Victoria

I'm not too keen on the first one, but this is hotness, b16a2.

The Shoutbox has yielded unexpected comedy, ever since newer members confuse it for a "Searchbox". I saw that someone had written "Patrouille de France". It's the acrobatic wing of the French Air Force. Like searching for the Blue Angels or Red Arrows. But then I Googled "Patrouille de France montre" and would you believe it, yes, there is a Breitling edition honouring the PdF! I'm sure you Breit fans knew that already. Freaking sweet. Is there a rep? This is the only one I could find: Identical.

Thanks, Scoobs! I take straps requests, so I'll shoot a photo now. Meanwhile, here is another PAM 112 shot on V's Vintage strap (with white stitching). V made this for Vlydog, and and Vlydog sold this to Victoria. Vs wild! This is my 177h with the V strap shown today -- with chocolate stitching. SEXY.

Thanks TWP! I am totally ready for you to send on the 2 watches at your convenience. I tried to PM you just now here, but Inbox full as ever (I've tried in the past!). You are a very popular guy. P.S.: Also making inquiries about another watch, so come get some money from me.

Just saw Raymond's timely post on CNY. Just to remind you: these dealers have posted on their sales during Chinese New Year already. Kenberg: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showto...mp;#entry395390 He also said on the Shoutbox: "For shipping purposes CNY runs from the 2nd to the 17th of Feb" TWP: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?s=&amp...st&p=394551 PAM111: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?s=&amp...st&p=394079 (Just added) PRECIOUS TIME: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=66977&hl= PURE TIME: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=67059&hl= Some trivia about CNY: Good luck * Sweets are eaten to ensure the consumer a "sweet" year. * Wearing a new pair of slippers that is bought before the new year, because it means to step on the people who gossip about you. Bad luck * Buying a pair of shoes is considered bad luck amongst some Chinese. The word "shoes" is a homophone for the word for "rough" in Cantonese, or "evil" in Mandarin. * Buying a pair of pants is considered bad luck. The word "pants"(k

FRIDAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY Bought this DSN 232 with chocolate dial and shorter hands from, Deltatahoe. When I opened the package, I tell you, I fell in love. :wub: Instead of three days worth of different watches, please enjoy this plethora of 232 on PAV 91 strap photos! That's the Vintage V-strap next to the Orlando Bloom OEM Bordeaux, just to torture TeeJay. Fussy, nasty little screws -- these Radiomirs. The only drawback. Won't be changing the straps much. Decent but not spectacular DSN lume. ...oh yeah. The wristcheck! (Some of my favourite shots I've ever taken are here. The love really shows)

:Jumpy: Does that answer your question, Esdee? Dibs on the croc!

I think I have that! Along the same lines, you can't go wrong with Byron Janis' Rach 3. @CT: "Embedding disabled by request": weird.

When you open a book, by Cicero, by Aristotle, by Freud, by Marie Curie, by anyone -- those who have been dead for thousands of years, live again. Their words, their thoughts, their prejudices. All come alive. Similarly writing, even on the internet, allows future generations to know you forever.

I've been wanting to read "Into Thin Air" for a while, and certainly before the film comes out. Thanks for the reminder. May I suggest, in case you haven't read it: Lance Armstrong's War: One Man's Battle Against Fate, Fame, Love, Death, Scandal, and a Few Other Rivals on the Road to the Tour de France By Daniel Coyle I didn't know anything about him, other than he was raised by his single mother in Texas. This gives you not only insight about him, but about the masochistic sport of Tour bicycling. It is not a hagiography, either. @Hike below: Oops, I meant "Into the Wild" has been made into a film! Not "Into Thin Air". Check it out. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758758/ ...whoa. The DVD comes out 4 March 2008. I didn't even see it playing in the cinemas!

Really, POTR?

I remember your thread on it, FasTTaP! http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?s=&amp...st&p=362267 Really great photos, even with the camphone. I even liked the woman with the leopard scarf. Has anyone been to Wempe in NYC?

Panatime? After all my Pacis, Dirks, and Vs...just no. *g* Thanks though! @V: Ahh. No it's okay. I have a little saved for more straps. @V #2: The Paci Papaya I could've gotten but didn't, argh! I like the first one you showed. I must look at that. The Natale is a little too masculine-looking, for me. Thanks again!

EVERYTHING. My favourite alternative group, right now -- I like their "Under the Iron Sea" album a lot. I could listen to "Nothing in My Way" for hours.

Several members have posted how the Tourneau in Las Vegas is not as good as they expected, certainly for Panerai watches. What are some of the good or recommended Authorised Dealers out there? Any ones we should avoid? (That's The Hour Glass, in Bangkok, Thailand -- a Glassh

Sharpie, those photos are EXTRAORDINARY. I am so happy I am soon to pick up Deltatahoe's 232, which I just bought. I have V's Vintage strap in mind for it, already. But any strap tips would be appreciated.

I'm not a musical person, I'm a visual person (books, film), but this is what I was listening to last night: Yggdrasil Quartet -- Shostakovich: String Quartets no 5, 7, 9 & Nouvelle Vague -- Nouvelle Vague (fave track -- Guns of Brixton) @SZ1: Wow! Just read your choice. So close.

That's right. I'm guessing your average RWGer thinks this is being taken way too seriously. Bad ratings will eventually be superceded by good ratings, unless you're a troll. It's a matter of time. This issue is getting bogged down around past personality conflict issues. I'm sure most people can see that. Let's move on, shall we?

It's a shame. I had been this close to getting an e-series 111 from Angus too, but I can't afford this type of customer service lapse. I'd say, stick to Davidsen, Jsmith, but hurry -- his Swiss ETA with swan neck movements are running out. Best of luck. EDIT: Here is Davidsen's new blog. It has updates on what movements and stock in general, he has. http://davidsen-dsn.blogspot.com/

Let your words stand on their own. There's nothing I can do about this untrammeled attitude. Goodbye.

With almost 3000 views, and over 50 replies so far, you better believe it, By-Tor! Thanks for reminding me about this. The Tag Link I bought circa 1997 on an Italian beachtown. Compared to the Narikaa Tag Link, it's crappy. But I tell you, I like it all the same -- it's got charm.

Think of it like whistling at a girl as she passes by rather than saying hi.

Thanks for the explanation, Admin. Since I publicly cried out for the ratings' return so many times, I felt it only proper to give RWG a donation on its return! That done, and having PMed a couple of newbies who inquired what they were, I said the ratings system doesn't take the place of a nice post of appreciation. Nothing can trump that. But the ratings system created a very convivial atmosphere previously -- it's wonderful to get feedback on a post which took forever to upload, and compose where others might've been tempted to say nothing. Anything that ADDS to the RWG Experience can only be good. None of the other forums have it, and you have to give a little something extra to receive, IMHO.

It'll look great in Meg