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I've seen this live in the market, and I'd stay away from them. Pics doesn't really justify it, but in real life, its pretty bad.

Thanks Ken for the link. Its just sad to know that this is happening. Bet those police probably would take some reps back home

So this is not the latest version? Apologies, but what you're saying is that the previous version is better than the 2012 version?

Did you photoshop that? looks too nice to be photoshop virgin.

Thread from the dead revived. How accurate is this rep?

stay longer in the forums and figure. Hint* Most TD's carry the same one.

Thanks for clarifying. I really hate you Mr.A. I swear, I was gonna pull the trigger on the Chronopassion V5 or the Black Theme today. You're persuasive skills are impeccably efficient. Just a few words and you sway me like a boat on a tsunami wave. OP, more pics and detailed review please

Apologies for thread jacking. Some wrist shots would be appreciated!!

3000cc replica engine with DD module. Franken Audi R8. hehehe jk jk. Btw Meister, should I get a Chrono V5, Black Theme or just RB II Plat? Could you comment on how accurate the dials are to gen? Or perhaps Mr.A might chip in too in this info. I know Mr.A, the errors are hard to deal with, but after having a chance to play with these reps first hand at the market (Yes lucky me this is legal in Indo, and such markets exist ) I'm really really tempted to get either the Grey or black theme. Especially when the middle part of the hands meet, can't really tell with a dark colored dial.

Thanks A. To have a Gen's and still hang around in the rep forums, definitely its a hobby for you , If only there were Replica R8's and Ferraris. LOL what would the world become. (I mean I know they are but not like this)

Lovely ride I must say, especially in Singapore. Drove my friend's the other day, definitely a mind blower. I've never drove a Ferrari yet, so fastest car I've driven so far. Gratz on your beautiful baby. Your one lucky man Mr.A, having gen AP's and driving an R8. Living the "A" dream. Dare not say its American

LOL. What was your friend's dad thinking? Walking out on the family without his Rolex... Shame on him.. Gratz on the purchase, but I'm still wondering why you have 2700 cash in your pocket? I bet you planned on low balling him all along

Com'n you're not very old yourself

Id get it if u get it Mr.A Oh wait, was it another post? My apologies, No lume. "Updated with AR cyclops, off white datewheel backgrouynd, rounded pushers,"

Thanks I was looking for a review too. Mind sharing the difference between V5 and what you have? From Puretime, they said it was the lume, rounded pushers, color of the base of the datewheel or whatever you call it. Missing anything? How does this compare to the Latest Safari? Thanks

A, u love this game dont u @Todd, its great to know you have nice and accepting friends

But my wrist is actually getting smaller. After doing p90x, I'm actually toning down, and my wrist is shrinking! Not sure if I can pull out a 47mm AP And the 47's aren't really my style. hahaha, its alittle too much bro.

Gratz, look great! @ A, is that your New Audi R8 showing it off eh?

Is Chronopassion V5 closer or the Safari? I've been meaning to pull the trigger on a Roo for awhile but I can't seem to do it. Mr. A there have been predicting my future and how I could not live with those flaws on a ROO. DAMN MR.A, I think hes right though. hahaha. But to be frank, after handling a couple of Rep AP's. It makes me really want to get one. +1 for AP rep instead of the Navy. (AP's are forever )

Wow A, gotta see it when I go to Singapore. The ones I've seen so far wasn't great, even the BK/TC modded ones. Guess ur one of the few @ Aeromatic, not trying to picking on you or anything and sorry about your keyboard, but I found it difficult to read despite it being very interesting. hahahaha.

Need a gen crystal, for me, thats one of the biggest give away.

I have a gen one, and it looks almost like it. Except the logo on the clasp looks alittle too much. But, the quality and the finish looks like its gen. So I'm not too sure. Just see the bid as it goes.

think hes getting this mixed up with an Aquanaut as i heard their also very accurate on the wrist but not on the case back. but i'd have to disagree on not many people seeing it. Depends on your social group.

It took me awhile before the rep strap came to me, but finally it arrived today. So here comes the pictures. Before you look further, I'd like to point out that there IS a huge difference between the Rep straps and the OEM strap. Not only does the quality of the leather look different externally, it actually feels different when you have it on your wrist. Furthermore, it just brings a different feel towards your rep. The fact that you know that a part of it is gen, really makes you treasure your rep more. At the least, thats what I felt. In fact, I started wearing my rep as my daily beater instead of my gen just because I was wearing that new Gen strap of mine, in which I purchased off a member here. So for those of you who are debating of whether to get an OEM strap, I highly recommend it. For those of you who already use an OEM strap, you know what I mean Just a different satisfaction altogether. Hopefully this comparison or review is comprehensive, feel free to ask any questions as we go along. But obviously, the disparity in price says it all. ~$400 for the OEM and just about free with a purchase for a PAM from one of our TD's. Without further due, here are the pics as promised. (Commentary on top, pics right below it) 1. For those who are new, the gen or OEM strap is the one on the top, with CNG. It is obvious that the quality of the interior leather is different. The OEM gives a firm, but flexible feeling, making the watch really apart of your wrist. Whereas the rep is somewhat stiff. And as you can see, the gen has a fine engraving it, whereas the rep is just different. 2. The thickness is somewhat similar. 3. Again the gen has a more detailed and "perfect" finishing to it. Notice how the rep strap has the Panerai logo alittle misaligned. What I'm really trying to point out here though, is the holes. For those who want to compare the difference, the finishing in the holes are of different width and shape. 4. Again, the holes are very different. The quality of the leather is different, the gen being less stiff, although the color of the rep here seems brighter. In real life, it is somewhat indifferent, its difficult to tell even side by side just by looking at the color itself. 5. Same comments as the top ones, just to further clarify. 6. Notice the difference in stitching. The OEM uses thicker threads than the Rep. 7. Notice the texture, with the gen you can see the creases better than the rep, its deeper and more consistent. (Gen is the one on the bottom) 8. Notice how the Gen has a square "strap thing", while the rep resembles an oval. Again, the difference in the finishing and quality of leather. 9. And those of you who want to see the tubes. The gen's tube fits better into the gen strap. It slides in and out easily, whereas the rep requires some more effort to pull it in and out. Furthermore, the rep tube's finishing is not as good. Hard to see from the pics, but its quite evident in real life. 10. Finally, my assistant who is helping me hold the rep strap. I guess the strap has an odor or something, she puked after biting the strap. Maybe its the leathery chemical on it, but at that moment shes happy stealing it from my table. Well hope you enjoyed my short review. And to add on, I bought my rep from Toro, great seller, patient despite my picky nature in purchasing a watch from him. Rejected 3 QC's, and although he wasn't very happy with it, he remained calm and patient, politely asking me to pick another model if I could not settle with the next QC pic. But fortunately, things went well

Probably harder to rep a grey face though.