Ronin

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That is insane. Most places do it for free, if you buy something, or the most I have seen was $35. If you are in the CONUS, find a "Fast Fix It" type of place at the mall.

I am going to go out there a bit and say, better 'country' specific shipping options. It would be nice, if there were North America/CONUS, EU, etc, "ship from" centers. Maybe middle men. Probably a logistical nightmare, given drop shipping etc. Just wishful thinking.

Sorry to take us away from the OP, but just a quick follow up to TeeJay. Again this is all situational. Trust me they are gens, I have spent enough time here and starring at macro shots. I know someone with genuine Picaso Paintings hanging on their wall. Walking into a high end AD/Jewler for them is like most people walking into Wal-Mart. As to repercussions, let me just give you a couple of examples. Lets say you are a big corporate lawyer, or financial guy/broker. You sit across the table from lots of people everyday. To say all these people across from you are "ignorant" and won't spot a rep is naive. (I spot reps everyday because I am a WIS, my wife spots reps everyday, and she is NOT a WIS, go figure). That said, if the person across from you happens to know a thing or two about timepieces and spots it as a rep/fake-- do you really think that will reflect well on you? Could you imagine a customer loosing trust in you/a company because they spotted a fake? Would you risk loosing a $100,000 deal over a $200 vs $5000 watch? Heck, I would have more respect for a "frugal" business guy wearing a simple fashion plate watch like a Kenneth Cole. (While this scenario does not apply to me, do you see where I am going here?) One more example, I have on occasion flown on the corporate jet with CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, etc. Close corners for a few hours at a time. What do you think a bunch of rich dudes talk about? (Business, Women, Cars, Booze, WATCHES, Cigars, Golf, Sports, etc). While they might not notice-- It is not worth the chance. In that particular circle, I don't want be know as the guy with the fake watches, simple as that. Maybe overlooked next promotion time? Thus, my gen collection.

Are you a pimp or something...

I love this photo Freddy333! Today for me:

Carpet Crawlers (by Genesis)

@TJ and Jkay True, social situations should be accounted for in this hobby. Where I originally grew up, my Quartz powered Sub of Canal Street had the local yokals fooled back in 1986. Now, I live in a major metropolitan area where the NORM in my neighborhood is high end time pieces, -- mostly gen. At one dinner, at my local Sushi bar-- a glance down the bar revealed: (2 PAMs, 2 Breitlings, 1 Tag, 2 Rolex's). Also, many people are fashion conscious and are not totally ignorant and some even have a sort of sixth sense. My wife has an uncanny sense for spotting fakes just by the watches "presence" (sheen, crystal AR, etc). I also rub shoulders with "C" level executives on a regular basis. So, yes, I have somewhat of a slated perspective. +1 to what By-Tor said. We are fortunate with some of the quality we have today. My original list of expectations still stands.

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Solid deal. @opti, love the fonts on that Longines.

Nice. Good quality.

Since you used the words "perfect copy", I suggest reading this: http://www.rwgforum....pect-from-reps/ Unfortunately, there is no such thing.

For a little bit of healthy debate on this one, I have to think you are the exception TJ. I don't think a replica, especially a bad one, "flys under the radar". ??? If more people thought like you do, or 'really' believed they are just in it for the basic design aesthetic, then the Debaufre's, Invicta's, and "Homage" watches would fill / satisfy the need. (There are a lot of Submariner clones out there from quality makers, even Seiko has a very close example) I own close to a 50/50 ratio of gen to rep. In my circles, getting called out could have serious repercussions. That said, I know when to wear a gen, or 'Super'. At the same time, I like having my BK Black Face Explorer II to compliment my Gen White Face. Building my 1680, DRSD, gives me satisfaction from a hobby perspective, and these make great weekend / non-social day watches. To be flat out honest, yeah, if I am wearing a rep, I am trying to present the illusion of gen. (To the original point, I do NOT expect perfection from a replica, and people who do clearly need to reset their expectations. Agreed)

Depending on my mood-- which at the moment happens to be for "Spinners", I voted for #2 inside left since she seems most spinner-esq. Next week could be a whole different story. http://www.urbandict...hp?term=spinner

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Like Lani, my perspective has changed over the years. I still have a Sub Rep that is now 14 years old, with a still running Miyota movement, that I wore almost daily -- ignorant to its flaws until I found RWG. In many ways being knowledgeable now has ruined me for the lesser quality stuff. Ignorance ~was~ bliss for me and reps between 1986-2008. My current expectations are simple: 1.) Watch is mechanically sound, or at least "Zig/Self Serviceable". 2.) Watch has no more than 3 overt tells, while on the wrist, from arms length. (To be honest, I go for plausible these days) 3.) (Optionally, but ideally) the watch can accept some gen parts, or will lend itself to modification if need be. 4.) Price, for me, is linked to the overall accuracy. The more accurate, the more $ I am willing to spend.

Key

Excellent. Was the Trusty case "one piece" or did it have separate crystal/bezel retention system like gens? If it was a one piece design did you simply glue the T19 down?

Sorry, I could not resist posting this:

It was a GREAT game. I feel for Team USA, but Hockey is one of those sports where the winning most team does not necessarily guarantee success. I hate to say it, but they were "due" for a loss.

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