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Guys not for nothing, perhaps the precursor to this ---- An "event" that rippled all the way around the world last month, seriously crazy stuff and scientists are just beginning to understand what happened and look into it. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2018/11/strange-earthquake-waves-rippled-around-world-earth-geology/ @Nanuq glad you are okay, and hope your personal damage was minimal my man. Alaska has apparently been hit by more than 230 ripple-quakes since Friday?!?

I would not throw a dial worth several thousand dollars (or even a thousand dollars) on a rep watch... but that's just me.

J can you verify mine plz

Just goes to show how people are

@Mike on a bike last time I tried to upgrade it wouldn't let me, it said "This product has already been purchased" or something to that effect. Any ideas? That might be what's stalling out some of the others...perhaps? (Glass half full)

@Mike on a bike I'm only a lowly VIP, I was at one time Platinum, I'm happy to pay for Diamond or something.

Huge Scam. Avoid like a STD

that would be something one of our great case-shapers could readily adjust for a reasonable price

That's great info! Thanks I figure a white dial SS SA4130 project will run about $4,000 all said and done with a nice everest strap and semi-franken'd movement with gen dial, pushers, hands, and bezel. Well within reason considering cost of gen...but is it worth it over all? I guess that's in the eye of the beholder

Indeed!

For sure! It begs for a genuine dial and hands.

Well said! Here here!! Going to order one and Franken the [censored] out of it haha

M - what would you say about reliability?

I dumped a ton of cash into a ‘66 Gilt PCG 5513 build and then traded it for a basically gen 16610 super Franken because it wasn’t perfect and it annoyed me. Then I lost money on that too. Live and learn. No more high-end franken’s for me. Just picked up Lawton’s Pam029 with ETA (same movement that was in gen, albeit tweaked a bit in gen) and a gen strap. That’s about what I’m good for these days. The OOB vintage reps are horrible and I have seen some people trying to part with high end franken’s on here lately with no success. I feel like with the addition of mid-level boutique brand gen pieces it gutted the upper level franken market, am I wrong? The new manufacture movement tudors are only like $3-$4k but I suppose everyone has their own financial lane. Would you rather wear a genuine $4k watch or a $4k franken of a $60k watch... that is a big discernment point for today’s community imho

I'm genuinely considering purchasing one of these SA4130 clones. I have always lusted after a Daytona but can't bring myself to plunk down the $10-12k for a nice one. My gen range is in the $3.5k to $5k range, that's where I live. That said, I'd be happy with this until someday in the future I can discreetly just "swap it out" for a gen... https://puretime.io/watch-brands/rolex/daytona/daytona-116520-noob-1-1-best-edition-904l-ss-case-and-bracelet-white-dial-sa4130.html#

Seriously? I just assumed that like every other maker they were claiming "1:1" based on the deco plates! This is huge, how come nobody on here is talking about this?

Thanks! Same steep price though, what do you know of rotor noise (whizz) and reliability? the quality of deco plates means nothing to me - I’ve held a gen 4130 movement in my hand and it’s a work of art, no rep deco plate will fool anyone (and I’m not looking to fool anyone with unexposed internals)

Would you happen to have a link?

116520 The number above represents a benchmark goal in the rep world, in my opinion... I've been through at least 2-3 iterations of this watch, always with flaws, too fat, too explodey, etc. I tried one of the ARF 904L ceramic daytona's with faux-chrono's until a buddy of mine was like "dude how come your flash watch don't work" Lol... embarrassing. What do we think of this? The reliability and functionality? Can anyone share any insights... the price is steep if it's something that doesn't deliver http://www.trustytime.biz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=352&products_id=19155

Ladies and Gentlemen - I am in love with this piece!!! I might opt for the gen in time (gotta save up like a normal person lol) but wondering if anyone has seen or expects a quality rep? https://monochrome-watches.com/tudor-black-bay-fifty-eight-39mm-79030n-review-price/ Seems like everyone is focusing on the boring new Rolex 39mm models....and this fake 904L steel. Lame. Do you guys like it?

I love the 1016, and if you ever wish to part with this complete set, I would be a buyer at top dollar.

Firstly, sincere condolences, I cannot even imagine. I wish you well in these endeavors and will save your contact info.

Dear god in the heavens that is PERFECT.

I LOVE these watches!! Thanks for sharing this http://www.trustytime.biz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=352&products_id=19061 There's most of them spelled out.

I would second the idea of staying away from "swiss" movements, chinese sweatshops getting genuine ETA or Sellita movements and then putting them in clean is borderline laughable. If you want Chrono features and a cheap rep try to go Quartz, sweep will be a tell but the movement won't explode after a few months like the A7750's are prone to. Having had an omega rep like this one thing to be aware and cautious of is the lettering paint on the rear case loves to rub off or otherwise disappear which is a huge and immediate tell. Also there are makers out there using a much more accurate black or gray balance wheel instead of the brass which is an immediate tell as well. Good luck I almost always suggest closed-caseback reps.