Best Reps Under $200

[dditty708]

I know everyone loves all the Ultimate Reps, but what are some of the best reps for under $200? I personally only won Ultimate reps, but I was thinking about getting a few cheaper reps just to have some cool colors and different styles in my collection.

[Mickey Padge]

Why not push your budget by 10% or so and pock up one of the new PAM's

[dditty708]

I could do that and was thinking that. $200 isnt a set budget I just was wondering if reps around or under $200 are even worth buying. Im worried you get what you pay for. I do love Pams and do not own any yet.

[Mickey Padge]

You do get what you pay for, but these new PAM's have a great deal more value to them, they really can't be beat right now

Plus they will re-sell in a flash if you don't like them for whatever reason

[dditty708]

What model PAM are you speaking of?

[Mickey Padge]

Well, the new 005K, 318L, 176M and 177M would be a start, search the board, all the info is there

[1976]

U.N. Maxi Marine Diver 43mm all colors,just amazing watches for the price plus they are waterproof and keep excellent time.

[JKDDUDE]

IWC Big Pilot Faux power reserve is a pretty good one for under $180 even...

[mbjoer]

Rolex.

I used not to be Rollie person, but just had another fantastic one, the GMTIIC. $130 from Timesshop.

Edited June 5, 2011 by mbjoer

[Vuggy]

I agree that Rolexes are the best reps for the buck at this time. Simply because they're so popular and have been for so long, rep 'factories' have gotten pretty good at generating them.

[dditty708]

All those watches are very nice thanks for the input. Lets keep it going...

[_brian_]

41mm Tag Heuer Carrera on rubber strap - old rep but great.

[TeeJay]

I think I paid £36 shipped for my 1655... We didn't get off to the best start, but it runs like a champ, and now I have it on a leather cuff, I really enjoy wearing it

[Lobster]

Rolex Milgauss. Badass and underrated.

[ebzen02]

Noob sub for $100, UN Maxi's, IWC BP 5002/4.. Rolex Milgauss 21j

[Jkay]

Better than $100 noob sub is $45 noob sub

[opti]

Sinn u2 21j version. Everything is the same but the movement, saphire with the best AR I have seen on a rep( reviews say its actually better than the gen) waterproof and tough watch, highly recomended.

[dditty708]

How can you tell what watches are the same quality make on the outside, but just made with different movements on the inside??

[opti]

Its rare that they are the same, they usually castrate the 21j version to entice you to buy the more expensive one. But when it is the same the seller will usually state it.

the 2 that I know off the top of my head, they are the Sinn U2, and there was a bunch of Brietling Steelfish that were also the same as the swiss version (with saphire and double AR) around at one stage.

[dditty708]

Thanks opti they both sound like a good purchase for the price.

[dditty708]

On Trusty it does not state that the Steelfish is the same as the Swiss??

[maxman]

U.N. Maxi Marine Diver 43mm all colors,just amazing watches for the price plus they are waterproof and keep excellent time.

I have to agree,for under $200.00 It's hard to beat the Ulysse Nardin maxie. I have the 45mm with the black /orange bezel. The 23j movement has been a excellent timekeeper,over 40 hours of power reserve. As far as the water proof thing,at your own discretion. I dont go Into the water with my reps unless I know for a fact that they have Indeed been prepared for water preasure. Mike

[frankt]

Ploprof v 1.5 Asian 21 J....Under $ 150. at many places...Add a $50. Suppaparts mesh bracelet...

What's not to love there...???

Edited June 10, 2011 by frankt

[opti]

The UN Maxi Marine is another great one that has a saphire crystal with a 21 j movement. Very solid watch, going to be my next buy.

[g60racer]

Good info! thanks!!