greg_r 81 Posted December 1, 2008 Seriously, though - if enough folks think Ruby should stay on there, I'll re-instate her. This isn't really a democracy, but mob rule works too..... Well, leave her off for now, I will let you guys know how it turns out... I am not opposed to putting her on there with a good caveat - but perhaps it is wise to wait to see if this is temporary or if she really is in some long term decline... Fair enough. Thanks, John. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted December 1, 2008 Fair enough. Thanks, John. Speaking of the devil... Just now checked my email and got this from Ruby: hi my friend i am sorry for the late reply. i got hyperthyrea, i went to hospital.i still have to go again tomorrow. i will get you a etra jubilee band on my cost. i will send the watch off first. please give me your address again. i am sorry again thanks ruby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted December 1, 2008 IMO, the dealers list should not be updated at a whim. It should take a well established pattern of poor service, shoddy product, etc., before someone gets bumped off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted December 1, 2008 IMO, the dealers list should not be updated at a whim. It should take a well established pattern of poor service, shoddy product, etc., before someone gets bumped off. I agree. But a month from payment and no watch shipped is pretty poor service. And at RWG.cc and RG there have been a lot of threads lately titled "where's Ruby?" I have noticed them because I have been asking the same question. Definitely she has been sliding. When I got my SSD it took 22 days from payment to receipt of watch. That was considered a LONG time even for her. Now, I ordered a watch in October, we are now in December, and not only has she not shipped yet, she doesn't even have the bracelet that I specfically requested. To boot, I asked that the watch be delivered by Nov 20th for a B-day present, and well, here we are in December. If I get it by Christmas I will be lucky now. Even TTK took less time. So, you guys decide whether she should be on the list - but if she is on, it should be with a BIG caveat. As Greg said, the list should be noob-friendly and right now I would NOT tell a friend new to the hobby "buy with confidence." She is having issues and her delivery times and service have been sliding for some time now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted December 1, 2008 I should also mention that a week ago her excuse was that her hotmail wasn't working, now it is that she has been in the hospital. I am beginning to doubt her word. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted December 1, 2008 I should also mention that a week ago her excuse was that her hotmail wasn't working, now it is that she has been in the hospital. I am beginning to doubt her word. John, how about TAG Grand Carrera Caliber 17 in RG, brown face/leather? Stunning watch! About Ruby... I'll take a risk and order something from her. So, it will be or pardon or last nail in her coffin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted December 1, 2008 Okay, SA in White or Blue??? Looking at gen pics... here are a few... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iabounty 8 Posted December 2, 2008 My God man............ Ask for SOMETHING FOR THE HOUSE............. REMEMBER THE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fake wristwatches are for you to buy for yourself and not for others. Ok now what I would do........ Buy the SA yourself. If you have a white dial SOSF buy the blue dial SA. Please yourself mate......... Woops I mean Get the watch you want and wear the wool socks Grandma gives you with a smile on your face. Say hello to the Kennedy clan for me in Boston. Did some gaurd duty there in the Marine corps in the early 70's. (Before Watergate........) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted December 2, 2008 Nice price on a gen with baton dial here... I think Dave posted in the thread - I know he is a member here: http://breitlingsource.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6076 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted December 2, 2008 Definitely blue. I am thinking the same... I love the blue SOSF but if I get an SA I will sell it to help finance an Ingy... or a Pam... or something... so I wouldn't have two blue Breitlings. The blue is pretty sexy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted December 2, 2008 The thing is... The current blue dial has the white subdials... But I like the subdials better on the new baton dial... so, I would have to either get white dial/white subdials, or get the blue/white and wait for new rep dial and the replace it OR buy a new dial on eBay... WHAT TO DO???????????!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted December 4, 2008 So is it white or Blue? White I can get from Sead for 235 shipped, blue would have to be ordered by him... or I could get the Blue from Josh for a bit more and dropshipped... I don't want to get white just because I have to wait for blue and frankly I am leaning towards blue... should I take chances with Josh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted December 4, 2008 On the other hand, the white is damn fine too.... might have to toss a coin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted December 4, 2008 i prefer the new subdials Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted December 4, 2008 (edited) How about this? They have black and blue. MOVEMENT: New Asia Valjoux 7750 (28,800bph) CASE DIAMETER: 44mm THICKNESS: 18mm DIAL COLOR: Black/blue Dial with Black/blue Subdial and Embossed Numerals Markers CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316L BRACELET: Solid SS Bracelet with Deployant Buckle FRONT GLASS: Sapphire with DOUBLE SIDED AR $240, maybe less. Edited December 4, 2008 by Luthier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted December 4, 2008 The thing is... The current blue dial has the white subdials... But I like the subdials better on the new baton dial... so, I would have to either get white dial/white subdials, or get the blue/white and wait for new rep dial and the replace it OR buy a new dial on eBay... WHAT TO DO???????????!!!!!!!!! Personally, I'd buy the white dial, but then I'm a sucker for white dials Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted December 4, 2008 Personally, I'd buy the white dial, but then I'm a sucker for white dials I personally have only one problem with white dials - if hands are white too, hard to find it - white on white. But white dials are very elegant, have to admit it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted December 4, 2008 . Or at least put up a caveat that lately she has been extraordinarily slow and to proceed with caution. Let people make up their own minds... Sounds good to me. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted December 8, 2008 Ordered from Sead at RG - but no pics till Christmas as it will go under the tree when it gets here. My step mom doesn't believe in suprises but she believes in the whole "don't open until Christmas" thing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted December 8, 2008 Personally, I'd buy the white dial, but then I'm a sucker for white dials I personally have only one problem with white dials - if hands are white too, hard to find it - white on white. But white dials are very elegant, have to admit it. No argument - on either score. I'm still a sucker for white dials, though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
