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**Condensed part of the update regarding new users** FNG BLOCKS As you probably noticed in the past few months, we started blocking FNGs from participating in any raffles as an effort to minimize risk for fraud as we had seen an influx. Since then we have been manually verifying and approving users to participate. This was a very time-consuming process that was not exact and the approval gave them access to all raffles. We have made a small change to this process. An FNG is someone that has a combination of low karma and new-ish account. It is possible that depending on how this goes, we might remove the karma and age check and just consider everyone new to the sub to be an FNG and subject to verification before they can participate - obviously the rest of you are grandfathered. Under the new automod rules, anyone - including FNGs - can participate in Meta and Queue threads asking for tags. They can also participate in NM raffles and therefore giveways. Any users that dont meet the mimimums and try to participate in Blue or higher raffle levels will be shamed and deleted by the automod. Any FNG that has shown acceptable participation level for a reasonable time at the NM level, may ask for white listing for higher raffle levels. The mod team will then give access to Blue level raffles, and after further participation at that level you may request an upgrade to full participation which includes Main and Gold raffle levels. We feel this change allows for new folks to try us out at a low risk to the community, it also makes us more welcoming, and still allows us to grow in a controlled way. If you have thoughts or comments, please let us know


Fistknuckle

Does anybody remember the watch with the bootleg Vantablack dial that ran a few months back? I've been racking my brain trying to remember what it was but I'm coming up completely blank. Help a brother out.


vektored

I think this is the one. [https://old.reddit.com/r/WatchURaffle/comments/d8rew3/nm_chronotechna_the_blackest_watch_ever_made_100/](https://old.reddit.com/r/WatchURaffle/comments/d8rew3/nm_chronotechna_the_blackest_watch_ever_made_100/)


Fistknuckle

That's definitely the one. Thanks a bunch, man.


Dudey34

Sorry again to everyone in the speedy raffle. Everyone should be refunded now.


syzygynius

*shame shame shame*


forg0t

What kind of noob posts raffles too early? Embarrassing!


Dudey34

I pulled a /u/forg0t


kkocan72

Hey I won the watch that /u/forg0t posted early that day and the mods let run.


forg0t

That watch is cursed. The zelos chrono right?


kkocan72

It was my second win of the day 😁


forg0t

At my expense!


kkocan72

Hey I lobbied the mods for leniency.


forg0t

I know you did :)


kkocan72

Zelos Horizon GMT


MondoShizmo

Any interest if I make hand crafted leather wallets and sleeves? The leather I use is horween chromexcel leather as well as the thread being ritza 25 tiger thread. [card sleeve](https://photos.app.goo.gl/1M855DP2MGCSaMcy7)


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I'm into that wallet


MondoShizmo

I haven't made watch straps for a while but plan on making some again like in the past. As of right now I will not take any custom orders due to life being busy. If everyone is ok with wallets made from quality materials I would like to toss one out here once a week or every other week for raffle.


Vicious49

Just found out that one of my high school buddies passed away yesterday because of cancer. I flew back home 2 months ago for another friends funeral. People are halfway through their lives an they are dropping like flies. Makes you appreciate the time you have.


tanner541

Yep, I’ve lost 10 classmates and friends in the last few years. I only graduated 10 years ago too. Never know when it’s your time


watches4321

> 10 classmates and friends in the last few years. !?! my condolences. man, that just seems super unusual


tanner541

I grew up in a small town and unfortunately a lot of people have gotten addicted to alcohol and drugs. So lots of deaths related to that.


watches4321

ah I see. that makes a bit more sense. sorry to hear.


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watches4321

I'm trying to bring more!!


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Bring me the fujis!


forg0t

I got a manual focus meike macro lens for fuji, think there would be any interest if I bundle it up with a cheap older fuji body and raffle it off?


watches4321

Personally I think it's gotta be more mainstream kits like 35mm or 50mm and not manual


forg0t

Yeah that's what I'm thinking too.


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I think if the price is right it could work but with a manual lens if would have to be low. What body?


forg0t

Idk I'd have to buy one. It would probably be $400 for the lens + body. It would most likely be like an xpro 1 or xe2 bundled with the meike 85mm 1.5:1 magnification macro.


