By-Tor

Hey guys, I merged the two wrist checks. The other one (by rckh) was posted on Thursday afternoon (European time).

No biggie, but let's start the weekend one when it's actually weekend (at least somewhere in the world).

This must be the earliest weekend ever. It's early Thursday evening even here in Scandinavia.

I got these beauties back for today (little service), so naturally I'm alternating between them. The GMT got a new, smaller crown now. I gotta make another "studio shot" later.

I'm not looking for a review, just a quick summary for the guide.

What an enjoyable post, and great pictures!!

Great collection Corgi. I don't know how I have missed this before.

Yeah good luck selling that one... especially when the Asian version costs $120.

But does anyone know if the rep is accurate or not? I want to update the Guide.

I have absolutely no idea, either. According to description it has the standard ETA 2836 inside.

Here's much more reasonably priced Asian version. Probably the same base watch?

http://www.pc-80108.com/omde10027-hour-vis...813-p-3313.html

I've been too busy to follow any discussions about the new Hour Vision, and this watch should be added to the Omega Guide.

Who could help and write a brief description of its flaws and good points? Credit, of course, will be given to the author. The price is quite high at $398... I recall there was some talk about it.

http://www.pc-80108.com/omde01001-hour-vis...836-p-4473.html

Thanks.

@Allergydoc: That's a GREAT photo man! Really makes the watch look good... you certainly nailed it!

PS: Have you polished the bracelet, looks great!?

i would also like to see the zenith aero repped, but again, i see them having a problem with the subdial spacing...

i really could care less...i just want to see some quality zenith's repped. im a huge fan as well.

That's the spirit!

If I really like the design of some particular chrono, I want to buy it. I don't care about the spacing issue, either.

It's not technically possible to mimic the spacing on many watches, so that leaves two alternatives: Replica with wrong spacing or no replica at all. I'm really glad the BTR got repped, and would like to see some Zeniths too.

I think Zenith took a step backwards with their new design.

Give me ANYTHING from the old El Primero lineup (especially the Flyback Rainbow) and I'm all over it. Chronomaster T, Port Royal and Grande Classe are all fine, but the other new ones... hmm...

But then again, I have a conservative watch taste.

I'm a big fan of Zenith, and I'd probably buy anything from the classic El Primero line. But that Defy Extreme... well, it's really extreme. Maybe a bit too much for me.

I'm not familiar with its specs, but do you really think the factories could replicate that one properly?

You're Geeks... that's what you are.

Try this thread.

I never thought the SSD was a great rep, but some people seem to like it a lot.

I'm not saying it's a bad rep... but not very accurate to the gen. Lots of good things but some serious flaws too... that can't be fixed.

Interesting theory. But I think in reality there are one, two or three factories in China who have monopoly on the Rolex reps, and they're simply not capable of doing very good job. Only one of them (the "Noob" factory... or whatever it's called) can make good replicas. Rest of the Chinese Rolex reps (from other factories) are simply crap.

This is just a guess of course, but to me the "monopoly theory" (mafia controlling the market, or whatever...) sounds much more likely than any kind of "agreement with Rolex". I think it was Pugwash who originally posted that one.

For example the factory that replicated TAG Link and Aquaracer was able to make almost perfect job. Both of those watches are much more complicated (design wise) than any Rolex ever produced. Lots of other examples too (BCE, SFSO, etc.)

What, no wristcheck active?

You just missed it... threads merged.

Discussed the Tudor chrono with a member in another forum...

Think about it: They could technically replicate Tudor Tiger Chrono without ANY problems, and even use the Daytona case, which is already available. People could get a nice rep, Daytona design and a reliable movement on top of that.

Tiger Chrono is 7750-based, so there would be ZERO tech/spacing issues. I'm 100% sure it would sell. But there's still no rep... not even one. How retarded is that?

I think it looks BETTER than the Daytona...and it has a date.

This is the new model:

You forget one thing: It's possible that the watch gets damaged during the shipment too. That has happened to me as well.

I once sent a watch to US, which was in perfect condition. I put a lot of bubble wrap around it, and even sent it in a padded envelope on top of that. But when the watch arrived at the destination the plastic crystal was cracked. Thankfully my friend Ubiquitous had a spare one that he shipped to the guy.

Hands or lume markers can get loose during the shipment as well. Stuff like this happens and there's nothing we (or the dealers) can do.

@By-Tor: when I compared my brushed Link Chrono with a gen at the AD window it occured to me that not only the pushers have a different shape/size and the crown has too few teeth, also the bezel is too big. Maybe it's modelled after an older version of the gen I'm unaware of.............

Nevertheless it's still a gorgeous watch.

Also mine was sold as a high beat 7750, but Ziggy found out it wasn't. Seems that most TAG Links these days only have low beat movements.

Good to know.

The datefont used to be an issue too. But I doubt they're using that original (horrible) font anymore.

@Omni: That's funny... I didn't mean 36 is old, but I guess it's old enough to see some of your tastes slowly changing.

Reading the stickys in the brand-specific subforums is always the safest bet to find information.

I doubt I'm going to purchase a lot of watches this year. But of course, we addicts are ALWAYS looking for something... constantly trying to find some pathetic excuse to buy "just one more watch".

I rarely go to "window shopping" in the dealer sites anymore but today I did... and look what I found...

1. Ebel BTR 1911 7750

Well this watch has flaws, but after I saw Lanikai's pictures of his bracelet version, I'm sold. This is definitely on top of my list. I love the design and I don't really give a rat's ass about the wrong subdial spacing, it's a Ebel, a rare luxury brand... who really cares?

2. TAG Link Chronograph (brushed version)

The one and only reason I traded my extremely accurate Link Chrono was the highly reflective dial. I've heard the brushed version doesn't have this problem. I absolutely love the bracelet on this watch. Alternatively I could even consider the white Link GMT. I've been leaning towards white dials lately, but I'm a bit worried about the small size on the GMT.

3. BCE Ultimate

I don't know why I still don't own this. I'd buy it, if I found a good EU-based member deal. ETA datefont and double AR are essential on this one. I wish it had brushed case and bracelet though... never liked the bling ss bands on the Breits.

4. Omega Aqua Terra

This is a bit of an "old man" watch, like Rolex DateJust but hey... I'm in my mid-thirties and it's only natural that my tastes start to move towards classic lines. There's something very basic, very classy on the AT. I love Explorer I too, but it's way too small... while AT would be perfect size. The white version w/ gold hands is a beauty!

5. Breguet Transatlantic

Wow, this is nice. Yeah it has wrong subdial spacing but again: who cares... The only problem is that when you're wearing a Breguet you should drive a Bentley. I only drive a Mercedes E200 Kompressor and it's not even my own. This in rose gold is the sh*t. For Christ's sake... someone should purchase one already, so I could at least enjoy the pictures.

These are on top of my list. Post yours, and please don't just make a list... please add some reasoning, and let's have some WATCH TALK here.

Looks like fun.

Yacht-Master today!

I've always liked your taste Jet.

PS: Do you still have the good old TW Classic 16610?

Great idea! Here's a few of mine (past and present):

My PO's:

SFSO:

SMP & SMP Chrono:

Vintages:

TAG:

16610 (various reps):

16613:

@Lani: I'd love to see a review from you. And besides, even if I buy it and review it... so what? The more the merrier.

PS: This is the exact model I'm going to get as well. I'm not even sure if the red hands version is available with bracelet at all.

Sorry for the stupid question, but what does 1:1 mean?

In most cases it means: HYPE and BS.

Sometimes it actually means "super rep".