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click to enlargeOne of my favorite parts of SIHH this year wasn’t a watch, it was actually the window display of Cartier.  They put on a really interesting (and beautiful) exhibit of the Cartier Tank throughout the years (we’re going to show you much it in the coming weeks).  But, one of the cooler items on display with this check above – written from Mr. Clark Gable to Cartier, North America on October 18, 1948.

You have to wonder, what cost Mr. Gable $ 18.36 back then?

Related Content: To see a hands-on look with the new Cartier Tank Louis Cartier XL Slimline, click here.

From:HODINKEE

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I buy one replica iwc watches from www.bestwatchfactory.net ,they said it top quality
How to check replica iwc watches quality,from movement or remarks

Answer by Aline Palermo
Business & Finance. How to check replica iwc watches quality,from movement or remarks? How much will the activation fee of a net 10 phone be?

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Please check if the German paragraph makes sense and kindly correct it where its wrong. I know its long but I need it badly for tommorow and would be very grateful if you could do it. Thanks.

Normalerweise fahre ich immer nach Madrid aber letzes Sommerferien bin ich mit meiner Familie nach Toronto in Kanada geflogen, weil Toronto kӧstlich essen hat und meine groβeltern in Toronto wohnen. Obwhol die Flugzeugkarten teuer waren, war es wert es, weil habe ich eine erstaunliche Erfahrung gehabt. Wir sind in Toronto für eine Woche in einem riesigen, schönen Hotel im Stadtzentrum geblieben, das gute Einrichtungen gehabt hat. Die Hotel war wirklich fantastic! Während des Nachmittags am ersten Tag haben wir eine Radtour im Stadtzentrum gemacht. Meiner Meinung nach war es schrecklich, weil es bohrte, als es gab, nichts regend auf, zu sehen. Meine Eltern wollten am Hotel essen aber anstatt wir haben an einem Restaurant gegessen, weil die Hotelspeise gut nicht geschienen hat. Die Speise im Restaurant war sagenhaft aber es hat genommen eine lange Zeit, zu kochen! Wir wurden alle sehr ermüdet, nachdem essend, und so wir sind später zurück zum Hotel gegangen und haben in Bett sofort erhalten. Leider mussten wir nach Hause früh kommen, weil mein Vater zurück gehen musste, zu arbeiten. Nächsten Nachmittag waren wir auf dem Flugzeug, das nach Hause kommt – dies hat mich äußerst traurig gemacht. Das ärgerte sehr und frustrierte, weil es eine gute Reise war. Daher nächste Schulferien die ich bestimmt zurückkomme nach Kanada aber mit meinen Freunden diesmal.

Answer by aarg
Normalerweise fahre ich immer nach Madrid, aber _in den letzten_ Sommerferien _fuhr ich_ mit meiner Familie nach Toronto in Kanada_, weil Toronto kӧstlich_es_ _E_ssen hat und meine _G_roßeltern in Toronto wohnen. _Obwohl_ die Flug_karten teuer waren, _hatte es sich gelohnt_, weil _ich eine erstaunliche Erfahrung machte_. Wir _blieben für eine Woche in einem riesigen, schönen Hotel im Stadtzentrum_ in Toronto _, das gute Einrichtungen _hatte_. Die Hotel war wirklich fantasti_sch_! Während des Nachmittags _des ersten Tages_ _machten_ wir eine Radtour im (better “durch das Stadtzentrum”) Stadtzentrum _. Meiner Meinung nach war es schrecklich, weil es _nahm kein Ende und es gab nichts Aufregendes_ zu sehen. Meine Eltern wollten _im_ Hotel essen aber _stattdessen_ _aßen wir in_ einem Restaurant _, weil _das Essen im Hotel gut zu sein schien_. Die Speise_n_ im Restaurant war_en_ sagenhaft aber _es nahm eine lange Zeit in Anspruch, sie zu kochen!_ Wir wurden alle _sehr müde nach dem Essen_, und so _gingen wir_ später zurück zum Hotel _ und _fielen sofort in unsere Betten_. Leider _kehrten wir frühzeitig nach Hause zurück_, weil mein Vater _wieder arbeiten gehen musste_. _Am nächsten Nachmittag waren wir _im_ Flugzeug, das nach Hause _fliegt_ – dies hat_te_ mich äußerst traurig gemacht. Das ärgerte _mich_ sehr und frustrierte, weil es eine _schöne_ Reise _gewesen_ war. Daher _werde ich in den nächsten Schulferien_ bestimmt zurückkomme_n_ nach Kanada, aber _diesmal_ mit meinen Freunden _.

