Pix

BTW, I'm looking for a Montblanc buckle or folding clasp in 20mm...

Thx for any hint.

Makes sense...

But why aren't there chrono pushers then ?

Hi,

just saw new link two tones on PC's website.

With subdials (faux Chrono ?) and non chrono, obviously Quartz (and hopefully affordable).

If the price is reasonable, one of these might well become my second Tag.

I did not find the gen.

Are these fantasy watches ?

Cheers.

PS as I can't directly link, I hope pics won't harm the rules

Sorry, did I miss anything ? I only see white wheels...

Epoch's deal is interesting, but I would buy from Andrew now as I ordered a Breitling Steelfish from him yesterday...

If someone has a link (PM please, not to be against forum rules).

Thx

You can also buy it from Andrew, I have ordered mine yesterday.

Doopey, are you sure ? There are only white date wheels on his website...

thx

Hi,

I got this new toy about 2 weeks ago.

It came with a Swiss ETA 2836-2, without strap for 150 dollars shipped...

It took me some time to choose the dress : finally I went to something classic (black alligator), highlighted with white stitching and a 3-fold deployant clasp, both giving the watch a more sporty look.

It's 43 mm diameter and has very few flaws against the gen : white digits instead of silver, which in fact make the dial much clearer, as there is no AR coating. The crown is beautiful, the GMT feature works and the Swiss ETA keeps perfect time.

Also the gen has a transparent display case back (same as the Chono version) and here it came with a SS one, but with correct engravings : indeed, that's the replica of the non GMT version.

That's a true evidence that it's possible to get excellent reps for much less than the new 250-300++ trend.... I hope to meet such bargains more often and hereby would like to thank River for that.

Focus on the buckle that a member offered me for free. (updated 1st june 2007)

The engraving is really deep and sharp, and the side keeps the same spirit as the lugs.

And a lume shot... The lume is more anecdotic than visible on this piece. No idea about the gen.

Here's the gen.

And here's the back of the non GMT gen

There are already out black dial chopards with black date and asia 21J at 100 USD.

Can tell you that I had more 7750 broken than asia 21j movements.

Hi,

not from TT and PC. From whom ? I'd be interested, for sure. Thx.

The fact that the Chopards are not available everywhere is surely the key...

Margins ?

Agreed, in general for most reps, and on this specific model in particular.

You can't get anything new under 300 dollars.

For the Chopard, after reading the various threads, I feel it's even more unfair : a 7750 which does not use the chrono features nor the seconds at 9 and has a jerky main seconds hand (whatever is explained on the reason for it). Vanilla strap ? Well...

Of course, most owners will find it nice (which it is actually), but I think it isn't worth the price, and as many, I would rather go to the cheaper model with Asian 21J and have it modded, provided it's possible : get a black date wheel and possibly a new strap, although it does not seem absolutely necessary.

I still wonder why they chose the 7750, where any Asian21J or a Swiss ETA (with a modded datewheel) would have done the job.

I bought mine on ebay for less than 100 euros.

Try on ebay.de if you're in Europe.

These things have also become much cheaper since they're built in China... Of course, I can't tell you how it will be on the long term. But it's basic mecanics, so a broken electric engine may easily be swapped.

I love it !

And I've been looking for a similar strap everywhere...never found yet.

Wear it well !!!

I have very poor technical knowledge but... 12 seconds ? Isn't that too few to have the watch working until the next cycle ?

Updated 25th april.

- My new Trias Gold plated has just arrived.

- Better overview of the winder

Understood for the Swiss existing on the cheaper rep. Good to know.

I edited my above message, I meant 2834 and not 2836.

afaik the 2824 would not be big enough. this is a really large watch and the date window is way out there

but my $120 cheapie asian version had a nice smooth sweep...

Then a [Edit] 2834 or something like that ... anyway, a Swiss movement. Strange choice.

And the date wheel can probably be modified, no ?

Hi,

3 questions for me :

- what does "chinese sapphire" mean ? That's new to me.

- why put a 7750 where the simplest Asian 21J would be enough (and smooth) ? :cc_confused:

- for the price, wouldn't a simple Swiss ETA 2824 be the right movement ?

Thx for your comments

BTW, I like the watch... but am too wondering about the price.

Omni, your trial and error advice sounds wise, I'll try this for sure.

And I'll put the handwind Patek on the 6th slot, for the balance

It won't last long until I get a 6th auto movement...

