toosmokeduptosee Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Hi everyone, i just signed up here and i'm looking to purchase my first watch or 2. There are so many acronyms that i have come across that i cant seem to figure out, despite my searches. Specifically, i'd like to find a few websites to purchase from. I've learned what a NOOB watch is thru google, but where can i find a NOOB Explorer ii in white? i may lean towards this for my first one. Is there a glossary for me to read for acronyms? Seems like there used to be, but the links appear to not work. specifically want to know what the following stand for so i can do more homework.... BK? MBW? LUCKY? George? AD"? Thanks so much for you help and patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 NOOB and BK are factories that assemble the parts into the watches, they are not the only ones, the ZF is a new upcoming factory. MBW - don't know - post a link to the thread where you saw it. George - a blokes name - post a link to the thread where you saw it. AD = Active (or Actual or Genuine) Dealer - for example a Rolex or Tag McLaren dealer. There are loads of others, you will learn them all over time. Now, go and read the TDs forums, become a VIP, don't forget to not ask WHTBS and have a play in the CB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toosmokeduptosee Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Thanks for your help. But Where should I read if I don't know what a bloak, whtbs, or TD is? I am not ready to pay for something I know nothing about, nor can I even understand the language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toosmokeduptosee Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 I understand I will have to "earn my stripes", but I don't know where to start with all this lingo I don't follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) Hi everyone, i just signed up here and i'm looking to purchase my first watch or 2. There are so many acronyms that i have come across that i cant seem to figure out, despite my searches. Specifically, i'd like to find a few websites to purchase from. I've learned what a NOOB watch is thru google, but where can i find a NOOB Explorer ii in white? i may lean towards this for my first one. Is there a glossary for me to read for acronyms? Seems like there used to be, but the links appear to not work. specifically want to know what the following stand for so i can do more homework.... BK? MBW? LUCKY? George? AD"? Thanks so much for you help and patience. BK = a trusted dealer. Listed here as BK's Watch Garage. MBW = aka Maria's Best Watch. a manufacturer of watches. Primarily discussed with vintage Rolex's. You will also see MBK in conjunction (or sometimes interchangeably), which is where the MBW's could be purchased. GEORGE = aka WM9. Another manufacturer of watches. Famous for his Subs. Apparently died. TC has managed to find some of his parts suppliers and is building similar watches now. AD = Authorized Dealer (of gen watches) Of course you'll now ask who TC is .... TC = aka Thomas Cadell. Another trusted dealer. Listed here as TC Submariner. I've now spoon-fed you enough information to get you started. All of which you could have found yourself using the search feature or looking at the forum's home page. "Earning your stripes" is all about using the search function. Edited April 29, 2014 by tomhorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Hi everyone, i just signed up here and i'm looking to purchase my first watch or 2. There are so many acronyms that i have come across that i cant seem to figure out, despite my searches. Specifically, i'd like to find a few websites to purchase from. I've learned what a NOOB watch is thru google, but where can i find a NOOB Explorer ii in white? i may lean towards this for my first one. Is there a glossary for me to read for acronyms? Seems like there used to be, but the links appear to not work. specifically want to know what the following stand for so i can do more homework.... BK? MBW? LUCKY? George? AD"? Thanks so much for you help and patience. It can be a bit much to know but it is out there to learn. Also, don't let anyone tell you that you can't ask a question. Yes there are questions that scream that your a newbie but understand it's not so much the topic but the way a newbie asks the question that will upset the members.... Example: who has the best sub? All around stupid question that the obvious answer to is Rolex..... Better question: I've seen mention of TC, BK or Noob in regards to sub but I don't know the difference. Can anyone point me to a great post comparing these? I've tried the search but I'm still confused.... Still screams newbie but shows you've tried, and do try the search function, it works great! Also of value, use google search to search rwg by typing "site:rwgforum.net BK sub" in he search function and be amazed at the results that appear.... BK= modder/dealer that sources noob watches and provides QC and support on the stuff he sells. US based and has a section here that lists his products for sale. MBW=MBK= supplier of rolex reps or cases, not really around this forum but they are good quality and show up from time to time in the sales section. George=WM9= name of a former supplier to BK that had great Rollie watches that reports say died in a car wreck. WM9 was apparently one branch of a family business that the other half is still around and supplies watches to TC. AD= Authorized dealer, ie the store that is authorized from the factory to sell the real deal. Lucky= from a long time ago, don't remember much about lucky someone else can fill you in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Ok so Tom beat me to it.... That's what happens when you use an iPhone to type a long response... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Now that Tom and jpz got you started go look for these CG, LEC, ICHS (tough one), "A" in front of movement number (gimme), AR, Ok that's enough for now have fun, it really is if you are a watch guy. Hint: all part/s,terms describing a watch or how they are put together , you might know most now but if you don't gonna need to . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero_deficit Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Keep reading around the forums and you'll be right. Make the best use of the search function and pretty soon you'll be talking pretty much entirely in acronyms Eg. I PM TT to get me an ETA SS SMP. Paid WU and sent EMS to CONUS, but was DOA. Gonna send it to ZZ to fix it, realign DW and get AR Here's a decent thread I found http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/107966-acronyms-list-for-noobs-needed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 "I PM TT to get me an ETA SS SMP. Paid WU and sent EMS to CONUS, but was DOA. Gonna send it to ZZ to fix it, realign DW and get AR :D" Sorry to hear but better than sending back. Hate WU never use it, gonna look better now anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero_deficit Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 "I PM TT to get me an ETA SS SMP. Paid WU and sent EMS to CONUS, but was DOA. Gonna send it to ZZ to fix it, realign DW and get AR :D" Sorry to hear but better than sending back. Hate WU never use it, gonna look better now anyway. Oh sorry, that was just an example of how you can write a sentence made up mostly with acronyms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Yes and a proper reply if you know them, that is an example of how to figure them out. In time toosmoke will be able to answer also, it takes a lot of reading but he will see acronyms and figure out their meaning based on content of the answers just like I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Everybody should bear in mind that the search function is rather broken, this is known about and plans are in place but as far as I understand on the current forum platform the search function is just pants. It is good enough for this purpose, but trying to search for a particular post by a particular person is very hit and miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 3/4 weeks fraggle should be sorted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Excellent news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 BK is actually a man in the USA who imports a select few NoobFactory watches and re-sells them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 MBW is Maria's Best Watch. That is a dealer who has not been in business for 5 or 6 years. Maria used to source the watches at a mall in Thailand named MBK. You can still buy these watches there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyfras Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I PM TT to get me an ETA SS SMP. Paid WU and sent EMS to CONUS, but was DOA. Gonna send it to ZZ to fix it, realign DW and get AR That sucks? I msgd PT for a DSSD but couldnt use PP... Then I tried TB but he only took WU. So I went over to RWI and got one in a M2M that shipped from EU in no time. Mint condition! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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