Victoria

Point very well taken. But note, that is mostly true IN AMERICA, Poopypants. In Europe, Hondas are regarded as great cars, even amongst the elite. And obviously, they cost twice as much as in the US: (USED) "Honda CIVIC

To repeat, that's the old dial still.

Hey b16a2! LOL@ the ex-girlfriend reference. That is exactly what seeing a watch you no longer have, must be like for guys. Indeed. I almost bought yours when I saw it for sale. But you were in the EU, and the dollar was not favourable... Well, we all might have to wait a bit. Nothing in the rep watch hobby is easy or fast. @CBR: Nice words for Davidsen. May I have your permission to quote that in the reply-email? I won't use your name if you wish. @PaulW: LOL. You know, the 104 was never big on my list. @Richyman: I love your 005. A true bargain! Sorry about all the @ replies...I really miss the ratings. They were so convenient to reply with.

Okay, I didn't want to skew the answers, but this is the deal -- his new 005 didn't pass his first inspection. So he suggested the older dial for me. THIS PHOTO ABOVE SHOWS THE OLDER DIAL, not the new one. PERFECT. I will ask him for that, and see if he can add the logo. Excellent. Thank you for your reply, Peepshow! REPLY TO EDIT: Oh yes, I know that gen photo well. I also notice a slight over-greeniness, which was always the knock on the Davidsen 005s. I would trade greeniness, for a more accurate-sized logo...

Well, at least I'll say this about that abortion of a watch...it looks phenomenal as to quality. I can't tell the gen from the rep.

Love the choice. Love the strap. Love the shot. @Hike: THANKS SO MUCH! I have a sweet tooth for buttercup or beige straps. PM whenever. Great Nautlius, BTW. @Tazzman: I also love that shot with the wallet. @Arty: Unusual silvery colour for a NATO strap. I like it.

And a new 229 AND 228! Yes, both. Can't wait for the 228, as I already have the 229 on order with Andrew (I can't go back on my word). Unfortunately, there's a hiccup. I need your (pl.) expertise. How would you rate this dial? (I am going to ask for a new crown. It looks wonky)

That's just because it's a new state-of-affairs, Jack. The feeling will dissipate in time, at least with reasonable people. It was HIGH TIME the US tightened its borders, and abolished the INS -- a den of thieves if ever I saw one. Why, only last night I was telling my boyfriend that twice I paid for my green card to arrive, and it never did. It was supposed to come from Arlington, Texas. Nada. Long after I had become a naturalised citizen, I was told that the Arlington site which sends you the green cards is rife with corruption. Potentially there is an illegal Mexican woman going around with my frikkin' green card, calling herself by my name! She better not be wearing a Casio! I am laughing as I typed that, but it's not funny... But that there should be SOME control, of course. In the election thread, I admitted that I used to be a Clerk of a polling station here in South Florida (no longer, I "retired"). Do you know that because there is no national ID, we Florida pollworkers could accept ANYTHING as a form of ID? This included a Costco card. A COSTCO CARD. In the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I ask you.

Wow! How did I miss this thread. Congrats, Gianton! You have my dream gen PAM there. Beautiful, simply beautiful. Your wife chose both watch and husband well.

Better late than never. WEDNESDAY The Cartier Tank Americaine arrived from member DUTCHY, yay! (More pics in the Member Trade Review, Thursday) THURSDAY My Cartier La Do

As you've read, I am VERY strongly against national ID cards. But I am also very leery of people who are against them because of conspiracy theories, such as "The UN will take over the world!!", "It's the New World Order!!", "It's McChimpyHalliburton/Gordon Brownose trying to take away our tinfoil hats!!", etc. These people are beyond Luddites. They are permanently brain fried. If such countries as Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Chile and others can have national ID cards going on 70 years now, without messing it up, then I daresay First World countries like the UK and the US can too. It's just that Anglo-Saxon cultures don't have that tradition. Whenever I mention my concerns to my German relatives, they smile somewhat piteously at me, and tut-tut my fears -- they've had IDs since Bismarck. You can't let a flat, open a bank account, or register with the Po-Po (if you're a foreigner) if you don't have your papers in order in Germany. And they have the most efficient bureaucracy in the EU (which isn't saying much, but still). So no, at least with me, it's not fears someone EVIL, ooh scary music, will use my info to my detriment now or in the future. They can do that right well enough with my US driving license or Social Security card. I just don't like nationalised anything.

Finally got out of my home to pay for the PAM 005, my Holy Grail watch since I started collecting reps. To my joy, Davidsen announced that his 005's all have a new dial. You may recall his OP logo slants correctly, but it's very big. The markers were also too green. On Thursday, he'll email me photos of the incoming watch. Then I'll post them here so you can see the "improvements". I AM SO EXCITED! P.S.: Credit where credit is due. I saw the 005 on another forum, but mostly it was this photo from member b16a2 which made me fall in love with the 005. THANK YOU! ...already have the Bob Vanilla strap waiting. 2 in fact.

WOW! ME WANT!

Against. Strongly strongly against. And I'm not even a Losertarian either.

At FORTY MILES PER HOUR...well, at least the air bags deployed.

"BJ's @ the Tustin Marketplace"

Andr

Just finished watching it. Was fully prepared to disagree with Lord Rasta, but guess what? It was awful. After the millionth "ROB ROB ROB!!", I just didn't care about the characters enough to be concerned about their welfare. Someone mentioned the camcorder's battery -- it certainly wasn't a Sony, because the film would've taken even less than 1:13... After 9/11, these scenes of mayhem in Manhattan just don't ring true anymore. There is a deathly silence that comes over people in extremis, not shouting and carrying on. A very annoying film.

I think PZ is right -- if we don't trust the Chinese to make an Asian 7750 with seconds at 6 which work, would you really get into a repped BMW? Crikey.

I was one day away from PMing you, since I noticed you were very quiet these days. Oh dear, how awful, TeeJay. Feel better! I guess no crossed-legs poses for a while...I like that shot. All these Rolexes are giving me hives though. Just for that, I'm back on the Casio. @UB7 below: AWW. So cute! What watch is he rocking? @Sharpie: Perfect photo of the duo!

I literally JUST heard, upon turning on MSNBC. Unlike the Anna Nicole Smith death (which I confess, also shocked me, but in a different way), this was COMPLETELY unexpected. I thought the last role I saw him in, in Candy, was awful. Casanova the same. Frankly, I thought he was a minor actor -- but he was unrecognisably good in Brokeback, and pithy in First Knight. Overall, he seemed like all Australians, just a down-to-earth, sweet guy. RIP...I feel very sorry for his little daughter with Michelle Williams. @CBR below: Wow, that is freaky. Reminds of that scene in Stone's JFK, where the Sutherland character was saying that Aussie newspapers had a full-background story on Oswald moments after the story broke.

Wow, really sweet "Large Notes" portfolio! I have a passion for these. I have an LV one which I could take a photo of, later. I think it's hard to price, unless you're willing to call your local Mont Blanc boutique (which I suggest you do). This online "Beverly Hills" shop lists a much lesser version at "Regular price: $400.00". http://www.beverlyhillsluggage.com/momepo.html So conservatively, I'd suggest 500USD. Of course, they do have reps of this available (here is a black version from Brazil -- ! --): http://picasaweb.google.com/Doctor.Fontana...015877033485202 P.S.: Oddly, I just gave advice on pricing a pair of opera glasses, elsewhere. Antique Roadshows anyone? @V: That's great! Your dad-in-law sounds like a generous chap.

Googlecalculatorisyourfriend. 6.2992126 inches. (There is a thread where men here are comparing to see who has the smallest wrist size. I beat all of you, pff!) BTW, Thijs, I'm not a fan of Audi, but I do agree with what you say about it. IWC is stylish and yet restrained, just like an Audi. It's a singularly beautiful marque, and you couldn't have made a better choice. One thing I do notice, is that a lot of us here start our rep watch careers getting these high-powered marques: my very first rep watch was a Patek Philippe. Yours is an IWC. Hardly Rolex-Heaven. It's nice to dream, without paying a fortune, even if the Euro IS favourable. Good luck!

Another British-based merchant to consider, is forum regular Narikaa. He deals in lower-priced reps, but his items are never drop-shipped (a common complaint in this business, so don't be surprised. It means that you get a rep watch which was never seen by the dealer, but sent straight on from the factory/depot). Contact him and others by simple Private Message. Another good idea is to acquaint yourself with the terms of the rep watch hobby. Here is a Wiki article compiled by members to help you along. http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?autoco...ticle&id=83 Many kind regards from an expat living in America!