krbarnes Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I have a gen Rolex Datejust, but just got started "playing" with reps, and now I find myself picking my rep Submariner more often than my gen. Maybe it's just the fact that it's something I built, versus something I bought. (I don't DARE mess with the gen.) Anyone else have this problem? Here's my Gen Datejust (Black stick dial, smooth bezel, U serial #) and my Rep Submariner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Are you married? Been married a while? .......... Maybe you're having an affair with your rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I find I go through phases. One week the rep. Pams are on my wrist. The following week all I wear are my Gen Breitlings. Some times weeks go by before I wear a gen. Also, whenever I get a new toy, I tend to wear the crap out of it until I get board, usually after 4-5 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demsey Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Anyone else have this problem? Yes. I own this: But I have been wearing this: I didn't 'build' the latter, but can see why you would cherish your rep for doing so. Both however mark two distinct points in my life that are on equal ground. Genuine watch elitism is for genuine watch sites. It's so; not Zen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchlover1 Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Yes I have 7 GEN and 7 Reps and I wear the reps a lot more. I do wear the GENS when I dress more Business or Formal wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 If you built it your self it would mean a lot more to you than what you bought, I have gens that i have not worn from one year to the next. The wife has a gen aqua terra she never wears but it is a fight to get the rep steelfish back for a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) I have the exact same "problem" enjoying my reps way more often than my gens lately.. It is a comforting read that others are in the same spaceship! Edited November 19, 2009 by modelizer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I have a gen Rolex Datejust, but just got started "playing" with reps, and now I find myself picking my rep Submariner more often than my gen. Maybe it's just the fact that it's something I built, versus something I bought. (I don't DARE mess with the gen.) Anyone else have this problem? Here's my Gen Datejust (Black stick dial, smooth bezel, U serial #) and my Rep Submariner Definitely. Rep or gen aside, I wear the Tudor Sub I built myself, way more than the rep 1655 I bought myself as a birthday present I guess that's what happens when you build something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack G. Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I am also the same way. I tend to wear my Reps more than my Gen...but thats also because I dont want to put wear and tear on my Gen Its kinda like a winder queen...but I baby my watches Rep or Gen either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I hardly ever wear my gen. Simply put, it's not my favorite watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Genuine watch elitism is for genuine watch sites. It's so; not Zen. You know what's the worst bunch: Seasoned rep buyers who buy their first expensive gen and become "gen snobs" and start to look reps down their noses. Some of these people act like they're "born again" or something. They're all just watches. Who really cares if it's a gen or rep... if you like the style/model, just wear it and enjoy. I also find it weird that people say "how utterly superior" the gens are. It's true with some models that are difficult to replicate, and with Breguet/JLC/Patek type of ultimate watches... but in most cases (with Rolex/TAG/Breitling/Omega class) the actual visual differences are minimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 When I am pleased with something I completely forget what I paid for it - I guess I'm suffering from the syndrom too There are 3 gens in my sock drawer just now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 You know what's the worst bunch: Seasoned rep buyers who buy their first expensive gen and become "gen snobs" and start to look reps down their noses. Some of these people act like they're "born again" or something. They're all just watches. Who really cares if it's a gen or rep... if you like the style/model, just wear it and enjoy. I also find it weird that people say "how utterly superior" the gens are. It's true with some models that are difficult to replicate, and with Breguet/JLC/Patek type of ultimate watches... but in most cases (with Rolex/TAG/Breitling/Omega class) the actual visual differences are minimal. I totally agree with you BT... genuine' shouldn't change someones attitude toward others.. unless they just "need" to feel superior.. dime a dozen I say.. AC Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 It's nice to have a gen in the stable though. I was more comfortable with wearing reps knowing I had gens sitting in the watchbox. It's nice to belong to "the club" per se. Also, a lot of aggrivation from reps as of late. If I found myself having a font of cash, my current attitude would be to just buy the damn gen and save myself the heartache and begging on my knees to get a damn working watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeytzan Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I have to admit that i leave my gen Sea Dweller more often in the drawer after i bought my DSN Pam... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 If all goes right you'll stop wearing them at all. Then you'll sell them to buy more reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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