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THAT would make my day.

That's what I thought too, since as I mentioned above, it's precisely the watch I have, used for sporting occasions like tennis, etc. But the bezel is all wrong.

Last night, I went to the Bvlgari site and actually, like a fool, looked at their watches for hours (okay, 20 minutes) trying to determine if it were one, or not. I have a real Bvlgari, and the wristband is very distinctive, which Mayor Newsom's resembled. But I think you are right about the Cartier chrono, actually. And for the record, with his slicked back hair, and elegant demeanour, I would've sworn he were not a Pannie-lover, but more into Vacheron Constantins. If he were the Parisian mayor, he certainly would sport at least a Breguet.

Warburg, you posted an opinion about homosexuality being a behaviour. That is an opinion, and please do not reply that it is or isn't: I'm simply uninterested in discussing such a weighty topic on A REPLICA WATCH FORUM with total strangers. That's something best reserved for friends, family, at the voting booth...and failing all else, in the OT area of this forum, don't you think?

Warburg, I'm just a newbie, and somehow my words were what inflamed this thread into something which were not intended. Even so, I'd like to ask, no to plead with people for this thread not to descend further than what it has, by posting our opinions about homosexuality (or politics, religion, anything outside of the context of rep watches). If we do, it could be visceral, never-ending, and frankly, silly. There is, although I haven't checked because I have never found a need to chat OT on a forum before, an "Off Topic" area on this site, yes? I suggest that if we want to discuss these contentious topics, that we do so there. We're here mostly to have fun. Let's do so.

Photo of Rudy wearing his Tank: http://www.sunrisesilents.com/Images_blogs...1_valentino.jpg Where to buy a rep (!): http://thehollywoodcollection.stores.yahoo.../valtimtim.html 85USD. Not bad...

That's exactly what I was thinking! In effect, they are as sleek, elegant as the simplest Patek or A. Lange & S

I knew there was a reason I always prefered Wendy's. By the way, to yank this thread from the cesspool of bile, and in line with the Alberto Santos-Dumont post earlier, which watches were worn by famous men and women? I'll start it off with: Rudolph Valentino -- Cartier Tank. He, as most of us watch-lovers know, popularised the trend (previously considered for women only, and therefore for men, a sign of effeminacy) of men wearing wristwatches. It started with World War I, but it didn't catch on until he was seen everywhere with his Tank.

LOL! That sums him up perfectly, I thought. A bit of a scruff, but showing that even scruffs have taste.

In the beginning, I thought rather like you do. It's very plain, rather unimposing, and very lo-fi, if you will. And then, I kept looking at it, kept reading what this squirrelly professor manchild had to say about it, and I tell you, I fell in love with it. I rushed to see if even Joshua carried it, but none of my 4 usual suspects do. Sigh. Now, see. This is modern-man for you. The more complications the better. It seems that the Professor knows himself very well, because he stated that he's already a jumpy, rather ADD type of person, who doesn't need needless distractions. As such, I can't think of a better, more elegant watch than the one he ultimately chose on this "grey market" (wish I knew where that market was...).

Nope. Sorry. Didn't understand a word, and Babelfish doesn't have a translator for the language, "Weak Lame & Touchy".

Wow, grinbo, awesome! I was meaning to ask if there was a site like this, earlier. P.S.: Didn't know that Bally made watches!

1) There is nothing remotely insulting about "GLS", MOST especially as compared to that slur word against male homosexuals or the n-word. Nothing. Not when used for themselves, not when used for others. You are absolutely determined to find an insult where none was meant. So be it. You have your personality, and now we know a part of it. 2) I'm glad you mentioned that. Having a spot of bother about Ann Widdecombe's watch, seen here: http://www.junemendoza.co.uk/image/ptcs-anne_widdecombe.jpg Perhaps you can help me out. What? Never heard of her. But of course you have. Googleisyourfriend!

I'm British, so yes, I can confirm that Brighton is indeed the gay capital of England. In fact, and bear with me, but "Brighton-and-Hove" is often referred to BY GAY PEOPLE IN BRITAIN, as "Soddom and Gomorrah". I find such an attitude of self-deprecation not only refreshing, but alas, preciously, uniquely British. And that makes me proud, actually. P.S.: Can anyone tell me what watch Ann Widdecombe is wearing in this portrait? http://www.junemendoza.co.uk/image/ptcs-anne_widdecombe.jpg *ggg*

Perhaps I should explain, since maybe Portuguese is not in your lexicon of tongues. GLS is a term USED BY gays, lesbians, and sympathisers in Brazil, for THEMSELVES. There is NOTHING offensive about it, unless you happen to think being called a sympathiser is offensive in YOUR language. And for that little conundrum, there is no cure. You are absolutely determined to find insults where none are aimed, or meant, and in fact, I rather suspect you started this thread to try to worm out this kind of reaction, which you secretly suspected some might espouse if prodded. If I am wrong, I am wrong and I apologise. But I don't think I am.

