anics Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hey all Anyone have any knowledge about the quality of the BR01-94 rep running A7750, sec's @ 3? Tried the gen on the other day and am thinking about getting the rep, just wondered if anyone had any experience with this model or feedback? Thanks A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaljesus Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 The size of the A7750 movement means the rep is twice as thick as the gen. So its a very bad rep. Wont sit as well as the gen on your wrist as the size proportions are all wrong. Stick with the non-chrono versions if you want a feel thats gen-like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anics Posted June 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Okay, thanks for the info! Appreciate it.. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Your other option is to buy a quality Miyota quartz movement 01-94 ... yes it tick tick ticks like a quartz watch but it's thickness is perfect. Your call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Be careful on the subdials on the quartz models, some of them are incorrectly marked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbmagic Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Be careful on the subdials on the quartz models, some of them are incorrectly marked! I just tried to change the battery on my quart model and it's almost impossible to change it. I ended up breaking the watch. Does anyone know who has the best and most accurate model of the BR-01 (non quartz) I hear there is one that has the screws in the back like the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 To change the battery on a 01-94 you need to remove the tiny screw in the back of the watch that says DO NOT REMOVE ... then under that screw is the release button for the watch stem. With the 4 face screws removed and the stem removed, the entire face of the watch with movement attached should fall easily into your palm. There is nothing to break ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anics Posted June 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Thanks for all the info Am looking at the BR01-92. 1:1 version. Seems the best way to go. However I also really like the BR01-93GMT This is the gen... Andrew has a version here http://www.trustywatchguy.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=104_147&products_id=5862 but the DW is white? Anyone know if there is a better rep of this and or the quality of this rep? Thanks A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbmagic Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Thanks for all the info Am looking at the BR01-92. 1:1 version. Seems the best way to go. However I also really like the BR01-93GMT This is the gen... Andrew has a version here http://www.trustywatchguy.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=104_147&products_id=5862 but the DW is white? Anyone know if there is a better rep of this and or the quality of this rep? Thanks A Thanks for the info. I broke mine because I didn't know about the release button. Do you know if Andrew's has the real screws on the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 The dealers should have pictures showing the screws if they have that model. It might be worth emailing Mary (WatchInternational) as she can look for it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbmagic Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 The dealers should have pictures showing the screws if they have that model. It might be worth emailing Mary (WatchInternational) as she can look for it for you Thanks for the reply. You wouldn't know off hand who has the most exact rep for the BR-01 would you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anics Posted June 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 So, apparently the best version is the BR01-92 SS black face as I mentioned above (apparently it's 1:1) I tried the gen on today but I still prefer the BR01-94. The GMT is NOT a decent rep so avoid for now. FYI there is no gen SS model available. FYI the thickness of the BR01-94 gen 1s 12.5mm. The rep is 15mm. So it's not actually twice as thick, merely 2.5mm thicker, which is achieved (I believe) by a slightly thicker case back, so the actual watch case is the same thickness. I tried the gen on today and it is far thicker than the BR01-92 (which is about about 12mm)... In comparison both the AP ROO and Daytona reps have thicker case backs than the gens (about the same 2mm difference, due to the 7750 movement) - it's almost unnoticeable, and to be honest the only people that'll spot it is us lot or a AD and I don't usually try to pass a rep off as a gen anyway. I just like collecting watches... So, if you want 1:1 then the BR01-92 However if you can live with a 2.5mm difference in the case thickness (which you'd have to have the rep and gen side by side to notice in reality) I'd go for the 94 chronograph, personally I think it's a nicer piece. It's heavier and with the secs running at 3 is almost 1:1... I am using Mary at the moment for my purchases and so far she has come up trumps every time. Will post some pics when the 094 arrives! A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 I believe that the SS replicas are trying to emulate the non-PVD titanium models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbmagic Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 So, apparently the best version is the BR01-92 SS black face as I mentioned above (apparently it's 1:1) I tried the gen on today but I still prefer the BR01-94. The GMT is NOT a decent rep so avoid for now. FYI there is no gen SS model available. FYI the thickness of the BR01-94 gen 1s 12.5mm. The rep is 15mm. So it's not actually twice as thick, merely 2.5mm thicker, which is achieved (I believe) by a slightly thicker case back, so the actual watch case is the same thickness. I tried the gen on today and it is far thicker than the BR01-92 (which is about about 12mm)... In comparison both the AP ROO and Daytona reps have thicker case backs than the gens (about the same 2mm difference, due to the 7750 movement) - it's almost unnoticeable, and to be honest the only people that'll spot it is us lot or a AD and I don't usually try to pass a rep off as a gen anyway. I just like collecting watches... So, if you want 1:1 then the BR01-92 However if you can live with a 2.5mm difference in the case thickness (which you'd have to have the rep and gen side by side to notice in reality) I'd go for the 94 chronograph, personally I think it's a nicer piece. It's heavier and with the secs running at 3 is almost 1:1... I am using Mary at the moment for my purchases and so far she has come up trumps every time. Will post some pics when the 094 arrives! A I haven't been on this site for ages and don't know who Mary is and how to contact her. Can you help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anics Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 I believe that the SS replicas are trying to emulate the non-PVD titanium models Hmmm, maybe? I'd love to see a picture of a GMT 0193 Titanium if you have one. I can't find one anywhere? I haven't been on this site for ages and don't know who Mary is and how to contact her. Can you help? watchinternational@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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