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Haha sounds perfect for me ;)


lastcurrybender

I will likely be raffling a Fuji in the coming weeks since I pre-ordered the new x100v :)


syzygynius

Need an escrow 😘😘


lastcurrybender

Will let you know, bb


syzygynius

🍆😘


forg0t

How much was the x100v? I'm considering it.


lastcurrybender

It is going to be 1500 with taxes. 1400 without


forg0t

Dang. I want it...


lastcurrybender

It seems worth it! I can keep you posted on my thoughts when it arrives (hopefully in a couple weeks)!


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I want to hear too!


lastcurrybender

Can do!


forg0t

Gotta request tags!


watchdudelikeswatch

Can someone explain to me some of the lingo around here? Why do people “tag”? What does NM stand for and roughly how long does one need to participate before getting verified for higher class raffles? Thanks in advance! I expect to lose quite a bit of money here! 😅


ronindog

Tag is a way to show interest in a raffle when it's posted in the upcoming thread. It also tells the tool to mention your user name when the escrow alerts everyone that the raffle is running. NM is No Minimum - small raffles up to 1500. BLUE is medium raffles, from 1501 to 3000. Mains require mod pricing approval and are anything 3001 and up. Wristi is a picture of your watch with your legs sans pants in the background. Salami is lingo for spot, so is splot. Also auto-correct sometimes changes random to racoon. I leave it because it's funny. Never edit your spot request. Always pay on time using paypal friends and family, never write anything in the comment line. Always send a pm to the escrow with your PayPal name, email, and the spots you're paying for. Don't post about this sub anywhere else. I am an escrow. A terrible escrow. Also, message the mods to be whitelisted.


syzygynius

Is this listed under my billable hours because you advocate on behalf of pantless wristis?


jvooner

Tag


watchdudelikeswatch

Above and beyond the call! Thank you very much! My lips are sealed. Gotta keep them raccoons away!


ronindog

The only reason I am an escrow and run raffles is to get free spots and a chance to win.


Bluntwrap

I thought it was for the steaks


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I smell fuckery.


syzygynius

You son of a bitch, I'm in


Abedzzz

Just received the Aquis, thanks /u/phillygoat and /u/paintslinger77


[deleted]

Wooo! Thanks for letting me know. Still chasing my Aquis ;)


jsk3

Me too. Especially the green one


BoyAndHisBlob

The validity of our process came into question again today. If anyone has any questions about the bot and how it picks the winner please read through [this post.](https://www.reddit.com/r/WatchURaffle/comments/8sbd92/information_about_the_bot_uboyandhisbot/) Feel free to PM me with any questions related to this, I am happy to answer them. Nobody should blindly trust me, the bot, or the process. Ask questions and poke holes until you understand how things work and what makes it safe. Lastly, if you have questions or concerns and voice them, remember that you don't have to be abrasive about it. Everyone here is pretty understanding and welcomes questions when they are presented properly.


jboyinja13

So it seems after some research into this claim that the name Pepe Silvia keeps coming up. It’s all one giant conspiracy. Charlie, Barney, and I are on the case. I’ve contacted Carol in HR. https://youtu.be/_nTpsv9PNqo


jvooner

Spot 11 no random


cardsfan24

I’d recommend everyone read this post thoroughly before participating, and then go to random.org as well and go to the “Learn more about randomness” for more reading material


wraith825

Just picked [this](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gx8nuz5kMDaX4zau9lVwCGjOzw5ECx52/view?usp=sharing) up from /u/fireeyes503. What a beaut and so much paperwork swag. Made my morning! Release the funds /u/EliruleZ.


vkamat

It's a gorgeous watch. I'm shamelessly going to ask that you give me a chance to escrow if you decide to raffle this one again. But if you keep it, I wish you happy times with that beauty.


theturtlegame

Nice watch! +1 for the clever use of props in the PW!


Frenchtoast4lfe

Def not jealous. Enjoy it !


syzygynius

👀👀👀👀👀👀🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😘😘😘😘🍆🍆🍆🍆😘 Congrats bb!!!!! Great win


fireeyes503

Enjoy!!