I have to say that as a woman here, I have never had the least sniffy reaction directed at me personally. On the contrary, no one, until this very moment, has ever mentioned my newbie status negatively, or made my sex an issue. I'm happy to say that that is the case even when I'm playing such (ironically, gay-centric) sports as tennis or golf, despite the idea that men feel their noses out of joint, when women are around. It puts me to mind that if you are a sensitive, or an easily-insulted type of person, you'll always find some casual remark to be insulting. And by the good Lord's blessing, I wasn't born that way. To quote the great-late, Greta Garbo (Patek-collector): "Comrades: Don't make an issue of my womanhood."

That's very gracious of you to say, Ken, considering this thread has descended into something none of us like. Of course I will become a VIP member, if I should use this forum as much as I have this past week (having discovered it then). But the reference in direct response to what we were saying previously was not only baffling, as I said, but seemed to be viscerally snobbish. Misdirected, frustrated anger does that to people, but I won't stand for it personally, and wouldn't like to see anyone else get such a cheap weird shot directed at them, in future.

In search of the perfect rouille leather band for my new PAM, last night, I came upon a completely unrelated watch review, which knocked my socks off. A rather scruffy, geeky, professorial gentleman bought himself a grand graduation present: a Blancpain Villeret. One year later, he wrote a comprehensive review of it, that should be the matrix of all reviews. http://professorguy.com/essays/bpreview.html Written like a research thesis paper, it nonetheless captures the wonder and magic of owning a beloved piece, like the ones we do, even if they are reps. That the person is thoroughly enchanting, and has a childlike charm describing his personality (he could watch ice melt, and loves it), made it that much more personal and special. On using the search button, I found another review on the same watch here, by one of the RWG crew (Dave): http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showto...mp;hl=blancpain ...I can only say that both these reviews made me want to go out and buy one for either man in my life, father or boyfriend. Alas, none of our esteemed vendors carry it. One day, maybe!

Homophobic you may not be, but a snob and a bully you are.

This is a beyond crass and may I say, baffling, reply. It's the equivalent of flashing your wallet at a homeless person, and telling to get out of sight, they smell. If you'll excuse me, I don't deal with people of your calibre. Kindly avoid me in future.

My dear longshot, you targetted the wrong person. There was someone else who called people like your sister rug munchers was it? That wasn't the case with me. I pointed out a linguistic term used in another language, which I personally find arch. I speak 6 languages. I've lived everywhere around this wonderful earth. And believe it or not, I've met one or two people who would happily be as either gay, lesbian, or a sympathiser. So take that sniffy attitude of yours, and kindly direct it at someone who deserves it. P.S.: Only an absolutely naive person would come to a forum FILLED with men talking about macho Panerais, and testosterone-jumping Breitlings, and expect NOT to have slight homophobic reaction to your topic. My God, it would be like me complaining about every reference to a pretty girl's bod done on this forum, as sexist. That's stupid.

A) If I hear the term "rockstar" one more time this year, in relation to a politician, I think I will scream. Let's never forget Paul Begala's dictum that "politics is showbiz for ugly people". In Portuguese, they have a term for such folk that I find hilarious. "GLS". Gays, Lesbians and Sympathisers. Sympathisers! Love it.

Thanks, Pix. Andrew and I already messaged each other, and the SS bracelet is good to go when I decide to buy it.

Pix, awesome collection! You should be a professional watch catalogue photographer. The one watch that immediately caught my attention, was the Tag Heuer SLR, which I'd like to buy for my Mercedes-owner dad. I read your detailed review on another thread, where you said: Did Andrew customise it for you for the $118, or did you change the bracelet yourself? I think it looks much better with the SS than the leather band. I did read later that the black SLR is the only authentic one, but for that price, its looks are incomparable.

Thanks for doing this, Rima. You've helped me a lot, since I ordered a starter PAM yesterday; filled with trepidation that my wrists will be too small for it. You and I look about the same, wrist-wise, so I think it should be fine. And yes, that's my favourite of the two PAMs you have. I do see its more effective narrowness, as well, thanks to your description. *kisses fingers* Grazie! P.S.: Silix-prime has the 253 for 210, whilst both Andrew and Josh go for around 248. Hmm...