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They have been selling the 036 with this crown for about 6 months, but so far this seems to be the only model with the correct looking 'fat' crown.

That more recent 036 model always had a good crown and good CG. Don't know why they can make a decent Ti crown but struggle with the SS versions?

Think you have nailed it with that one - a great looking watch and a talking point if you can pick it up from the factory

Anything gold or with jewels on.

Indeed! Hope the 187 is still giving good service, 47mm round = good, 46mm square = bad...

Never had a problem with trusty (and I also got my orange 42.5mm 4th gen from him) hope you enjoy the watch.

Hmmm, looks a little too large. By the looks of the wrist shots we have seen so far, the lugs of the B&R will overhang the wrist of quite a few people which will make it likely to get scratched, dinged, caught on things etc. when you wear it (not to mention it looks a bit silly). I think this issue is more to do with the shape; it looks like a human wrist can more easily accomodate a 47mm round watch than a 46mm square one. I think I am also coming to the conclusion that this is a watch that looks better off the wrist than on.

Which is exactly why our dealers should get that rep 22mm rubber strap out pronto! They could make some extra cash from gen owners looking for a low cost equivalent to the real thing...

They look like $30 reps...

Put me down for one - prefer without A/R coating (if there's a choice).

Ok, just checking. There is a guy selling rep PO bezel inserts on eBay for $30 each. http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrpp...lesaleoutlet990 Might be worth a punt for anyone who has problems with their rep. The same guy is selling loads of other rep bezels as well...

Did you buy the whole bezel or just the insert?

I think Pams are coming off the boil slightly. Based entirely on some anecdotal evidence, but the sales and accessories sections of Paneristi.com seem to be slowing... don't know why, could be that there is increasing competition in the big watch arena, or less disposable income to go around. Personally, I hope the price of 2nd hand models drops a little. So I can snap up a bargain!

Looks like Santa might be bringing me a 45mm PO after all...!

Aha, well although I like the look of it, it's a bit expensive for something so obviously innaccurate, thanks for the feedback though.

Just browsing around and came across this on Andrew's site: Now, I don't know much about AP, but I like the look of this - is this close to gen? Does anyone know what the model number of this gen is so I can google around for it?

Yep, if they only made the rep rubber strap - then the world would be a much safer place; there would be lots of rep 007s around!

Hi Andrew, Any chance we will see a 22mm rubber strap? Many forum members are waiting for a rubber strap - if you can supply a black 22mm PO rep rubber strap, there will be many eager buyers!

I am in for one for my 029 as well.

Saw Casino Royale last Friday and I have to say that even though I was eagerly anticipating it, it was better than I hoped! Daniel Craig will make a great 007 and I hope the next films continue what CR has started by having decent scripts so they can get decent actors.

I have the 20mm SMP strap on my 42.5 PO and it fits, just not perfectly. Need that 22mm strap for the 45mm rep... the dealers are missing a trick!

Definitely one of the good guys, have bought 5+ watches from trusty. No problems whatsoever.

Looks like a great watch, I do like Sinn - quality watches at a reasonable price and such a massive range. I think collecting reps has given me a better appreciation for the smaller, reasonably priced brands. For R*lex, Omega, Panerai etc. I'll keep buying the good reps, and buy my gens from people like Sinn.

The company is here: http://www.orsawatchco.info/ They are doing a version where the whole dial background is lumed. That may be a bit too much for my eyes!

Found this posted on one of the gen watch forums, whaddya think? Gen swiss made watch for high-end rep money (~$450 I think) http://www.timetechtalk.com/view_topic.php...&forum_id=2 I really like it and since they have a few left, might order my first gen for a while