gamblog Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Hi All, I'm very new to the rep/watch game, and Have been trying to learn a lot, but am definitely still in the neophyte stage. I picked up a a cheap UPO from silix, like 45.99 cheap, I purchased it with no expectations, basically just buying it to see how the larger size would feel on my wrist. My first rep purchase was a POrikaa, and obviously I'm blown away by that rep. My question is, would it even be prudent or worth it to try and upgrade the UPO? just from my observations the bezel isn't very good, and the crystal seems to be very flat compared the PO. I'll try to take some pictures if you'd like, I'm so happy to have found this forum. you guys are so helpful. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 My question is, would it even be prudent or worth it to try and upgrade the UPO? First off, it's not a UPO. It's just a 45.5mm PO. UPO stands for "Ultimate Planet Ocean", which refers to a specific high-quality copy. Secondly, you're better off picking up a proper UPO, preferably with the Swiss ETA movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamblog Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Aha! thanks for the correction. Like I said, I purchased it, just because I wanted to get a grasp for the feel/size. I figured it was probably a lost cause to try and upgrade since I was starting with such a low end piece, thought I'd pose the question. thanks much for your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Aha! thanks for the correction. Like I said, I purchased it, just because I wanted to get a grasp for the feel/size. I figured it was probably a lost cause to try and upgrade since I was starting with such a low end piece, thought I'd pose the question. thanks much for your input! The proper UPO is so good, though. Here's mine after a few mods: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Pug is right, the true UPO is a better platform to begin modding, simply because it will accept most gen components. The silix version that you have is best to be kept as a beater watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDorian Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I have a gen and I gotta pick up one of these just to see if they're as good as people say they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamblog Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Thank you all for the input, I appreciate it! This place is amazing, I initially came here to just buy a few reps in the hopes doing research before investing in a gen. I'm strongly considering just learning more and more, and buying many more high end reps, instead of 1 or 2 gens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tolis Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 i was buy planet ocean 45.5 from narikaa and the quality is amazing for 65gbp!195gr is very heavy!amazing watch!keep time perfect with dg2813!what can i say!i buy in the past many replicas but this james bond watch 45.5 is perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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