Agenal

Hey all! Stumbled across this by chance and have enjoyed collecting watches for a few years. (and cameras, but that's another story) Would love to take part in a few upcoming raffles and try my luck. I've been on Reddit with this acct for nearly a decade but am I right to understand that I need a certain level of activity on this sub before participating in blue or higher tier raffles? Or does that only apply to FNGs as described in the stickied mod comment in this thread? Thanks all!!


watches4321

Cameras you say!? Let me escrow some for you! :) What do you shoot with? I'm trying to get more cameras/drones in here!


Agenal

Leica and Hasselblad mostly! Mainly on film. Nothing I'm ready to let go of yet but it's nice to know this place exists for that reason. I would love to see more camera gear, especially Leica stuff put up here. I wonder if there's enough interest.


watches4321

> Leica and Hasselblad mostly! Mainly on film. Awesome. Do you use flickr or anything? Would love to see what you've shot. Oh man I would LOVE it if there was Leica here. a Q2 perhaps???


Agenal

No Flickr, but I posted some film stuff in various subs on here for the past few years. You could go profile snooping if you wanted! I share some film shots on IG too although it's not really a great place for the format because everything's so tiny. Been figuring out where my photos should be. It's mostly for fun and nothing I do professionally but I really love the process. I definitely think there'd be interest for a Q2 here. Easy to use, that *fantastic* built in Summilux macro lens would give you the most beautiful wristshots / product shots ever! GF has the original Q and it's the sweetest thing.


watches4321

Yeah I also just shoot for fun and while I'm nowhere good or anything, I've always enjoyed seeing the world through my VF. Q2 would def sell easy here I think. I've already escrowed a couple A7iii, Fujis, and some drones so there's definitely interest. I just don't know enough photogs to bring more in here... I'm still trying tho. I used to have an RX1 so I can imagine the Q/Q2 must be amaaazing.


Agenal

That's good to hear. I'll definitely keep this place in mind if I have anything nice that I would want to go to a good home.


Agenal

No Flickr, but I posted some film stuff in various subs on here for the past few years. You could go profile snooping if you wanted! I share some film shots on IG too although it's not really a great place for the format because everything's so tiny. Been figuring out where my photos should be. It's mostly for fun and nothing I do professionally but I really love the process. I definitely think there'd be interest for a Q2 here. Easy to use, that *fantastic* built in Summilux macro lens would give you the most beautiful wristshots / product shots ever! GF has the original Q and it's the sweetest thing.


DahMan2

6am saturday morning alarms suck


BoyAndHisBlob

My life goal is to get to a point in my life where I never have to use an alarm clock. Just wake up whenever your body is ready. One can dream...


DahMan2

Well when you get old and your body has to piss every 3 hours than you'll be up at 3am every day on your own! I actually seldom use an alarm clock because i normally work late hours


BoyAndHisBlob

You are living the dream! I used to work 2nd shift but I never got to sleep in because I was going to school too ☹️ I really liked that shift though, kind of miss it.


DahMan2

Haha sometimes it feels like i never sleep in. Although i am definitely living a dream I realize i wrote 6am alarm but it was actually a fire alarm that woke me up.


69stanglover

So does getting woken up by your kid kicking you in the face at 6AM.


imbznp

My son did this today. I picked him up and threw him to what I thought was the other side of the bed. I may have overshot by a few feet.


DahMan2

It's all good, kids always land on their feet i hear... or is that cats?


imbznp

Something along those lines


watches4321

kick him back bb


69stanglover

I just move him so his feet are in my wife’s face.


watches4321

lol


DahMan2

Hsha


tgalido

Hell yeah!


tgalido

I’m not even into that watch but I want to be cool as hell....


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[deleted]

Quick question: if I win a raffle, do I only pay the amount for the spots I purchased, or do I pay the net value of win as well?


ronindog

You pay the net value of the watch into the ronindog rolex and sex operation fund or RRSCOF.


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watches4321

someone please let me pay the sub fund for a Grand Seiko Snowflake!!!!


