Four Boards ??

[bres3000]

a couple of urls a couple of things.. : )

Here is an example of one of my favorite dress watches received from Joshua, a Panerai Model 147 Chronometer in Rose Gold:

Joshua is working on a website "PerfectClones" it should be ready soon - in the meantime you can visit Joshua's album to veiw all of his watches.

"Click for a review of this watch done by Highflyingclive, his review has better pictures than mine!

You will find a list of Ladies Watches available from Joshua at the end of this guide. There are 35 not counting the 40mm Panerai models.

For Tiffany Jewelry, you cannot beat Ruby for Prices and Selection! For Information on Ruby, Click Here Ruby is honest, reliable, and fast to respond. Remember, the Chinese New Year is coming soon, and the whole country shuts down to visit with close relatives. You can email Ruby at goldmedal88@126.com She uses Western Union, however, the prices and quality of her goods can't be beat. The sterling is real sterling, and the jewelry is as described!

Scroll down to find Experts of watch modification, repair and servicing. </B>

Aspire (Paul): www.aspire-eshop.com No longer on my recommended list, too many unresolved complaints. However, there are still many forum members who are satisfied with Aspire.. worth a look!

THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT IN ANY ORDER OF PREFERENCE - PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH

Neil (forum name TTK) - (no password needed) Thailand/Scotland

Click for TTK Photo Album Neil has the reputation of being hard to deal with, sometimes very slow delivery, hard to get in touch with sometimes. However, he often has unique watches, and always delivers. Many swear by him. PM TTK or email: ttk.keyserszose@gmail.com

river (no password needed) Taiwan

Click for river Photo Album River has had some problems in the past, but seems to have improved. Prices are a bit on the high side.

Andrew (forum name trustywatchguy) Singapore

Click for Andrew Photo Album password: trw.

Homer: email homer@mulberryoutlet.co.uk Website: Click for Homer Album

Located, of course, in the U.K. He prefers you email him.

Eddie Lee (forum name eddielee11) Password is lowercase ok

Based in Canada, drop ships from China, as do many of the dealers here.

Click for Eddie Lee Photo Album Eddiel Lee, like river, has perhaps the highest prices. His stock often matches river.

Narikaa - U.K. based.

Click for Narikaa's Album Narikaa is U.K. based.

You can use the PM (Private Message) function to send a message to these dealers.

Another new forum for quality replicas is Replica Watch Info @ http://replica-watch.info/forum/

The Replica Watch Report All about Replica Watches, worth a look!

How to send a dealer or a member a message (PM): look at the top of the page and click on New Messages, then when the new page opens, at the upper left you will see "Compose New Message" Click on that, and a new message form will open. Type in the "member name line the dealer/member forum name, put a subject in, type your message, and hit "Send" (at the bottom) and there you are!

Getting prices: For 'security' reasons, the forum dealers do not list their prices in their albums. For this reason, they all will give you their prices easily, through email or PM - and they will answer any other questions that you might have as well.

For "Vintage" Rolex and Panerai Watches: Noted for being very expensive, with the reason the watches will interchange in comonents with genuine models:

MBW, availbel by PM from RWG, member name worldwatch. Sticks with Rolex.. be polite and courteous or 'get no soup' Famous 'Rockstar' dealer

WM PM from RWG member name watchmaster WM is an artist, and if you are lucky enough to snag anything at all he puts out (at a cost) you will be the envy of all the kids on the block! Works closely with redbigjoe69, one of our premier watch modifiers (specializes in 'aging' and can do old looking lume to dials among many other specialities.. both very easy to talk with. Rumor that WM is no longer in business.. if true, a shame! However, Joe has sources that are top notch, and if you are looking for the best around, he is the guy to contact.

There are also websites that are trusted and safe.

http://www.kingshowbox.com/0.htm "King" super good site - for prices, email her. Super website dealer.

http://www.silixwatch.com (Asian Automatics) Less expensive, for those on a budget, good quality movements, many times some errors in the copying.

http://www.silix-prime.com (Swiss ETA) Better quality movements.

