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For all you who have been around for a short time, here's what happens when you get into collecting. I've been around for a couple of years and find this hobby great fun and addicting. I've got my share of Gen's, but really enjoy finding the rep's that interest me. My photography sucks, but here's my fun stuff:

I like it.. But I'd like to replace the bezel with one that's more "seasoned".

Too bad you didn't come here first and ask a few questions. Could have saved you the $372. First thing is to forget about finding a 1;1 anything. You're not going to buy a $10,000 watch for $372, period.

Pam 089 GMT. Testing out the animation function on my GS4

I received my LMPO and it is GLORIOUS I also have to say QC pics can be a blessing and a curse. The macro shots really over exaggerate small flaws that would not be visible to the naked eye. However they do help us to see that major flaws. I'm very satisfied with my LMPO and despite the difficulty in adjusting the band I would conside it to be a SUPER REP! I would have to say this is hands down the BEST Omega rep out the box. Just be prepared to either take it to a professional jeweler or you'll need a good watch repair kit with a small hammer, pin remover, and band holder to remove the links. Good luck and enjoy to the max!!!!

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I've got to time stuff:

It may help to understand what your issues are and if they are overly critical in rep terms if you were to post pics of your issues that you state... A missing screw is something that can happen and isnt a biggie in my book but is annoying... my dealer would just send me more if needed..but most screws can be sourced with a little research or WTBs ...again its annoying but not a big issue as such.. The bezel issue is more subjective and can be an issue to certain guys and to others not so much.. but are you sure you bought what you thought you were intent on buying ? I am honestly not so sure you did reading your expectation relative to your comments... I am not trying to dismiss your concerns mate but i think you have fallen into a common noob trap/pitfall... I will explain further down.. if I am judging this wrong then generally You tend to find putting aside the flaws etc.. That you need to check comments from guys who bought these and see if there are any consistent issues or qulaity failings... this can depend on the maker as some makers are better at quality than others... it can also depend on the dealer and his own QC checks ...and in course of that how they respond to resolving it... it can also be the quality of the pics and any QC pics hould always be treated with a sense of scepticism... ie if you know there may be issues with the bezel pearl and the angles of the watch in the pics seem to avoid showing the full detail or the lighting is oversaturated etc ..in that case it is worth asking for another pic even if you aint sure whjat you are asking for... It also helps to ask the specific question if you cant judge it for yourself... and of course if you aint so sure you can ask for help from individual members or by posting the concern with a pic that you have... You can then be certain to know if any issues that arise when you recieve and see the watch in your hand are what you might have expected as a rep and not a quality issue.. Buying the better movement of a watch which has versions with several movement options doesnt mean the quality with the rest of the watch is any different from say the Asian movement version... The watches themselves will be exactly the same barring the movement.. However this is where you should be careful as the description might suggest the watches are exactly the same but they could be different makers... or different versions The POs are made by several makers...now if i recall this right ...the best versions out of the POs are the noob makers version.... and if that is true then you have bought something else as Andrew and Josh do not sell Noob makers watches... because of a disagreement..in turn Angus say does not sell H makers ... So you may have seen a guys thread with his PO latest version but what you have bought would be another makers rep not the noob... so unless you know who sells what when you are buying a rep you can easily buy a different makers version... or an old version etc etc Therefore the rep you bought may well be to the standard that is known across the forums (barring screw) so if you searched this makers PO ..you might have found that the bezel or pearl issue is reported by guys..however if you were reading about the Noob PO and you mistakenly bought the H makers then that would explain your disappointment with the watch... The latest better ceramic POs in 42 coming out so far are the Noobs as far as I know mate... I would think your disappointment is more based on your misunderstanding of the best versions and what you get when you go Swiss ... If that is as I suspect true then you need to do a little more research or at least understand how to research in this hobby .... and I would refer you to the intros and guides for new members and the other threads that would also be useful to you is the 'How things work in the rep world' ...Angus posted these long explanations in his Puretime section in the TD section. It gives you a perspective from the dealers side and common misconceptions including explanations of the use of Versions and makers etc.

You are absolutely NUTS Robert... but I love it. Fantastic collection no doubt!

Man robert.... Didn't realize you had such a collection I guess we all can only dream of collecting a Tanfoglio collection