Bernie_Rain Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) Hi, I just wanted to show some pics of my new acquisition here. I am new to Reps and this is my second one (from Josh). I find it to be an excellent Rep, but I bet that some of you experienced guys will find "flaws" (differences compared to the real thing). I fell in love with this watch and it keeps accurate time. I hope the pics are enjoyable - I am not an experienced photographer...By the way, on the first picture the watch looks a bit tight-fitting, mainly because of the shadow below. It sits a bit tight, but not that much as it looks. I was amazed when I got the watch that it has not a fine-adjustment on the clasp and immediately searched the web to find out that this is also true for the Gen! Regards, Bernie Edited August 19, 2011 by Bernie_Rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Some nice pictures Bernie.... I have moved this to the appropriate section - The Omega Section. Welcome to the forum!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Hey Bernie..welcome to the forum! Nice PO and great pictures! That was my first rep also, amazing the quality for the money isn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie_Rain Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Hi, Appreciate the nice feedback from you guys...man these watches can be so addictive! Regards, Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 The addiction is half the fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 ...man these watches can be so addictive! You will have to come revisit this statement in about 6 months It only gets worse from here Nice pics of a sweet PO. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Welcome to the addiction Bernie. The PO is a great rep to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Sazerac Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Hi, first post here! Great watch, is that the 42mm or 45mm version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie_Rain Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Hi, first post here! Great watch, is that the 42mm or 45mm version? Hi, this is the 42mm version. I was always thinking about buying a PO Replica, but the "happy feet" deterred me from doing it. I saw this watch on Josh's site and it was advertised very well. No happy feet, the purple tone of the AR coating etc... - so I could not resist. It was only later that I heard of some problems these watches have (the threads), but so far all is well. Of course I envy the technically skilled guys here which built themselves so called "Frankens". Regards, Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Sazerac Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 hey Bernie, well the 42mm looks good. Did you get the 21J movt from Josh? I didn't see the 42mm versions with the ETA or Asian clone movts, but perhaps I am wrong. Either way, congrats on the purchase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie_Rain Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 hey Bernie, well the 42mm looks good. Did you get the 21J movt from Josh? I didn't see the 42mm versions with the ETA or Asian clone movts, but perhaps I am wrong. Either way, congrats on the purchase! Hi, Sorry - did see your post right now. The movement is really great, although it is the cheap DG4813, but after I adjusted it, it runs very accurate (before also ok, 12 secs +). The watch is so beautiful and overall well built, BUT BEWARE: The Chinese did use a shitty soft metal for the crown threads, so my crown doesn't screw anymore - this is a well known problem with this watch. Regards, Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Sazerac Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Damn, sorry to hear about your broken crown... so does that mean you can't adjust the time or date anymore? If so, how can you fix it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie_Rain Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Damn, sorry to hear about your broken crown... so does that mean you can't adjust the time or date anymore? If so, how can you fix it? Hi, No problem with setting time or winding the watch (some Automatics can be wound others not, like Seiko or Orient). Also setting the date is no problem. The crown functions ok, it is just not "screwable" anymore. This is a cosmetic thing, because replicas are not waterproof like gens. If it would happen on a gen watch, you could not dive / swim anymore, because of the crown not being screwed tight. So the watch works very well, it is just the look that sucks a bit, because the crown doesn't sit "right" (you see a bit of the stem, but not much). As it is a replica and was never waterproof, it is just as functional as before, but ....the look Regards, Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Sazerac Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Hi, No problem with setting time or winding the watch (some Automatics can be wound others not, like Seiko or Orient). Also setting the date is no problem. The crown functions ok, it is just not "screwable" anymore. This is a cosmetic thing, because replicas are not waterproof like gens. If it would happen on a gen watch, you could not dive / swim anymore, because of the crown not being screwed tight. So the watch works very well, it is just the look that sucks a bit, because the crown doesn't sit "right" (you see a bit of the stem, but not much). As it is a replica and was never waterproof, it is just as functional as before, but ....the look Regards, Bernie Hey Bernie, thanks a bunch for your help. At least your crown and rest of watch is functional - the cosmetic part isn't too bad. Also, I suppose you could replace the broken crown with a gen crown for not too much? I hope to purchase my first PO rep soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie_Rain Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Hey Bernie, thanks a bunch for your help. At least your crown and rest of watch is functional - the cosmetic part isn't too bad. Also, I suppose you could replace the broken crown with a gen crown for not too much? I hope to purchase my first PO rep soon! Hey Saz, when you bought your Planet Ocean Rep, do the "trick" when screwing the crown in. You apply light pressure while turning the crown "backwards", then you should feel the threads aligning (little click they say) and just then you turn it clockwise and screw it on. I didn't use this forum "trick", maybe it would have helped a bit. Regards, Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamcky2k Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 gen crown and tube is a cheap and relativly easy mod-and would fix all the cosmetic probs...and you would have gen parts installed so it would be the beginnings of a franken! i know the gen parts fit the larger planet ocean rep but not too sure about the 42mm...i gotta say superb looking watch buddy, for the money i think this rep is unbeatable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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