eddhead

+1 on the Padron 1926 series box packed shown in an earlier post. One of my favorites.

it is nice but for some of the reasons i provided in previous posts, asian movements are not cutting it for me. Thanks for the link though,

I first saw this watch in San Francisco in July/ August. The more I see it the more I love it especially the black on black model It is becoming an obsession. I better start being nicer to the little woman

Those are great watches for the money,

A $6K gen has the potential to become a family heirloom and be passed down from generation to generaton. A $400 rep... not so much. As for the value of reps, I refer back to my previous post. For me it is all about the movements. Given how hard it is to source ETA movments it is hard for me to make the case to buy even a nice looking rep these days. I just don't find that the asain clones cut it - at least for me. $400 for a good looking watch with a crappy movement doesn't seem like a good investment to me. But everyone has his/her own priorities on what is important. To each their own.

Is this still a thing? IF so, can someone PM me details on how to acquire MB pens? Thanks.

Great looking watch. The Gen dial and the domed plexi really make it pop.

CSNY Live - 1974

modded noob.

Many of you are probably not familiar with me - I am an older member who used to visit here daily up until about 5 or so years ago. Much less so recently, in fact my visits over the past week or so have probably been my first in a number of years. When I first stumbled upon the old site, 12 or so years ago,I thought I hit nirvana. While I am hardly an expert in fine watches, I have always had an intense interest in them so this place was like gold to me. It offered great fellowship, access to real experts and an opportunity to learn a lot about a luxury commodity that has always interested me. Also access to great dealers who offered high quality products at very reasonable prices. I have to say, I am heartened to note that that fellowship and expertise still characterizes this site today. Not so much the great products and reasonable prices thing. My first rep (one I am wearing now in fact) was purchased about 11 or so years ago. It is an Eddie Lee PAM 029 GMT with a ETA 2892 movement. I think the price was in the neighborhood of $600 or so. It remains my best and favorite rep, and in fact one of my favorite watches period (I have since acquired some nice gens as well). In addition to being a beautiful watch, this thing is bullet proof. It keeps great time, and is virtually indestructible. In the years that followed I picked up many similar great pieces. Among my favorites are a 4th gen UPO, a 42 MM Bond UPO, a 2 tone Eddie Lee Sub,a Seadweller, and a BK modded noob LV sub. These pieces all run as well today as they did when I purchased them, and remain in my rotation. The common denominators? Bullet proof ETA movements the at were reasonably priced. Back than you could pick up a quality sub with a 2836 movement for $200-$250, a bit more for the modded pieces. It all went downhill for me when ETA movements became difficult to source. Some of the newer reps really look great but the asian movements are just not cutting it for me- in fact none of my more recently acquired asian clones work today. For instance, my last purchase maybe 5 or so years ago, was a gorgeous v2 Avenger which died maybe 3 months after purchase. I just find that prices are higher and the movements are [censored]. I came to conclude that unless you are a trained watch smith, and have access to quality ETA movements, it just isn't worth it anymore, and the golden age of reps is over. I will say that I am heartened to see that the fine fellowship, expertise, and sharing that always characterized this forum continues to exist today. This always was the best run and friendliest rep watch forum on the net, and my bet is is still is today. Cheers.

Been to Denver recently?

I have absolutely no interest in revitalizing this thread, so whatever you do, please do not post here.

Klink?? I brought back reminiscences of Klink??

After a 3-4 year absence, I can't believe I returned to a 'Jetmid' post. LOL