time frame? My God, at this rate, it'll be $500 by Saturday!! Even half of that would be amazing. You're all very special people. It's an honour to be a forum member here. P.S.: Ken, you have a reward your way for this amazing bid, given your circumstances. Stay tuned for a PM.

Hoo Nellie! I've been getting swamped about my Hublot Big Bangs, PM-wise. I'm very happy to answer any and all questions, but just to note: I gave the name of each collector from whom I bought the HBBs in the bolded description. Just to reiterate: 1st HBB in YG, Large Size, from Paul/Pam111.com (I do not recommend him) 2nd HBB Aspen, Large Size, from Narikaa (Highly recommend him) 3rd HBB YCDM in YG, Large Size, with non-adjustable deployant (it has to be sized professionally), again from Narikaa They are each cheaper and less fancy than even the "Lite" and more affordable HBBs which just came out (Jay/Silix.com has them). Faux-chronos, non-ceramic but rather ceramic paint, BUT they look fabulous for a fraction of the cost. Their prices are on their websites/forum sections. Please PM or email them for info on pricing, etc. @Evildee: Magnificent!

Even though I speak German, I say Eye-Double U-See for IWC. And yes, EE-TEE-AY. There's a limit to my pedantry. However, I do pronounce Patek Philippe, Jaeger le Coultre, Herm

I concur. If this well-known member is a decent person, I'm sure he or she will accept this (so long as it's not a total rip-off price).

I've only heard of Luckyy, but he's a member not a dealer, right? TTK Narikaa Paso The first two are well-known collectors here, and you can easily PM them for info. The latter is one at another forum. Those are the only ones I know of personally, who deal in MBW watches. Good luck.

My bids are USD.