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http://cgi.ebay.com/Omega-Planet-Ocean-220...7QQcmdZViewItem

it is over with no bids but just caught my eye since the hands look black... and on my rep and omega's site they are silver/chrome looking

His feedback is 100%... scam or is this an older model, or is mine wrong?

I have done three UPO's and used the method below without issues.

You will need several tools.

Removing:

1. A pin removal tool that has a thick pin. This is needed to start the pin out of the bracelet so that the removal pin does not bend in the process.

2. The pin tool above will only get it out about half way so you will need another pin tool with a longer pin to get it out a little further. You need to get it out at least 3/4 of the way to start using pliars (carefully) to remove it the rest of the way.

3. Using pliars, pull straight out. If it is not already at least 3/4 the way out it is very likly you will break the pin.

Replacing:

1. Align the bracelet and using pliars, start the end of the pin a little into the bracelet. Make sure you use some oil on the pin before inserting into the bracelet. Slowly, push straight. It should go in at least 1/4 to 1/2 way. From here on it is impossible to get any further unless you use a small jewlers/watch hammer to lightly and repetatively tap the end of the pin the rest of the way in. You must do this a little at a time and make sure you tap exactly vertically so as not to bend the pin. The plastic end of the hammer can be used at the start but you will probably find that the end of the pin start to embed into the resin and you will have to change to the metal end of the hammer as it gets harder to move the pin.

A note on the pliars. Use carefully so as not to scar or bend the pin. I used a pair that had flat on the end with no teeth.

This is the procedeure I used on all three UPO's and it worked each time. But, you have to have the tools and don't even start to do this unless you do.

Good luck. You will need it.

Usil

Sounds.... great.

About taking it to a jewelery store: Will they do it while I'm there / let me watch or must I leave the watch. Also, they used to sell Omega and now they do not, but they still sell Tag Heuer I think is their top brand. Will they deny me service if they spot this as a "fake".

Lastly, what is the average charge for this service. I think I'd like to have the tools on hand for the future with other watches etc, but I want it done right away.

On what I need and how to adjust the strap on my new UPO? I can fit 2 fingers wide by 1 finger tall under the strap when it is on my wrist where I want to wear it.

Help! Thanks.

That looks great... how big is the watch? men's size or small?

I'm wondering if the new rep of the Panerai Ferrari Scuderia Chronograph FER00008 has been reviewed against the gen, or does anyone who is a Panerai enthusiast taken a close look at one? I'm considering making this my first Panerai rep. Thanks!

http://www.panerai.com/s_ferrari.xpd?id_li..._categoria=5945

I'm wondering about the waterproof-ness as well ... I don't expect 600m, just wondering.

We're talking about the Asian 7750 smp chrono rep right?

that's the one I was about to buy.

Asian 7750 is worth how much if I need fixing?

What model are you guys talking about, what movement etc. I was about to buy one of these so I'm interested. $300 on a watch (many thousand $ "real" price or not) is still significant enough to me that I don't want it to break so easily.

TTK's descriptions are 100% accurate. Andrew's are not so much.

If you take a look at the submariner then, I don't see much of a difference between all his models - they all describe the same thing and really look like the same photos, but range in price from $108 to $4xx

I'm wondering.. do reps always/usually/sometimes/never come with boxes/manuals etc...

Just wondering, I couldn't find any info on this...

Can someone PM me a link to this exact model? or does it no longer exist. I can only find a similar one from Andrew and the aforementioned beginmariner from Joshua, however it is green and I think I like the black better.

Or is there a new alternative in the same price range now?

Thanks!

edit - I see the black noobmariner now.

Also, a slightly off-topic question that applies to this watch: are the photos / descriptions always accurate? It seems on Andrew's site this watch has many different versions and prices and they all use the same desc and photos.

Just getting into the world of replicas, looks like it could be an addicting hobby - adding to my other expensive, addicting hobbies like photography, computers, home theater,...

Anyway, this looks like a great site. The only thing I'm having troubles with is that I can't find any links at all to where I can buy replicas from a trusted source? I see the reviews section but there are no links... maybe I'm missing how to see what is available to buy or reviews of web stores etc

Thanks!