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Every rep I own has set me back about $350 on the low-end and $600 on the high-end. Every rep I purchase, I get serviced immediately which sets me back another $125 - $175 not including shipping and also depending on the rep. My personal belief (opinion) is if you purchase a rep you should already have someone in mind who will service it. I don't think the Asian movements are bad at all, but for the price you pay for a rep, you can't expect the QC as you would if you purchased a higher-end watch. This is the main reason I believe in getting the watch serviced the moment you get the watch into your possession.

I think if you spent a lot (Relative) on the reps you have, then try to find someone to service them correctly. If not, just purchase some new ones. I'm sure the quality of the versions you have, improved since you made those purchases.

Very nice piece.

lol to tripling your post! Congrats on the new phone purchase. How do you like the note?

I would also agree with @netniet, the PAM 111 v3 is a great starting point. Another personal favorite of mine is the 127. I have had mine forever with no issues (I do get it serviced).

Depending on where you're located would determine whether I would send it back or not. If you're in the states, I personally wouldn't send it back to the TD, customs might seize it. As far as fixing it goes, it might be something super simple for a watch smith to do. You might not need a new movement, and you might save money in the process by not having to by a new movement. If it is a rep you really like I would recommend getting it serviced anyways, the care reps are given in these factory's is not exactly great from what I hear. Most of the people who service them will tell you that they are poorly handled and almost all the time need to be cleaned and oiled. I hope this helps.

Awesome writing, I really got into it welcome!

I want!

Fitch, I love the contrast of the PVD with that Dirk strap, it's perfection.

Did you ever pick one up from PT?

So I decided to bring an old watch that was gifted to me, back to life. This watch is not the most fantastic time piece, however it has great sentimental value to me, this is why I thought I would invest a little into it. The watch itself is a Invicta 9211 Speedway Collection Chronograph, which itself comes with a stainless steel bracelet as seen in the pic below. I figured a nice way to give some taste to the watch would be to change the strap and man was I right (Opinion of course). The strap I chose to purchase was a Hadley-Roma MS913 Tan which retails for $49.95.

I went to digging in the search engines and found it for $38.95 so I made the purchase. The goal was to find a quality strap that didn't cost more then the watch ($70.00 USD). Overall impressions are great! The material is solid, the build quality is precise, and the fit is even better. All in all I'm very happy with this purchase, I would highly recommend this strap to anyone on a budget. Please enjoy the few pictures below:

From the factory

Front Packaging

Back Packaging

Front buckle

Back Buckle

Front of Strap

Back of Strap

Strap on the Invicta 9211

Watch Mounted

Rear of Watch Mounted

Side of Watch Mounted

I hope you've enjoyed this review.

So I was trying to do some research the past few days, I came to the conclusion, I should probably ask the pros. How does the "Swiss Sellita SW 240 26J" hold up to the "Asian 2836-2 25J"? I am curious to know from a longevity perspective not accuracy.  This is the comparison info I have:

SW 200 = ETA 2824
SW 220 = ETA 2834
SW 240 = ETA 2836
SW 300 = ETA 2892
SW 500 = ETA/Valjoux 7750

Brands that already use Sellita movements

• Oris
• Meistersinger
• Nivrel
• Limes
• Invicta
• Steinhart
• Ocean7
• Bathys
• Schaumburg
• Arctos
• Nauticfish
• MarcelloC
• Chase Durer

Looks amazing! Is that a Gen brown strap or a rep brown strap?

Beautiful pieces.

I personally think both look good and you can't go wrong with either.

Beautiful watches.

Question can you put any ETA 7750 movement in it?

Want to sell???

Oh I Understand now thanks guys for the fast responses.

About a 100x better for Pre-V. There is nothing else even vaguely close.

Thank You for the insight. I have another question does the 127 fall under a "Pre-V"?

Its for pre v models and more importantly shaped by legendary wolf

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So does that mean that his cases are more authentic looking then the ones that come with the reps?

I have a question and please be gentle due to the fact I am new to Pams. What is it that makes everyone want this case?

Want to sell?

The thickness to my knowledge is not the same because swiss movements are differant then asian movements. I will tell you though unless you are a watch guru like some of the people here you would never notice the differance.

Before you give the watch to a Watch Smith or Jeweler ask them if they would be willing to work on it for a few extra dollars I am sure they would because money talks.

Ebay... Or if you become a VIP Member here I believe it gives you permission to a whole new buying and selling area.