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Bottom line is, if you get a non-Quality Control issue Davidsen, it'll blow your socks away, especially the Fiddy. EDIT: I forgot to mention that his 112 has to be seen to be believed. It's GORGEOUS. My favourite watch. (Can't speak to the 111e, but perhaps others can) The thing is, and I say this fully satisfied now that he's corrected the issues, his recent Quality Control and general customer service has been very bad. Almost to the point of being insulting, and I think a few people can back me up privately about that. -- They may not want to go on the record, as I have: I'm a little more brazen and the odd woman out here, so sometimes I feel more courageous -- Fortunately, he can be worked with when things go wrong. I have a thought he prefers repeat customers and not first-time buyers, but perhaps that's just me. I say this because he became more communicative after I bought my second DSN watch from him -- whereas in the first instance, it was like pulling teeth to get him to answer questions. Try not to bother him too much, as an aside. He later apologised very cordially, though. If this sounds like a mixed review, I suppose it is. Near-perfect DSN watch = heaven on earth. But getting one these days is hit or miss. I fancy there are still A LOT more hits than misses though. Best of luck to all!

What you describe is my deepest dread for RWG. And I know it would happen. I'm sure others do too. Actually, I'm not sure that's true. I see a lot of early 2006 members posting. BUT I agree that the forum has bled a lot of older posters -- and it's not like I see them on RWI/Repgeeks, etc. It's just that they're otherwise engaged. But the casual traffic is almost certainly members of less than a few months standing -- that I agree. Ah well. Again, I'd rather pony up more, than have RWG lose potentially voluble members, just because they don't pay their share.

Just to put in a good word for TWP, but he did the lume job on the PAM 005 I bought from him. Well, you've seen his light sabres, haven't you? He is fast becoming a Master. I can't wait to get my logo-love, TWP!

Wow. You know, I love my reps. I'm sure we all do. But there's just nothing like the silky smooth goodness of a gen, is there? They GLOW. Wear it well, my dear DVN!

No, but I do remember Ella Fitzgerald breaking a glass hitting a high A. "Is it live or is it Memorex?". Well, turns out the Mythbusters on the Discovery Channel broke that myth. Sorry, I forget where I was going with this. Oh yeah, nice photo!

Well, now that you've put it this way -- that's true. I didn't like it when the NYT went pay to "TimeSelect" with some of their articles, and I still wouldn't subscribe to that hoity-toity filthy rag -- but it does make sense that special articles, reviews, and photographs be for those most invested in supporting their best articles. So, okay. You have at least BEGUN to change my mind about this, Lanikai.

Dluddy, I LOVE YOUR TASTE IN WATCHES!! I think you, TMG, Hambone, Euno and Robertk of all the members here never have put a foot wrong, in my eyes. @UB7: That's a heck of a shot. Congrats! @Maxi:

Hmm, maybe V or I, or someone should make a sticky called, "So you got your first PAM and want a good strap, huh?". First of all, congrats! There are several recent threads at this very moment, where members talk about receiving their PAM 111s, and the strap drama which followed. If you are absolutely in need of buying a strap under $50, then look no further than Timeconnection.biz' Daily Specials: http://timeconnection.biz/page/timeco/CTGY/Special I like Bob/Waccex, but the quality just doesn't compare. If you wait a day or two, you'll get a brilliant Toscana strap from 33.33 to 44.44, and the high quality Pacis and GeFs for double that -- a steal considering they are $200 and up. My absolute must-have expensive, but not break-the-bank strap for any Panerista is still the Toscana Fiero. Good luck!

Jumbie, if you'll forgive me, this is one of the most "out there" posts I have ever read in any forum. I would love to get into your mind to see what prompted you to write this, or no wait, let's back up, the sequence of logical thoughts that made you arrive at the conclusion that any member's "writing" is being imitated (the who, the whaa, the where?), instead of being merely a coincidence -- and a common one at that. I presume you saw a post by Lanikai, who frequently uses ellipses, and jumped to the dastardly conclusion that he was "copying" another member? Is this it? Or have you never read a Virginia Woolf novel...who made stream-of-consciousness...de rigueur...for any 20th century novelist...who followed her...because it sounded...deep? Oh...right. Sorry, thought it was a genuine member.

