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Hi - found the following 183 on ebay. Is it a Rep or Gen? The "A's" look rep to my untrained eyes. Sorry for bad photos, this is all I have. Thanks

Hi - keen to hear feedback on the best valued leather strap for ~$100. I currently have an Asso but looking for something softer but not too thick / chunky. Cheers

Hi, the bracelet on my genuine sub from the mid 90s is getting pretty beaten up and loose. The idea is that I will buy a rep sub for "transplant"... So the question is, are most bracelet in similar quality? If so, assume I just pick up the cheapest version from one of the dealers... I am not a hardcore purist so will be happy with a solid end piece from the modern sub (mine is hollow). So whats your view? Which sub and from whom do you recommend? and how much? Cheers

I propose that everyone buys a watch from Eddie and make Eddie's dream come true.

I can confirm that Lowu is not a very good place for rep watches. There are heaps there, but not very high quality ones. Cheers

I am sure TTK has some pretty accurate Oris rep, it was either the TT1 Divers or F1 Williams. Drop TTK a line.

Just to jump on this *sizing* bandwagon, how does the size of the 45mm Radiomir (ie 183 blackseal) compare to the 44mm base size (ie 111 or 005)? Does the 45mm look bigger/smaller on wrists? Anyone with a wristshot of both to compare? Thanks

Agree. Imagine a perfect world in fairlyland where Rolex and Panerai sell their watches at costs, lets say $200, would you still buy a rolex or Panerai and wear it with such a large smile on your face? No, you'll be drooling over that Timex that is all over magazines and sells for $10,000. Common guys, we wear reps because we like the watch and for one reason or another we don't want to spend a whole lot of cash on a watch, its not because you hate Rolex or you hate your government.... that is so lame. just my 2 cent =)

Nice, thanks TT! Like you said, the strap is very nice. I wonder how the FA Jones will look on pilot strap? Or should I just go with the more dressy gator strap>?

@TT - Nice watch! Can you please comment on the quality of the clasp and maybe even some pics? Also, what size strap does it take? I am looking to buy a new strap for my IWC and was thinking of getting a generic butterfly clasp or maybe the one on your IWC. I think the clasp for the genuine IWC is like about $200 bucks! Thanks in advance.

22mm

Deleted, maybe I am too harsh and too passionate about this watch.

Statement like this makes you look like an idiot. Who are you trying to fool? Can't you just accept that it is a nice watch? If you think it is not good enough for you, shut up, don't buy it and don't ruin it for the rest of us.

@sye46 - Very nice straps! Are those straps you have the genesis IIs? I thought they don't make them in 22mm. Or are they custom made? I have been eyeing them for a long time.