You need to be consistent with the tense you use, you sometimes used past tense, sometimes perfect tense, but you should use past tense for a story like that.
I have underlined the corrections, good luck.

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A Lange & Sohne Question&Answer:

„Dies ist der junge Mann, von den ich schreibe. Er ist nicht berühmt. Es kann werden, dass als sein Leben endlich zum Ende kommt, wird er hinterlassen, nicht mehr Spur seines Aufenthalt auf dieser Erde, als einen Stein, in einen Fluss geworfen, auf der Wasseroberfläche hinterlässt. Jedoch kann es werden, dass die Art zu leben, er hat für sich selbst gewählt, kann was immer wachsenden Einfluss auf seinen Mitmenschen, so dass, lange nach seinem Tod vielleicht, kann es erkannt, dass da in dieses Zeitalter ein sehr bemerkenswertes Lebewesen gelebt.“

Original:
“This is the young man of whom I write. He is not famous. It may be that when his life at last comes to an end he will leave no more trace of his sojourn on this earth than a stone thrown into a river leaves on the surface of the water. Yet it may be that the way of life he has chosen for himself may have whatever growing influence over his fellow men, so that, long after his death perhaps, it may be realized that there lived in this age a very remarkable creature.”

Answer by Th
Dies ist der junge Mann, von dem ich / über den ich schreibe.
Er ist nicht berühmt. Es kann sein, dass, wenn sich sein Leben endlich dem Ende neigt, sein Aufenthalt ebenso wenig Spuren auf dieser Erde / Welt hinterlassen wird, wie ein in einen Fluss geworfener Stein auf der Wasseroberfläche. Es kann jedoch (auch) sein or Es ist jedoch möglich, dass die von im gewählte Art zu leben einen wie auch immer wachsenden Einfluss auf seine Mitmenschen hat, sodass, vielleicht erst lange nach seinem Tod, erkannt wird , dass in diesem Zeitalter (period) / dieser Ära (era)/ zu jener Zeit (at that time) ein äußerst bemerkenswertes Wesen lebte.

All the best,

Th

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A Lange & Sohne Question&Answer:

Lieber Tante Maria

Als ich ein kleines kind war, ging ich nach Osterreich jeden Sommerferien. Ehrlich gesagt, die Urlaub war etwas tragisch. Also letztes Jahr bin ich nach Osterreich um unsere Familie zu besuchen. Meine GroBmutter wohnt in Wien, wie Sie wissen, also begannen wir unsere lange Reise zu besuchen ihre. Das Erste Problemm war das Essen im Flugzeug weil es wirklich ekelhaft und sehr kalt war!

Nach unserem schrecklichen Flugzeug Reise, bleiben wir vier Stunden auf dem Flughafen fur ein Taxi; also wir zu unserem Hotel erreichen konnten. Das Hotel war ein Alptraum! Die Dusche hat nicht funktioniert, das wasser war manchmal sehr kalt und manchmal zu heiB und das hat mir sehr schlecht gefunden! Das war nicht alles – die Badzimmer war sehr schmutzig und die Zimmer war wirklich nicht sauber. In das Zimmer war viele Schutt und das Bett war unordentlich.
Die Heizung war auch immer kalt und das schlecht fur die Gesundheit ist also war ich sehr bose! Meine GroBmutter hat gesagt das wir sollten mit ihr nachstes Ferien bleiben.

Nachstes Jahr werde ich nach Frankreich fahre, weil ich Angst vor Hotels in Osterriech habe, und ich interessiere mich fur Franzosiche kultur. Oder, wie ware es wenn Sie bei unds bleiben? Es ware besser als eine anderes Katastrophe!

