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UPO is arguably the best rep out of the box for omegas right now. The new SMP from what I read has some flaws compared to the "closed" factory rep. It depends on your own personal taste. I wanted to get the bond SMP at first because it is "sexier" IMO. After hearing about the irregularities with the SMP gen though, i decied to go with an UPO. You'll be satisfied with either choices and it depends on "style" vs "how gen" you want your watch to be. If you can find a SMP from a member here with the near perfect clone from a few years back, i would say that's the best choice. I don't like the chrono. I rather you get the SMP chrono which is also a great vanilla rep. http://www.1-pc8838.com/000omse00111-300m-2008-chrono-blue-a7750-updated-p-9106.html

Domi apparently does the gear and screw mod but if you're talking about the cote d'geneva that's a totally different story. Would be worth it to do the mod.

Check the trusted dealer review section. Josh, Andrew are highly raved on these forums but they tend to be a bit more pricey. I just ordered from Trevor and he seems to have a good record as well. Most of the TD get their watches from the same sources so I would say there shouldn't be a huge difference in their quality if they do proper QC.

Which Hublot is this one?

Hey guys, a few friends of mien are calling out that the replica top gun 3789 strap looks "cheap". Anyone got any suggestions to add some class to the strap? http://img251.images...717andtg010.jpg http://www.rwg.cc/topic/113147-iwc-v2-top-gun/page__p__801805__hl__3789__fromsearch__1#entry801805 the chronissimo from mickey looks pretty slick.

Would the AP RBII be too much? I find the IWC a bit too simple.

Hey all, First time posting here but been lurking for a while. I'm planning on buying my first rep and need some fashion advice. I've narrowed it down to 3 watches that seem to fit my bill. RBII:http://www.yourtrust...sort=20a&page=2 *Classy, sleek, makes you want to stare, $$$ HBB tourbillon skeleton: http://www.yourtrust...roducts_id=8249 *wow factor, cool looking, tourbillon, $$$$$, rubber band (which I don't really like) IWC Pilot:http://www.yourtrust...roducts_id=3420 *most conservative, $$ (least damage to my wallet) I don't think it's possible to go wrong with either of these but I can only get one unfortunately. Thoughts and opinions? I'm also a graduate student that just got into this hobby to put things into context. Maybe I shouldn't a watch that's nicer than my boss? The style of these watches are just amazing though.