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Say what you will about this one, but 6 years later this thing still keeps excellent time. +3 sec at last count. AND despite a watch box full of much better timepieces, it still gets wrist time (albeit mostly because I like the strap). Anyone know what movement is inside of this thing? Honestly, the sweep on this watch is smoother than the PO 42mm A4813 I just got from China (the other Switzerland).

Thanks Mike. I just contacted him and he's on it.

Also, Payza is apparently based in Russia. So I got a call from Chase Fraud Prevention immediately after the transaction. Chase also froze my account until I called them to tell specifically tell them that I authorized the transactions.

So I paid to become a Platinum Member with the ultimate goal of being able to post in the Trading forums. My payment was confirmed. My profile reflects Platinum Membership. However, I am still unable to post in the WTB forum. Am I missing something?

Thanks. I ordered one off of that link. I got a cheap one from ebay and it self destructed the first time I used it. Terrible: Plus, the probes weren't long enough to push the link pins clear.

I have one but it's really really poor quality. It doesn't work when the link pins are really tight. Thanks!

Firefighter full time. Part time on a transport ambulance.

Thanks for the comments! I'd like to frankenversion something in the future. If not this one maybe I'll get the 45.5 version with the ETA movement. I'm actually considering a catch and release for this watch since I also have a Bk Sub C coming. Great advice on the movement. I had no idea that goin backwards was bad. I'll try finding a repair shop to pressure test this thing. What a bummer not being able to take a diving watch into the ocean.

Okay gang. This was my first venture into the world of Reps so go easy on my naivete. And please feel free to offer advice I can use for future purchases. I decided to go with Perfect Clones for my first transaction although I'll try TrustyTime next. I also decided on an Omega for my first rep because it's not as widely recognized as Rolex nor as flashy. Purchased the $148.00 version from Perfect Clones with the Asian 4813 movement 21J 28800 bph. Since I was kinda skittish about buying a replica watch from China, I decided on an inexpensive model first just to see how the transaction went. To test the waters, so to speak. Transaction: I paid with PP and had to use an external site. Totally understood the reason so it wasn't that sketchy for me. I received the QC pics the day I placed the order on 25JAN13. I wanted some additional angles and received more pics on 28JAN13. Approved the QC pics on 29JAN13. Received the watch 07FEB13. Not bad. Now that I have it, this is what I think about the Watch: I like: Overall, I like the weight and feel of the watch. Very solid feel to it. It's a very nice watch and I'll have no problem wearing it. I don't think people will look at this watch and assume it's a replica. I'm not going to have a problem wearing it. I don't like: (1) The dial. From forum research I knew there was an issue with the Omega symbol being too close to the print. However, it was really hard to see from the QC pics. Even when I got new pictures I couldn't really tell how high off the print the symbol was. The real problem is that because of the mirror finish you can only see the symbol from an angle. And at an angle it looks like it has more distance that it actually does have. (2) The lume is lumpy in some places including inside the pip. I could not see this from the QC pics. (3) the movement is not as smooth as I thought it would be. Side by side, it was only a little bit smoother than my Seiko 6309 17J 21600 bph. (4) The clasp sucks! It's hard as hell to get it seated. I had to extend the wetsuit extension and reseat it so the space could accomodate the outer arm. I don't look forward to testing my index-to-thumb grip strength every morning when I want to wear this thing. (5) The crown doesn't feel very tight when I manipulate it to change the time or date. The hands jump around when I engage and set the crown unless I push it in perfectly centered. The second hand also goes backward if I move the minute hand backward. This is weird to me. (6) WR I can see that there is no bushing or O ring around the crown or tube so I'm pretty sure this thing will totally leak if wet. It's not that I hate the watch. Not at all. I'll probably wear this at work as an every-day wearer type of thing. It did open my eyes to the challenging world of purchasing replica watches. There are so many variables that it seems overwhelming. But that's the fun part of the hobby no? Sorry for the pics but I only had my iPhone available at the time.

My briefcase days are behind me. But when I did carry one, I used this Brooks Bros. I'm kinda old school. It did fit my laptop though. Now it's just gathering dust.

Thank you for the review. I was considering buying this rep. Now I'm motivated! Can't wait to get one. Did you ever get a leather strap? I wouldn't mind seeing a pic! Thanks again for the awesome review!

Thank you Cougar1. I'm overwhelmed with the info on this site. and apologies to Shooter for hijacking the thread. Just a little.

So, six months later and I've definitely learned a lot. This forum is awesome!! Very thankful for the information that I've received.

Awesome collection!! What kind of work did you have done on the Panerai? And is that the strap that came with it? If not, what kind of strap? Thanks for sharing watchman!!

I am interested in this as well. I did the exact same thing. I purchased the more inexpensive PO from Joshua to see how the transaction goes. If all goes well, I have some higher-end reps in mind. But I was curious about the waterproof issue as well. Care to share the info? This is an awesome forum, by the way!