Then, you can also go to the forum Section "Photo Gallery II" on RWG

once you have built up some posts, and you will find members as

well as dealers there..

Dealers on The Replica Collector are:

Album: http://www.etaswiss.net/ to contact etaswiss, join TRC and PM etaswiss

Album: http://photobucket.com/albums/b14/puretime/ PM on TRC puretime

precious_time - Can be found on 'The Dark Side'

For Rolex boxes and accessories - see dealer dwswatches on TRC - no album, but an extensive list of products.(UK) has watches from time to time.

Click for Gold Plating vs. the Fictitious "Triple Wrap" by Klink This thread also contains links to very good articles on Do It Yourself Plating

WatchMakers and Modifiers - Care and Custom Work for Your Replica

The Zigmeisterzumba, located in Canada (if you have concerns about customs). The Zigmeisterzumba has a great reputation as a watchmaker. he can be found at The Replica Collector, and RWG2 - he does modifications and lume also.

Bigredjoe69 can be found at the Dark Side, ,http://replica-watch.info/forum/

and also at TRC http://www.replicacollector.com/members/

As well as at both RWG's

bigredjoe69! The Highest Recommendation!! Five Star!**

**This Recommendation is mine, and is shared by a great many forum members - Do a search for 'redbijoe' and you can see for yourself! Please do verify all information yourself, you may have a different opinion!

DaytonaT (Tommy) The same as above, not so well known, he keeps a low profile and is very busy. U.S.A. pm from RWG

Palpatine (Another Tommy in name) Does excellent modifications,

located in Germany. PM from both RWG's

General Information and Help:

Panerai Genuine Model Information Sites

http://www.lacotedesmontres.com/Galerie-No_4092.htm

http://poodpood.spymac.com/officinepanerai/

http://www.viapaneristi.com/pammodels.htm

Straps For Panerai:

Taikonaut (sold on Paneristi) http://www.network54.com/Forum/thread-3533...ITARY+..........

Here is the Paneristi Accessories Forum, many straps, EOM and aftermarket

http://www.network54.com/Forum/353393]

After all of this time, and in selling (and buying) many

replicas, I have found that for me, the very best dealer for a great

combination of price, variety, availability, delivery, and service

(including after care) is Jos nana - (Joshua)

Should you look through the various dealer albums, you will see that

Joshua also has a very good variety in watches - and that he takes ALL

of his own photographs.. Joshua keeps his fingers on the replica world pulse, and is a subject matter expert, who is very helpful, and does not mind questions. (He collects replicas just like we do.)

Women's watches: while there are not a great deal of womens watches available

in the world of replicas , Joshua makes a point to stock as many as he can find.

One of my favorite watches is a Rolex British Military Submariner,

the 5517 that I got from Joshua: Rolex 5517 Submariner

Joshua is very easy to communicate with, and he does not mind questions

(unlike some others..)

There is a saying on the forum, first pick your dealer, then pick your watch..

I choose Joshua for all the reasons above. He truly makes the buying

experience a good one!

Joshua is also noted for finding watches that are very hard to get.. He has

contacts with the factories, and makes regular visits to get the latest

merchandise. Click for an example of Joshua finding a special watch requested by a customer

Guide to Buying a Replica Watch: (by Napoleon)</B>

http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...17088&hl=newbie

Guide to Finding a Dealer: (by ssurfer):

http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...topic=24708&hl=

Guide to the Best Replicas (by base)

http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...=12588&hl=guide

By-Tors Guide to Omega Replicas: http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...showtopic=31472

Forum Etiquette: The RWG forum has grouwn tremendously from

it's beginnings. Perhaps due to that growth, there is a tradition of

not answering new members questions when they post them.. In fact,

the responses will often seem to be rude, and even at times insulting.

The reason for this is that there have been an incredible amount of

new members asking the exact same questions, time after time..

