gt_lad

Had this 2yrs and still love it. If not more than when I first picked it up. Future classic right here, never selling!

My 42mm PO rep.

Picked up this little beauty back in November

Here’s my late fathers gen Old Navi II, originally on a stainless/gold pilot strap, now on leather. I treasure this more than any other possession.

Thanks for your opinion all, really appreciate it.

Hi all. First time in the Breitling arena in the hope I might get some help. I have just acquired a gen 1995 Old Navitimer, through very sad circumstances. It hasn't been serviced in about 10yrs and feel it's well worth having a full service/refurbishment so intend shipping it to Breitling UK (pricey, ouch!). Upon close inspection I've noticed a small scratch in the crystal but more strangely, the dial is looking rather poor on most edges. Has anyone seen this on gens before? Also, before I send it, any ideas on the cost to replace either item? Adding to that, some say keeping watches original is better than replacing everything, keeping it true to form despite condition... any thoughts?? Regards, Mark.

So the research continues (still yet to contact TC by the way). I found a thread about subs... It suggests the BP Classic Sea Dweller as a great alternative. I'm struggling to identify it on Josh's site but Andrew has them. Does anyone have any recent experience?

Hmm, I'm going to have to look into the TC option some more. I can't see a web link in his section within trusted dealers, is it just a matter of emailing him and then he gives you a breakdown of available options? It appears that way from his post?

Yeah it will serve me right! My last two have been from Josh and been brilliant (apart from the missfortune of a dodgy movement), I couldn't resist the lure of something so inexpensive! It's seems just under $300 is where good 16610 reps start?... http://www.pf-818.com/watches/rolex/submariner/classic-ranges/rlss00031a-16610-black-ss-sub-asian-2824-3135.html I will have to inspect photos closely, as much as these allow anyway!

I know TC's are something special but, it's more than I want to spend. I know I'll get itchy feet in another several months and start looking for something else, one of these would hit the watch fund a bit too hard! I've found a couple of contenders that Josh has, but I don't know which factory or version they are, to then look them up on here. I suppose I could always contact Josh?

Crikey, these subs are a minefield! Guesing a good rep will correct most of these flaws in one fowl swoop? Model choice wise I wouldnt go down the vintage route (despite the appeal), but would consider something current or a 16610 dependant on what offers best value in terms of the quality of the rep/movement and over all accuracy. It seems different factories produce better reps dependant on which version you look at, and that there isn't a consistent winner throughout the years? It appears the rabbit hole leads to a warren full of twists and turns... more so compared to the 42mm PO rep I have!

All interesting. I bought it on a whim, it was so cheap it doesn't bother me. I was aware of the etching being to heavy but I was blissfully unaware of the other facts. It's inspiration to go on the hunt for something more accurate now... Much research will entail! Any pointers anyone?

Hi all. Not at all familiar with the sub reps (despite my old profile pic!), I normally loom in the omega section. So, almost 2yrs ago a client gave me a sub rep complete with a box, but sadly it was stolen. Big shame is it appeared to be great quality and kept great time, only gaining 8sec a week. Since I've bought one or two more watches (another omega rep and a gen Tissot), but it seemed a shame to have an empty box and nothing to fill it! I took a punt on this but have no idea which factory or version it might be... Any ideas? I'm sure it has a cheep movement, and you can hear the rotor swinging when moving the watch! Please feel free to comment/criticize, very interested to hear some feedback. By the way, the lume is dreadful, and blue which I fear is incorrect? As said, be good to hear what you all might think.