Junior88 388 Posted January 1, 2018 Good morning all, and Happy New Year. I've always been a watch geek, but never really had anything resembling a collection. Just kind of bought what caught my eye. I've never really spent much money on watches. I have been wearing a Huawei watch for the past year (yes, I do like smartwatches as well) And doing what I do for a living, this thing has served me VERY well. It's a lot tougher than I thought it would be. That said, I discovered the rep world about a month ago, and I have been bitten. I have purchased a Daytona 116520 from Trusty TIme, even though I have read all the horror stories about the A7750 with sec@6. I just really, really wanted one and I decided I could live with the risk. Dumb, huh? I also found that he has a 6263 with a Venus 75 H/W movement, and I have also purchased that one, just waiting on QC pics. The first Daytona I ordered should be here tomorrow, assuming Customs doesn't decide they want it more than me. Anyways, just wanted to introduce myself. Looking forward to being a part of a community with other watch enthusiasts. I will be the first to admit, I have a lot to learn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike1818 0 Posted January 1, 2018 welcome here and happy new year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted January 1, 2018 Hi 88juniorfan ! That's a nice introduction, to quote a famous philosopher from this board, @Thommo82 : Quote Nice to see a new member that is not a complete twat Enjoy your purchase a post a couple of pics when you can ! #1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 388 Posted January 1, 2018 4 hours ago, Glaude said: Hi 88juniorfan ! That's a nice introduction, to quote a famous philosopher from this board, @Thommo82 : Enjoy your purchase a post a couple of pics when you can ! #1 Thank you for the welcome. I hope to eventually be a productive member of the community! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted January 1, 2018 Getting bitten by this hobby is a blessing and a curse. But at least you are in the right place G’day from Australia #1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 388 Posted January 1, 2018 3 hours ago, Thommo82 said: Getting bitten by this hobby is a blessing and a curse. But at least you are in the right place G’day from Australia #1 Thank you, sir. I've already discovered that it's most definitely both a blessing and a curse. I'm already up to around 6 or 8 that I'm going to purchase. I know the watches I want, just need to do the research on the factories, and the movements. I'm taking a very, very serious look at the Moonwatch that MaryWatch has.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted January 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, 88juniorfan said: Thank you, sir. I've already discovered that it's most definitely both a blessing and a curse. I'm already up to around 6 or 8 that I'm going to purchase. I know the watches I want, just need to do the research on the factories, and the movements. I'm taking a very, very serious look at the Moonwatch that MaryWatch has.... That 6 or 8 will quickly turn into 60 or 80 on the wish list. I’m one year into the hobby with 30 watches already.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 388 Posted January 2, 2018 29 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: That 6 or 8 will quickly turn into 60 or 80 on the wish list. I’m one year into the hobby with 30 watches already.... I'm beginning to realize that, too. I'm already eyeing a 20 slot leather watch case..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGilli 1 Posted January 2, 2018 12 hours ago, 88juniorfan said: That said, I discovered the rep world about a month ago, and I have been bitten. Have you ever been in Bangkok, and you got bitten by a woman, who turned out to not actually be a woman? Yeah, getting bitten by the rep world isn't really that bad It's just a little more expensive. Welcome #1! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 388 Posted January 2, 2018 50 minutes ago, McGilli said: Have you ever been in Bangkok, and you got bitten by a woman, who turned out to not actually be a woman? Yeah, getting bitten by the rep world isn't really that bad It's just a little more expensive. Welcome #1! I have to admit, I'm not much of a world traveler. I drive for a living, so I guess I get my travelling fix with that. And, while it IS more expensive, I could have been bitten by the gen bug, and then where would I be? Thank you for the welcome, I'm looking forward to being here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted January 2, 2018 51 minutes ago, McGilli said: Have you ever been in Bangkok, and you got bitten by a woman, who turned out to not actually be a woman? According to @shabbaranks21 this is just to offensive and you're being rude to a minority... ask @iabounty about it... this was a fun time in the shoutybox the other day ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted January 2, 2018 2 hours ago, 88juniorfan said: I'm beginning to realize that, too. I'm already eyeing a 20 slot leather watch case..... Trust me, get a bigger one..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shabbaranks21 0 Posted January 2, 2018 4 hours ago, Glaude said: According to @shabbaranks21 this is just to offensive and you're being rude to a minority... ask @iabounty about it... this was a fun time in the shoutybox the other day ! Glad you're still thinking about me... I must of really hurt your feelings when I said your kind are known for packing 3 inchers... how cute Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted January 2, 2018 8 hours ago, shabbaranks21 said: Glad you're still thinking about me... I must of really hurt your feelings when I said your kind are known for packing 3 inchers... how cute You give yourself waayyyy too much credits. You're just funny that's what I remember. If you think you're hurting anyone here... well think again, you're just too easy to start up, ever considering converting yourself into an engine ? Don't worry RWI will be back up again soon and you won't have to deal with us degenerate that you are so pro at hurting and making cry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 388 Posted January 2, 2018 19 hours ago, Thommo82 said: Trust me, get a bigger one..... I'm gonna start with the 20 I think. I don't want to get ahead of myself, and when I told my wife I was going to get a box for 20 she said, and I quote, " You only have one wrist to wear it on. How many do you need?" So I can ALREADY see which direction this hobby is going to go in my house....... Apparently I should have stuck with diecast NASCARs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, 88juniorfan said: I'm gonna start with the 20 I think. I don't want to get ahead of myself, and when I told my wife I was going to get a box for 20 she said, and I quote, " You only have one wrist to wear it on. How many do you need?" So I can ALREADY see which direction this hobby is going to go in my house....... Apparently I should have stuck with diecast NASCARs... Model cars don’t tell the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted January 3, 2018 4 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: Model cars don’t tell the time Of course they do ! You can't put a car on your wrist though ... (you dumb aussie) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 388 Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: Model cars don’t tell the time Hahaha right you are! However, I had already started a diecast collection before we met... and this is a new obsession. And since it doesn't involve her, it must be evil, right? Edited January 3, 2018 by 88juniorfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted January 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Glaude said: Of course they do ! You can't put a car on your wrist though ... (you dumb aussie) Guess I’ll have to prove you wrong and get a car watch you slimey French bastard 1 hour ago, 88juniorfan said: Hahaha right you are! However, I had already started a diecast collection before we met... and this is a new obsession. And since it doesn't involve her, it must be evil, right? Sounds like she’s a glass half empty kind of women Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted January 3, 2018 30 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: Guess I’ll have to prove you wrong and get a car watch you slimey French bastard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 388 Posted January 3, 2018 41 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: Guess I’ll have to prove you wrong and get a car watch you slimey French bastard Sounds like she’s a glass half empty kind of women Maybe. But now I've got her looking at ladies Rolex reps. A little bribery never hurt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted January 3, 2018 5 hours ago, 88juniorfan said: Maybe. But now I've got her looking at ladies Rolex reps. A little bribery never hurt! Check out the longines ladies watches, Frank Muller too. Very stylish 5 hours ago, Glaude said: I think you’re in love with me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davesjourney 27 Posted January 3, 2018 Nice to see a #1 for a change! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted January 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Davesjourney said: Nice to see a #1 for a change! Amen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 388 Posted January 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Davesjourney said: Nice to see a #1 for a change! I'm guessing #1 is good, then? I've been seeing it here and there, but I haven't found the meaning behind the "newbie numbers system" yet haha. Are there really that many new members that are complete twats? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
