One word of caution, they do have crown/tube problems, so be gentle and do not tighten too much. No worries if it does happen, and easy fix (just search, there is a tutorial) and ends up better than before. Here is mine with gen dial
BTW you will love the watch.
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Personally, if that is your budget just now, I would hang on until you can afford a but more, you will then feel happier when you receive your rep.
Just my thoughts.
I was so sorry to read your post. my heart goes out to you and your family.
To go VIP head down to the trading zone, you will see the green banner there to upgrade, and yes you can do a month I think
Regards.
the 177 is a great rep, no issues with the rubber strap, had mine 3 years now, if you prefer it to the 111,,,,,,,then it is a no brainer, go for it and enjoy.
The N fac 177 would be my choice.
I got myself a replacement 309 to solve movement and crown issue. now my issue, both dials have slightly different fonts, I cannot decide which is closer to Gen.
Any input would be appreciated, sorry about bad pic, font on left rep slightly thicker than right.
I have seen the rep of this, and the bezel when turned does move side to side leaving gaps between bezel and crystal, maybe in the QC pics it just needs one more turn to align, I may be wrong though.
Ouch I feel your pain, I tried last week to get replacement parts for mine from a few dealers, but no joy, I am learning to live with a crack in the case.
Good luck sourcing a gen bezel, and have lots of cash at the ready, in the meantime, get some good platinum acrylic paint, and re do the bezel markers.