daytona01 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 (edited) I know many of you guys love modding and franken watches, but there are many those who only enjoy out-of-box watches. I own rolex explorer 114270 with swiss 2836 (about $250?) and black Sub-c with 21J movement (about $100??) I think these two are great watches considering both detail and price What are the best out-of-box reps for you? and price? Edited November 11, 2011 by daytona01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I've been amazed by the OOTB quality of the recent batch of Panerais. I bought a 288 and a 026 this year, and even their straps are decent. That would be unimaginable not so long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 +1 the recent PAM are great OOTB. Only a few minor changes will bring them to a level of near perfect REP. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sul Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 My oldest rep and still for me OOTB is my Breitling for Bentley 6.75 ( Big Date) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 My expectations/standards have always been pretty low, so if it doesn't flood, tells the time accurately, and has everything on the dial printed clearly and spelled correctly, chances are I'll like it It really depends on what someone wants OOTB: Do they just want a watch that 'looks okay', or are they expecting something to look 1:1 like the original and then be disappointed when the shape of the S is wrong or the crossbar of the A isn't high enough... I think the simpler a watch is, the easier it is for it to be replicated properly These're my two favorite OOTB watches. I'm hesitant to class the DJ as OOTB, as it has been subjected to a little buffing to 'take the edge off' the blingtastic quality it had OOTB. Other than that, it is untouched, and to be fair, I did not do anything to it which 25 years of straight wear would not eventually achieve. The Heritage is untouched, and also 'untouchable'. There aren't any mods I can think of performing which would actually be of benefit A bracelet/clasp replacement would bring the watch closer to gen, but the dial and movement will always be a give away which would negate the points gained by a gen bracelet/clasp I figure that it's good enough as it is, so I just enjoy it Might treat it to a more accurate NATO strap for next summer, but other than that, it really has become my True Beater, likely in no small part that before finding its way to my door, it passed through the hands of two fine gents, and the watch traded for it was a generous gift from another friend, so it has a lot of history (for me) already With regards price, when it comes to an OOTB which has no plans for modification, it doesn't hurt to spend a little extra on it, simply because there aren't going to be additional costs spend on mods. Equally though, I'm a fan of cheap stuff, so if something cheap looks good enough (as with the above DJ) chances are it'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Ebel 1911 Discovery Panda dial 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HartDoc Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Ploprof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Ebel 1911 Discovery Panda dial Tops on my list too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Raymond Weil Nabucco, thing is a beast and stunningly well made!! Thankfully TeeJays standards in ladies is far higher given his gorgeous bride a couple of years ago!! (you owe me for getting you outta that one T!!lol) PAM reps are incredibly good OOTB, the latest ones that is. Some Breits and Tags are staggeringly good OOTB these days too! Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browngo1 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Tops on my list too. And me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 And me! Im thinking your yellow SW cant be to far behind;)...one of my favorites for sure. Beautiful Ebel btw....one of the best ever Imho. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Raymond Weil Nabucco, thing is a beast and stunningly well made!! Thankfully TeeJays standards in ladies is far higher given his gorgeous bride a couple of years ago!! (you owe me for getting you outta that one T!!lol) PAM reps are incredibly good OOTB, the latest ones that is. Some Breits and Tags are staggeringly good OOTB these days too! Sixx You're right about that one, bro, still trying to think of a way of doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevalblanc Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Ceramic Black Chanel j12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slask111 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Sorry guys but to me the black 1911 is the woozle. I'm not partial though ;-) Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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deja Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 superocean abyss is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 despite all the recent nice OTB PAMs... there are 2 that really stand out to me as great OTB reps The Radiomir 288 and the Tag Link MOP ladies with CZ bezel.... I really struggled to differantiate these from the gen without having them SbS... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 The Tag ladies Aquaracer diamond and MOP are even better, I got my mam one and my sister has the gen, I swear there is not one tell unless you know diamonds well, even then you would need a good loupe!! Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzafaegreenock Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 For me it's the Tag heuer carrerra racing with rubber strap. Rubbish pix sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Don't know why my photos don't work, but for me the best reps have been the MBW Nautilus, and the new Noob AP Diver. The new AP Diver is as good a rep as I have ever owned. My watchsmith believes it is gen quality. The real deal is 15,000 to 17,500. The rep is a bit less than that. The current 5711 Nautilus is 20,000.00 plus. The rep is a a bit less. Classic timepieces. We are very lucky to be affialiated with such credible dealers, selling such fine reps. Thanks to guys like Thomas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjagaiden Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 45.5mm UPO has to be right up there with the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marblegranite Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 45.5mm UPO has to be right up there with the best Ninja - is this the one you were referring to? - http://puretimewatch.com/product/planet-ocean-45mm-ultimate-edition-upo-on-rubber-strap-updated-dial/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marblegranite Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Don't know why my photos don't work, but for me the best reps have been the MBW Nautilus, and the new Noob AP Diver. The new AP Diver is as good a rep as I have ever owned. My watchsmith believes it is gen quality. The real deal is 15,000 to 17,500. The rep is a bit less than that. The current 5711 Nautilus is 20,000.00 plus. The rep is a a bit less. Classic timepieces. We are very lucky to be affialiated with such credible dealers, selling such fine reps. Thanks to guys like Thomas. Jeff - are these the ones you are referring to? 5711 Nautilus - http://puretimewatch.com/product/nautilus-5711-ss-black-dial-11-best-edition-sw200/ AP Diver - http://www.yourtrustytime.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=241_288&products_id=7755 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 arrggh, why did I come on this thread..... Updated and added to the 'To buy list': Ebel 1191 Discovery panda ...and black aswell...black looks amazing! That Tudor Heritage quartz Breitling Superocean Abyss Seriously though they've all been on the list for a while, just gonna have to part with funds sooner now! Sigh! This was pretty good out of the box in it's day: And these lately: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Jeff - are these the ones you are referring to? 5711 Nautilus - http://puretimewatch...-edition-sw200/ AP Diver - http://www.yourtrust...roducts_id=7755 Yep. My Nautilus is the original MBW. Both of these watches are classic's, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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