yamahatwin Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Hello PIWC Experts! I woud like to know what's your feeling on rhis IWC : Real or Fake? How can I spot it? And someone has a picture of a Gen movement? Thanks for your help! Nico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Looks gen to me..The caseback engravings are deeper and better exceuted than on the replicas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 no no no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texski Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Nico, It is genuine ... at least IWC dial, hands, bezel, pushers, crown, caseback, and clasp. The movement will say: THIRTY-ONE (31) JEWELS ADJ. TO FIVE (5) POS. There should be a 7 digit serial number engraved in one of the mounting areas. Case will also have 8 holes in the back. The 4 on an IWC will have an arched back, like this. Rep has a straight back. And the subdial will take a 'bite' out of the middle of the 6. The rep has the middle part whole, and more of the side of the 6 showing. Again, IWC shown. And here is a picture of the crown ... along with tube, stem, and o-rings. Good luck, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Impressive answer. I learn something every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahatwin Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Thank you very much.... Texksi, indeed, your answer is amazing...! I really enjoy the knowledge of the guys on Rep forum. I am pretty sure no Gen owner knows so much about his watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Yes, the easy tell on a Portu is the "6" on the dial. The rep "6" is substantially different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenHornet Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Impressive answer. I learn something every day. Count me in on the learning experience! Truly some very knowledgeable members on these forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbiesrock Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Great response, it's excellent to know some easy tells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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