TeeJay
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Indeed with taste of Steel...
Here it is a end of 2008 purchased Silver/White dialed SFSO came originally on Leather but the buyer purchased also the rubber + and aftermarket Wachadoo steel bracelet later on...
Complete set box and papers watch is mint ... after unboxing i put it on leather (came on the bracelet) Impresive gen that will not dry ure wallet completely ...questions? Shoot...
Ill follow up later with a few DSLR grade images when i get home...
First impressions are reaaaaly gooood
Laz
Very nice indeed
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Thanks mate.
Any time
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, your photos make watches look so good, that when I look at them in an AD, they disappoint me 
It's the blackAwesome, the black is a real 'sleeper' of a watch
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Being a rolex fan, I have several models with different dial, variations, versions, etc. I have also been in the same boat as you and am currently pondering the same idea. I have a yachtmaster that stopped working. I love the watch and would like one of the updated models, maybe from WM9. Two things I am having trouble with are: 1. Can't see myself buying the same version as there are others that are more accurate now, 2. Can't justify spending 3 times what the original watch cost on the same model, 3. there are so many other new watches I want to buy but I really like the yachtie.
I think there are several models that will always be in my collection, whether i lose them, break them and have to replace them. That is one of the perks of collecting reps. It is much easier to replace a $300 watch than a $6,000 watch.
My advice for you would be to figure out which models will get the most wrist time and have one or two core pieces that you can't live without. Then try out some of the new models. I have to say the quality of some of the new watches like AP and UN are absolutely amazing.
THanks for the input
I can totally understand having variations on a theme (maybe not to the extend of that guy who had about fifty subs in his case 
) after all, sometimes it's the little differences which make all the difference I can totally see your point about the Yacht-Master, because the options are conflicting, but you're absolutely right, in that it's a really nice watch Personally, I'd suggest going for the newer version, and looking at the cost as being an 'upgrade', rather than an outright 'replacement'... I know what you mean about having a few particular pieces which have to be in the collection, such as the SMP, but, my only concern, is, given the sentimental value of my first, I don't think I'd give a new one a fair chance... I think trying some new models might be the best way to go Given that my own Yacht-Master is now in pieces, I could certainly be tempted to get a UN MMD when a decent rep becomes available, and at least I wouldn't have to worry about the "Is that Rolex a fake?!" question I say go for some new ones as well... Step out of the comfort zone and try something different
I think that's what I'll do
If I don't like anything new I buy, I can always sell it I guess likewise, if I were to try and replace a watch, and not bond with it, then it could likewise go up for sale I think for the moment, I'll stick with my project plans, that way once it's done, if I do feel the need for any new watches, then I can always get some new blood into the collection, or, if I feel happy to stick with the one which I build, then no need to spend out any extra on the new ones Thanks for the feedback, amigos
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You know... It's kinda hard for me to say why my behavior is such. With my perception in building, I think a lot of my redundant purchasing comes from a desire to achieve certain kinds of results. In some cases, I buy a watch, build it up and then sell only to try again with a different approach to the same watch. Some instances, I'd sell a watch that had been a long term project of mine and the resulting vacancy of that piece ends up having a greater impact of loss than expected. So, I buy another. Sometimes... I just want more than one. Maybe that is my hoarder's mentality.
Lately, I've been learning to just let go. And in the process, I've found that some of my spares and duplicate parts end up being a great help to others. So, my hoarding of parts actually works out to be a benefit of sorts
Ahh, that makes sense, after all, if you need to buy a certain watch to get a particular piece for a build, then if you ever need that piece again, you need to buy the watch to get it... I know what you mean about learning to let go. It was RobbieG's thread on 'if you only had one watch' which really made me mentally 'spring clean' my collection. Of course, I needed to sell what I needed to sell, but, having done the 'mental clean out' first, it wasn't as hard as it might've been. As for spares, I think you're quite right, in that what's left over from a build might always be useful to someone else
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While one doesn't really replace the other... Kind of along the same theme...
Also, lots of multiple MBW 1665, 1680, MBK Nautilus, DW 6263/5, TW Best 16610, WM9 16622, 16610... Dunno why, but buying, selling and re-buying seems to be a common practice for me...
Interesting perspective, as, admittedly, from an external viewpoint, I've always viewed your Daytonas as a complementary pair, rather than competitive siblings...
With regards to the selling, and re-buying, do you think that might be because you felt that the 'replacement never really 'filled the shoes' of the original, so chose to re-sell the multiple again?
I have to admit, I think I've reached the point in my collecting where I'm prefering to stick with something I've built, over something bought 'out of the box', as, even though my Project Sub looks like a dog's dinner, given I've replaced/modified/repaired just about every part, I feel like it is really 'my watch', rather than simply 'the watch I bought myself'... Of course, planned upgrades in the future, will hopefully make it more 'easy on the eye' for polite society
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A comment I made the other day got me to thinking about this, and I just wondered what other people's opinions were on buying an identical model watch, to replace one which has been broken/lost/sold/stolen etc. Having sold off the vast majority of my collection, I was contemplating when I am in the financial position to start re-building the collection, and if I would simply try out some new watches which I never had previously, or, would there be a few watches where I'd actually buy 1:1 replacements... The problem, is that some of the watches, like my SMP and Planet Ocean, had sentimental value beyond the watch itself. If I were to buy a new SMP, I know it wouldn't be the same watch, but would I be able to accept it as a new watch, or would I think of it as a 'pretender to the throne', so to speak... I read that one person sold a watch, bought an identical (in terms of model) replacement, but sold it within days, due to it not being the original, only to eventually find another, which, due to being serviced at the same time as their original watch, was essentially a carbon copy/twin of the original.
