Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm new to RWG, but not new to the world of automatic watches. I've mainly focused on collecting JDM Orient Star's & Seiko's over the past 2 years. Recently, my buddy loaned me his 16220 DateJust and I fell in-love. Being an engineer, I always figured I would own a Spring Drive - Grand Seiko long before I ever purchased a Rolex (completely over-priced, IMHO). After I discovered RWG and witnessed (via photos) the craftsmanship behind some of these REP's, that a select few members produce and sell - I was convinced I could have my cake and eat it too.
Now I just have to "get involved" in the forums so I can get a good enough reputation, so some of these quality builders will return my PM's.