By-Tor

Did you read the Breitling Guide already? There's a link to Dave123's pictorial of this watch.

Tudor reps are rare, but they do exist.

How about TAG Link?

This must be the most discussed Rolex rep ever. This section is full of GMTIIc reviews. It's simply impossible to avoid those articles in this forum section... if you spent more than 60 seconds searching for them.

There are many different 21J Asian movements. I think some sort of Seagull is the most common. We just call them "Asian movements". Yes, most of them are very primitive and cheap. But they have surprisingly good track record. Sometimes you might receive a defective one, but they're usually decent, functional movements (keeping the price in mind).

It's just the basic Asian 21J movement with and extra gear for the "faux" GMT hand. Similar "bastardization" as the wrong hand stack ETA 2836-2 "faux GMT". This article sheds some light on its features.

Jubilee bracelet is something that I never really cared about. The polished midlink Oyster band is PERFECT for the DJ. Very classy and really suits the watch well. The "Daytona clasp" is really nice too.

Great comparison, and beautiful watches! Is the gen DJ a recent acquisition?

That's a beauty LR! When I received my Aquaracer it only had about 17 hours power reserve. Now, after one year of use it has exceeded 24 hours. Weird indeed. As a timekeeper it's superb, extremely accurate... I'd guess COSC standards. So I doubt there's anything wrong with it, despite the lowish PR. Perhaps the PR has something to do with the day/date change (which probably requires more PR)?

Ice Ice Baby!

Thanks guys. I think the whole bezel construction would be too costly as a spare part. I think I'm going to get a gen and part with my rep. Just like GMT Master II, this is the watch that I have grown to like too much to settle with the rep.

Thanks man... neither do I, neither do I...

I already replied your pm, but I suggest the same as BROM: Save a little and go for the ETA/ double AR version. It's worth every penny. Perhaps my most impressive watch (rep or gen).

Congrats man! Steelfish is such a great diver watch. That old version is really growing on me! Enjoy, and congrats also for the wedding!

Thanks LR, appreciated my friend. But I already have a spare (pin version). I acquired that for my black GMT that I used to own. PS: I could buy a spare SMP Chrono rep insert too (if someone has an extra one laying around). The pearl isn't perfect but it's very reasonable.

Anyone knows if the gen insert is a direct fit to the 3 years old Bond Seamaster replica classic? Also, is this part available through any source? Anyone has a spare and wants to sell? Thanks... I'm planning to update my good and reliable workhorse.

This is such a fascinating project Freddy!!! Keep us posted, I love seeing these "Work In Process" threads.

While waiting for the Olympic football final, Argentina-Nigeria to start, I switched onto this. I got this watch year ago exactly... and the attraction is still the same. What a stunner it is!

Well... mine is FINALLY on its way here. Now really.

I've been so busy that I haven't even had time to post to the wrist checks lately. But this weekend kicks off with the "Polar Explorer".

One of my favorite LeRoi playing is in "Two Step". Saxophone doesn't have a big role in it, but it adds so much to the song.

R.I.P Leroi, the great musician! I loved his playing... he's going to leave a big gap, and I wonder how they're going to replace his unique saxophone sound. http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1593146/2...819/index.jhtml

Paul doesn't hide. He's the ultimate badass among the rep dealers. Even Chuck Norris buys his watches from him.

I seriously doubt those are the same watch... or not the same one you're referring to. Neither is Trusty's $108 model... not even close. Narikaa's Asian GMT is definitely not the same, at least the one he used to sell. Neil sells the correct GMT under the "MBK" label and it's $450 with ETA... whatever model we should call my review watch (or wherever that model is really coming from), those two Asian versions are not the same rep model I have reviewed. Trusty calls this a "newbie model". Are you referring to this one? You can't be serious man... it's is simply dreadful!

Keep this debate civil, or it will be closed. There's no need to get so heated up about phones and watches.