Mit freundliche Grussen

Ihre liebevolle Nichte

Would much appreciate if someone clever could correct this and post it as a comment / answer. Thankyou x

Answer by Andrea
Here you go, I’ve tried to make minimal changes to correct the grammar. By the way, for relatives (like your aunt) you would use ‘du/deine’ in German instead of ‘Sie/Ihre’.

Liebe Tante Maria,

Als ich ein kleines Kind war, fuhr ich jede Sommerferien nach Österreich. Ehrlich gesagt, die Urlaube waren etwas tragisch. Also letztes Jahr bin ich nach Österreich gefahren, um unsere Familie zu besuchen. Meine Großmutter wohnt in Wien, wie du weißt, also begannen wir unsere lange Reise, um sie zu besuchen. Das erste Problem war das Essen im Flugzeug, weil es wirklich ekelhaft und sehr kalt war!

Nach unserer schrecklichen Flugzeugreise warteten wir vier Stunden auf dem Flughafen auf ein Taxi, damit wir unser Hotel erreichen konnten. Das Hotel war ein Alptraum! Die Dusche hat nicht funktioniert, das Wasser war manchmal sehr kalt und manchmal zu heiß, und das habe ich sehr schlecht gefunden! Das war nicht alles – das Badzimmer war sehr schmutzig und das Zimmer war wirklich nicht sauber. In dem Zimmer war viel Schutt und das Bett war unordentlich.
Die Heizung war auch immer kalt und das ist schlecht für die Gesundheit, also war ich sehr böse! Meine Großmutter hat gesagt, dass wir die nächsten Ferien bei ihr verbringen sollen.

Nächstes Jahr werde ich nach Frankreich fahren, weil ich Angst vor den Hotels in Österreich habe, und ich mich für die französische Kultur interessiere. Oder wie wäre es, wenn du zu uns kommst? Es wäre besser als eine andere Katastrophe!

Mit freundliche Grüßen [this is very formal though, for an aunt you could use 'Viele Grüße' for instance]
Deine liebevolle Nichte

Good luck!
Andrea

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Two blondes living in Oklahoma were sitting on a bench

talking……..and one blonde says to the other:

“Which do you think is farther away………. Florida

or the moon?

“The other blonde turns and says “Helloooooooooo,

can you see Florida …….?????

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CAR TROUBLE

A blonde pushes her BMW into a gas station.

She tells the mechanic it died.

After he works on it for a few minutes,

it is idling smoothly. She says,”What’s the story?”

He replies, “Just crap in the carburetor”

She asks,”How often do I have to do that?”

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SPEEDING TICKET

A police officer stops a blonde for speeding and asks

her very nicely if he could see her license.

She replied in a huff, “I wish you guys would get

your act together.

Just yesterday you take away my license and then

today you expect me to show it to you!”

.——————————————————————.

RIVER WALK

There’s this blonde out for a walk.

She comes to a river and sees another

blonde on the opposite bank.

“Yoo-hoo!” she shouts,

“How can I get to the other side?

” The second blonde looks up the river then down the

river and shouts back, “You ARE on the other side.”

.———————————————————————.

KNITTING

A highway patrolman pulled alongside a speeding car on the

freeway.Glancing at the car, he was astounded to see that the

blonde behind the wheel was knitting!

Realizing that she was oblivious to his flashing lights and siren,

the trooper cranked down his window, turned on his bullhorn

and yelled , “PULL OVER!”

“NO!” the blonde yelled back, “IT’S A SCARF!”

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BLONDE ON THE SUN

A Russian, an American, and a Blonde were talking one day.

The Russian said, “We were the first in space!”

The American said, “We were the first on the moon!

” The Blonde said, “So what? We’re going to be the first on

the sun!”

The Russian and the American looked at each other and

shook their heads.

“You can’t land on the sun, you idiot! You’ll burn up!”

said the Russian.

To which the Blonde replied, “We’re not stupid, you know.

We’re going at night!”

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IN A VACUUM

A blonde was playing Trivial Pursuit one night.

It was her turn. She rolled the dice and she landed on

Science &Nature.

Her question was, “If you are in a vacuum and someone

calls your name, can you hear it?”

