Good luck I am a replica noob as well. This site is amazing I am afraid I have become addicted. Don't know why, I own 4 genuine Rolex including a brand new Kermit, Platinum gents Yachtie, Blue Rolesor Sub and the brand spanking new Ceramic steel GMT. I also have a geniune Planet Ocen Auto. I have also always wanted a Panerai but felt that a genuine Rolex was a more justifible purchase. I had The Ken Trading RXW MM20 for some time which was a beautiful piece. In any event I have my nice gen collection and it's time to be more responsible with my money, especially in this economy!!! The days of $6000- $8000.00 dollar wtches are done. After many hours of reading this site and sore tired eyes I decided to take the plunge, it seems that people are all very happy with TTK, TWP, Andy and Josh. I decided to try out that new Asian7750 regatta Pam253 flyback. From all I read it is an excllent copy. There is a guy who posted pics of his in the Panerai area "and so it arrives by Reklamkillen. It has the glass back showing off a very accurate decorated movement. I already ordered a genuine black croc strap for it as it comes on a rubber strap. I also ordered the "Ultimate" Artos. One thing i did dicover is you have to be very specific in your ordering and ask questions. Tell them what you want and they will make recommendations. I ordered from Andy. But as I said any of those guys are supposed to be good peeps and I think a couple of them may be the same guy or work together. I will post pics when mine arrive(hopefully before x-mas) I also ordered a Panerai 44mm caseback opener so I can grease the gaskets. Don't expect you watch to be water resistant and don't pay for the optional waterproofing some offer it's BS.
Good Luck!!!!