totalwise Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Given that I've been having a lot of trouble with my A7750's thought I'd go the quartz route, not worry about servicing or maintenance. I got my eyes on these http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001TG9NSO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Diesel-Gents-Leath...s/dp/B001N3IO9M http://www.amazon.co.uk/Casio-MTD-1054-1AV.../dp/B000OHARAW/ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Casio-MTD-1054D-1A...MTD1054D-1AVEF/ Which one would you pick, got other recommendations? Price mark is around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash77 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Ive heard that they have some very strict laws on wearing Reps in Italy. Anyone from Italy that can confirm this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiterpete Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Ive heard that they have some very strict laws on wearing Reps in Italy. Anyone from Italy that can confirm this? I was just in Naples on a cruise, had heard the same thing so wore a gen - went across to the island of Capri, lot's a stores selling Rep's so I think the rumor is either not true or the rules have changed somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalwise Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 I was just in Naples on a cruise, had heard the same thing so wore a gen - went across to the island of Capri, lot's a stores selling Rep's so I think the rumor is either not true or the rules have changed somewhat. Interesting, Italy is a lot more strict I suppose, and honestly I dont want to take a chance. I know that Italian customs are very strict and they are very strict on what comes into the country from china. A lot of chinese ebay sellers, selling legitimate goods don't post to Italy. Here's another stylish casio I've found. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000N2VD9M/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmquark Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mens-Sekonda-Chron...3375&sr=1-3 or http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sekonda-3834-Gents...3504&sr=1-6 or maybe even http://alpha-watch.com/details.php?myid=358 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalwise Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mens-Sekonda-Chron...3375&sr=1-3 Beautiful thanks... Very IWC-esque, very nice. I'll buy this if there aren't better suggestions coming.. Under budget too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj69 Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Why not get something with a little bit of class like an Invicta 8926 or an Seiko Monster? They're not quartz, but they're very reliable. I'm on my way to an outdoor festival next week - 5 days rain or shine. I wear my Orange Monster every year. Never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicchietto Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 I can actually confirm that in Italy there are a lot of rules about replicas. You can't make, you can't wear, you can't sell, you can't buy,... but it's also true that the police, finance guard or carabinieri don't control every person and they like to catch "big fishes", surely not an occasional buyer or a tourist (they can do, but they don't). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmquark Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Beautiful thanks... Very IWC-esque, very nice. I'll buy this if there aren't better suggestions coming.. Under budget too! I've always liked Secondas, back from when they were the only cheap mechanical watch on the market (under communism) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 (edited) I love my Tauchmeister T0013, and the U-Boat style was developed it Italy. This one is quartz, but they have automatics too. Parnis makes very inexpensive Panerai homages. Edited July 4, 2009 by georgegrasser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 (edited) If you want a high quality Sector model 2651916025A is a Swiss made Quartz Chronograph with a Sapphire Crystal with five year battery life and sells on Ebay for less than $150 if you make an offer. I had to change out the Velcro Strap though with a Panatime Alligator Embossed leather one. Also with an Italian history. Edited July 4, 2009 by georgegrasser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strattakan Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 why not any of these? Nautica: http://cgi.ebay.com/NAUTICA-CRONOGRAPH-TAC...p3286.m20.l1116 http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BLACK-DIALED-MENS-...93%3A1|294%3A50 http://cgi.ebay.com/Nautica-N14536G-NST-Ch...93%3A1|294%3A50 Pulsar: same module of seiko http://cgi.ebay.com/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem...em=110347527911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethebest Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Do whatever you feel comfortable with, my friend. I can tell you everybody can wear whatever they want in Italy. It is a different story to set up a rep trading activity, but do not worry in wearing anything. This is the country of freedom (maybe even too much ...) All the best steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipSlap Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Do you intend to go into the water? That's an important question that will influence both your watch choice and strap/bracelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I agree, I think you would be ok as long as you do not take all your reps in and look like a dealer. Take one and wear it normally. I have yet to hear of anyone having their wrist checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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