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OK, I found it. It's based on IWC351334. http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/steel_iwc_portofino_iw351334.htm But the gen is 33mm, while the rep is 39mm.

I like this IWC, but was wondering if it's just a fantasy. Does anyone know? http://puretime.co/product/portofino-automatic-ss-white-rg-numeral-on-brown-leather-strap-a2892/

I am looking for a reliable hand winding chrono, and saw this Breguet, http://puretime.co/product/classique-hand-winding-chronograph-ss-white-dial/ But I couldn't find any info about the gen, is this a fantasy?

What's wrong with it? I compared it to TC's hands but my untrained eyes couldn't see the difference.

I also think that a rep friendly shop is the best solution. I am in great St Louis area, anyone knows any watchmaker that won't judge?

I ordered before I found this site. So no QC pictures unfortunately.

Just received my first rep 116610, need you guys opinion. Is it just me, or the 6 o'clock marking is off? Everything else seems OK so far. The dealer did offer to replace it. But sending it back to China is a bit of hassel. Besides, I am wondering if this kind of quality is what we rep-buyers should live with? This is not the noob version, it's the other one that's considered by many to be better.

Both pictures are from om3ga_guy's Reference Guide. Thank you, om3ga_guy!

Hi, everyone. I am new here, really glad I found this site. I have been reading all I could for the past week. Finally ready to pull the trigger on a SMP. I read two great reviews here, one by Toad, and another By-Tor. Both reviews are on the original blue model with white branding 300M Chrono, Model 2599.80.00 I know this is a really good rep. But then when I was browsing TD's website, I found a rep of the chrome omega logo 300M Chrono, Model 2225.80.00. According to puretime, it's an improved rep, but they were not able to provide any details, and didn't respond to my email inquiry. So my question is, since I can't seem to find any good review on this chrome logo rep, which one do you recommend? TIA.

Fake Swiss watches are knock-offs, but the real ones are ripoffs. Rep is actually the lesser of two evils.