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I remember DSN focusing a lot on the FF - back then totally loved it - I think they're stunners .- this is the 500 fathom right ? Does it have a case back to match the original too ? They have a lovely back too! Wear it well.

THAT IS MIND BLOWINGLY LOVELY - HOW DO I GET ONE?1?!

Who ever was the lucky son-of-a-gun to get the Becker edition of the portu - would be very INTERESTED in this box on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IWC-special-edition-Wimbeldon-outer-box-/120727556502?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item1c1bec5196#ht_500wt_1156

This is perhaps music to my ears! Time to put the Blacksteel SA onto the board <3!

I really <3 this watch - its a true thing of beauty and i'll be on the grail to get the gen for sure! However to start my journey i would love to have a true 1:1 version of this, will be awesome of they can do a hublot style rep quality on the pam292, throw in a few extras from DSN & Co that would be one mighty fine kettle! Gill.

So my poor Black Steel SA has taken a hammering being my daily beater and it still makes me smile when i look at it! But its time to move on and get a new daily beater! I have fallen in love with the PAN 292 - the Black Seal Radiomir in Ceramic, now there are two rep versions i would go with, the Cartel variant and then DSN's version. Research carried out have pointed out that both cartels and DSN's aren't up to scratch and I was wondering if there is a super-rep out there? To the ilk of the Hublot Ceramics. Humm gut feel will bring back a no no from you guys, which is fine, so my second question would be - whats the best way to franken one up without spending a Gen type money Steel case and get it DLC'd by Avitt or who ever supports the board with the service ? Thanks for helping a brother out In Love Mr Gill.

Man this is the perfect dress watch I've ever seen! Which dealer dd you purchase this from? Would love the whole boxset version!

I would love one. Am gonna dump the breitling for the hublot!

So i've been festering in the forums again! And i'm yet to come across a franken big pilot yet ? It has to be my dream watch - i aspire to purchase the Gen in a few years (just picked up a gen 3717) but I was wondering if anyone like Concepta or Domi have managed to get a decent Franken going with a working Power Reserve ? I would love to be starting a franken project to keep me happy for the time being - but Concepta - could i get a gen movement - would it fit in the current big pilot cases available at the dealers? Is the world my oyster or will i just have to settle for a rep with a fake power reserve? Love & Love all

So the ole watch has left China and is on the way - cannot wait!!! I think it will take 10 - 15 days. I also ordered 3 straps from BOB - Orange Aligator (OH YES!) The Caramel Tan and the Black with white thread. Cannot be happier - other than having the sucker on my wrist! http://stores.ebay.com/WACCEX-SHOP here is bob's ebay shop - dealt with him outside of it and got the straps at a steal!

@allergydoc - would be sweet tho - or just do what lani has and got it relumed and a new movement. @lani cheers in the info on the straps but as @daniz21 pointed out who are the other german sites you would recommend.

So now Lani is sporting the HKTan - i'm on a bit of a budget but want something nice - i was thinking of going with a lovely tan with natural stitch but not sure where i can go for a quick turn-around - any idea guys - max i wanna spend is around

Just a quick update - ordered from Perfect clones last night - got a shipping tracking number already OH YES!

Well i've taken Lani's advice and just purchased it from Perfect Clones - its the first time i'm dealing with these guys - i prefer to deal with people on the boards so will be interesting - just awaiting for my payment to be processed and i'll do a quick write-up from a newbie! So we'll see how it goes - favourtism or not - gotta give them all an equal chance! And i can't wait for this super duper rep to be on my wrist! I wonder if i can get hold of Gen hands and a dial for this thing?

hahaha i try and make every saturday a watch shop day! I couldn't agree more with the others the IWC 3717 is a lovely watch and IMO even better on leather - you can get a few big pilot-esq straps for it - looks SWEET AS A NUT. I've seen a few decent seiko's go for

Hey Guys, was hunting for a Gen B&R to purchase and discovered this forum - thought this post is right up you guys street....it seems the UK Service centre is much more acceptable http://www.br-avo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=257&sid=f022019736b5d0f6b802ff25a272e19e

Sorry to bring this up again - but i'm looking for a BR01 - which one is the closest to the Gen - i've noticed they've mis-spelt the back - but have they managed to do the hex screws for strap properly or are they still fakes? I was at an AD and the stainless version was a beaut! any help appreciated Cheers

WOW some real stunners here man - total B&R fanboy - i was totally going down with the BR01 and look at Avitt sorting out the case for me, i've got Ajoesmiths BR03 as my daily beater and might put it up for sale to fund a frankie B&R - looking for a case at the mo! But seeing all these BR02's i'm thinking why bother and get a few of these lovely wrist shots boys, lovely! The gold n PVD one by pizanooo looks sweet and i'm not a big gold fan! Ranisavage's pro looks a treat too - god so many choices but i can only have one at a time! Else it will just get stupid!

I think i read somewhere someone did a group buy on a high spec'd milgauss - I wonder if anyone has one - or even better - got one for sale!!!!! Cheers G

Man - the more and more i see these pretty lil things - the more i want one! A Stunner mate, great find!

Just as i was talking myself out of buying a PAM - I already own a nice B&R weekend watch - what do i need another one - get a dressier watch - maybe a Gen, but man Rolli, you've got back thinking of hitting a few PM's and trying to source something half decent!!!! My bank balance won't be happy - all down to you dude! Lovely inspirational collection you have there man. The PVD makes me weak at the ole knees.

Man, I was so lucky to pick up my Ajoe's B&R - fortunately i've been wearing it as my daily beater - it is somewhat bruised and scratched but by god I love it and well - am seriously thinking about the Gen - just waiting for things to settle down again, but yeah a lovely watch - it just needs a good lume job and a nice service to keep it tip top

Totally Awesome shootout - its about time someone did a comparison to help people make the decision! I've always seen V2's as a chance of getting the slight flaws in V1's improved upon, well thats its like in software programming! Would love to dive in for a Hublot, but they're the new shirt sponsors for Man Utd. Come on you Gooners! Cheers Gill.

I've gotta get one of these - which one of the Dealers is the best for the EU? Lani it looks so good mate! I think the Slevin is my next one!

Welcome from Nottingham! I'm a newbie on the whole reps thing - but totally hooked - from reading Eurotimez has a few corkers and also WBK is thrown about a lot over subs - they might do a Deep Sea - but Eurotimez has quality control and as you can tell by the name - he can ship from the EU! Good luck buddy