HauteHippie

Just wanted to thread crap in order to say gorgeous pic in your signature, cleobis. Good luck with the customs form. I would use "Broken wristwatch for repair and return to sender."

So, what is the VietComex club membership fee?

Thanks, T.

I have tried wearing a ring many times, but I just can't. They bug me too much. And I have a couple rings with extreme sentimental value that are quite attractive pieces of jewelry as well.... still can't wear them.

DT - you've got one for the ages. Wow, what a beauty. Would love a shot under the hood too! Enjoy!

Admin and mods, in speaking with a few people on another forum, it sounds like many are having trouble getting RWG accounts. They're telling me that they've sent numerous emails to help and have tried the automated register procedure for days to no avail. Anything peculiar going on?

Just purchased the DiModell Chronissimo from Lonestar. Best deal out there for anyone else looking for that strap.

Payment info forwarded. Thanks.

It sounds to me like somebody's jealous.

Yes. Let's keep separate the Pugwash review and the concept of dealer-bribed reviews in general. As far as the Top Gun review goes, yes there is certainly an element of "if I emphasize the good and gloss over the bad then I might get more free watches in the future" and yet the review itself, IMO, is still fairly blase'. One might even say that Pug's review could have been performed without even seeing the watch in person. The actual review in summary: it's a fantasy watch and not a replica (already known), a subdial hand hadn't been reset on arrival (who cares), the date window spans yesterday today and tomorrow (already known), the crown and chrono pushers are identical to the 3717 (already known), there's a top gun logo on the back (already known), Pugwash has never seen real PVD but this looks good to him (no useful info there), the AR isn't that great (par for the course, thus already known), there is no split seconds feature only a faux pusher (already known), the hands are just like the 3717 and have crappy lume (already known), and Angus sells it for $268 (already known). Nothing glowing, nothing even terribly informative, and nothing really endorsing any particular dealer. In fact, I'd even question whether Angus got his $268 worth. So, yes, while the concept is obviously controversial, the content of the actual "review" is not in any way objectionable as I see it. You haven't. What would become problematic is if you receiving free watches in return for fairly uninformative, uncritical reviews were to become a pattern. But perhaps the current review isn't a fair example given that the piece in this case isn't a replica of anything. And as previously stated, I'd much prefer to see a community benefit approach taken, with the watch being actioned post review, but clearly that's not what you're in it for.

Here's an idea... After reviewing the piece, the reviewer puts it up for auction and donates the proceeds to RWG (or spreads the wealth across multiple forums). And there is no reason the reviewer himself couldn't be the high bidder.

Of course it's controversial. Does that mean it's a problem? Not necessarily, but I'm surprised you even "need" to ask. Either way whether it be a watch, AR, or a bed mattress - it's still quid pro quo. Enjoy your free stuff and thanks for the pics.

Payment info and production schedule PMed to all.... Let me know if you didn't receive it. Thanks!

But if course. Come one, come all!

The lens company has approved my specs and we're good to go. PMs coming soon.

Yea, I'm with DLuddy... More info would be needed... What kind of case sets are you obtaining? Gen? Angus is providing good case sets and case parts as well. Will there be any difference? And on the PVD cases, are they being bead blasted first, etc?

I was going to say Cartier too... BTW, she's not bad looking.

I'm not a Navi dial expert, but I do think the seller is trustworthy. I do think it's an older dial too, which makes it even more likely to be gen.

Nice find. That is absolutely a rep and should be reported.

From watchunique on EBay? Yes, I think so.

This morning, a phenominal amateur classical guitarist, known as usaguitarist on youtube. As a Baroque period junkie (and incidentally a Randy Rhodes fan as well), I can't get enough of this guy and wish he had more videos online. A few samples:

The L SWISS MADE L spacing is good but the rest of the printing on that dial is poor. I don't see a big advantage there.

MB - is the ST18 not reliable in your experience?

This guy does a fabulous job with some of my all time favorite music, including but not limited to this: Video available at the link above... Embedded youtube not working for some reason.