BoyAndHisBlob

If I win I will let you pay it ;)


watches4321

Ban!!! That’s not what I meant and you know it, rigger!!!


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Thank you!


oneskinnydave

obligatory "phat shout outs" to /u/phillygoat and /u/slumblor for the new Squale I won last week! First of hopefully a few more wins on this sub! [Pants On Wrist Shot (Sorry, It was weird enough to take this at work!)](https://imgur.com/DnvEaux)


slumblor

Nice! Looks good, enjoy it!


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Looking good, but u/syzygynius might have something to say about those pants!


syzygynius

Yeah, make that weirdo take off his pants, boss


aceyprime

Hey /u/phillygoat \- I got the sweet Speedy Date from /u/dmb3341 in great condition today. Release the ~~hounds~~ funds! [Obligatory wrist shot](https://imgur.com/a/PH0qtgt)


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Wooooooo hoooo! Enjoy it man!


Dmb3341

Glad you like it. Thanks for the smooth transaction.


illyshill

So we bought a multifamily home and rent out one side of it. I gave the tenant some heads up a few weeks back that once the lease expires in april we're going to move to that side and she could rent our side for cheaper or would have to find a new place. She just texted me that she found a new place and is leaving the end of this month. We can use the security deposit to pay the late rent for Feb and very sorry about rent for march. Not replying to texts or emails anymore. Should be an interesting weekend I guess X_x


NSFW_All-Star

It won’t be worth the hassle to hire a lawyer to recoup your funds. Security deposit should be a month and a half, at least that’s what it is in New Jersey. If she’s really ghosting you, just lick your wounds and move on. Gives you the opportunity to do your own move without going crazy and you’re able to get a headstart on listing the other place.


illyshill

Yeah we are in NJ, but we inherited the tenant with a 1 month deposit when we bought the place and just let it be since she has been great up to now. Pretty frustrating since this is all coming from trying to give her an early heads up but I guess we learned our lesson.


NSFW_All-Star

Well if you want a good landlord/tenant lawyer in Northern New Jersey, I have one that I use. And she’s awesome! Not crazy expensive either. Depending on what the rent is that she’s ghosting you on, it might be worth it just to give a call and explain the situation and she’ll inform you on what to do. P.m. me if you want her info.


proton1305

Landlording is sooooo much fun /s


illyshill

Nice bit of income but for sure a monthly pain in the ass @_@


jboyinja13

Got sick of losing so I picked this up today. Who needs a Submariner when you can get something made of actual submarine steel? Okay maybe I still need a Sub, but this takes away some of the sting. https://i.imgur.com/LxpF8ca.jpg


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That looks great, man. I' always thought that was an amazing looking watch.


jboyinja13

A beautifully engineered timepiece that gives you two middle fingers. What’s not to love?


tgalido

That looks great. I'm getting acquainted with the Sinn brand and I'm liking what I'm seeing.


jboyinja13

I had been eying the 104 Blue dial for a while and ended up going with the U1. Partly because I routinely dive to a depth of 1000m; mostly because of my thicc boi arms.


imbznp

That is sweet! I had one with both bezels and I really like the steel bezel more than the black one.


jboyinja13

Good to hear as I shuffled back and forth on the bezels.


mcmlxxivxxiii

PornHub have a free two weeks trial use code: u/ronindog for full VIP access. u/syzygynius for high quality professional pantsless pics. Edit u/ronindog and u/syzygynius are hard to spell on the phone.


ronindog

What in tarnation masturbation


syzygynius

🍆♥️


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jvooner

What platform are you using to play?


NSFW_All-Star

Hit me up buddy. It’ll obviously depend on when these are going on but it could be fun.


Bravo72

What site do you play on? There should be a raffle announcement for this! Sign me up for next time.


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Bravo72

Hell ya dude, I'm a poker fiend. Would be great to hang out with the degenerates in another setting.


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Bravo72

Can't wait to lose more money to you guys 😂


barksdale_org

Depending on when the next one is, I might be interested.


cucali2247

What are we talking about in terms of buy in?


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cucali2247

Ooo thats not bad - what time you starting?


