As a noob, I would like to submit a simple concept.
I read most of the threads here, and it takes hours a day, believe me.
I have come to the conclusion that I should buy the ones I trully love.
In example, I bought a Fer002 from TTK and I'm now forcing a friend of mine to wear it as I do not.
I saw Pug's Poisson d'Acier (SteelFish) and wanted one. Still didn't buy it though.
I read all these HBB threads and didn't yet get one (and probably won't).
I think it's not a question of being trendy or in the mood, it's a question of "what do you like to wear".
Another example: I am a Rolex fan. My graal was the best sub (16610).
I have severals subs now, including an MBW (16610).
After that I wanted a 1680.
Then, why not check a SD....
The conclusion is:
I received my first SD today, that has been moded by a member. I would not want to wear any of my other watches now.
So, super rep, rep, moded rep, MBW/WM/TW Best...doesn't really matter.
What matters is what your heart is wanting in fact.
And, mine is only wanting to learn more and more and discover that the best sub isn't with a cyclop at all, but probably a SD.
Cheers
Stephane