Sogeha

Salt water crocodile or a watchstrap and handbag living wild.

So that's that sorted, the national emblem of Singapore is an otter and nobody has seen fit to inform the Singaporeans. I guess it must have been a combination of tame otters and too much whiskey at the Raffles that gave rise to the legend. Good to know.

@Nanuq I have no defence, failure to recite the Creed should bring excommunication.

6200 6204 6205 6536 6538 5508 5510 5512 5513 5514 5517 1680 16800 168000 16803 16808 16610 16613 16618 14060 14060M 116610 116613 116618 116619 Did I miss any out? Oh and you accused me of one of the few vices I have never committed. Decide what sub you are desirest of then maybe use the search function to find out about replica options. A lot depends also on what you expect from a rep and how much you are prepared to pay 80% accurate for $100 for example 90% for $400 95 plus for a franken build at 2-3000 or more There is no wrong answer, just the one that suits you best. If you want AAAAA+ 1 to 1 exactly as genuine, then Rolex are the only people making them. Perfect in every detail or you sure it's not gen. A Day Date with neither day nor date, you should contact Hodinkee.

100% I'm not sure about, I will defer to others on that. Very close though is my understanding. @misiekped Is probably the guy that knows most about them. I think the escape is different, but can be changed out for genuine parts as a unit.

You lucky, lucky man

You would take a $2.00 sandwich over a $3billion lump of awesomeness? I'm seriously disappointed

There are two ways to make a business, undercut your competitors or find a niche market. In watch straps I would think the later is best. There are a few people who will always be prepared to pay a premium price for a premium product.

Probably this

I'll second that. Best wishes for a straightforward and safe arrival.

Working slowly towards my personal trinity, Grail, in so far as I will almost certainly never own one

We are talking about Asia, so it should be a dugong

That would be the Yuki movement wouldn't it? I don't know how many they have sold, but as it is out of stock again, probably more than they expected.

Stop it guys, you're giving me nightmares

Wishing all our Asian members and trusted dealers all the best for the year of the Rooster Kung hei fat choy

I would like to hope the technology improves to the point that we can print of our own movements. Certainly there are plenty of indications that the world in general is moving in that direction and no doubt our little hobby will ride on the coattails. OTOH I @automatico makes a valid and true assessment of the market in general, but personally I will always stay with our outdated Luddite mechanical watches. I live and work in a high tech world and for me mechanical watches are a little escape. Would no more put a Quartz mechanism in a watch than convert my fountain pens to ball point. I like the antiquated rituals, same way. Drive an 8 speed automatic with fuel injection during the week, but revert to carburettors and a 4 speed manual for pleasure driving.

Those look fantastic, well done Sir.

I understand perfectly the logic of your argument, but while respecting your view I think it is over defensive. People on the forums buy replica/facsimile/copy/fake watches because we like watches. Many of us also buy genuine. I accept that by buying and collecting replica watches I am supporting manufacturer of illegal counterfeit goods. I don't really believe genuine watch sales are greatly harmed by the replicas. Truthfully in this imperfect world we live in there are far bigger issues to be concerned about. If someone is so shallow as to judge me and my brothers solely on the basis of my watch, replica, genuine, cheap or expensive, then so be it. I think it unlikely I would want to know them anyway. The bottom line is I really don't care.

Stands guard over Legend's watches while he sleeps.

"Calico" Jack Rackham is the man whose flag you are using as an avatar. Active in the Caribbean in the early 1700's.

As a gearhead I love pictures like this. I just wish I knew how it all worked and could take it apart and reassemble it.

Not our usual fayre, but variety is always good. I like the 24 military dial and might steal the style for a project. I'm also interested in microbrands, but the River is all sold out.

Welcome to the forum Calico Jack. I have more Seikos than I can shake a stick at, but not one of those.

Gentlemen, I look forward to hearing your reports. I hope they are as tasty as they look in the pictures.

^^^That's a beauty M. I'm particularly taken with the second hand.