She thought for a time and then asked, “Is it on or off?”

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FINALLY, THE BLONDE JOKE TO END ALL BLONDE JOKES!

A girl was visiting her blonde friend, who had acquired two new dogs,

and asked her what their names were.

The blonde responded by saying that one was named Rolex

and one was named Timex.

Her friend said, “Whoever heard of someone naming dogs

like that?”

“HelOOOooo,” answered the blond.-”They’re watch dogs!”

Answer by Bill Melater
Oldies but goodies.

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Answer by Mel♥
CLEAR CASEBACKS… Probably one of the easiest ways to identify a fake Rolex is by the caseback. Counterfeiters will often use a clear display, or “skeleton” caseback, thus allowing you to view the inner workings of the watch. The problem is Rolex does not make such a watch, therefore, these models are easily identified as counterfeit.

ENGRAVED CASEBACKS… In addition to the “clear casebacks” listed above, engraved casebacks are another easy way to identify counterfeit Rolex watches. Again, Rolex does not engrave the caseback with logos, hallmarks, or designs (as shown in the example above). Genuine Rolex models will have a “smooth” caseback, and are free of these engravings.

The rare exceptions to this are ladies’ models (prior to the mid 1990′s) which had “Original Rolex Design” or a similar variation thereof, engraved on the caseback in an arc fashion. Another exception is on the Sea-Dweller case backs which will have “ROLEX OYSTER ORIGINAL GAS ESCAPE VALVE” engraved around the outside of the caseback in an arc fashion.

HOLOGRAM STICKERS… Genuine Rolex models are shipped new from the factory with a Hologram-encoded (3-dimensional) sticker on the caseback. This sticker features the trademarked Rolex “crown” positioned above the watch’s case reference number. The hologram can be easily identified by viewing it from different angles, thus causing the background pattern to change.

However, “most” counterfeit stickers are not holograms at all, but rather simply a repetitious “Rolex” pattern which does not change in appearance when viewed from different angles. It is worth mentioning that the genuine Rolex hologram stickers did not feature the “crown logo” as a part of the hologram until (around) 2002, when the sticker was redesigned. At that time, the Reference number was also changed from gold lettering to black, as it is currently.

DATE MAGNIFICATION… For authentic Rolexes, the crystal (on all current date models–excluding the Sea-Dweller) will have a glass bubble, or “cyclops” attached to the crystal, positioned over the date. Its purpose is to magnify the tiny aperture and does so at 2.5 times magnification.

However, on MOST counterfiet models the date magnification is more like 1.5 times, at best (as shown in the example above). This may not sound like much of a difference, but when looking at the dates side-by-side it’s obvious. The date window should practically “fill up” the cyclops–the fakes don’t even come close. It is worth mentioning that some counterfeits are now featuring a new larger font date wheel to give the “illusion” of being magnified at a full 2.5 times.

TRIPLOCK CROWN SEAL… Rolex models featuring the Triplock crown (i.e. Submariner, Sea-Dweller and Daytona) utilize an extra seal within the threads of the winding crown’s tube. This gasket resembles a black o-ring and can be visible when the winding crown is unscrewed fully. As shown in the example above, (most) counterfeit models will not feature this o-ring seal, but rather will have basic screw-down threads. It is worth mentioning that some new counterfeits will feature a “similar” looking rubber seal, but upon closer examination you will see that it is merely cosmetic, and is not functional.

As shown in the image below, the Triplock crown can be identified by 3 tiny dots positioned under the trademarked Rolex “crown” logo, which is engraved on the end on the winding crown.

YACHT-MASTER “MINUTE” HAND… Genuine Rolex Yacht-Master models feature a “minute” hand which is considerably thicker than those on other Rolex sports models. However, to save money, counterfeiters will often use the same hands found on the Submariner. This can be easily identified when viewed side-by-side (as shown in the example above).

DAYTONA HANDS… Counterfeiters will often use hands which are of the wrong size and/or shape. In the example shown above, the genuine Daytona features a “minute” hand which reaches all the way to the outer “hash” marks. However, the counterfeit model shown features much shorter hands. This is often the case because counterfeiters use whatever stock of parts they have available, which is usually whatever is the cheapest.