But hell, I already need a new winder !

The movements are two Swiss ETA (2834 & 2836) and three Asian 21J.

Exact models in my new signature link : My (starting) Collection :-)

Hi all,

I have a very simple question, but as it's the first time for me to use a watchwinder, I am wondering about which setting I should use :

- run clockwise

- run anti-clockwise

- run both

Most will answer to use the third one if I hesitate, but the problem of that mode is that it moves much more often :

- clockwise OR anticlockwise : run 6 mins, pause 30 minutes, run 6 mins etc...

- run both : runs 20 minutes, stops 10 minutes, run 20 minutes etc... (I wonder why there is a such big difference...)

I read in The Zigmeister's various Q&A that the Swiss movements would wind in both directions. The asian movements would wind in only one direction, then which one ?

Besides, although it sounds stupid, does it make sense to put my handwind watch on the winder, to enable a better lubrification ?

Thx for your comments.

Hi,

I'm always wearing my watches based on the colours of my suits/ties/shirts...

And of course dressy watches with suits and sporty watches with jeans or casual wear.

Hi Stephane,

thx

In fact I'm using a "cheap" light tent : I followed Pugwash's advices on how to take pics.

And here, I have a white sheet of paper in a transparent box, all covered with a white cloth

But I will surely invest in a tent and an adequate lighting.

I love your photos too, especially the close-ups you did on the Vacheron. I can't get this done with my camera. At least I did not find proper settings.

Hi all,

it's been a while since I wished to expose my watches here... When my first watchwinder came home, that made me think "it's time to do the step", as I realized I start owning a decent number of watches, mix of gens and reps. Most gens are just affordable or just cheap ones. They all have in common the fact that I enjoy wearing each single one of them. I have sold the ones that had no or poor wristtime.

I hope you will enjoy as much as I enjoyed taking the pics. None of the reps have their original leather strap, I find them mostly bad or at best very standard. Even the cheapest gens have acceptable straps, so I'm a bit disappointed by reps from this point of view. Anyway, the bright side of this lack is that the watches just get more beautiful with new patiently chosen dresses.

If you have questions on some models, don't hesitate and also have a look at my signature, I tried to review/picture them all (except gens).

MontBlanc Timewalker GMT

Movement : Swiss ETA 2836-2

Vacheron Constantin Overseas

Movement : Swiss ETA 2834-2

Trias Skeleton

Movement : Asian Auto 20J Trias T282-12

Tag Heuer SLR

Movement : Japan OS20 Quartz

Kalashnikov AK-2282

Movement : Swiss Quartz ETA G10

Festina Mambo Chronograph

Movement : Quartz

Philippe PATEK 5070 White gold plated

Movement : Copy of the Venus 175 handwind Chronograph (actually Seagull ST-19, but often incorrectly described as a Lemania)

Breitling Steelfish Super Ocean

Movement : Asian auto 2813 (Miyota 8215 clone)

Seiko Kinetic Assymetrical SKA187P1

Movement : Seiko Quartz (Kinetic)

Panerai 112H

Movement : Asian 6497 (manual winding)

Uzi Military Black PVD / Tritium vials

Movement : Quartz

(reviewed here, exceptionnally >> usually no review of non rep watches)

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

Movement : Swiss ETA 2824-2

Tissot PRS-516

Movement : Swiss ETA 2836-2

Breitling Navitimer Two-Tone

Movement : Quartz

Vacheron Constantin Tonneau Power Reserve

Movement : Asian Auto 21J

Hublot Big Bang "Lite Edition"

Movement : Asian 7750 21.6 kbph

Bell&Ross BR01-92 (reduced) with its custom Gasgasbones' strap

Movement : Asian 21J

Vacheron Constantin Malte Chronographe

Movement : Seagull ST-19

Tag Heuer Aquaracer

Movement : Quartz

Baume & Mercier Riviera XXL

Movement : Asian 7750

Hi,

here's a review I did in March : http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showto...;hl=crazy+hours

The Crazy hours feature does work actually.

And it seems the reps are already very good at low prices.

Hi,

here's my short review : http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showto...315&hl=bell

I'm in the same case as you : 46mm, especially for a square qatch, is much too large. The 39 mm is perfect for me. Of course, it is not the perfect rep (as the 46 mm isn't either), but the finishing is good and the movement reliable (Asian 21J is perfect for non complicated watches).

I hope this helps.