striker27

I have been really liking the Patek's lately. How are the complication series of reps?? Are they reliable as well as accurate in regards to their look??? Is the Chopard Mille Miglia a decent rep?? Which dealer would have the most accurate watches in regards to these two??? THANX

Was looking at purchasing a new rep. How are the Newbie Submariner and the Explorer 1 from trusty?? Are they fairly accurate?? Any major flaws? THANX

Why not get a Canada Goose jacket if you need to stay warm???

I took the pictures a few days after I picked the watch up from the dealer. It is the newest model with the revised strap and buckle.

Not a SOSF but the one of the older thought I would post a few pics.... They appear to have redesigned the buckle a bit..

Gentlemen thank you for your responses. I have been wanting a DateJust with a white dial with roman numerals for awhile now it seems a waste to let this one go to market to fund the purchase of the exact same watch almost. I will keep looking. It is not important that the dial is Rolex I would be happy with an aftermarket one as well. THANX

I have recently came across an older Non Quickset Date Just and was hoping to get a white dial with black roman numerals on it?? Only problem is I only see the dial for the Quick set version through online suppliers. Any idea where to get one of these aftermarket dials??? I have been trying to browse on the internet but have been unsuccessful so far. THANX

Just one would have to be an SMP!!!

Yes that is my gen it was purchased in the early late 70's early 80's by my dad. I would not worry about the crystal too much or the date window. Over time they get damaged and swapped out by most of the owners anyways. If anything yours may not look as weather beaten as far as the case and bracelet goes, it looks too darn good. I think both the watches look exceptional as far as the overall look of a gen 1655 goes. If anything maybe the crown guards are a tad off. But you would really need the gen sitting beside it to tell. Not even a minor or worthwhile concern as far as I would be concerned.

Here is what a real one looks like. That one looks the same to me!!!!!

Looks like this!!! Incredible job I cannot tell the differences!!!

With so many people struggling in this economy I find that I can pick up a gen anything for next to nothing. I can walk into just about any place in Michigan that sells watches right now and get a great deal. I just picked up a gen explorer a pan 005 and hope fully if I can get in this week a new seatimer that was on layaway for the last 18 months that the jeweler is finally letting go. I have to say with prices the way they are I have just not really been looking at reps.

I just purchased a new 91350 with flip lock clasp end links and pins at my AD for $700cdn. The Sapphire crystal I needed to replace one I had with a chip in it was $240 I believe.

In regards to my explorer BY-TOR is incorrect. The orange hand simply displays the time in 24 hour mode and does not operate in a GMT mode. It is unlike both the GMT MASTER and THE GMT MASTER II as well as the Explorer II produced after 1985 or 1986.

I wear this out alot.

Well with the beael I set it at the minute hand when I start and when the minute hand gets about 3/4 around the dial I usually stop. I dont like to look at the timer on the machine I throw a towel over it so I really never move it to look. The machine I really like to use the eliptical, is right behind a post and I have almost fallen off trying to look at the clock. It is just a watch though gen or rep. I even use them when I put my roof on when I built the garage and for usual yard work. If you are really afraid to wreck something why even bother buying the damn thing in the first place. Plus I have hit a weight stack with it and it did not really do much to the watch at all. I dont take them off my wrist for anything really. why not wear them to the gym sounds stupid not too. They are sport watches!!!!

I wear these and they are both gens. I like to know how long I have been doing cardio and dont like to try and find a clock. So I just set the bezel and go from their..

Orange Handed Explorer.

Sorry about the crappy pic.....

So just to answer the question which one is the Gen? Left or right????? THANX

Check the thread where everyone posted up pics of their GMT's and Explorers. I posted up one of my GMT 2 it is a Gen and I couldnt tell the difference between it and reps. I think it is all just a crap shoot the reps all look pretty close. I bet almost all guys who wear a Gen would not be able to tell the diffeence.

Here is my GMT 2

I cannot believe how close it is the gen. I have to admit I would not be able to tell the difference if it was on someones wrist!!!!! So very very close.... Is this rep still available??????

I wish you guys would say which one is the rep!!!! Hell I own the damn gen and I cannot tell from just looking at the pics!!!!!!

In my eyes when it comes to mechanical vs quartz it depends what I will do with it. I used to wear my gen Rolex's at the golf course for alot of yrs. Problem was I would always have some that would lose time. When I sat down to think about it I hit about 650 balls a day 6 days a week. So for that reason I will buy a quartz watch if I will wear it on the course and a mechanical if I wont be. I also have a tendency to throw the watch in the little ball area of the golf cart and I just think it is not as hard on the wallet to lose a quartz. I also like the fact I dont have to worry about them losing time if I shove them in a drawer for a few months. I think the quartz is something simple for day to day use if you will bash it around in a careless and wreckless manner. Now my dad did use his gen orange hand explorer when he layed the brick for the garage.. But that is another story for another day