dennis3506

It appears that criticising anything to do with rep watches is having an attitude. If it wasn't for reading all the comments re faults on rep watches received, perhaps I'd be more positive. If you are spending upwards of $200 on a rep watch why shouldn't you expect the same level of quality as in any other watch in that price range? Does anyone even consider what it might actually cost to manufacture a rep watch that sells for $200 on this forum? I guess if you want a forum comprised of people who only have positive things to say, perhaps it's not for me. I'm also a member of the Seiko and Citizen Forum where constructive criticism is welcomed and the shoddy products exposed. Maybe if it was made clear to the retailers of rep watches that buyers weren't prepared to continuously accept faulty watches, that in turn would relay back to the actual manufacturers and the standard would improve. Saying and doing nothing certainly won't change anything.

I don't get it. How is it I can buy a generic s/s bracelet from ebay for $20 that has lasted three years without any problems, and the same on the OEM bracelets on $100 Seikos and yet I hear about all these failures on reps. If I'm paying over $100 for a watch I shouldn't have to deal with all this s**t. I'm starting to think that the rep watch market is a total scam and that people are paying very good money for inferior products. I recently purchased a used Seiko Velatura for around $120 and if there's any rep that come remotely close in quality at that price I'd me amazed.

Well said, many thanks.

You mean as opposed to a "genuine" cheap imitation?

I know the Alphas aren't reps but "look-alikes", but I wondered how a $70 Alpha compares in quality to a $120 Omega SMP lite (plus shipping). Has anyone owned both? It appears as a nooby that with most reps you pays your money and takes your chances, no comebacks, but at least with an Alpha you do get a 12 month warranty. I guess my question is, is it worth spending an extra $100 or more just to have that Omega logo?

I'm looking for the grey dial Chopard GTXL, non-chrono, non-GMT. I can't find any dealers that sell that particular model. Anyone know who sells the grey dial?

I thought just because it was a 45mm Planet Ocean, that didn't necessarily make it a UPO. As the link I posted shows, the 45mm PO can be had for as little as $118, I don't think you can buy a UPO for that. http://www.rwg.cc/members/redirect.php?url...6cPath%3D35_114

Thanks for the info. Thian, I have sent you an email.

Thanks for the sound advice. I thought the UPO was just a larger (45mm) version of the PO but obviously not. It's early days and I'm on a very steep learning curve.

Really, what about these? http://www.tt88time.com/index.php?main_pag...mp;cPath=35_114

only want to spend around a $100. Anyone recommend a seller they have bought from that offered reasonable quality at this price? Also, I see the banner for top10brand.com at the top of the page. Are they are recommended seller?

If I was interested in buying a rep from a private seller or a dealer is it acceptable to ask for references here? As I'm a nooby I have no idea as to the reputation of any seller.

Thanks for all the input guys. Certainly a lot of helpful advice there. I think I'll bite the bullet and buy a cheapie to start with from one of the recommended sellers on this forum.

I said that I know exactly want I want, an Omega PO. You'd think nothing simpler. Wrong.

Thanks, but just reading the Noob Guide is giving me a headache. I think I better quit and come back when I'm refreshed.