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MagicDrumSticks

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  1. Help a new to Replica to Buy the first Omega

    in The Omega Area

    Posted

    Hi nvlass! Welcome to the fora!

    There are currently 2 versions of the Planet Ocean rep.

    1. The 45mm UPO (Ultimate Planet Ocean) which is the bigger, but more accurate version of the rep or the...

    2. 42mm "5th Gen" Planet Ocean. Remember that this is NOT the same thing as the UPO. There is no such thing as a 42mm UPO, it's referred to as 5th gen because it's the 5th generation of replica to come out for this model. This is the one you want to get if you have a smaller wrist like me.

    The 42mm version is slightly less accurate than the 45mm version but it's not so bad. If you have a big wrist, by all means get the 45mm version.

    Now... onto the movements.

    For this particular watch, you will find it in 3 versions. The Asian 21J aka A21J movement which is the cheapest of the 3 and will have a slightly less smooth second hand sweep.

    Then comes the Asian 2824 aka ETA Clone 2824 which is a clone of a real swiss movement. This is the middle of the range as far as price goes but most people say this is the best way to go..

    Finally there is the "Genuine Swiss ETA 2824" movement or "nickle plated 2824 movement" this is supposed to be an official swiss ETA movement but some people say that it's the luck of the draw so if you have money to spend, go with this option, otherwise the Asian clone is a fantastic choice.

    Good luck and let us know how it goes!

    Regards

    MDS

    P.S. for you I'd recommend the 45mm UPO.

  2. 42mm PO ordered QC Pics Posted

    in The Omega Area

    Posted

    Sorry to say but I don't think so. :)

    You'd be the first and only one to have a white writing on his 42mm 5th gen PO.

    Unless they printed a new dial it's not very likely.

    It looks pretty white to me. Maybe I should bleach the dial :thumbsupsmileyanim:

    But seriously, look closely at the lettering in my pics, it's white lettering.

    Magicdrumsticks

    congrats on the watch .

    they are great and keep perfect time.

    Cobra

    Thanks Cobra you as well!! One thing I gotta ask you though. I noticed that the version of this watch with the white numbers seems to have whiter markers. The one we both have seems to have GREENISH markers, what do you think?

  3. Rep Tag deployant

    in The Tag Heuer Area

    Posted · Edited by MagicDrumSticks

    Hi, recently picked up a Monaco LS from a fellow RWG member but the deployant has broken.

    Just wondering if anyone could help me with finding a replacement.

    The strap is 20mm where it meets the deployant.

    Any help would be much appreciated.

    Try contacting Mary. She should be able to supply the rep parts for you.

    watchinternational@gmail.com

    Good luck!

    MDS

  9. $300 Rep vs $300 Gen from a lesser known brand, which to get?

    in The looney bin

    Posted

    The difficult question is keeping me from getting anything at all. I'm looking at two watches right now. Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 42mm 5th Gen with black dial/orange letters SS bracelet Asian Clone 2824 and Tag Aquaracer 500m black dial Asian Clone 2824

    Now after reading about the problems of the Omega clasp breaking and trouble finding replacement parts, I'm considering the Tag, but I don't like the fact that the Tag has no AR and that it looks too "sporty" for my tastes.

    So option 3, I was considering just getting an auto watch from any other brand (Timex, Seiko, Citizen, etc) but here are some of the things which I would really like on it.

    1.) Sapphire glass with AR (because it makes the dial "pop" and look expensive)

    2.) Deployant/Scissor style clasp (I hate the flimsy metal clasps found on Fossils and Rolexes)

    3.) A HIGH BEAT movement. This is a must, I want the beat rate offered in a ETA 2824 because it's butter smooth, I hate the 21J "stop and go" sweep

    4.) A display caseback would be nice but I don't mind if its not there.

    5.) Lume would be nice but I might be asking for too much.

    Would anyone have recommendations? I have a small wrist (6 inches) so please recommend accordingly.

    Also note to mods: I accidentally posted this topic in the wrong forum before sorry about that :(

  10. Would appriciate help. Should I get a $300 rep or a $300 gen from another brand?

    in Other Brands Area

    Posted

    If you are looking for very good quality affordable gen timepieces you might want to take a look at the Grand Seikos' little brothers the Seiko Spirit range. These are amazing value for money and considered best bang for the buck by many on the gen forums. They are a more than your $300 limit, but can be found at very reasonable prices on the second hand market.

