Well try this on. Up until about two years ago I was into Whats called FE Boats. Fast Electric radio controlled boats. R/C Boat is a super small niche in the R/C world and Electric is even smaller. We are not talking about toys here, these boats we scratch build get into excess of 100mph. We have a circuit that we travel every year and so forth. You think reps are expensive... Anyway, I was having the same problem as you described. I would have four builds going at any one time. Always looking to get some freakin' awesome part. At the time I made about $34000 a year and that last year in the hobby I spent over $16000 in parts. It got real bad, but it was like that for most of the guys. It has something to do with hobbies not reps IMO.
I am SO glad I just read this. I just attempted to send him $501.99 through Moneygram for a 111h. The payment was rejected for what they called a Suspicious purchase and would not elaborate. I got an e-mail from Moneygram to call and I told them he was an old friend I was repaying a debt to. They denied the payment. huh? Well I am glad of that now, I think. This was going to be my first PAM purchase so I wanted a good one and I knew they could be pricey but thanks for posting this.
I am about to buy a BeginYachy from Perfect Clones tonight. I noticed it uses different movement than the one on Andrews site. Any input? This will be my first rep and I want it to be a good one.
SO then that leaves the question Who has the best Noobmariner? I have looked at Trustytimes and the minute hand is just crazy but I read that TTK had a nice one.. Who is TTK and what is his site? Since it's a "noob" watch I guess it doesn't matter that the minute hand is crazy looking though.
Thanks guys. I would want all SS, and auto. I am kinda confused about the crystal. I have a Bulova (crap watch I know) but it scratches if you breath on it wrong. I see some have sapphire crystals with a coating. Should I be looking for that when I am purchasing? I was kinda thinking the best bet would be to just buy from one of the collectors here that get great reviews like Prefect Clones or Silix. That way i would know I had the best out of box the rep world had to offer. Is that correct assumption. Also is the Swiss movement always better than Asian?
I am debating my first rep watch. I ordered a pen from Narikaa to get a taste of the rep world and was not disappointed. I had the idea like a lot of others, that my first rep should be a Rolex. I want a datejust. Nothing fancy just a good everyday watch. I have always wanted one and I think that it would make a great first rep. Then I saw the MB Star Chrono Limited ED. What a great watch. I try one one everyday at my job and love it. Only thing is it's a tad large for my wrist but would be a great special occasion watch. There is a price difference of course so if that was my choice it would take longer to obtain. It would be an awesome first piece and a awesome "special night" watch. But the Rolex is a bit more simple and subtle. It would be what I would were all the time. Although the "style" these days has gone to the larger diameter watches. So what do you guys think? What should I get my feet wet with?
Eggs, Crystal, China, Jewelry, all things expensive.... But I just saw a Faberge watch today. One word AWESOME. I would say that it was the most ornate time piece I have ever seen, simply amazing. Again I have just entered this hobby and field BUT any one would agree I believe. It was beautiful!