Watchmeister

Don't do it. There's no fun in that.

ssurfer-

The remainder of my post is rambling. I think My point was that I have always been thinking we would end up with Sapphire and I like the idea of using sapphire cyclops on sapphire crystal. In my limited modding experience the least expensive way has often ended up costing me more because I have to redo it. In this case, if the sapphire is not too expensive (and that is what is on the gens) it should be good enough for us.

swdivad-

I was referring to joining this particular loop. Or did you have a different name in another forum life?

Nope. But now I know that by hook or by crook I will be getting one. If I happen to end up with two (doubtful), I will sell one. And yes, if that happens I will offer it here. But at this point I have no idea.

90 or 99? Mine is still awaiting the watch.

By the way, I also suspect you will have 2 or more choices on improved crowns. Folks are now getting their hands on CNC machinery and so we are only now beginning to see how much the rep aftermarket stuff can be.

Swdivad-

I think that will be helpful. Nice to see a new member joing the cyclops fray. After many days of discussion back and forth it is clear (as with many things) that the more we know the more confusing it gets.

Estaban-

Ye of little faith. We are going to end up with 5.9-6.0 mm Sapphire cyclops and I will bet we can meet or beat the gen magnification.

You mean kcabesac don't you? Here are the pics from Ken's site where Quarks bought the watch:

http://www.etaworldgoods.com/panerai1.htm

As Quarks mentioned elsewhere, Ken is acting as one (or the) international rep of Watchonpo so stay tuned to his site. His prices are high but the product is good. He is relatively new and just gearing up so he will be adding stuff. He currently has limited selection but is very courteous. He does not take pp though. But in fairness, it has been quite a while since Watchonpo inventory was available using pp.

Archibald-

You're comment is funnier than you know. Alot of those hedge funds are my clients. I once calculated that there is approximately $500-750 million of hedge fund money within a 15 block radius of my office. Unfortunately, I missed that boat. :nopity: (great smiley).

But you are right I will err on the side of expensive as every time I have tried to cheap out I end up redoing it. Also, on the original movement sapphire reps, give them what they deserve. Glass - nope. Flint glass - the problem of extreme temperatures is reminiscent of exactly what kills gens. Just ask Breitling owners. Sapphire on sapphire just makes sense to me. But that is not intelligent sense - just common sense.

Of course this is coming from the least knowledgeable person on this thread. But then again that is what gives me the confidence (ignorance) to be an anchor order on every cockamamie idea (although this is not one).

Hey boys -

I love this place. Irrelevant I know but I am a happy guy.

Ken - Now I can't wait to get home to play with the software.

Sapphire is the way.

Sssurfer-

I do have a real concern with that gen pic. I see gens all the time and I swear that is the smallest date I have seen in a gen. But I am no expert. Here are some pics from Gen 2893's (they are not great but they are what I have):

27A:

28A:

Where it gets more confusing is that I believe the gen Power reserve actually has two lenses (one directly above the date wheel in addition to the cyclops)

Hey Finepics-

I just noticed this. Welcome fellow noob. I have had very good buying experiences with extreme ripoffs. Courteous and prompt communication. And they even sell their "Swiss Replica" at a 20% discount to list on the gen. A must see. By the way, gave the kids cereal and quieted them down. I am going camera shopping in the next day or two and I think I will put all the 7753 date wheels back.

By the way, I love the new avatars. :claire: But who is Claire?

Estaban-

Great to see you on the other side. Life is good.

Now we just have to convince Ziggy to get involved and this place will be complete.

Now this is another way that RWG in its new incarnation can be better than ever. A little less time on who has the best sub and a little more time on more thoughtful subjects. By the way, who does have the best sub? Just kidding. I do.

You are right that it can't be casted. Neither is the the gen as it has white gold markers on the SS bezel.

The PVD looks fabulous. A few of us are waiting for Palpatine to re-emerge with our "black love." I did hear from him a few days ago and he is slowly climbing out of the cloud of his personal loss. Although, selfishly speaking, I can't wait for my 028, more importantly I can't wait for him to show up here renewed as his old vibrant self.

By the way, this was not the "Black love" we referred to in High School but it is pretty damned good.

That's fairly humorous. We get to welcome you here. It's been great to see folks gradually migrate over the last day or two. It looks like we are rapidily developing a revitalized new core. To you, Ken, and all the others who have been instrumental in this website - I give great thanks. I am convinced that we will end up with a far better version of RWG.

I would say TTK. His pictures are amazing. My goals are fairly modest. First, simple crisp overall pictures with no reflection (I can't do that with my current camera). Then focus on details. After that I will get creative with background. What started me on this is that I know very little and my wrist check pictures always stink. Oh, and I do need to upgrade my camera for vacation.

I would take your Freak over that every day of the week. Hey, has the fiancee figured out what your habit costs yet?

Wow. That is the definition of PAMaholics. What Sushi has to do with it I have no idea.

I forgot to add that with all the time we spend generating pictures for this forum I am hoping this will be pinned somewhere.

Yeah, but, make no mistake, that is half the fun. The joke is my excuse for the purchase is taking the family on vacation. I don't get tagged by the wife for "dumping more money into reps". And she just figured out how much I have spent in the last 12 months.

Guys-

This is fantastic. You have no idea how much I appreciate this. A member at the predecessor forum had been kind enough to send me the software but I had no idea how to get started,

Wow, that panasonic looks like the Leica I used to own many years ago. I presume it is thousands of dollars though.

Drizznay-

Great to see you on the other side. It is going to be fun.