royler_g

Don't buy it, it has too many flaws for anyone to be content with IMO....

Very, very nice... I am really impressed. Good work!!

We need some more pics! Has anyone received theirs yet??

Hi forum

I am a newbie here on the forum, but as so many others before me, I got hooked

pretty instantly.

It wasn't long after I received my first rep, an Omega PO, that I started drooling over

other brands. And right now, Panerai seems like my next must-have

So, here is the situation: I want to buy a nice Panerai, but I am unsure of which

model to choose. I generally prefer the "clean" ones without so much stuff

(striped dial, engraved bezel etc.).

I would like a watch with as little flaws as possible out of the box,

as I don't have any experience with modding. I don't rule out modding,

but if I need to do it I would appreciate a couple of pointers.

Suggestions? What should I choose?

Cost constraint would be around $500.

Other tips appreciated! I am looking for a watch that looks close

enough to gen that it will survive at least a casual look

from someone who knows a little more than nothing about watches.

Thanks!!

/royler_g

Really nice, no question!

A frankenwatch?

Well, so I finally took the time this morning to sit down in peace and quiet and open the watch. Luckily I had purchased a basic set of watch tools before, so I had a case back opening too as well as tweecers and screwdrivers. I could quickly see what was wrong. The rotor screw had come loose, so both the screw and the rotor were loose and making noice. I took my time and managed to fit the screw back in its position without too much hassle. Te sealing rubber gasket got stuck when I closed the case back, but luckily I saw it and I could open it back up and place it neatly in position.

Overall a very successful ending to this, and even though it wasn't a very tricky mechanical problem, I still feel pretty proud that I dared to open it up and fix the problem. It feels good for the future.

Now the next step is to get the guts to remove the crystal and send it away for an AR job. How tricky is that (providing I buy a crystal removing tool)? Is there a step by step guide somewhere that I can view? Preferably resembling the POrikaa as much as possible. I have seen a few guides on here but they are all old forum links which do not work anymore

/royler_g

Thanks guys, I'm gonna open it to take a look. There must be something loose in there. I might return with some more questions depending on what I find in there

So, I finally started wearing my POrikaa regularly about 3 weeks ago. Before that, I was waiting for a rubber strap and having vacation, so I didn't bother. I really like the watch, which even though it has its flaws compared to gen it is really a bang for the buck. I have been very careful with it so I was very surprised to notice the other day that something has come loose inside the watch (I own two of these watches so it's easy to compare. I know automatic watches sound a little bit but not at all like this). It can be heard when you turn over or tilt the wrist and it is a combination of a whiny / scratchy noise with the sound of a loose ball bearing or metal pin. Like something has come loose and is falling around in there. The clock was still running yesterday. Haven't checked today so I don't know if it is still able to wind itself and if the problem is then only "cosmetical" even though the sound is fairly high and sounds generally unhealthy.

Since I'm new to the replica scene, I am in need of some guidance.

1. Should I expect some guarantee in cases like this?

2. If not, is there anything else I can / should do?

I don't really want to wear it in this condition even if it

shows that it is still able to tell time, since the noice is

really noticeable.

Some tips would be appreciated.

/royler_g

Reg, any idea of when you'll get a new batch of straps (and / or PO's) ?

Hi!

Also Swedish... in Stockholm / Uppsala..

Reg, when do you think you will get new ones? (sorry for harassing on this subject ) ???

Patience is a virtue... but I'd like one yesterday

I ordered the orange bezel one a few weeks back, and I finally decided to get the black rubber strap for it. But Reg had sold out his entire stock of the black ones . Hope he gets another batch soon, I can't wait...

By the way, what is the best tool to use for removing the spring bars to change the bracelet?

See pic at http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/8573/20090505001.jpg

The 2 is tilted compared to the Omega Semaster Pro text.

Or am I being too picky?

I got mine yesterday. Really fast service!

One concern though, the "number 12" on my watch is

tilting noticeably and the 1 is higher up than the 2.

Is this something that should be expected of a rep in

this price range? It's a little unfortunate since it makes

it easy for almost anyone to spot it as fake if they

look up close. Comments?

I tried to track & trace it on a Thai post site, but it just said "no details available".

But then I tried it on the Swedish post's track and trace, and found it!

Received into terminal the day before yesterday, possible delivery today

nice watch and good pics!

hehe... not only me who is counting the days!!! waiting for my Orange beauty to arrive...

Mine is soon enroute as well... Reg - I'm definitely interested in the rubber straps in black!!

Narikaa's version seems to be a killer for the price... Hope I can get my hands on one from the new batch... which would also be my first rep - and probably not the last

Hello all!

I'm yet another Swedish guy to discover this lovely forum!

I've always been a fan of really nice watches, so this is

definately a place for me. I'm going to read and read and

hopefully find a couple of nice watches eventually...

all the best!

/royler_g