Malkovich

Although I'm not one to go for boxes and such with reps, these papers are such a cool idea! Reminds me of the pirate maps I used to make as a kid for some reason. With coffee/ tea. Good luck! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

All my best to you and your family.

So, this 'Toro' you speak of, woman you say?

Not that it matters, but I wouldn't want to be called something that I'm not. Or have I miss judged?

I wouldn't want to address improperly.

+1 I thought this too but think my dial was out of alignment by 1/2mm and insert is straight

Any idea how to get the bezel insert straightened? Do you have to take the bezel off?

Saw this post and the follow-up responses. Did you ever get around to lining the insert up?

Mine is also slightly misaligned, and I'm thinking about busting out the wife's hairdryer and having a go (with the watch). But would like to check if there's anything to look out for before proceeding.

Thanks!

Damn those Swiss gnomes and their uncapped francs.

Try the previous posts in this thread.

Hi all,

I'm in the market for a BP TiPO. Both sizes fit me fine, but I was wondering if there is any difference between the 42 and 45 in terms of flaws.

I've searched around, but these are less popular reps, and there isn't much information.

Thanks!

How about some kind of Franck Muller Crazy Hours? Lots of character, but not super accurate reps. Depending on the dial color, or could be used for dress.

Not sure if TDs can currently get them, though. They show up on M2M once in a while.

The JPY is at a relative low against many currencies. So, this a good time for Japanese gens.

Perhaps look into getting a spare caseback. Though, I'm not sure how much this would go for.

So long as we're on the topic of the gen movement, some may find this an interesting read.

http://luxurytyme.com/movement/index.html

Though, not directly on the 8400. Also, the article is not without some bias and controversy, it seems.

For me, it was an AP Diver V6. Love this thing. And for you?

Hi all,

Or, more specifically, where can I get them? Yes, I realize that this is kinda "who makes the best sub", so please bear with me.

Thanks!

Hi all,

Any of you good members happen to reside in Vietnam?

My project has me traveling there a lot recently. Upcoming trip at the end of this month, and would love to buy you a beer or 10!

Please feel free to PM me.

Apologies, if this the wrong section, but other areas might not have been the most appropriate either.

Xin chao!

Just want to say thanks for your replies.

It's been a fun ride for me. I've been buying, selling and trading watches since way back before most of you were born, late 60's. couldn't afford but one at a time, so I started with a no date Airking, then a DJ, then a 1680. By that time I had a pretty good job, school was done, and I started buying here and there, did some "horse trading" for a couple of Day/dates a S/S Daytona (boy do I wish I had that one back!!) got into reps, of a roundabout, one of my friends wanted a Rolex, but couldn't afford a genuine. Back then, if you lived outside of the big cities, your only source was ads in the back of magazines. I found one, ordered the watch, got it and it was a pretty crappy rep, but he loved it! Didn't buy another one for around 10 years, by then the internet was in it's infancy,of course the scam sites were right behind the grand opening of the internet. I came across the old TRC, joined and pretty soon, I was into reps in a big way. Still am! Right now I have around 40 watches, about evenly balanced between reps and gens. Almost every rep watch I own has been modded.To me that's the fun of the whole deal. I love the hunt, finding parts, getting everything together and then enjoying the finished product.i will say reps

have come a looooong way from the first rep Rolex I bought way back years ago. The biggest positive with those older reps, was the movement. If you ordered an ETA movement, you got an ETA movement. It may have been dirty and dry, but you got what you paid for.

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One mistake I made is buying reps of gens I never considered before. There was a reason I had not thought of buying the gen, generally because I don't like something on it. Bought 3 or 4 just to see and of course sold them quickly at a loss.

Thanks. I'm going through the same thing now. I'd been looking at rep Cartiers, but the gens don't do one bit for me.

"Where's the incabloc, loser!!"

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Is that what they call it now?

Sorry an 8x loupe was required!

LOL

That said, your mom spotted it pretty quickly without a loupe. She said it was the biggest incabloc she had ever seen in her life!

Hi all,

I I'm fairly new to reps, so hoping you might have some words of wisdom for a new guy.

What would you do over again in terms of your rep hobby, with the lessons you've learned now.

For me (at least with gen watches). I'd trust the buyer before the watch. I'd find my "niche" to narrow down my search and what would otherwise likely end in a direction-less collection.

Thanks in advance.

Welcome! I'm also from California. Southern. Enjoy!

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to say thank you for your feedback.

They go for US$58 shipped.

About the buckle, I don't know. I didn't ask because I would just reuse the ones I have.

In case anyone cares, here are some QC pics of the XS straps for which I've already accepted (two pairs), paid for and confirmed shipment.

What is happening here?