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looks awesome.. is yours a V1? can't tell in your pics.. but the "1" on the bezel doesn't look V2. Here's my precious

Thanks a lot for all your dedication T! you da man.

Got anxious... Just fitted the crystal, no problems, simple install.. didn't even need my crystal press. Pics coming

Ever find out how to do this? Just now seeing this. Seems like this post went unseen!!

Fitting it this evening or tomorrow stay tuned

Congrats! Keep us posted with pics!

thread back from the grave...... haha.. a good one none-the-less

Hey guys here's some shots of the prototype. When I'm back in Madrid next week I'll try to fit it to my 253. I'll take pictures and get a move on the pricing with the factory. From what I can tell the crystal looks great. Inner AR (per genuine) is a HUGE improvement and looks very nice, with a very slight blue tinge. Here's the pics:

Updated list: (you're welcome Jkarpas... ) Please guys.. if you're interested.. don't just say so.. add yourself to the list! 1. Valerian 2. petem (2 crystals) 3. BigE 4. Chudd 5. Paulw 6. Repwatch 7. Bosk 8. Nakortheblue 9. Rickhic 10. Z3k0 (2 crystals) 11. panerisiti(2) 12. jcrry (2 or 3 crystals) 13. Pabler 14. Lanikai (2 or more crystals) 15. Sidedish 16. cbd21(2) 17. Slan93 18. Cchrono 19. Deniz21 20. Bynico92 21. Ewing 22. Kioske 23. Jimmynugent 24. Fishgodeep(2 crystals) 25. Suzuki 26. Cdigi 27. Mann 28. Colorao 29. Fitipaldi 30. opcrown 31. btocamelo 32. PrDubis 33. Yousif1980 34. Psycho 35. Rytox 36. Maars 37. burrppp 38. 4fun 39. goin6633 40. Maxman 41. Tallah 42. Whacky 43. Notsobreit 44. EMM 45.ironpumper 46. lasync 47. j4jure 48. Bigmarcelo 49. malfa 50. r_squared (2 x crystals) 51. toddy2 52. kuli 53. cskent69 54. 4000ft 55. -=MarK=- [2 x crystals 253] 56. Jkarpas

great story. I've had many similar experiences in the past. Most notably, a free SOSF from another great member here

looks like you had a beautiful christmas donerix! Estas ubicado en América Latina? Veía la botella "Fuente Pura".. If not, no worries, just found it curious! Mery christmas and happy new year!

This review needs an update since the new version came out! This watch is hard to keep track of!!!!!! I might be ordering one of the new ones so I can update this thread!

is this your rep? Looks great.

looks awesome.. I hope the crystal size hasn't changed since the last version.......

In Spain (In the castillian language) we say, Feliz Navidad!!! In the deep south (Georgia) we just say, Merry Christmas!!

Update: Hey guys, Received the prototype crystal. It looks excellent as far as quality. The single sided AR is very nice. No time to take pics and I'm off to New Orleans in a few Hours. Once I get back I'll take caliper measurements and lots of pictures and try to fit it on my watch once I'm back home in Madrid. I hope it's a perfect fit!!!!!!

Looks great signum! but i have to admit. .it certainly doesn't look like one sided AR!!

Congrats! I love my green crystal!

hahahahahahahaha! Great story.. I like the second to last line. Very classic. Especially when read fast

rounding the edges?? not sure I get the idea.... if you're trying to shape the metal.. you'll need a wheel grinder to get even results. If it's just a question of buffing or restoring brushed finish. Cape cod for polishing and Stainless steel refinishing pad for restoring brushed finish.

haha.. I forgot about this... sorry to have never heard a response from Chief Despite my tone, I really hope that my post hasn't offended him or anybody else for that matter. I always love a little political banter

I agree 100% with Jkay.. Not sure what you mean to say by your statement.. You DO REALIZE that you're on the most informative timekeeping site on the internet right? We've got experts, watchmakers, collectors, modders and enthusiasts of both GEN and REP alike. Whether or not you "FEEL" that it's too good to be true that a rep watch has a real swiss movement is out of the question. We're all here to tell you that your gut "FEELING" is just.. well.. wrong. Like many have said.. Do you know how much an ETA-2824 movement costs? Secondly.. lots of the major watch brands don't use straight "stock" ETA movements. Breitling and the likes go to the lengths of modifying many of their movements, so that if something goes wrong, you have to get it fixed or replaced by them. Even though the movement may be 95% stock ETA. Secondly.. If you don't believe that it's possible to buy a quality replica with swiss movement.. why are you here? Something must have attracted you. If it wasn't the quality information.. what was it??? haha Lastly.. Take your time and read. I may be an old crab around here, but I always insist that noobs take 2 weeks to a month of pure reading time before posting things like this.. There's simply too much information on here (that many would consider basic) for you to post questions like this for. If you'd really dedicated this month to being informed, you'd already know the movement possibilities of many of the replicas here.. Please don't let me discourage you though. Keep reading and learning, and you'll be glad you stayed!

I said the same thing at first... But the placement of the HE valve looks gen. On the rep it's slightly above the 10.. on the gen it's well below the 10. The numbers are also the right size... Wish he had a pic of the datewheel.. My gut told me rep.. but then I changed my verdict! The bezel numbers also seem thin.. but that HE valve placement is puzzling....

Yes it will accept gen hands if you mod the hands slightly

how about a wrist check for noobs only... ????? I say we get rid of the daily wrist checks and do it weekly or monthly. Some forums just leave an open thread I also support the rule of posting the pics with the brand and model of watch always, too make the pics more accessible to searches!