The most infamous of these is "Who has the best sub?" Another would

be "Who is the best dealer?" etc. etc. I you read a bit, and especially

if you become familiar with the search function, you will find all of

your questions answered..

I know that when I first found the forum I was overwhelmed with

all of the information, and did not know much if anything about replicas.

It took me quite a long time to even begin to figure things out.. I feel

that it would be a nice thing to do, to put together a guide like this one

for new members.

and... a little more info:

For Newbies Help on finding the right watch - Click Here

Click for Napolean's Guide to finding the Right Watch

Click for Neos - Information All about Replicas'

Click for 'Cleaning your Rep' Post

Crystal Clear Acrylic & Plastic Crystal Polish (they also have brushed metal polish) The plastic polish is really super for the vintage crystals.

OEM means: Originnal Equipiment Manufacture

How the Asian 7750 works Part 1 by The Zigmeisterzumba

The 7750 Movement Pages 2 & 3 by The Zigmeisterzumba

http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...topic=24708&hl=

Guide to the Best Replicas (by base)

http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...=12588&hl=guide

I know that when I first found the forum I was overwhelmed with

all of the information, and did not know much if anything about replicas.

It took me quite a long time to even begin to figure things out.. I feel

that it would be a nice thing to do, to put together a guide like this one

for new members.

Should you look through the various dealer albums, you will see that

Joshua also has the a very good variety in watches - and that he takes ALL

of his own photographs.. Joshua keeps his fingers on the replica world pulse, and is a subject matter expert, who is very helpful,

and does not mind questions. (He collects replicas just like we do.)

Women's watches: while there are not a great deal of womens watches available

in the world of replicas , Joshua makes a point to stock as many as he can find.

Footnote:

Jos Nana is the largest volume seller on the forum. There are many reasons for this, his large vareiety of premium quality watches, his knowldge, his easy manner, and his after care are but a few of these reasons.

Jos Nana (Joshua), as mentioned, takes all of his own photos. This is of particular interest to me simply because it means that he has examined each and every watch that he sells. There are many other dealers on the forum who use 'stock' photos from their suppliers.. This is easy to see over time by simply comparing photos of the same watch model from the different dealers.

In addition to taking his own photos, Joshua is by far the most knowledgeable dealer we have. His knowledge is broad, and covers every aspect of the watches, of the market, and of the supply side of the business. He knows what improvements are coming and can advise in all of these areas. What I like best about Joshua is his complete professionalism. If, by some chance, he does not have a certain model, and he knows that another dealer does, he will tell you. Note that Joshua does have the most extensive assortment of watches.. The final point is that Joshua has far and above the best service of any dealer on the board. In a very small percentage of transactions there may be a problem that arises. Joshua will take care of it, quietly, and rapidly. You can't beat that - just as you can't beat how he will take the time to easily and rapidly answer any and all questions you might have! These are the reason he is indeed the premier dealer on our forum.. You can see his album here: :thumbsupsmileyanim:Click for jos nana (Joshua) Photo Album:thumbsupsmileyanim: The password is joshua (Note the small "j")

I wish you the very best in this replica world, for fun, for enjoyment,

and for killer reps!

