gpuck Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 I've been away quite a while so its good to be back. Noticed many of the same old names from before. The thing that brings me back is my RWG watch from the old forum. I received it after what seemed like forever and doubting that I would ever see it due to the circumstances at the time. However it never ran for more than a few seconds before stopping and actually moving backward a few seconds. Not wanting to pay to have it looked at I put it back in the box where it sat until I found it a couple months ago. It brought back many memories of the old board. I took it to my local watch guy who after many weeks of waiting told me that the problem was caused by three teeth being broken off on one of the gears. He was able to replace it and now for the first time she is running! I will try and get some pics up as it is a beauty. Anyway I was wondering if there are any of you guys out there who also have one and if they are still running or dead! I am trying to decide whether to wear it or look into trading it for one of the new beauties I see out there now! Gpuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 I still have mine, it's still running strong and the only way anyone would get it is by prying it from my cold dead fingers. Good to see an old face around again. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuck Posted March 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Hi Ken, Still using the same avatar! I remember you were a big part in the design of the watch which I love! I can't believe it is actually running. Now I am trying to get the band sized properly. The screws are either stripped or jammed in and I can't get them out so I am trying to find a replacement that fits properly but with the size of the watch it is not going well. Good to see you doing well, G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Great to see some of the old timers back with us. And treasure that watch, a real piece of history now. Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Welcome back. The RWG watch is a classic G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 I still have my RWG watch, along with the boxed set...lumed, serviced, and running strong... Welcome home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Donated mine to the POTR auction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Donated mine to the POTR auction Thats a good looking watch to be sure, a lot better looking than that ring just kidding I see hints of IWC In the watch, Is that just me or was that Intentional? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerouac Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 I still have and wear mine on occasion. It still runs well, although it probably should be serviced to ensure a long and happy life. Cheers to all the vets.... and newcomers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Thats a good looking watch to be sure, a lot better looking than that ring just kidding I see hints of IWC In the watch, Is that just me or was that Intentional? Mike Perhaps a hint of IWC, but I think there's a bit more Omega Railmaster influence with this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Perhaps a hint of IWC, but I think there's a bit more Omega Railmaster influence with this one Your right, the more I look at It the more Omega RM I see, good looking timepiece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 I never jumped the RWG watch bandwagon. But now I'm sorry I didn't. It's a collector's item, and it helped Blade to get his super cool Acura. Does anyone has one for sale... I'm willing to pay... ONE BILLION DOLLARS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuck Posted March 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 I am still not able to get the screws out of the band to size it. Does anyone have any ideas on what may work or who would be the best guy to try and get a stainless replacement from? It was modeled after the Omega Railmaster but I don't know if it is the same size case and whether or not a band from another rep may fit. Any help would be appreciated. Gpuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 If I remember correctly it was basically a redialed Rail Master so you should be able to get parts for it. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuck Posted March 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Thanks Ken, Do you what dealer may be able to get the stainless bands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillorin Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 I have mine around somewhere, but are there really screws in your bracelet? I am 99.9999% sure mine has pins.. Haven't seen it in years though, so I could be wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuck Posted March 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 They are screws. I am able to get some out but not in any combination to make the band fit. They are really cheap screw and the heads are terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 I would ask Narikka first, not because the others can't get them but more because Reg will still go that extra mile for customers. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Happy to see that it (The BLADE vesrion of The Granmaster) is still around Both of mine (Including the one of a kind KING version with the spelling mistakes) And the one of a kind prototype and discontinued from KING (this one is smaller than the BLADE version of the Granmaster above) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuck Posted March 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 They are great looking watches for sure. The leather strap looks good as well. I may have to put one in so I can wear it until I am able to locate a new stainless one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Like ByTor I never jumped on the bandwagon. Wish I had. It is a railmaster rep and certainly would enjoy it for the memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Hey there gpuk, good to see you. If you wanna sell that piece please put me down for it. Since I now admin the old board I should have one! Yup, it came back allbeit without the old DB, Same old URL tho. Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Sold mine along time ago. Nice to see some of them still hanging around.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 You guys are smoking dope. A fond rememberance? I have mine and will keep it but I remember the other side of it. First, there were the famous Blade stories when he disappeared - "ran off with the money and driving a new Acura", "drafted by the Serbian Army" and finally "thrown in-jail". I also remember the admin team desperately trying to figure out how to make the monthly payment and living in fear as to when the domain subscription would expire. And I remember the thousands of members left hanging. But what I remember first and foremost was Thomas (Admin) stepping up and providing a home at TRC and ultimately starting this place. Fast forward to today and the rep forums, the management thereof and the hobby itself have now moved onto a whole new level. Long live all of the forums. We will never let that happen to us again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Hey there gpuk, good to see you. If you wanna sell that piece please put me down for it. Since I now admin the old board I should have one! Yup, it came back allbeit without the old DB, Same old URL tho. Col. I think I need some clarification,.. RWG is "still" RWG ?? isn't it ??.. the domain name was "sold" ergo Admin never relinquished the fact that he started RWG.. then TRC .. the names may be the same but if the "original" board was and "still" is the same Founder then how can one claim to be the one in the same... although the same name is shared it seems to me that "WE" are still transparently have the same member #1 .. the old domain was just sold to a different group?? Kruzer and Ubi along with others know more the History of the bridge.. maybe can clarify this for us ?? AC/Lani Edit Add:.. thanks kruzer.. must've posted around the same time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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