You will also note that the “shape” of the hands on the counterfeit is incorrect. modern Daytona models feature hands which are “rounded” on the tips. Again, counterfeiters will often use whatever hands they have available, and in this case they have used hands from a Day-Date model, which are flat on the tip.

DAYTONA REGISTERS… Genuine Rolex Daytona models feature mini-registers on the dial which perform Chronograph “stop watch” functions (i.e. elapsed hours and minutes). It is also worth mentioning that the large “sweep” hand on the dial is also part of the stop watch function, and is not the primary second hand– the second hand for the watch is the small 20/40/60 register.

However, counterfeit models will rarely perform these functions, but rather will be used for “day of week”, “date”, and “24-hour time”. (Please Note: not all counterfeit models will be “printed” with these incorrect functions, but their operations will still be incorrect.)

Furthermore, the size and position of these mini registers will often be incorrect on counterfeits. As shown in the example above, the counterfeit model features much smaller registers which are positioned too far inward on the dial, while the genuine Daytona features registers which are positioned much farther outward–almost touching the 3-6-9 hour markers.

MICRO-ETCHED CRYSTAL… Brand new for 2002, Rolex has started micro-etching a tiny “coronet” (or crown) logo into the crystal, at the 6 o’clock position. This mark is quite small, so it is difficult to see with the naked eye. However, when viewed under a loupe, the faint outline can be distinguished, as seen in the examples above.

CASE REFERENCE NUMBERS… Probably the most accurate way to identify a genuine/counterfeit Rolex watch is by locating the Serial and Case Reference Numbers. These special identification numbers are engraved on the side of the case, located between the lugs (as shown in the example above).

As you can see in the examples above, the engraving between the lugs of a genuine Rolex feature very fine lines, which actually catch the light similar to that of a diamond cut edge. However, (some) counterfeits will feature a sandy (acid) etched appearance, as seen in the example above. Furthermore, the spacing on these numbers is often too close together. It is worth mentioning that counterfeiters frequently use the SAME numbers on their watches. Thus, the example shown above: “R863698″ is seen quite often, and is a pretty good sign of a fake.

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I just got my new cell 2 days ago, and I can’t find anything in my paperwork about a temporary password. I tried calling bell mobility, but can’t reach anyone tonight and I want to check my messages. Do they use something standard like your home # or birthday or something? Thanx all!

Answer by bubblegumlex
The last 4 digits of you cell number is your temporary password.

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I am selling an extremely expensive Rolex to a man online. He seems to be very astute and does not come across as a fraud. He spoke with me on the phone, did not seem nervous, or worried at all.
He has sent me a check, in which he claims is a certified check. Initially 2 weeks ago, he said cashiers check. I give him the benefit of the doubt that he probably doesn’t know the difference, as he sounds like he had some trouble speaking english, so it might just be a mix up in words. I have confirmation of delivery of the check to my home tomorrow afternoon.
Is there any way, to guarantee my protection in this matter?
Is there a way to verify this check?
If not, how soon after deposit, will I know that a check of one of these 2 sorts is good?
I need answers on both kinds, because I do not know whether it’s cashiers or certified.

Answer by adiwsusanto
I don’t know exactly the difference either. Which bank is he going to issue the check from? if the branch exist in your area, try to encash it there. This way, you will get the feedback sooner & charged by your bank for correspondency charge.

My suggestion is to send the item after you get the cash/ not the cheque.

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rolex price Question&Answer:

Hi I am Selling a new Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch on Craigslist. I recently got a message from some one saying that they would send me a Certified Cashiers Check. The price i have set for the watch is $ 6,500.00 US dollars. He said that he would send me the check and for me to send him the watch.

I just wanted to know if I took the check to my bank to get it verified and make sure it is legit and if everything go’s good and the money is in my bank. Is there a way he can make up a story or if it was another persons check is there a way they can get the money back and i will lose out? our if he does get his money back some how or if its someone else’s money and they get it all back will i still have that amount in my bank or will they take it all out and i will be stuck with nothing? Please help i don’t really know what to do.

Answer by Shannon E.
Scam.

What do you think? Answer below!

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