LADIES WATCHES FROM JOSHUA

Ladies Royal Oak Black - AP LRO Blk Quartz

Wings Ladies SS Black -Ref BRL001 Asia Breitling

Franck Muller

Ladies Curvex Conquistador Blk-MLC Blk Eta 2671-2

Ladies Curvex Conquistador Wht-FMLC Wht Eta 2671-2

Gucci 6800 Series Bamboo Strap Black-G6800Bam Blk Quartz

Gucci 6800 Series Bamboo Strap White-G6800BamWht Quartz Gucci

Hermes Ladies H-our Pink - Ref HHPink Asia

Omega Aqua Terra Ladies White-Gol - Ref OMATLW-Gol Asia

Omega Aqua Terra Ladies White Blu- Ref OMATLW-Blu Asia

Omega Constellation TT Dia Bez Ladies- CONDB TTL Quartz

Omega Double Eagle SS - OMDESS Swiss Eta 2836

Omega Double Eagle SS Ladies - OMDESS Ladies Quartz

Omega Nk Constellation SS Ladies - Ref NKCon SSL Quartz

Omega NK Constellation SS Mid Dia - Ref NKCon SSM Quartz

Omega NK Constellation TT Ladies - Ref NKCon TTL Quartz

Panerai - there are various 40mm models to be had, suitable for women

Patek Philippe .Ladies RG PP24 Black- Ref PP24 RG Blk Swiss Quartz

Ladies RG PP24 Grey - Ref PP24RG Gry Swiss Quart

Ladies SS PP24 Black-Ref PP24 Black Swiss Quartz

Ladies SS PP24 MOPWht-Ref PP24 MOPWht Swiss Quartz

Rolex Yachtmaster

SS Rolesium - Ref R YM L Rol Swiss Eta 2671-2

TT Silver - Ref RYM TT L Silver Swiss Eta 2671-2

TT WHite - Ref RYM L TT White Swiss Eta 2671-2

Rolex Datejust ladies:

18K TT Dia Gold - RDJL 18KTT Dia Gold Eta 2688-2

18K TT Stk Gold - RDJL 18KTT Stk Gold Eta 2688-2

FG M-piece Diam Bez Gold -RDJLM FG DMGld Eta 2671

FG M-piece Diam Bez MOP-RDJLM FG DMWhit Eta 2671

FG Pres Diam MOP Wht-RDJLP FG MWht Eta 2671

FG PresD Roman MOP Gre-RDJLP FG RomMOPGre Eta 2671

SS M-piece Diam Bez MOP Gre-RDJLM DMGre Eta 2671

SS M-piece Diam Bez MOP Wht-RDJLM DMWhit Eta 2671

SS M-piece Diam Bez MOP Wht2-RDJLM DMWht2 Eta 2671

SS M-Piece Roman Diam Bez Wht-RDJLM RWht Eta2671

SS M-piece Smooth Bez MOP Wht-RDJLM MWhit Eta 2671

SS PresD Roman MOP Gre-RDJLP SS RomMOPGre Eta 2671

TT Diam Black - RDJL TT DMBlk Eta 2671

Known as 'The Dark Side' this is the newest forum, and already it has attracted the largest number of dealers.

You have found a selection of 'safe havens' for replica watch collecting.

May you have much fun and enjoyment with this hobby!

klinky, you don't know how happy it makes me to see this little post of yours AGAIN

Edited March 29, 2006 by bres3000

[XRT]

Great post Klink!

[frankt]

An interesting "necropost" for the folks who haven't been around long enough to experience "Klinkdom"... ;)

Edited December 31, 2011 by frankt

[fotoman]

Hey, I remember those days. I seem to recall one other board that came and went, but don't recall the name

[KB]

C'mon guys you only had to hold off for 3 more Months and then the thread would have been 6 years old

Ken

[pizzanooo]

That most likely one of the few times Klink strung together a sentence you could understand...

[fotoman]

You understood that? I just saw bla bla. Bla bla bla.

Is that dude still hanging around? I haven't hung on the boards long enough recently to see if there are any gems. But, although lots of those old dudes caused harm and went out in a blaze of something, the ttk's klink's and a few others come to mind like the looney bin pioneers sure mad stuff interesting. I had extremely good experiences with those guys and in a large way they were a part of my education here and at the same time I had some really BAD experiences. They are kind of like that crazy uncle who no one talks about, you do your best to host a family function - but when they are gone it seems that some of the crazy was endearing.

I dunno- ok you can tee off on me for saying something about TTK.

Klink before he went like crazy racist on me, helped me out, funneled me to Josh (when he was pretty much the smallest dealer here) and that for those who remember was the genesis of my Pam 47 project.

