SMP chrono is actually my oldest rep currently. I will never trade it, it's one of the nicest watches out there (gen or rep). Excellent macho design and wrist presence (while still being moderately sized).
I agree with my friend Watcher. WM9 is SO good.
And being a GMT fan I'd much rather spend the same money to 16710 with much more sophisticated movement and a genius GMT complication. 3135 doesn't really offer anything that ETA reps don't have.
But then again how can you argue against the most legendary diver's watch ever made? People can say whatever they want about Rolex but it's stil... well... a Rolex. If you're a huge Sub fan like Stephane... why not? Otherwise go for WM9.
Might be difficult. This review is very old and I've heard rumors that the 4th gen is difficult (if not impossible) to source any more. Lots of members would like to see "ultimate" 42mm version but it never got out.
What's wrong with those markers? I don't see them being "crooked".
The watch looks really good to me... just as good as the black 16610 but with better end links. Probably not very realistic to except anything more from a rep, huh?
I've said it before. The trick is to be happy with what you have... and not what you don't have. It's been almost a year since I bought a new rep. But I'm very happy with my collection... I don't have to buy new watches all the time.
Au contrary, I think it's an ideal situation if you already have all the watches you always wanted.
Ah... now I got it. It was about the Olympics. Boy I feel stupid now.
But then again it's the first time ever when South America gets to host the Olympics. I guess it's only fair.