Chilenito Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) So, I came here to look for an IWC everyday rep to go along with my gen IWCs. During the hunt I stumbled over many a watch and was more like "meeeh, ugly as f***" and went on to IWC ... as always, during the time I spent here and on rep shop sites, went deeper into watchcountry and fell in love with other watches ... Bell & Ross has been way to ostentatious for my liking ... till I ordered one Panerai always was a no-go brand for me ... I fear it won't be for long ... I will hate myself for the day when I begin to start looking at Rolexes and beginning to like them Don't tell me there's no medicine for that? Edited February 6, 2011 by Chilenito Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miagi Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 hah! yes u got it as bad as everyone else ;) theres no cure, just a band aid for your bulletwound ; buy a new watch! those panerais are gonna get u eventually! thats a promise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Unfortunately it is terminal. I can almost guarantee it will spread to all areas. Panerai, Breitling and yes....even Rolex. Once you accept it, its not so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Welcome to the jungle.. you've just been bit by the bug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramerica2 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I didn't care much about watches up to 2-3 years ago. When I finally decided to get a watch, I was going to get a Citizen or a Seiko for ~200$, but then figured why not pay less and get a simple rep... I got a cheap POrikaa for 100$. At that time, I thought: "Hey, I just saved 100$ and got a better watch...". Obviously, I couldn't be more wrong than that. I got sucked into this world, and since than bought watches for more than 4K$... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 The watch bug is bad mofo,once It sinks It's teeth In yo a$$,game over,you sir are fuked .Welcome to the wonderful world reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottosaurus Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Thanks for joining our cult, er I mean, forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 It is like gambling. It is always a lot of fun but the same outcome. Welcome to poverty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Fleischer Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I know the feeling. I have way too many watches and I keep trying to stop buying but its hard. And worse for me- I have a large gen collection. These dealers don't help, new models every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rychastings Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 heh, I'm trapped too, and I dont think I will ever escape D: ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 You'll learn a lot here not only about watches but also what you like and dislike about all of them, It's not the destination here at RWG but the journey. It's a really fun (and expensive) hobby. But if you are careful and patient and knowledgeable about what you want and what to look for you should do alright. I think I've sold more watches that i currently own . Have fun... seafoam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbiesrock Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Thanks for joining our cult, er I mean, forum! I would say it's like the mafia, we get in to acquire pretty things, but we end up getting sucked dry withno chance of escape... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Another trapped wretch signing in.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilenito Posted February 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Thanks for all your supportive words. I come from a family with long watch heritage: There is and was a watch wherever you go in our houses, from old antique cocoo clock my grandmother saved during the war, to old pocket watches on a wrist, to Pateks and IWCs that get handed down to younger generations. I'm awfully ashamed having to go shopping for reps, but at the moment (young, just started after graduating with an M.A., first years on the job) there ust aint the extra bug for a 4 to 5 digit watch collection. Though I own a variety of gen watches (IWC, Omega, Patek, etc) I don't wear them on a daily basis as there's to much family heritage and history attached, so when I know the days will be rough I prefer wearing a 'neutral', replaceable rep instead. I stumbled across reps as early as january this year, and as of yet I gathered a staggering amount of knowledge on watches, dials, movement, reps, watchmaking, etc ... If I just would go and get a real one from an AD, I'd wear it and would know actualy nothing about it ... so, I've learned more than I could ever imagine, and will prefer an honest, rep wearing guy with knowledge on the ins and outs of what exactly he's wearing over a fat bloke with a real gold rolex just to show off hands down! Thanks folks! A guy that appreciates the steepness of the learning curve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Thanks for all your supportive words. I come from a family with long watch heritage: There is and was a watch wherever you go in our houses, from old antique cocoo clock my grandmother saved during the war, to old pocket watches on a wrist, to Pateks and IWCs that get handed down to younger generations. I'm awfully ashamed having to go shopping for reps, but at the moment (young, just started after graduating with an M.A., first years on the job) there ust aint the extra bug for a 4 to 5 digit watch collection. Though I own a variety of gen watches (IWC, Omega, Patek, etc) I don't wear them on a daily basis as there's to much family heritage and history attached, so when I know the days will be rough I prefer wearing a 'neutral', replaceable rep instead. I stumbled across reps as early as january this year, and as of yet I gathered a staggering amount of knowledge on watches, dials, movement, reps, watchmaking, etc ... If I just would go and get a real one from an AD, I'd wear it and would know actualy nothing about it ... so, I've learned more than I could ever imagine, and will prefer an honest, rep wearing guy with knowledge on the ins and outs of what exactly he's wearing over a fat bloke with a real gold rolex just to show off hands down! Thanks folks! A guy that appreciates the steepness of the learning curve It sounds to me like you are going to be around here a while,thats good to hear. If you have any questions, just ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Fenix Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I got bit by the bug also.....I forsee a PAM288 purchase here soon. If I ever buy a Rolex though...shoot me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I got bit by the bug also.....I forsee a PAM288 purchase here soon. If I ever buy a Rolex though...shoot me. Never say never in the rep world. I used to think a Ploprof was the ugliest watch known to man.. Now i feel like I gotta have one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I got bit by the bug also.....I forsee a PAM288 purchase here soon. If I ever buy a Rolex though...shoot me. I felt the same way,I now have a DSSD,like palifender said,"never say never" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 +1 on "never say never" Been there done that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Fenix Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 It's not the designs that give me nausea, it's what the brand has come to be for most folks. I can pretty surely say never in this case. Kinda like turning gay or something. Not in the cards at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Never say pretty surely never either.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Fenix Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Never say pretty surely never either.. Tell ya what, if I buy a Rolex rep, you get to stab me in the eye with a hot poker or something....That should take care of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Tell ya what, if I buy a Rolex rep, you get to stab me in the eye with a hot poker or something....That should take care of it Haha! Nah, tell you what, if you end up with a nice vintage one I'll salute you for being open minded and a man of great taste! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Fenix Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Haha! Nah, tell you what, if you end up with a nice vintage one I'll salute you for being open minded and a man of great taste! Next up on the list are a PAM288, and Possibly the AP ROO volcano..... My budget for Rolex reps is...exactly zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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