Eh this is really the first time I'm feeling this year wrap up. I'm very conflicted on the subject. A moment of brief sentimental reminiscing and oooooooooooh k. Back to reality

[fotoman]

Holy crap - my personal lucky number is 32. And that was the 32nd post in the thread and was submitted at 1:32 am.

Maybe I will survive another year:)

[krpster]

If you are counting the old RWG, there are 5 Boards:

RWGI

RWGII

TRC

WT

And, The Dark Side

Six if you count Wrist-check and seven if you throw RG in the mix. Or maybe I am missing something

[Watchmeister]

TRC is obviously gone (subsumed here). I have to say that I can't for the life of me remember what WT is.

[offshore]

WT = Watch Trader - DEAD!

[mbjoer]

Great with some historical perspective. Sometimes....

Think today's line-up is:

Repgeek

RWI

RWG.CC

Repica-Watches-Guide and

Wrist-Check

Am I missing someone??

[maxman]

Dam... that Klink dude is mad bro. I like him.

Mike

[fotoman]

Dam... that Klink dude is mad bro. I like him.

Mike

He is mad in a bad way

[chrgod]

That was the old days.. Remember Watchtrader.. Wasn't it started to take the trading sections out of the regual forums?

[maxman]

He is mad in a bad way

How bad/mad Is/was he??

[KB]

That was the old days.. Remember Watchtrader.. Wasn't it started to take the trading sections out of the regual forums?

Yes it was and Ron (who I still occasionally chat to on MSN) folded the site when we started this one.

In his words the new RWG so well covered all the aspects of our hobby that there was no longer any need for WT.

Ken

[fotoman]

How bad/mad Is/was he??

Well, he was a dealer a long time ago in a galaxy far far away, before me, and def before the modern age of watch boards. From what I understand he was busted (in the US) that in and of itself isnt bad, I'm just laying out backstory as I know it. He pm'd a lot of newbs (including me) and I can't prove it, but i think he was taking a cut from the dealers for clients he brought in via pm. Back in those days dealer info was much more vague than today. Again not horrible but against board rules. He was eventually banned from here. I'm not sure exactly what for. He was fun for while with flowery strange English. For me though (Jew) I had some really racially charged moments with him. As far as I'm concerned he is scum. He did after all name himself after a Nazi. Colonel klink.

[maxman]

Well, he was a dealer a long time ago in a galaxy far far away, before me, and def before the modern age of watch boards. From what I understand he was busted (in the US) that in and of itself isnt bad, I'm just laying out backstory as I know it. He pm'd a lot of newbs (including me) and I can't prove it, but i think he was taking a cut from the dealers for clients he brought in via pm. Back in those days dealer info was much more vague than today. Again not horrible but against board rules. He was eventually banned from here. I'm not sure exactly what for. He was fun for while with flowery strange English. For me though (Jew) I had some really racially charged moments with him. As far as I'm concerned he is scum. He did after all name himself after a Nazi. Colonel klink.

Thanks ..I had know idea...way before my time here.

Mike.

[stolikat]

I remember the klink days. I was just starting this hobby as he was on his way out. Getting banned everywhere. I heard somewhere that he is dead has anyone else heard that? I found this quote of his about TTK/Neil funny;

"Neil has the reputation of being hard to deal with, sometimes very slow delivery, hard to get in touch with sometimes. However, he often has unique watches, and always delivers. Many swear by him."

[fotoman]

I remember the klink days. I was just starting this hobby as he was on his way out. Getting banned everywhere. I heard somewhere that he is dead has anyone else heard that? I found this quote of his about TTK/Neil funny;

"Neil has the reputation of being hard to deal with, sometimes very slow delivery, hard to get in touch with sometimes. However, he often has unique watches, and always delivers. Many swear by him."

He was a retired dude so it wouldn't surprise me at if had passed.

I'm not sure how many swear by him TTK still has. He did shop at the watch markets and had interesting stuff. Even a mythical watch called mnb? Or mbw? :)Really great photographer. But mentally unstable for sure.

