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These two Omegas fall under the classic definition of "franken" i.e. constructed entirely out of genuine parts from multiple sources: Seamaster 300 Cal.552 Speedmaster Cal.321

Avoid reps with "gold" (it fades or rubs off), "jewels" (always look fake) or alot of complications (features that do not quite 'look' right). The more details on a rep, the more likely it looks like a rep; the simpler (fewer features), the more likely it will pass as genuine (gen). & read Toad's guide.

Hi all, I I'm fairly new to reps, so hoping you might have some words of wisdom for a new guy. What would you do over again in terms of your rep hobby, with the lessons you've learned now. For me (at least with gen watches). I'd trust the buyer before the watch. I'd find my "niche" to narrow down my search and what would otherwise likely end in a direction-less collection. Thanks in advance.

Vintage is where it's at. When you first touch down here you go for a 'quick fix' nice modern rep that's very gen like. Then you pick up maybe one or two more, then you start looking at the incredible vintage builds that go on around here...the adventure begins. This is when you really begin to learn, start acquiring 'bits' start hunting the internet for that missing piece(s) learn the history of the watch and the subtle differences that change over time. Begin to acquire tools, start experimenting on ageing techniques, collect reference photo's, start sending PM's & e-mails to cross reference theories. Sell your first watches to pay for a gen insert or similar begin emptying the wallet, start robbing banks... And then before you know it (as has been said) you could have bought a couple of nice gen watches...but that's boring!

I would not have started. Seriously. I came to the rep boards because I really wanted a Rolex 16710, but couldn't justify the price. Found out that there really wasn't a good rep of it, so bought several others that were always at the top of the 'best rep lists'. Then I decided those weren't good enough, and started building frankens. I now have enough money wrapped up in projects in various states of completion that I could probably have paid for a 16710 and have just been done with it. I frequently question whether or not I will finish everything I am working on, sell off the lot, and buy the 16710.

LOL, is the Samsung one a smart-watch ancestor?

a thousand bucks for a phone ? LoL it better fly me to the Tropics in Airplane mode

No it's not! The guy obviously did some research and is wondering about two specific pieces. Why is that a problem? Many of us are here to learn from those who are much more knowledgeable that we are, so I think this is a reasonable request and FAR from a "who makes the best sub" question.......

Gen case, case back, crystal & crown. Whoppy dial ETA 2824 Cwazy lume

3799 has faux doppel function, do You want that? All dealers can supply same watches plusminus Drop Trusty an email - I'm pretty sure he has listed v2 but would supply You a v3 after the purchase.

HBBV6 maker is working on it. Here is the rep dial: