enzox 0 Posted June 6, 2011 Hello everyone, so glad to have found your forum! A year ago I spent an obscene amount on a replica Speedy Day/Date and a Milgauss GV from some random site (you know the drill) and got burned. It didn't surprise me as I'm not completely naive. I did receive the watches, shipped from somewhere near Guangzhou, but the Speedy turned out to be the wrong model with a cheap (Chinese, Japanese?) movement , non functioning sub dials and a cheap bracelet you might purchase on Canal Street here in NYC. The Milgauss GV was even funnier as the "green crystal" flaked off shortly after taking it out of the package! Anyway, I moved on from that experience and chalked it up as a learning experience. I own a couple genuine Swiss watches and while I love them, I just can't justify laying out that kind of quadruple digit coin again so as I said I'm glad I found you guys. Shalom, Mike in Brooklyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted June 6, 2011 Good to have you join us Mike, we will help you learn the ropes anyway we can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted June 6, 2011 Hello, and welcome, Mike! Glad you found us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enzox 0 Posted June 6, 2011 Thanks guys! I have a quick question- I read the help section and was able to upload a "personal photo" but have been unable to upload an avatar. I'm using my flickr account, any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted June 6, 2011 Hmm, other then to have the URL it should work ok; this is my avatar url: http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h421/b...S/untitledl.jpg (starting http and ending with jpg/gif/png/etc) Max size is 150x150 and will have to be this size or smaller before uploading it. Lastly enter the avatar dimensions so that it is not resized incorrectly. Should work Bro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enzox 0 Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) aha, it was because I had to remove the extra http:// when I dropped it in. Duh. Thanks Balad1 BTW, I'm currently wearing my Oris TT1 7518- one of my favorite genuine watches before they got all crazy with the red rotors ;-) Edited June 6, 2011 by enzox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted June 6, 2011 aha, it was because I had to remove the extra http:// when I dropped it in. Duh. Thanks Balad1 No problem-o, cool map and good idea for an avatar. I was stationed in Maryland for a few years and traveled to Fort Hamilton a couple times a year. I love NYC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enzox 0 Posted June 6, 2011 Yep, live on the R train which terminates in Bay Ridge just a few blocks from Fort Hamilton. Still in the Army? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted June 6, 2011 Yep, live on the R train which terminates in Bay Ridge just a few blocks from Fort Hamilton. Still in the Army? No, retired living the good life in Hawaii. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enzox 0 Posted June 6, 2011 Congrats! If you don't mind my asking, what island? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted June 6, 2011 Congrats! If you don't mind my asking, what island? Kauai Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enzox 0 Posted June 6, 2011 LOL! The best island. Lucky bastard. (honeymooned there) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted June 6, 2011 LOL! The best island. Lucky bastard. (honeymooned there) It is nice but of late I miss the East Coast; go figure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enzox 0 Posted June 6, 2011 Hey, I hear you! I've lived in Paris (married to a French girl), Shanghai, Singapore and Orange Co, CA- somehow I've found myself back here in Brooklyn. Somehow I'm content to be back; go figure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted June 6, 2011 The board is slow at this time of night but in a few hours the EU wakes up and some pretty cool members will be online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted June 6, 2011 Hello and welcome! If anyone should own a PAM318 Brooklyn Bridge it's got to be you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted June 6, 2011 Another dickhead in da house!!! Glad to have your here, creator of beautiful things....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chum_2000_uk 0 Posted June 6, 2011 The board is slow at this time of night but in a few hours the EU wakes up and some pretty cool members will be online. Yep, I'm here now :damn_the_colonials: Welcome mate, if anyone gives you grief for being a noob then tell them to go blow a goat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enzox 0 Posted June 6, 2011 Another dickhead in da house!!! Glad to have your here, creator of beautiful things....... I'll keep my eye on you. We all know how difficult and lecherous you Swedes can be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted June 6, 2011 Another dickhead in da house!!! Glad to have your here, creator of beautiful things....... I'll keep my eye on you. We all know how difficult and lecherous you Swedes can be. I'll behave. I promise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enzox 0 Posted June 6, 2011 Hi there ! Welcome ! America!, Fuck Yeah- coming again to save the motherfucking day~AH! lol- thanks for the welcome KeNnY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