He is really obsolete in the modern customer service environment. If you are into random stuff, narikaa makes shopping trips and as far as I know he still is extremely reliable.

There was a lot of history lost when rwg1 got erased. Even twc. Although I know boards were consolidated I know it happened for members not sure of posts.

This community in general is very interesting. There is forever changing circle of very active posters. There is a small fraternity that (like me) pop up after a few months. But at all times the community is thriving.

What's really interesting is, if you do an analysis of the membership there are a lot of professionals here and people with cash. I mean 3-500/ watch is not an insignificant amount of $$.

[pizzanooo]

Yes it was and Ron (who I still occasionally chat to on MSN) folded the site when we started this one.

In his words the new RWG so well covered all the aspects of our hobby that there was no longer any need for WT.

Ken

Picked up my first used rep there, I also believe there was a general discussion board for chit chat also.

I remember the klink days. I was just starting this hobby as he was on his way out. Getting banned everywhere. I heard somewhere that he is dead has anyone else heard that? I found this quote of his about TTK/Neil funny;

"Neil has the reputation of being hard to deal with, sometimes very slow delivery, hard to get in touch with sometimes. However, he often has unique watches, and always delivers. Many swear by him."

Klink was quite the character, those days of the old forum with the cast of characters was a never ending source of info, learning, & laughing delight every night.

Klinkinese post from him on early New Years day sometime ago.

Hello Boys and Girls!

Is like talking about counter-intuitive...

because, for the New Year Tradition.. of most..

is? Debauch, an miss the coming dawn.. in the Klink Locker, we do weredifference..

31 December, eat well, live well, and go to bed way earlier...

then, before the dawn, before the sunrise, be up and alert with alarum of clock to visit

primo viewing spot for the

First Sunrise of the Year!

Prepared with thermos of the finest bean, admixtured with the nice Califlowerfornia liquid spice..

Germain-Robin.. a quintessential whirl renown Barrel XO the world's "Best Liquor".

and waiting for the sun to show it's splendiferous [censored]..

Wirklich ein wundersamer Sonnenaufgang!

and then, refreshed, steely eyes, with no impediments to the habits

of commerce nor travel, we lead along our nose pointing way, only stopping to refresh the morn

with some more of a fabulous brandy!

so, was bilden Sie vom neuen Jahr?

Life is

indeed

good!

K

[stolikat]

Oh man thanks for that pizzanooo. That was great.

[fotoman]

Picked up my first used rep there, I also believe there was a general discussion board for chit chat also.

Klink was quite the character, those days of the old forum with the cast of characters was a never ending source of info, learning, & laughing delight every night.

Klinkinese post from him on early New Years day sometime ago.

Hello Boys and Girls!

Is like talking about counter-intuitive...

because, for the New Year Tradition.. of most..

is? Debauch, an miss the coming dawn.. in the Klink Locker, we do weredifference..

31 December, eat well, live well, and go to bed way earlier...

then, before the dawn, before the sunrise, be up and alert with alarum of clock to visit

primo viewing spot for the

First Sunrise of the Year!

Prepared with thermos of the finest bean, admixtured with the nice Califlowerfornia liquid spice..

Germain-Robin.. a quintessential whirl renown Barrel XO the world's "Best Liquor".

and waiting for the sun to show it's splendiferous [censored]..

Wirklich ein wundersamer Sonnenaufgang!

and then, refreshed, steely eyes, with no impediments to the habits

of commerce nor travel, we lead along our nose pointing way, only stopping to refresh the morn

with some more of a fabulous brandy!

so, was bilden Sie vom neuen Jahr?

Life is

indeed

good!

K

This reminds me of building my fraternity or a new business. You start out with some extraordinary people who have some special talent or experience but have some sort of Greek tragedy style personality flaw which while their contribution helped the fledgling operation they flame out in a blaze of glory . And as the operation gets bigger, more rules, more vanilla and more watered down. I think actually in this case it. Was the super reps, but similar dynamic.