    Here's their line-up. It's the models starting with SARBxx at the bottom. The page is in Japanese, but you get the idea. Generally every Seiko with 6R15 movement is worth a look.

    Thanks for that! But if I'm mistaken the 6R15 movement is a low-beat (21k) movement which is not what I'm looking for. Any others?

  11. Would appriciate help. Should I get a $300 rep or a $300 gen from another brand?

    in Other Brands Area

    Posted

    The difficult question is keeping me from getting anything at all. I'm looking at two watches right now. Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 42mm 5th Gen with black dial/orange letters SS bracelet Asian Clone 2824 and Tag Aquaracer 500m black dial Asian Clone 2824

    Now after reading about the problems of the Omega clasp breaking and trouble finding replacement parts, I'm considering the Tag, but I don't like the fact that the Tag has no AR and that it looks too "sporty" for my tastes.

    So option 3, I was considering just getting an auto watch from any other brand (Timex, Seiko, Citizen, etc) but here are some of the things which I would really like on it.

    1.) Sapphire glass with AR (because it makes the dial "pop" and look expensive)

    2.) Deployant/Scissor style clasp (I hate the flimsy metal clasps found on Fossils and Rolexes)

    3.) A HIGH BEAT movement. This is a must, I want the beat rate offered in a ETA 2824 because it's butter smooth, I hate the 21J "stop and go" sweep

    4.) A display caseback would be nice but I don't mind if its not there.

    5.) Lume would be nice but I might be asking for too much.

    Would anyone have recommendations? I have a small wrist (6 inches) so please recommend accordingly.

  13. Does the 42mm PO still have clasp problems?

    in The Omega Area

    Posted

    I have only ever purchased movements from wholesaleoutlet990 on eBay, so I can't comment about their clasp quality.

    The problem with rep dealers servicing watches is the sheer volume of them that they sell every day. A dealer would have to employ an army of watchsmiths to offer this service. There used to be one dealer who did this but he wasnt able to deal with it and exploded even after hiring more help.

    Even if you do buy a genuine swiss movement in your watch, chances are that it has been warehoused in non-sterile packaging for ... who knows how long. And then it was assembled in a dusty factory .. SO your genuine swiss ETA movement has dirt in it. It's just a fact of life.

    What I tell people is this .. live with your watch for a couple of months. If you decide you love it, and want to keep it for years then by all means have it serviced by a trusted watchsmith .. there are prices well under $100 for a plain ETA service. Afterwards, service it every 5 years (oil evaporates) .. yes even GEN watches must be serviced every 5 years and THEY cost $600 for the same service you need.

    Anyone you can recommend? I go back and forth to India and USA so maybe if the watchsmith could ship internationally. Josh told me it would be 200 dollars for a eta service and 300 for A7750(Chrono) service.

  14. Does the 42mm PO still have clasp problems?

    in The Omega Area

    Posted

    ? A swiss ETA 2824 is $130 ..

    Is the watchsmith doing a full teardown service, regulation and install on the new movement? Then it would almost be the right price IF shipping was included.

    Also, WHO990 has the clasps (sterile) for $25 on eBay.

    I'm sorry I meant to say 250 for the watch in Swiss 2824 movement, I should have worded that correctly. Are there no trusted dealers which service the watch to you before shipping it to your door? I'd rather not order a watch, send it again and pay a lot of money. Would it be ok to use it out of the box without servicing?

    BTW Jkay, thanks for the eBay reference :) Are those clasps still the same type of high quality steel latch ones on the omega or the rolex "thin sheet of metal" type??

  17. Does the 42mm PO still have clasp problems?

    in The Omega Area

    Posted

    Well those epoxies never work long term. I used jb weld on my snapped glasses bridge before and it broke a week later.

    I would hate having to be extra careful considering that a lot of my friends will see the watch and be like "omg an omega!!" and snap close the clasp when thry try it on. Also it's a divers watch ain't it? You're supposed to be rough on it. Josh recommended I get the 500m Tag Heuer Aquaracer but it's too sporty and WAY too thick for my taste. This watch is what I really wanted, guess I'll have to go with a Timex auto now :(

  24. Need help finding this rep...

    in The Omega Area

    Posted

    I was at Jared Jewelery today and saw an awesome gen. I can't find the picture of it anywhere but the salesman told me it was a seamster aquaterra chrono co-axial. I'd say small dial(40mm?) the dial was WHITE and the subdials were black. Seamaster logo on back. Any chance of finding a good rep?

    Seconds at 9 and nothing at 12 (so subdials at 3, 6, 9)

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