waddler Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Just looking for some expert advice. I'm going to buy an IWC rep and want a model that is close to the Gen but more importantly has a very reliable movement. Appreciate suggestions from the experts out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Read the IWC section. Plenty of options in the pilot chronos or the MK XVI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddler Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 I heard chrono's were not reliable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 The standard 7750 based chronos are fine it is the Portuguese with the modded movement that has the issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddler Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Thanks. I've been through the forum but its difficult to put all the info together. So if you guys don't mind giving me a hit list that would be much appreciated. I must say I like the look of the new Big Pilot that has hit the reputable rep sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 The Mark XVI and Portofino with Asian 2892 are good replicas, but the movement is not as reliable as the 2824/2836- powered watches. The Pilot Chronograph should be ok. Get a preventive service, keep it out of water and impacts and you are good to go for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddler Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Thanks. Just took delivery of a Big Pilot (latest rep version). Can you tell from the second hand motion that it's a rep or is it close enough to the original? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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