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Do you have the watch with you, or are you assuming it is only obvious under certain lighting conditions? I only ask because in the picture above (puretime) you can see a slight difference, but the dealers photo's usually always portray a watch differently to normal pictures and when it's on the wrist. If you do have one could you post some pics? It doesn't make it a fantasy rep per se because its very close apart from the subdials being slightly too light in colour.

I think in this instance where the OP is asking for a dress watch to go with a suit, that would discount sports watches? I agree that some sports watches go very well with a suit; an Omega, an Ebel........but I wouldn't count them as a dress watch

Great info Robbie, thanks! It's a shame they have messed up n the SS white dial, then gen is a very nice piece! Here's hoping for a good MMD!

Yeh the gold suits the black much more, whereas I find myself prefering the stainless case on the white dial version. Looking forward to seeing the pics!

It's the grey dial with black subdials (supposedly) If you have the Breitling Chronolog 2008 edition, go to page 45, it's meant to be number 152. This one (I don't think the rep has dark enough subdials though - or it might just be the lighting);

When I pictur a dress watch, I picture a leather strap, and a white dial with no complications. I would thoroughly recommend the GO Senator Sixties, see my review below for more details

Pho you can forward it to me instead The white and gold version on Joshes site.....does that have black details on the dial, or are they blue, or is it the effect of the AR that makes them look blue? http://www.jpc8118.com/000000000un10005-ma...800-p-5654.html

Just had a quick look on his website, the one you have posted is accurate, here is the graphite version that we're referring to; And the grey version with darker subdials and white writing

As Yodap has said, if this the grey version then it has darker subdials and the 'automatic' in white, so this replica is accurate (if it's the graphite version it's meant to have automatic in red). It's often very hard to tell the colours from dealers websites.

You can pick up Swiss 7750 movement from dealers here, however they are very expensive. I would recommend going for an asian version which are much better for the money in my opinion. Have a look around the site and get familiar with it. Many scam sites claim the watch has a swiss movement where in actual fact it has an asian. If you buy a swiss 7750 from dealers here you will get swiss 7750, but expect to pay 700USD upwards for one. Have a look around the technical area and enjoy your stay.

No, the slide on the side is fixed as a decoration only. If the Chinese were to ever replicate a minute repeater mechanism in a 98USD rep, I think many watch companies would go out of business

Over the years of collecting watches, IWC has become a firm favourite in my choice of brands. When the cartel released the IWC minute repeater I tried to source it by other means. Unfortunately the wrong model was sourced, but I had already part written the review. So instead of letting it go to waste, here is my review of the IWC Minute Repeater through use of internet pictures. History The first Minute Repeater (hereinafter referred to as MR) was introduced in 1995. The mechanism was the result of 50,000 man hours. MRs are unique in their design as they notify the wearer of the time by emitting various sounds on an internal gong. This was particularly useful in the age where electric light was not available, and so this made telling the time at night possible. When the slide is at its lowest position it emits pure tones to represent the time. When the repeater is at the top (depressed) it is ready for action. The mechanism is designed such that it always keeps up with the correct time, so it will instantly chime the correct time when the MR slide is activated. Then in 2007 the newer version of the MR was released. The diameter of the case increased 1mm to 43 mm, the original weighing in at 42mm. The overall look of the watch is similar in design, only with little changes to give it a more modern look, without losing its class and elegance. The 3714

A very admirable thing to do! I can imagine whoever was responsible for that mess up had a stern talking to. PS lovely Tag Heuer, a friend of mine has the same watch and it's a reallyy good piece for the money!

Firstly, the attention to detail on AP's is incredibe. They are very nicely finished (as you would expect from a high end brand) However, with the RO series, the basic date model struggles to grap my attention. It looks so nice in the pictures, but whenever I see it on the wrist it just just doesn't sit right. I think it's because for me it is a cross between the size and appearance of a Rolex Datejust and the case of an IWC Ingy, and the two just don't combine well for me. If I were to buy an AP RO, it would have to be the ROO Chrono, the size and the chrono's suit the shape of the case better in my opinion.

PO - Double AR SMP - single inner AR Aqua Terra - Old version single AR (I Think), New released version double AR So in relation to your SMP, although the genuine doesn't have double AR, it will make the dial 'pop' if you get a double AR coating applied to it. The SMP has one of the best dials for AR (even if the gen only has a single coating)

Im not usually into gold but it seems to suit the styling of the watch! http://www.jpc8118.com/0360a-p-5655.html

Very nice! Where did you get it from, it looks great!?

Beautiful design. I would quite happily buy the black Ingy Vintage and a white Portofino Vintage (if only the bank balance allowed it!) Here's praying for a good rep.....

It's often the way with watches isn't it! Like the new UN, I wasn't impressed until I saw some wristies of it and it looked completely different!

IWC really is setting the benchmark, they are some beautiful releases! The only one I don't like is the non-chrono Aquatimer, it looks a bit cheap to me.

Do you know which version of the dial it is? If it is a newer version you could pick up a fairly old Aerospace and swap the newer dial into it. It was indeed gen, and the watch was amazing, never came off of my wrist. I only sold it due to personal reasons. The crown takes a bit of getting used to, but it's fascinating how it works. So many different functions operated by just turning and pulling the crown! If you are keen on the styling of the watch then I would fully recommend a purchase!

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In the genuine world there are two types of people; 1) Those who are willing to buy a watch without papers, for them the watch is waht they want. 2) Those who want the complete package I don't see why there should be any difference here. We all have a passion for watches and for the little things in life. It's the finer details that we appreciate, it's what makes us who we are. Obtaining boxes and papers can add that final touch and the finer detail to the larger picture. Yodap is a stand up guy, I think it's rather distasteful to start using the scam word. I also think its rather hypocritical because we are all here buying fake goods and scamming the genuine brands whilst supporting an illegal trade.

If a website start in a description by using the terms 'AAA Grade' be wary The photo shown is a gen Aerospace Chronometer, which was the last edition of that styled case before the Avantage was released. If they come in titanium its a scam, there are no titanium Aerospace reps. My advice would be to put some money away each month for the genuine. They can be bought pretty cheaply if you opt for the Minute Repeater (which was the one before the Chronometer, and ths two before the Avantage). I used t own one and loved it, it is without a doubt the most comfortable watch I have ever owned.

Not sure where you could source a standard movement from, but there aren't any good reps out there that I know of unfortunately. If there are they're most likely to be poorly made stainless steel ones.