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Would appreciate any suggestions for bezel insert and pearl for UPO. I do not want the ebay one as I do no want to modify.

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I have had a gen Sinn 857 UTC on rubber strap for a year. It still looks great and has no issues.

I have had two Swiss IHS . The first one leaked and the second one had the gmt hand stop and then started keeping inaccurate time. Should I exchange again or just get watch serviced instead? If so any suggestions for servicing? Also does the eta 2893-2 fit, if so where is a good source for one?

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I have had two Swiss IHS . The first one leaked and the second one had the gmt hand stop and then started keeping inaccurate time. Should I exchange again or just get watch serviced instead? If so any suggestions for servicing? Also does the eta 2893-2 fit, if so where is a good source for one?

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I just purchased a 3717 from a dealer I regularly buy from in Beijing. The watch looks great, however it does not keep the greatest of time. It can be off by 2-3 minutes per 24hrs. The stopwatch hand is also very jerky.I was wondering if someone could tell me are the movements in these better reps of this watch all the same? I see on the websites this should have a Asian 28800bhp movement. Just wondering if I should accept this and modify with other movement or take back for replacement. Thanks for any input.

I'm assuming this one has the same loose bezel as the Arktos 092 "Ultimate" that I own. That's really the only complaint I have. If you tap the bezel it makes a cheap metal clinking sound that cheapens it. I'm just curious if any other owners can chime in on their experience with the watch. Some kind of review w/ pictures would be even better. I don't see a whole lot on this watch when searching; more so with the 092.

I'm actually thinking of selling my 092 for the 186 instead.

I have an Ultimate 186 that I picked up in Beijing ( as I am there regularly). The bezel is also cheap looking, however the bezel is not loose. The crown guard is not great. The face and crystal are very good. I definitely would agree that the bezel is the big downside of this watch.

Mine has the L SWISS MADE L at the bottom and is supposedly the Ultimate 186. Mine however, also has the lagging 24 hr hand which means we both have movements which need servicing.

Have you had any problems with the bezel? Indicators falling off or loosness?

I fly to Beijing a couple times a month. I have a source there for watches. I purchased a Panerai Arktos GMT. It is the upgraded version (supposedly) with correct date font and doublesided AR and correct case back. One thing I noticed(failed to see when buying) after getting home is the bottom of the dial near "6" should have "L SWISS MADE L" and it does not. Also the 24 hour hand lags a little in keeping up with the hour hand. My question is can anyone tell me a way to confirm that indeed I did get the upgraded model?

Any thoughts on most accurate with reliable movement?

I am new to rep watches and am looking to purchase a Arktos GMT. I fly to Beijing regularly and check out the watches there, however it is hard to tell the quality(even if they say it is swiss copy). I saw on Andrew's website the Updated Arktos GMT. Can anyone who might have the watch tell me a few things:

I know generally reps aren't water resistant, but can I wear it swimming?

How reliable is the movement?

Any other buying suggestions.

Thanks for the input.