Reps are a gateway

[statikman]

I started like many of us, getting spammed by fake Rolex ads etc and doing a little digging. Up until then I was a Fossil/ Diesel wearer, and thankfully I found the original RWG before I bought from the scammers.

I discovered Panerai, and never did buy a Rolex rep. My first was the terrible first gen 024 with the razor thing crown. Then the good stuff.

I won't go into all the models I ended up acquiring, but I had around 20 Pannies, a few Breits and a B&R.

I have since sold or given away all my reps and I started buying gens or homages (RXWs and a Debaufre) Oddly enough, the addiction has only gotten worse since buying gens, and I've realized once you crack through a price barrier, all of a sudden you see yourself looking at watches you can't afford but start buying anyway.

I am a prefect example of why gen companies shouldn't worry too much about our hobby.

I am not against buying more reps and I visit here almost daily, it's just that nothing really speaks to me right now. I don't mod so I need that near-perfect out of the box experience. The rep Graham Swordfish is one I keep eyeing, among a few others. The issue is you when guys review these watches and I pay more attention to the minor flaws rather than how close they got it.

On to my collection:

[By-Tor]

That's an impressive gen collection. They're all gens, right?

And you're absolutely right about the gen companies and us... without reps I wouldn't now own my gens and that's a fact.

Thanks for sharing!

[wheaton26]

it's always fun seeing other members collections. thanks.

[statikman]

All gens. Just noticed the Anonimo is upside down. Amazing watch BTW.

BTW, have you seen the Rush documentary yet? Amazing really old footage and great film overall.

[By-Tor]

BTW, have you seen the Rush documentary yet? Amazing really old footage and great film overall.

They showed the movie only one day in my city movie theaters. All shows were sold out.

I'm getting the DVD.

[statikman]

They showed the movie only one day in my city movie theaters. All shows were sold out.

I'm getting the DVD.

You'll love it. Actual footage of Alex telling his parents he's quitting school. Check iTunes, they have it in Canada for download.

[OSRep]

Really nice collection! Ive had my eye on the Lagunare COSC for a loooooooooong time, never really pulled the trigger (dont know why) - still love it though.

[statikman]

Really nice collection! Ive had my eye on the Lagunare COSC for a loooooooooong time, never really pulled the trigger (dont know why) - still love it though.

Thanks! It took a while to find the Glycine. They don't come up on TZ or WUS too often, so if you want one, snap the next one up. I think there was one listed last week.

I have to say it's a great watch with massive wrist presence. I get the most comments on that and the Anonimo.

[mad_man_may]

So far I have been able to control my watch obsession, but I think like Dr Jekyll, Mr Hyde will soon take over!