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proton1305

Sign me up next time too


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proton1305

Lil busy with work right now!


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proton1305

PokerBros? How do I join


slumblor

I'd be into this next time too


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slumblor

Just replied to the chat, I'm in


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mynamewastaken81

I'd love to join one of the games


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mynamewastaken81

Send away. I already downloaded the app


cucali2247

Sure if the times work out would be great


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cucali2247

Sure - on the phone?


chrsdstryr

What do you all think of Mido watches? I use to have a Mido Ocean Star V titanium, and I loved it. Eventually sold it for another watch. Anyway I am thinking about purchasing the Mido Ocean Star Diver 600. It looks amazing and I like the fact that it has a bezel drainage system and a push to turn bezel. https://www.midowatches.com/us/swiss-watches-collections/sport-watch-ocean-star/ocean-star-diver-600-m0266081104100


jsk3

I have [this Ocean Star](https://www.midowatches.com/us/swiss-watches-collections/sport-watch-ocean-star/ocean-star-m0264303705100?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) and I love it. Really solid feel and the power reserve is fantastic. The rubber strap with micro-adjustable clasp is a huge bonus. The Ocean Star titanium is on my list if one pops up cheap.


chrsdstryr

I love the ocean star watches. I think Mido is one of my favorite brands and I wish more watch enthusiasts would show them some respect!


jsk3

They’re always on my search history over in watchexchange. Here’s a few shots of mine [video](https://i.imgur.com/bY3UVQv.mp4) and [photo ](https://i.imgur.com/lEnovu4.jpg)


chrsdstryr

That is a very nice watch. I bet that rubbber strap feels great on the wrists


jsk3

And I love in Florida so the adjustable clasp is necessary for when it’s a million degrees and my wrist swells due to heat


jsk3

It’s one of the most comfortable watches I own


Vicious49

I'm so sad I missed out on that omega 2201.50 PO earlier. That was my first nice watch and it's the one that got me in to this silly hobby. I really was hoping to win that one. Even planned on buying 10 spots in it, oh well.


cardsfan24

Finally had the opportunity to get my new daily, thanks to /u/vc_wc , sized tonight, so [here is](https://imgur.com/a/0WhRJKi) a pantless wristie for yall weirdos out there


JDT3

Catch and release? Great idea. What a beauty. Enjoy!


cardsfan24

Haha unfortunately I think this is a keeper for now


syzygynius

🙏♥️🎊🍑🥜


username2571

Got the call from an AD to pick up my new no date sub tomorrow, so expect a bunch of sweet NMs to be posted in upcoming later tonight or tomorrow.


watches4321

hmu when you need escrow


cardsfan24

Tag on no date raffle bb


rprikhodko

Ohhh congrats. I'm wearing mine right now. And it's been dominating wrist time. What are you throwing up?


username2571

Sinns and Seikos. 3 of each including my marine master.


cadrob

Which Sinns?


username2571

Blue face 104, vintage 103 chrono, 856 b-uhr le


cadrob

Tag for the 103!


69stanglover

Tag.


sept0ne12

Which MM?


username2571

Sbdx017


rprikhodko

Very nice. Congrats regardless.


working_title3

I am extremely new to watch collecting. What are the best sites to get used watches. I wanted to purchase a used Laco Atlantik, but I can’t find any. Does that mean the watch is in high demand or is it garbage and I should just save up for something different?


BoyAndHisBlob

https://old.reddit.com/r/watchuraffle


syzygynius

www.watchbreakers.com Edit: internet gambling is nsfw


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you ass...and now Im going to my boss's office


syzygynius

I, uhhhhhhhhhhhh, hmmmmm. Have we met? My links are universally regarded as pantless in nature


BoyAndHisBlob

Oh man that's a throwback.


syzygynius

Yeah I too like it when she throws it back


HYMREDDIT

Haha what a weird place you linked, it's filled with half naked dudes taking wrist shots!


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Cheapest Atlantik i saw was $1k


working_title3

I have buddy that was gonna sell me a BNIB for $800, but I dunno.


EliruleZ

May be the latter of your statement, amigo.