kaijai

ok which one of you guys wants to sell me their watch?!

That's the biggy since those endlinks are connected to the whole bracelet you would need an entire new bracelet to change those out which is $$$.

After receiving my 4th gen from Chief (thanks!) I was immediately impressed with just how close this watch is to the real thing. Being new to the rep world I did research the shortcomings of the 4th gen PO but without having one in hand it is hard to imagine just how bad the flaws are. Luckily the 4th gen is pretty good as you all know and the main complaint is with the bracelet. The most annoying thing I found was that the end link that is closest to where the clasp closes folds up to 90 degrees when wearing the watch due to insufficient contact between the end link and the clasp. The gen obviously does not do this and unfortunately it is a pretty big flaw visually. See below for pic. I thought maybe a gen end link in place would cure the problem. Not knowing for sure I spent the $50 for one stinking link and ordered one anyway from Ofrei http://www.ofrei.com/page666.html Here are some comparison pics of the gen end link (left) and rep (right) a little bit of work later and viola! However you can tell its still not perfect. But the end link stops folding a complete 90 degrees now Another problem is that the gen end link sticks out like a sore thumb with the rest of the rep bracelet. A casual observer probably will not notice this but I sure can tell. See below. While the end link is doing what I want it to, the overall fit and finish of the entire bracelet is still not really up to the standards of the rest of the watch...hmm I may have to secure a gen clasp soon too! also snapped a shot of the movement here

Since the original post I ordered and installed the gen strap. I have to agree if you have this watch this is a must do. The watch is loads more comfortable to wear and the gaps are minimized. I read somewhere that the gen tag rubber straps smell like vanilla so the first thing I did when getting it was smell it, yep smells like vanilla. purchased the gen strap from chronoswissprince off of ebay $150 shipped. Here are some pics ALL pics gen on top, rep on bottom

take a look at the sticky here reviews

Nice... how is your tag holding up now?

I knew I forgot to take a pic of something! The lume is not so great though. It seems like only the minute and hour hands are lumed. The hour markers dont appear to have lume, Im not sure if the gen does but I would assume so.

You're totally right about the rubber strap. I was unaware of that problem. I've already ordered a gen rubber strap as another member has done here. Hopefully that will solve the problem!

My first official rep. I actually ordered a PAM 089 from Andrew but turns out he didn't have the color dial I wanted so I opted for this. Technically I overpaid for this Tag since the PAM was more but no matter I'm still pretty happy. First impressions were really good but you guys probably know that already! Only had it a day now so I sure hope this baby lasts. My first real post on this forum so I thought I'd share some pics. Enjoy.