Some of my former collection, having seen how my tastes have fluctuated, but also knowing how I tend to stick to one watch, even if there are options, I don't think I would buy, as I can't see them getting the wrist time anymore. There are a few 'new' watches which I'm interested in checking out... The PP Nautilus (and possibly the PP Aquanaut), the AP Safari, and the IWC Aquatimer, none of which being watches I've had (or even held) before, but, there are a few ghosts from the old collection, such as the SMP and the Planet Ocean, that I think 'would I?'... I know I still like them and appreciate them as watches, but, would I be able to actually accept it, or not...? Who knows...
Anyway, enough waffle from me, I'd love to hear your stories and opinions on the matter
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+1
I have a Noob Exp2 on its way to me as we speak, I cannot wait to post a picture in this thread......
Sweet
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Not sure if I ever shared this photo.
I don't think I've seen it before, but that is one awesome shot, it's 100% catalogue-worthy
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That's so disgusting, it's awesome
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Hi all,
I am a watch lover owning many reps and a few gens.
If I pile my reps on one side and the gens on the other...the prices of all reps together fall short by a lot when compared to even one gen.
But though I indulge in a lot of rep buying, I feel pride when I wear a gen.
I was wondering about this rep watch craze....what is the psyche behind it.
1. Money?
2. A similar looking Dial?
3. The want to own many designs?
I do feel pride when I wear my rep rolexes but it is in a gathering where the people are not well informed about spotting a rolex. Same too with IWC, Paneria, Bvlgari, Omega.
But in a power gathering I always opt for gens.
Why do we love reps?
A hundred reps can never give us the pride of one gen...deep in our hearts.
If you say so...
Out of necessity, I had to sell off my entire collection (bar one or two items) to pay for my wedding/reception/honeymoon... They might not have been gens, but what I achieved through them is something to be proud of...
I have a PAM 004 which was a birthday present from my wife a few years back. It needs a new movement, which really bugs me, as it means I can't wear it, but, the fact that it was a gift, means way more than the origin of the watch.
Rep or gen... At the end of the day, they're all just watches... They all tell the time, some just cost more than others
I like to think of reps as 'fair trade' watches -
Just to add, no need for additional spring bars, the stock ones should be fine
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how tf can they offer 10 bar of WR with a split case design like that? That is crazy.
The case probably isn't truly split, probably just a case of coatings to show different colors.
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Not something I'd wear myself, but it still gets a big
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"It's the singer not the Song ma *G*" !!!
You're absolutely right there, my brother
I'm looking forward to 'doing a remix' on this watch, but, for the moment, it's stepping up to the plate like a real trooper The movement's always been 'a bit grouchy' when it comes to manual winding, but it keeps time solidly, doesn't leak when it gets wet, and glows like a torch in the dark 
On top of all that, I've also got the options for leather or rubber straps, so ultimate versatility I know I'm not in Freddy's league when it comes to building, but, I must say, the Silix Vintage case really is sublime to wear, with none of the chunky angularity of a modern sub -
These're the GMTs I've owned (and killed
) There's definitely something special about the GMT 
Will I repair or replace them? I don't know... The first is definitely a project which I plan on re-building (existing parts remaining in pieces) but the second, too much work for very little payback (in terms of watch durability), not to mention the redundancy of having two GMTs, with the only major difference being the color of the inserts
I would say to anyone, if you're going to buy a Rolex, buy a GMT Master II: It looks pretty much like a Submariner, but has that extra function of the 2nd timezone
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Since the film came out before the rep....I'm guessing it's a gen
Cool bananas
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I finally got round to watching Lucky Number Slevin, (an awesome movie, by the way) and I was wondering if anyone knew if the featured Aquatimer was a gen, or a rep ( or a 'prop', as the movie industry would classify it
) Also, does anyone know what Slevin's watch was, which he passed off as a fake ( I guess they didn't want to drop the plot point too early, but it was pretty obvious it was the same watch ) -
I'm not exactly spoiled for choice at the moment
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Stick with the basics and avoid gold replicas. Just imho... the stainless version is the one to get.
I agree
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ok. i'm so noob that i dun even understand which is the ceremic rep or what TT means...
wheres that noob watch glossary...?
by the way, thanks for the replies
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right.. i understand the ceremic, but please clarify if TT = TrustyTime?
If so, any comments on either Josh or Andy?
Thanks guys.
TT = Two Tone (colorings) Stainless Steel and Gold.
As for Josh or Andrew, just have a read through their review sections and see what you think
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That's truly inspiring, congratulations for getting through it all
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I never buy them to pass off as gens. I just like the way they look and knowing what the gens cost to build cannot justify the cost of a real one.
+1 from me...
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No, not at a population or genetic level. Anyway Japan isn't an 'incredibly sterile' society, far from it, same as any developed country with open borders. No amount of face mask wearing will change that.
Fair enough. I have to admit, it wasn't spotlessly clean there, but certainly not filthy, but I was thinking in terms of the facemasks, which isn't really seen in the UK or the US, and if that might have had the effect of reducing people's immune systems through reducing exposure to pathogens. Oh well
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On a totally unrelated note, what's the picture of your avatar? I've always been curious about that.
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I guess the Explorer might have more noticeable dial indices, but other than that, they're pretty similar watches... No day, no date, just a bare-essentials time piece
Waterproof replica for diving?
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Anywhere that sells Seiko watches
To be honest, I've never had problems with reps water resistance