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Let's see. 11,000 active RWG members. 7 billion people. I think I'm safe from Kruzer00's sneers in airport lounges.

How did you know I was going to comment! I first looked at the photos, and was going to hit Reply when I read what you wrote. FANTASTIC. I have always said that Teju lizard works best with Pateks and Cartiers (not so much with Vacheron & Lange, odd no?). This is the classic watch for a black-tie event! My imagination wanders, Pix: @Pubus: @Cronsell: Congrats! I had no idea!

Quite. I'm sad about this situation for the Mod Team, because of past friendships. But if you didn't see this coming, then, what can one say. And if one trusted him with intimate info, yipes... I wasn't kidding when I said earlier, Nemo me impune lacessit. That's Scotland's motto -- No one attacks me with impunity. EDIT: Wikipedia says: Scots translation In the Scots language, the motto is often rendered as "Wha daur meddle wi me?"[2] which, in standard English, literally means "Who dares meddle with me?".

I was going to mention the same thing! For example, I consider Brad Pitt to be a poseur as far as being a WIS is concerned. Sure, he has a lot of watches, and he adores Rolexes. But I think it's for show, as much as for appreciation of the marque. John Mayer, OTOH, is different. Remember he's even a poster on TimeZone. As for Becks wearing a Fossil watch. Look, it's possible. But people like he and his wife are the MOST OBVIOUS fashionista/nouveaux riches in the world. They're making a statement every time they go in public. That statement doesn't include, "I wear what 99% of this world can wear".

I'm shocked. Being short (5'6"/167cm) I always thought taller women had so much more selection, as couture and its copy-slaves prefer your type. And in Chicago too! With Marshall Fields/Macy's, in your backyard! I think you need to move to Paris or New York, Rima. You'll NEVER struggle to find a coat which will suit, there.

Depends on your neighbourhood. But I agree with everything else you said, T. I've discussed this point before with Pugwash, that rich people are tighter than others, and it was shot down. I'm telling you, rich people will argue for HOURS to save a few dollars, if they can. Whereas a common shop assistant tactic at Bloomigdale's, Harrods, etc., is to say, "It's very beautiful, but too expensive". A middle-class person immediately bristles and buys the darn thing, to show they can afford it, so there. A rich person raises his eyebrow and walks away, laughing at the impertinence. Of course, there are rich people, and then there are rich people. Even a CEO may not be a member of elite social circles, where you are expected to have at least one good watch -- nothing under $10,000 need apply. But even then you can tell the WISses from just the price snobs. I always admire these society types wearing a Blancpain.

:lol: Come on guys, 1973 was an important year in Panerai history. That's the year most Chinese counterfeiters were born.

I'm replying to you about this, Peepshow, because the others who have been suggesting this might take it the wrong way. I think it's ludicrous and insulting to cast aspersions about R11co being TTK. The former has been a member here since the board first began. I'm sure the Mod Team would've looked their IPs up, and banned one or the other for duplicate accounts, if they were the same person. If not then, certainly now. Can't people see that even a black sheep can have loyal friends?

FGD, you outdid yourself in this and especially the other thread. BRAVO! Just found this being sold on Risti. It's allegedly Sterling Silver. I'm thinking of getting the one in the foreground. What do you think? Not too keen on this one, with garnet eyesockets, though.

Absolutely. I confess, it crossed my mind that he got the Patek Sky Moon, 43mm by almost 10mm thick. Or the Vacheron Tour d'

I am on Micah's website, checking out his new selections -- and what do I see? "Stone" is apparently now in production. Hmmm. Wonder if he visits this forum. http://www.vintagerstraps.com/zstraphtml/ston.html Cronsell, I want that Brindle.

Friday Night Live. $120.

Freddy and Carl: Amazing choices. I predict one or both might get compliments on your watches from strangers!

I watched this infamous Swedish porno piccie after reading that Jacqueline Kennedy was photographed coming out of a Village cinema, in the 70s, after having seen it. I'm serious! http://reassurance.blogspot.com/2006/04/ti...ll-curious.html P.S.: It was okay. Bit tame by today's standards. Just stay away from Canadian Beaver.

FIDDY PERFECTION. Close-up, even looks a bit like the Metta Catharina. Man, that was worth the wait! Now, I need one... @Laz: Same thing for your PAM strap combo. Shame you have to give it back. @TeeJay: I smile everytime I look at that strap. Toldja. :p

Good times. Check my personal profile in two weeks. Mwahaha. ZING!! FACT: Women don't listen, but they do pay attention.

Can't believe you mentioned my pairs after I told you not to be specific!!11!! FACT: Men listen, they just don't pay attention.

FACT: Women love maids. FACT: Men love certain maids.

Maybe this post got lost in the opinion-fest. When a person of T's calibre says this, it's not an allegation. It's fact.

Trying to blow the cobwebs of RWG today. Here are some observations of MY OWN about what men should know about the world's most mysterious creature: a Woman. - Women don't cry because they're weak. Try shoving a watermelon out of your nose. Giving birth is not for sissies. - Women are scared of mice and spiders because they come out of no where, and are small & ugly. They remind them of their ex-boyfriends. - FACT: There is no such thing as a fat woman. - Women don't necessarily want to be told the truth. They just want to suspect it. It makes time go by quicker. - Women don't dress for men, they dress for other women. - FACT: Women don't care about the size of a man's weiner, what kind of car he has, and how much money he has in his wallet. Getting rid of their husband's childhood friends is much more important. - If a man can utter this phrase without cracking up: "I've never looked at another woman after I met you", he has a woman's loyalty for life. - Women want to be looked at, and admired, sometimes even told their body is beautiful. But the moment you get specific, they'll turn on you like Rottweilers. - This is funny. - This is not. And finally. - The worst enemy of a woman is not a man, it's usually another woman. So you're all right there. Have another beer.

I like him. Can we keep him?

Welcome from the darkness... ...into the light.

Not a PAM I know, but WOWZA! Where did you get it?? Nice pics, BTW.

Ooh, Ricardo. That's nice. I think I know from whom you got it. Here are some more I found online: There are still loads of buckles I can post, but I'm sick in bed. Boo. Dluddy, thanks! Don't you have a Dirk CF one, etc.? Come on now! Post.

Nemo me impune lacessit... I would even understand it if the attacks were unprovoked. It's normal to react to protect oneself. But when there is retaliation when people are justified to complain (bad communication, watches don't arrive, forum rules are not heeded) that's not right. That shows people can't take criticism, and worse, feel they are above the same laws of social interaction the rest of us must abide by. It's but a step from being a berk to being a sociopath... I will tell you indiscreetly that privately he was nothing but kind, even deferential towards me, and I appreciated it enormously. For his own good, I hope he changes this other tendency to lash out. It brings no joy in life. Anyway, back to watches. Davidsen's 228GMT will be available in late March. I'm not holding my breath. @Hike's .sig: EWWWWW!