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john7830

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  1. Excellent post. Congratulations on getting your Gen AND Grail watch. Wear it well and long and in good health. As far as there not being much difference between gens and reps. I have owned gens which have been sold due to financial troubles, and I own reps even now. There IS a big difference between a rep and a gen. That is build quality, and inherent value. NO rep, no matter how well its made, will even compare to a gen of the same. You simply cant produce the same quality for THAT much less money. Second Rolex more than others has an inherent and REAL value out in the world. A rep will always be a rep and worth nothing outside of our rep circles and forums. As much as I love some of them, that is just a cold hard fact. A gen has the biggest difference where it counts, in our minds, while wearing it out and about. We will always KNOW its a rep and not a gen, and others might too. I was never made with any rep. I dont go out of my way to show off what watch Im wearing. I wore a gen Pan for a while and not ONE person EVER noticed it, EVER. This is Florida im in short sleeves 90% of my time no less. The Rolex, well everyone notices them it seems. I love Pan's just as much as Rolex's mind you. When I needed money badly and was out of work, I sold my gens in a day or less. For fair prices and fast. Yes you can sell a rep on here in a day, but it will never be the same. As someone once said. I view my gen watch on my wrist as my last "insurance" policy in life. Things can and WILL happen, if all else fails I can get a few grand for the watch on my wrist. To me the pride of ownership and inherent value in a gen make it worth one million times more than a rep to ME.
  2. Im looking for a good Daydate myself right now. The weight will never be the same as a gen. Gold and Platinum are very dense and heavy metals. Weight doesnt matter too much unless others will be handling your watch. I wouldnt take my watch off anyway for someone to hold. Be it a Timex or a Rolex, rep or gen, I just wouldnt. Unless its my brother or something, I know he wont do anything stupid with it. But some of the DD and DJ models look real good. There have been so many dials and variations its nearly impossible to be called out in that regard. Hope this helps, but Im new to all this myself.
  3. THAT is incredible. Just WOW... Im starting a new job here soon and have sold off a lot of things, hopefully in a year or two I can afford a used Gen DD. Hopefully. But in the meantime some of the reps are beautiful in their own right too. Thanks for all the info and pics guys!
  4. Yes I know, I have handled the gens and even worn a few they are like bricks. It sure feels nice. I absolutely LOVE the look of the Day Date. The bracelet sets it off and the day and date face are pure classics. I will continue my hunt..
  5. Hi all, I really like the Rolex Day Dates, I was interested in seeing some real world shots of the reps of these watches as opposed to the dealer site pics. Overall how are these reps as far as accuracy to the gen? It seems the Submariner is THE rep with Rolex's and the Day Date and Datejust seem to get very little mention or attention. I would say the sport model Rolex's are by far the most popular and hence all the reps of those models. Thanks in advance.
  6. I have been on the fence about ordering one of these. Please post up pics when you receive it !!!
  7. What a beautiful and timeless looking watch. IWC have some timeless and understated yet sophisticated designs. This rep in incredible too! $108USD? I AM reading that correctly right? Where are you guys getting these?
  8. Well I just got into reps myself and I enjoy it very much. I wear my 1680 rep everywhere and I had one woman notice it. Thats it. ONE person. Most people wouldnt know a Rolex from a Timex or and Omega from a Seiko. The ones that DO notice are the ones that MIGHT spot a rep as a rep. But its not likely on the wrist. The fact is WE notice things, for the simple fact we KNOW they are there and we are LOOKING for them. 99.9% of people are simply not or just dont care in the first place. I love all watches, and reps have their place. I want to get some gens, but the price point is not going to work out for me for a while. BUT the gens are not going anywhere, and when Im ready they will be there waiting. Until then Ill enjoy my reps.
  9. Im a HUGE Omega fan, those are beautiful pieces for sure. If only I had the funds....
  10. One tell that I know of with Speedmasters is the spacing of the chrono dials. On the Gen Omega they are nearly touching each other, but as far as I know, no rep has ever managed to duplicate the dial spacing correctly. I could be wrong cause its been a while.
  11. Thats pretty nuts for sure. Some people... I mean reps have gotten so good these days unless your a watch nut and KNOW what your looking for, most people would never spot them anyway. Its funny cause I know people who have the money to buy 10 Rolex's and wont do so, their first reaction is "everyone will think its a fake anyway, whats the point?" Maybe so, but I dont care. MOST people dont even notice your watch to begin with. I have worn my old and battered looking 1680 sub, and it LOOKS old too. Its a rep with a bit of nice little work done to it. But I wear other watches too. I have had TWO people actually notice it was a sub on my wrist. Thats it. Im saving up for a Gen sub no date, or a Sea Dweller. I want it for ME. MOST people that know me would think its real cause I love watches, I mean my watches are worth more than my car at this point. I have a sickness it seems. At any rate, I wear my watches for ME. If I am asked directly I will say it is a rep. Cause why lie? But as a general rule, no one really notices anyway.
  12. Its a beautiful piece. I have really gone over for the Deep SeaDweller myself as of late. I have a real need for a Sub no date, or a SeaDweller rep, BUT that DSSD is growing on my by the day. Hmmm choices choices....
  13. That is a nice piece for sure, for the price its beautiful in fact. Im a HUGE Omega fan myself. Where did you get that again? I cant find any Watchden, I google searched too.
  14. Its a beautiful piece. I love old stuff in general and old watches even more! You have very fine taste. Boston, brings back memories, I moved 10 years ago, but still miss it now and again. Born and raised there. Pats and Red Sox, no one can ever say the fans didnt pay their dues with losing seasons to make up for all the wins the last few years. Beautiful Rolex, wear it in good health.
  15. THIS those Monsters are incredibly well built and solid watches. I had one and I beat the crap out of it, had it in the ocean and pool every day here in Florida and NEVER had one issue with it. I even wore it in the sauna and jacuzzi and still it was fine. I finally sold it for something else, and I miss it dearly.
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