Here is a visual list of the Special Firenze Editions, all blue-dials. What do you think? PAM 228 GMT PAM 224 Chrono PAM 229 PAM 229 Caseback ...I think the 229 is my second favourite.

For the memoribilia aspect, I think it's worth 10K. Otherwise, yes, agreed not worth it. You know...tastes are funny. I always disliked PAMs with date-wheels. (Have only the busted PAM 199 with one, other than the PAM Lion Purdey and 076, which aren't "seen" since they are covered) I always disliked PAMs with blue-dials. Not sure why. Maybe I thought them too masculine. I always disliked PAMs with GMT functions. More and more I prefer base PAMs without second hands. And I always disliked PAMs which looked "busy" because of all these details. ...so guess which Panerai watch has TOTALLY captivated me since I saw it on a Risti member? :wub: If anyone knows where I can find a good rep of the limited Firenze edition, PAM 228, please post it. I'm in love. I even have the Tootall Moroccan Sunset strap already!! EDIT: Hang on guys. Let me post this last bit on a separate thread.

It's true that the VIP sections are not up to much. You know... For all my la-dee-da attitude, and posh demeanour, I am basically democratic at heart. It would trouble me to post some "VIP-only" reviews because of that. I want to reward the VIPs, but don't want to exclude the other members in any way. I know somewhere my beloved Ryyannon just burst a blood vessel reading that, because it sounds so PC, but it's true.

It's what I presume you go on, wearing this watch, Ken.

WOW! I just saw this on Risti, and was blown away. How come we in South Florida didn't know about this, or was it just me -- speaking to my Florida neighbours? A special 2003 World Series Panerai watch with "Teal" markers (the Florida Marlins' predominant uniform colour): a PAM 206 - G Series. One of only 50 made! The post on the forum mentioned that Josh Beckett, our "old" ace who basically closed down the Yankees TWICE on that memorable World Series run, and who now is a Boston Red Sox pitcher, was seen wearing it post-game today. (Is this possible? I presume he wasn't pitching because you're not supposed to wear ANYTHING which might distract the batter's attention) Here is Josh wearing it on Leno: Apparently, Phillipe Bonay and Angelo Bonati created this special Florida Marlins Panerai edition, basically a revamped PAM 104. I can't believe one of our players is apparently selling it, can it be? I guess even ballplayers fall on hard times... Anyway, thought I'd share this cool commemorative PAM with RWG. And may I just say...GO RED SOX NATION!!

Wow. We already have the Gaytona. Is this the Gay-Date?

Well, that sucks if someone tells you not to wear it to work because of flaws. My mother wears TWP's LV everywhere, when she can pry it off my dad's wrist. One time, she was in a lift when a fellow German who lives in the condo asked her, "Oh my. Is that an anniversary Submariner?". She said yes, and when he asked to see it up close, she actually took it off for him. Pause. Looks at it intensely. "This has been my dream for years. You're very lucky." BTW, he owns a jewelry shop so either he was unknowledgeable about watches, or a sweet man who didn't call her out. What can I say -- I'd wear it. I think your boss would be cool about it.

JFK seems to be fine (touch wood). Got 3 orders of 4 watches at different times. All released within one day.

Drat! ...what was the middle one again? /Fish Named Wanda

My choice.

Honestly, I don't ever remember being measured for a ring. I just have always known I vary from 6.5 to 7, US size in the "ring finger" (ladies' hands swell during certain times)...or bra size, or in fact, hat size. I just try stuff on and voil

The ONLY thing I like about this photo, is that he's not circumcised. Me no likey snippy on men. Sorry if I just broke some guys' hearts.

A fellow member, and a great one, Dadog13, has found a pretty good photo-rich site, full of celebs and their watches. Here is the site: http://profusion123.blogspot.com/ And here is the post which highlights some Celebrity-WISses: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=52779&hl=

I will link the site you found to that Celeb thread I had a week ago, creditting you with it. Thanks so much!

http://img145.imagevenue.com/view.php?imag...1_122_383lo.jpg Uh, no. Unless Daniel Craig is now Evan Rachel Wood (nice distressed Prada belt).

Wearing an Argentina shirt, WTF! I just lost all respect for him. Dadog, could you share your link to the main site where you're getting these photos? "That page" you mentioned didn't give me any info.