Guest racetaker Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hello guys! A big hello from Norway!!!! I am a guy from Norway that loves watches. I have had several watches of varied prices. So me beeing intrested in watches, i decided to join your forum! i have decided to buy a watch (offcourse). and i have found many interesting threads about this. ( i am amazed about how much knoledge there is around) Beeing new here, i thought i may ask you guys a question (or more)... I am a big guy, with big arms. I am looking for a chrono, but i havent decided what to get. Offcourse i want a watch that is as near as original as possible, but it has to look good on my wrist, so a midzine watch, doesnt "cut it"... This will be my first replica. And i dont care what it cost... Any sggestions? Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Welcome to the community! Have fun, take it slow and enjoy! The search button is your friend Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Welcome! You should care what it costs!! start reading and wait a few weeks before you decide to buy. Chinese new year is in a couple weeks, and if you order now, be prepared to WAIT a while to receive. Best to wait to order a watch till after the chinese holiday since all the dealers will be away on holidays! If I were you I'd start looking at PAMS, Royal Oak Offshores and Hublots. some of the chunkiest watches around. The DSSD is also VERY chunky Here's my chunkier collection (all 44mm or 45mm in diameter).. (just got rid of this bad boy ) My favorite Not a chrono but the Deep Sea Sea Dweller is super chunky This one is a huge 48mm. Hublot Big Bang King power: Big Bang Stainless Steel (no longer with me): Rose Gold Hublot Big Bang Tuiga V1 (unfortunately not with me any longer) IWC TopGun V2 on my wrist (not my watch though ) My Panerai 253 on Toscana Carbon Fiber So there's most of my biggest watches, anything look good to you!!??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miagi Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hello, and welcome fellow Norwegian :D for a big wrist (or any wrist for that matter) : theres a lot of new hot panerais out now (if at first you dont like pam's, theyll grow on you! i promise! ) check out breitlings as well.. a good start to search is in their respective subforums and "wristies"-topics for on-the-wrist appearance search for member Toadtorrent and read his "newbie-guide" and when ready to make your purchase , the best bet and STRONGLY advised is to stick with the forum approved dealers (se own dealer section) or buy from well known members on this forum (see own section: "watches" / auctions) theres a LOT of reading to do for u know so ill let you at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rychastings Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Welcome to the forum I hope you learn a lot and you find a rep you really like from one of our trusted dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Welcome to RWG, I agree that you should take you your time and do some research. The Infomation here Is second to none. My favorite "really big" watch Is the Breitling Super Avenger,at 48.4mm and 18.6mm thick, It's not for the faint of heart It's also one of the best replicated reps out there Imho,good luck. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeon Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Racetaker welcome There are so many amazing writers and photographers here. This place inadvertently teaches you about gens, interesting to know that some of the most informed watch enthusiasts are regulars here. Wanting a time piece that is close to original as possible is natural, everything listed above are excellent choices in size and accuracy for your first rep. There are several highly accurate reps from the factory…then there is the next level where reps start to turn into gens. If you’re not concerned about costs, you may want to pick up a couple cheaper reps to get a feel for size, it will give an inexpensive way to try the whole process out. You can find out if 42mm looks perfect or that you want nothing less than a 44. Palifender, beautiful collection…I don’t know how you cand decide what to wear, they all look so versatile and stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest racetaker Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Wow, thanks for such fast replies guys!! I will offcourse take your advice under consideration! So i will look a while on the forum before i buy one. Regarding what i like best, i have always liked Breitlings, but i loved the iwc. ( i have always wanted one) I have never thought about the hublots before, but maybe a wise choice for me... As mentioned, a lot of cool watches (and i nice pic of Denise Milani, hehe) So i guess i will look some more on the forums now i guess i am a noob since i havent found any good dealer sites yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest racetaker Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I have to say that the hublot is realy growing on me! i have searched a little about it, and what a great type of watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I have to say that the hublot is realy growing on me! i have searched a little about it, and what a great type of watch. Which hublot are you referring to???? I posted 3 pics of different hublots on my wrist or do you mean Hublots in general?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest racetaker Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 In general i think. But the Big Bang Stainless Steel you had looked great! ( that is a watch i actually could by as my first rep) Where did you buy it? And how alike it is to the "original" one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 In general i think. But the Big Bang Stainless Steel you had looked great! ( that is a watch i actually could by as my first rep) Where did you buy it? And how alike it is to the "original" one? I'm no big bang expert. I bought it from another board member for a great price. I loved the watch but it just wasn't for me, so I sold it right after i bought it. HBB's (Hublot Big Bang) are really eye catching, i didn't feel comfortable wearing it. You can get the standard HBB stainless steel for around 300usd these days. About 2 years ago, Hublots had an explosion and the reps costed from anywhere between 400 to 1200 bucks! They are VERY accurate watches in general. If you get one, you won't be disappointed. All the dealers carry them. Try puretimewatch.com they usually have decent prices, but most dealers will be able to get the HBB stainless steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest racetaker Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Thx so much for answers plaifender I will definatly check out this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Thx so much for answers plaifender I will definatly check out this one! No prob. Don't hesitate to shoot me a pm if you have any questions! you're here for the community... we're here for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest racetaker Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 so, plaifender... how come that breitling is your favoritte? quality, form, or the feel of it? and where did you get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 When I first became a member here I did not care for the Hublots(port hole In French) who wants to wear a port hole on there wrist? I got a good deal on one and decided to take a chance. I actually liked the watch,maybe the most comfortable big watch I have ever worn,the rubber straps are so "buttery" smooth. I dont wear It much for the same reason as fender,to flashy,gets a lot of attention. The Breitlings are more my speed,although the Super Avenger will get noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 so, plaifender... how come that breitling is your favoritte? quality, form, or the feel of it? and where did you get it? Now that I think about it, it's not really my favorite, all of my watches are my favorites, but the Skyland is just beautiful. The size, weight, design and chunkiness is pure masculinity on my wrist. I had the watch serviced by Francisco to garuantee long movement life and the DLC treatment doesn't scratch EVER! I might think about dropping a swiss 7750 in this watch but that would require some slight hand modifications.. but it might be worth it, since I like it so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiereg Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Welcome to the site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funnyfrog Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Welcome! I am from Norway too However I have a small wrist.. A 42mm Omega is okay for me though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Velkommen hit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSK1974 Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Welcome to the forum from another Norwegian fellow. Hope you enjoy the site, loads of information to be found here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureTime Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Hey racetaker ! Welcome to the forum buddy; you have picked the BEST place to learn about the replica watch industry, buy some amazing watches and most importantly make some fantastic new friends. If you ever need any help, feel free to shoot me a PM! Cheers, Angus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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