By-Tor Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 For me it's definitely this: Ebel BTR. It was the most stunning quality replica I've even laid my hands on. Discovery is the more accurate replication but it's not quite as well built as the BTR (did I already mention that it was stunning)? Rep bracelets are often what they are, and when you've had gens you'll learn to appreciate these things... the total accuracy of the SEL fit, perfect brushed finish, etc. But the BTR rep bracelet was insanely good... better than many gens I've seen. Perfect finish, smooth as a butter (without any oiling or polishing), perfect fit, perfect SELs. Best quality rep bracelet ever. It looked nice on a strap too. I decided that I won't be buying more gens for now so now I'd like to re-purchase it but Joshua said that there will be a new version with tight subdial spacing (and possibly that amazing rotor). Decisions, decisions... Any similar stories? What was the best rep you let go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 By-Tor, I like the topic of this thread a lot. I have quite a few watches that I regret letting go of... It's hard to say but when it comes to reps, perhaps it is my ol' Ingy with Lello DW and superb AR. This rep was perfect in every way. I think it's a good idea for me not to mention the two Valjoux 72 Daytonas that I stupidly sold The dumbest genuine watch I have ever sold is my Pointed Guard 1675! I'm still kicking myself even after all of these years!!!! I still own another 1675, my first Rolex, given to me by my grandpa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Is that one of those David Wong Daytonas? Looks good... too bad you sold it. Sometimes we do these impulse decisions... and yeah, that was really a mistake to sell that pointed cg GMT. Those are seriously climbing in value these days. I will never sell any of my gens, I've already made that decision. Funnily enough, the BTR is the ONLY rep I regret selling. I've become very anal about the bracelets and I'm afraid I can't source one with similar fit and finish anymore. You know how they dowgrade this stuff when the new batches come out, it's really pissing me off. I think buying from the first batch is good... they're usually the best ones. When the rep has gained a reputation they start to use these shortcuts. Same thing with Fish, BCE, Seamaster Chrono and many others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Eunomians, your Vj 72 DW was really nice. I actually was intereseted in it. I even drafted a pm. But before I hit the send button, the watch was already sold. To me, the most regretable rep that I've sold were some of my earlier PAM models (e.g. EL 127, EL 196). those models are getting rare and are very accurate. They are very good base for modding. But I was just too busy to collect all the necessary parts to finish the project. It happens from time to time. Flex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 This one ... Stupid, stupid, stupid move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Great topic BT. There are a few but lately I regret getting rid of this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 I really miss this guy. But I'm wearing the watch he helped fund right now. Good thread idea BT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Thankfully none. I like where my collection is, now more than ever. I've come to understand what I like and don't like. Over the past 3 years on RWG I've grown a lot. I like bracelets, and solid stainless. Anything that wears out is of no use to me, I purchase with the intent of a lifetime of ownership. otherwise I suppose, I'd still have kept my blacksteel. I sold it because I couldn't stand worrying about scratching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 I miss my prototype Rocket Dial Cartier Santos. I should have never sold it! It had a perfect HK Tan strap and was a really great rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCraig Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 D, If it is any consolation, one of your old DW Valjoux 72's has been to Ziggy's spa, now has a Phong thin font bezel and a gen bracelet. And if I ever even consider selling it, you will be the first to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflyingdutchman Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Selling reps is illegal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbiesrock Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Selling reps is illegal! If it is, I should report you to the cops, I have two of yours! ;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 I tend to sell my higher end stuff so here are a couple: PAM 187 with Honpo Case and 7753 Movement: Old School PAM 196: First Swiss HBB - remember the Mellow Yellow?: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Don't even have photos any more, I don't think, but i had 2 Eddie Lee PAM GMT's 029 and 063 with the ETA 2893-2 movements. bBoth had made the trip up north to The Zigmeister for re-luming amd better crowns (Can't remember who i got the crowns from, long time and many watches ago!!) Right after I sold them the they stopped putting 2893-2's in reps. As far as genuine goes, lots! I regret selling my 1680, 1665, UN GMT +- Big date, and the list goes on. The 1680 and 1665 were probably 30 years or more ago, when they were still current models.I was too stupid to know any better back then. Boy, isn't hindsight great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflyingdutchman Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 If it is, I should report you to the cops, I have two of yours! ;o) I cannot comment on that without my lawyer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Hmmmm... Best rep I sold... Probably my EuroFakes Submariner. Turned out it really did have a Swiss movement in it... That would've powered Project Snowflake nicely Favorite rep I sold... My PAM 029a. The only watch which got comments from the laydeez (which made me feel like King Pimp ) and a very nice watch to wear Oh well... Most meaningful rep I sold... My Omega 2534.80 and 45mm Planet Ocean. Far from the best quality watches, but they were purchased with inheritance money, so irreplaceable due to the sentimental value. Replacements would just serve as a reminder of what they were, and that they are gone, rather than actually replacing the watches. On the flipside, I'm happy with what's on my wrist, and the projects in my parts tray, so I'm not too broken up about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROM Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 For me is this three Omegas I regret selling the most. For two main reasons besides accuracy, comfort (balance) and beauty. Looking for a good deal on a gen of one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Too bad I dont have any pics, but my list includes: Franken Omega GMT Franken Omega Seamaster 2254 Franken Omega Seamaster 2531 Franken Omega Seamaster (White version) Franken UPO (twice) My once proud Omega collection are now in the hands of some great members of this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 In over 10 years on the forums I have only ever sold one watch and that was an insanely inaccurate PAM (buyer knew what he was getting), it was a case of sell it or throw it in the bin. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 I regret selling all of these: Especially these movements: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ispytonyv Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Definitely had sellers remorse after letting my BK / WM9 YM upgraded with gen parts go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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