philwongnz

Take the cash, a brand one in Asia is just slightly more than 17.5k at grey dealers. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

3135 and swap with a gen movement Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

They each have a different movement and with A2836 you can swap with an ETA which should be more reliable. But this verison has a different stem height which is less accurate than the 3135. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

It's only been like 4 yrs... Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

Where did you read is tax free to the UK? I. Personally shipped things to Hong Kong just so I know is tax free. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

There are "Trusted Dealers" (TDs) on this forum where most of them can you the same rep (roughly the same price) and some prefer different payment methods. You are new and I will be nice as we get new members asking the SAME/SIMILAR question as you ALL THE TIME. If you use the search function, you will find the info you need. To answer your question there are NO Swiss movement rep Daytona (unless you bought a gen movement). The current and best Daytona is by ARF. Where is an ASIAN movement and the chrono doesn't work so it can have a close to gen slim profile. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

Unfortunately there are no good vintage Rolex reps (4 digits) unless you build one. TBH, if you want decent "out of the box" reps is best to go with modern watches like AP, Tudor (especially Black Bay), Paneria, IWC and SOME Rolex (like ARF and Noob) offers. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

I personally wanted a rep Monaco ever since i discovered rep forums that was around 8 or 9 yrs ago and there isn't one that's decent. Live is too short, if you are in a position to acquire a gen one, do it. I personally have other stuff in life which takes priority and Monaco is not at the top of my list. Best of luck with your search. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

Must be a legit site, has the exact photo as watchfinder ;-) http://www.watchfinder.ie/Tag%20Heuer/Monaco/1133G/0/item/42909 Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

I'm going in late Jan. My dad is a well known watch restorer in the East (he only deals with businesses not individuals) and even he said he's doesn't know their physical address. Providing he's speaks Vietnamese and have been doing this for the last 20yrs. He usually meet dad in his hotel or in coffee shops. One thing you have to remember, altho Vietnam is corrupt, but it is still illegal if they replicating parts, hence their secrecy. On another note, Ive met the supplier of MQ and Phong before. I told him their prices and he's not surprised as he's doesn't know English or tech so he can't sell his stuff himself. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

There are no good Monaco replica. Anything close is a quartz and they are not close. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

Looks great, what are the specs? Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

PT (Angus) is a great TD I doubt there will be an issue, but the timing does seem rather long maybe the model you bought is discontinued and they have issues sourcing you the part(s) for repairs. Anyhow my recommendation is shoot Angus a PM and he should sort you out. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

Very selfish Bart.. Haha.. It's been amazing what you have shared so far! Sorry for the delay, I'm going to Vietnam in Jan so I should be able to source you some plain dial plates if you still need them. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

Wow not even an attempt to have a correct insert. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

Well this day date is a post via Hodinkee, according to the article is gen as Rolex serviced it multiple times and I do know they will not service any replicas or watches which are franken. All and all, I still doubt its authenticity as Rolex hardly make any custom pieces, with the buoyant vintage market is very easy to ride this gravy train and start introducing "prototypes" and "custom" pieces and then invent some story to support its provenance. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

What are the main flaws for a TC insert? Looks pretty good to me compared with a gen bezel above. The only tell I can see is the pearl. Sorry I don't own a TC sub but I do have a gen LV, so just curious as TC looks pretty good ok photos. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

Don't think anything is decent. The bezel is not correct, the correct hand stack (CHS) movement is prone for issues and thats before we talk about SEL. You might be better off getting a sub. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

Hmm maybe [emoji4] Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Define what is "good"? Basically for a rep you either have to settle with a converted A7750 movement with manual wind where the sub dial doesn't sit at the same place as a gen OR you go with the venus movement where the chrono doesn't work but the subdials are in the correct position. But if you want both you would need a V72 and the movement alone is over 1K USD (unless you are lucky or you found one that is not working and you can get it fixing). Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Great work Bart, how would u manage the date window? As you need to cut the decal and they might bunch up on the curves Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Me and my mate are interested in getting a 809H each. (yes I know there's only one left). Apologies I'm slightly confused of what to do as we need to buy the watch first and remove the hands so we can send them to you to lume with the dial? Also the 809H is gold colour, what's your advice on the mod for that? Also any one know what plexi crystal to use if we use the V6 or V7 as the base? I have a modder ready on the UK (I don't want to disclosed him as I didn't as for his permission) to do the case mod (PCG and chamfering). Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

The SEL doesn't look that bad.. But the bezel font is just hideous... I think JF or Noob might have a better offering so I wouldn't buy this

Bezel font and paint stopped me looking at the watch any further. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

I got a rep Bamford sub, it was cheap via m2m, but I regretted buying it now. Everything is so wrong with it. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk