Noel Fleischer

I know they don't get too much 'press' around here because everybody is

always talking about the SMP, UPO, "Moonie", etc. Just a reminder that this is still a really great rep.

the quality and mov't are tops, real ETA- almost positive. Also, not too common like the sub; therefore almost

everybody will think its gen. There are some awesome TT combos available too.

my recently serviced cartier

the watch does look really nice. i think maybe we should be alittle open minded about the

movt. aren't quartz movts sometimes very small and they work well. if its truly a swiss ladies movt and it works who cares how big it is.

it does look weird but who's gonna open the case and look at it anyway?

we have discussed this before and its a bit confusing. the reps if anything, are maybe just alittle smaller

but not much. they look (not weigh) smaller probably because of the bezel and dial construction. it seems to make the

dials seem smaller and less open than the gens.

very nice! can't go wrong with a TT rolex.

nice collection, here's a couple of mine. including gen 049

i had wanted the UN Maxi Diver w/o chronos. i just heard they are in production for next

year. in the meantime - i may get the chrono with the black bezel. i do prefer the simpler watch.

I stopped ordering rep chronos about 5 years ago.

Not only are all the 7750/7753 movements suspect, but they (most rep chronos)

are way too thick. (16-18mm)

yeah, that's true. the worst is the Tag Grand Carrera- a nice rep but 20mm thick!

its like a clock on the wrist and weighs a ton

i have the opposite experience. i have good luck with my A7750's although

i hardly use the chronos. the exception of course are the Daytonas.

i have tons of trouble with the 'swiss etas'- most of them have to be serviced. they are dirty and the winding/setting mechanisms are crap.

at this point most of the mov't seem suspect over there. probably better off with a $500 Hamilton with real swiss mov't.

thanx doc.

don't feel bad. i posted my entire collection of about 50 something watches

on RG. i had like 20 views and 0, nada, zilch, replies! i had to book an extra session with my shrink.

i'm being treated for rep watch dependence disorder. now i have severe depression due to the lack of interest in my

collection.

Nice Milgauss Doc- good pix too

where did you get it?

this beauty by BK..

How about the Ferrari with yellow dial & black subdials(Fer 10009). also PAM 'banana'- see RepGeek

PAM section

the thing i don't like about the PO- the clasp is so long becacuse of the extension part

it takes up my whole wrist.

the older rolex clasps with the stamped metal were quite cheesy, especially for the TT bracelets.

but the new rolesor clasps and bracelets are great. they have gold thru the middle on the TT and the

clasp itself is first rate.

the older rolex clasps with the stamped metal were quite cheesy, especially for the TT bracelets.

but the new rolesor clasps and bracelets are great. they have gold thru the middle on the TT and the

clasp itself is first rate.

well spoken robbie. i wasn't into watches at all until my late 30's. in fact, even though

i'm a professional, i wore Casio, Seiko, etc.my first half decent watch was a Tag. looking back- almost all were

stylistcally rolex knock- offs.

when i turned 40 i bought myself a plain white/oyster DJ. that was the start of the collecting. i 've always had at least 1 gen DJ since then.

now that i'm into reps - i have concentrated still on the rollies. i have 3 gens and like 20 reps, almost 1 of every model and many

subs, DD's & DJ's. i have since spread out abit to bigger models like the PAMs, HB BB etc.

there is still something special to me about the rolex. i've never seen one that i thought looked bad (except maybe the YM2).

some of the geeks put down the rollies cos they're 'too small'. also they mistakenly say that the bracelets are 'flimsy'.

i challenge anyone to handle the gen and not think that they are the most comfortable and silky feeling watch/bracelet combo.

i even disagree with By-Tor when he says that the best reps are close to the quality and feel of the gen. they never come close to the FEEL.

they also have a Movado women's with MOP dial & diamonds for

$299. the Hamiltons are a good deal- real Valjoux 7750 for $500-600!

i think its reasonable - especially if the diamonds are real.

i think most people here, including me, like the watch. i really like the one with

RG dials. as mentioned- you can get gens pretty cheap. i have a gen Timewalker (non chrono)

i bought for about $1500.

excellent job with great pix!

Let's start the week with a 'Bang'

the exchange rate doesn't seem to affect the dealers. for ex;

i recently bought from PT in the UK. before he was listing prices in pounds.

now that the dollar is stronger he simply switched to pricing in USD. i wouldn't expect any across

the board drop in prices. even the recent severe economic conditions haven't caused any drop that i can tell.

well it seems to clink- i hope that means not plastic

thanx

I just got this 089 and it looks nice, but i was wondering if the crystal is plexiglass or something. its advertised as 'sapphire'

i'm not sure. any PAM expert's opinions