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Oh, yes. I started a topic on the old RWG to that end.

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I like VCs but unfortunately most of the VC reps are of lower quality compared to high quality reps of other brands. Does not bother me much but I guess I have my fill. Overseas seems to be the only high quality rep. Still, I could not overcome myself because of the cross and buy the rep. Have you seen my smallish collection?

From what I see you could well be Jack the watch ripper

111H would be a really good start.

By 2893, you mean 2892? As to the differences, the main flaw is the size of the crown. the hands are not superlumed.

Talked to the watchsmith, and had him redo it. Another couple of weeks of waiting. He says it is my dial and the logo and wording was printed anew. Here's how it looks now. Don't like the logo at all.

BTW, here's the dial i have (in unrestored condition) D-A-M-N, I just noticed I was given a wrong dial. It is exactly like mine but has "Breitling Navitimer Chronometre" written.

Thank you The Zigmeister and PAMman for the info. I knew there were no problem with installing a gen dial in the Navitimer with 6-9-12 configuration. Mine has 3-6-9. Quite forgot to stress that detail.

Hi, I have embarked on a small project of swapping dials on my Navitimer. Have found a gen dial on eBay and had to have it restored as the quality was not so good. Now, the problem is the spacing is a little bit different. I made some pictures of the rep and the gen dial and measured distances on pictures with Screen Calipers. The measures are approx. as follows:..............gen....................rep spacing b/w subdials at 3 and at 9...............16.63 mm..........16.40 mm center to subdial at 6.................................... 8.19 mm............8.00 mm inner measurement circle..............................27.79 mm..........25.87 mm Do you think because of the allowances it'd be possible to still swap the dials? (Unfortunately, the watchsmith I found seems to be disinclined to do on reps something beyond simple tasks.)

Palp, I think it'd make sense to let us know in this thread when you're through with PMing so that those nervously waiting for your PM could relax until that time.

I've played with the idea of purchasing one. Found some for as low as $1000. Keeping my eye at a new (??) producer Francois Rotier. You can buy the following watch for €1300 Don't like all those diamonds and gold plating. Hopefully, they'll come up with an SS version. Here's additional reading re tourbillons (look around).

And yes I do think she can be a valuable addition to our community.

Well, sorry guys if I haven't stressed that enough but the Navitimer I presented the other day is from Ruby We've talked quite a lot about this watch on RWI so I didn't think it could be of any use to post the review on RWG2.

Funny, my limit is €10,000 Maybe the limit get raised after you verify yourself.

Yep

As my collection grows, I'll certainly have to include a PAM and maybe even a Rolex. In fact, I've already decided to buy the Legend in the near future. On the Rolex side, I could consider getting a Daytona. But not untill they fix the problem with the movement.

Then, all's well. I thought for a moment it's not a rep forum anymore.

Makes good reading. Thanks. here's another picture of the genuine blue TAG Link. Just in case.

If you think you're black listed at the customs, have a dealer send watches to another address. I have ordered about 15 watches so far, not a single problem with the customs. And some dealers do assume the cuctoms risk to a certain extent. How was your watch shipped?

Even nicer pictures. And do keep 'em coming. That Tag of your does have a certain appeal. Considering buying the blue version myself. Happen to know how close the blue in the rep to the genuine is? EDIT: I assumed you have a black version. Now after having read your TAG review I realized it's blue.

These are the countries you can buy Cimier in. It used to be a well-known brand till they went bankrupt during the "quartz crisis". Now, they're making a come-back so they don't offer many automatic models. And the prices are so sweeeet. PS: D-A-M-N! No one noticed my Conquistador.

Omega Aqua Terra (ETA 2836) VC 1755 Jubilee VC Perpetual Calendar VC Regulateur VC Date Retrograde

These are the core of my collection. Have a couple of other watches and reps but they don't add anything new from the design point of view. Breitling Navitimer (asian 7750 @28,800) Cimier 1924 Automatic (ETA 2836-2 modified) FM Conquistador (ETA 2892) FM Crazy Hours (Long Island)

I normally buy general straps (look in the links section) and if the rep buckle is of good quality I replace the buckle on th new strap with the rep buckle (you'll need a spring bar tool). You just need to make sure you order straps of correct size and length. Haven't seen VC buckles sold anywhere. There're not many watches from VC made of steel so the buckle would be very very pricey.