rodgerdodger

How do the gen and rep deployants compare?

It has been said that you can tell the most about a man by the kind of watch he wears, so think about that when you go into a job interview or client meeting. You want to exude confidence and class, not look like you just got off the train from Jersey.

I like that line. For some reason, I have always associated big watches with the guido fashions, like ed hardy and fake tans. I think it's because the trends started around the same time, and they both are very 'in your face'.

Oohhhh ok I see it now.

What kind of microphone does it use? The built in one?

Hey Marty - the watch is very handsome, no doubt. Without feeling attacked, cuz I'm not trying to crap, can you justify the cost of this piece? Seems pricey for what you get, though it does come with a bunch of kit, no? Any insights would be appreciated.

chris

Yeah, I am also wondering what the hype is about. I am not trying to bash or anything, it's a honest question. I have seen all the excitement at WUS, and have not been able to figure out what makes this watch special. Isn't it just another sub homage with an eta movement?

Again, not trying to put the watch down, just trying to figure it out.

I can't imagine Breitling making a watch with a quartz movement. Cartier and Hermes do it, and seem to do it well, but not Breitling. There's no doubt that in some instances a quartz movement is beneficial, like in a Brequet or Patek rep with no second hand. But, IMHO, it's best to stick with automatic or hand-wound movements...even for reps. The Asian 7750 is one of the best movements available, almost equal to an ETA movement.

Breitling makes some of the best quartz watches (gen) out there. Thermo compensated, accurate to plus minus 15 secs a year!

Check out the Emergency, B1, Aerospace, Colt, etc.

Anyway, I would love a good Aerospace rep. I haven't seen anything close, nor have I seen anywhere to buy correct 988 series ETA movements.

Do all models of rep cases require modification to accept gen movements, or is it just the portu's?

I love my older amphibian (labeled Boctok). I found it N.O.S. in a thrift store, with original box and papers, apparently it was built in 1990.

Very dependable, I wear it snowboarding and it has survived many an impact and drop into snow banks.

It looks great on an original Bond nato, it just so happens to have some of all the colors in the watch. It is sized perfectly for my 7.5" wrists, although I am vehemently opposed to the current huge watch trend.

I would be interested, depending on price.

I saw the technology on display at the NAWCC Museum this weekend. It was pretty sweet but I don't know how well it would translate into a watch.

Looks great!

Mind if I ask what mods you had to do to get it to that point?

I'll take one please.

Welcome indeed. In no time, you will be building your own watch no doubt.

If you have a sense of humor about watch forums, I highly recommend watching this video in this thread:

"Endless threads about what watch to wear when washing your ass or balls".... classic.

Thanks for all the kind words, can't wait to get started.

Hi all, Rodge here.

I forget how I found this site, but have spent pretty much all of the last 24hours lurking here. Was reading WUS a lot, and thought if I had to read another "I have 2 grand, which watch should I buy??" thread I was going to throw my computer.

It seems everyone here knows a hell of a lot more about watches, and actually interacts with them, beyond buying them and throwing them in a box. As an engineer/chronic tinkerer this excites me.

I am looking forward to buying a few reps just to then rip them apart.

Wish me luck!

-Rodge