omegasix Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) Hi, guys! I'm a finance major at university who is looking to purchase his first and only replica watch till I can afford a gen. I have landed a great finance internship this summer and am looking to purchase a replica watch for no more than <$600 (and is not a rolex). I need your advice! The following below have peaked my interest, if you have other suggestions for me please link me <3 My criteria for choosing watches are: - Will be recognized among other college students - Reliability - Closest to Gen KW Patek Philippe Aquanaut Rose Gold KW PAM 312 KW PAM 388 O Series KW Audemars Piguet Royal Oak OFFSHORE Thank-you for your help, any help/opinions are greatly appreciated. I know my opinions, I am looking for YOURS! Edited June 19, 2014 by omegasix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 For me the ROO especially as you are quite young v6 factory diver or maybe a Frankenstein with Swiss and some money towards a good service, just my thoughts. Best of luck with your watch and education buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Recognized by other college students .... certainly none of those if you are talking about brand recognition. Rolex, Omega, or Tag Heuer would probably be the only brands recognized by most college students. Most wouldn't know anything else, except perhaps the women also knowing Cartier. Personally, I would go with a TC Rolex Submariner, an Omega Liquid Metal Planet Ocean (or the UPO or v4 or v5 42mm Planet Ocean in an M2M sale), or a Cartier Santos XL Ultimate if you want to make sure people recognize it. Would have a completely different recommendation if you were just looking for someone to think it looked good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemark Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 "Will be recognized among other college students" Well, in that case. Get a gold Daytona with a diamond bezel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 +1 for the LMPO. Recognisable but not too flashy and gen not 'too' expensive to be unbelievable for a student to be wearing./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardoza Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 My vote --- Breitling Seawolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 TC is very nice but you ain't pulling it off the Pams same same also wear big, young guy like you unless your a very big guy small wrists (right?) go with the Omega. Maybe a nice Breitling Colt not to expensive Gen small for Breit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Cardoza 18.5 mm height on that wolf I do not go there w/ 8.5 wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 I interpreted his question differently ... I think he was asking, "Will other college students recognize it as a fake." If I were a college student (Lord was that ever a long time ago), I'd just find the watch I liked best and say it was a graduation present from my parents. I have a bunch of college students of my own now, and that's what I suggest they say if asked. Now, bearing in mind that everyone has opinions, I'll answer the question the best I can but first I'll try to steer you in a different direction. My advice for the guy wanting to spend <$600 who doesn't need problems and issues would be to buy a nice Seiko - they have some exceptionally nice mens sports watches in that price range. Then, when you can afford it, I'd buy their top of the line spring drive ... that watch is (IMHO) a really incredible piece. That MarineMaster with the power reserve indicator is on my list! If you must have a rep, keep in mind that you can lose your money entirely if customs takes it, it may show up dead on arrival, or it may have other problems, no matter which trusted dealer you buy from. That being said, I'd go for a rep with a REAL SWISS MOVEMENT, and I'd stay away from the complicated designs with sub dials, push buttons and such. Check to see what the rep watch you like would cost as a gen - a college student wearing a $50K watch is not very believable. Something like a Tag or a basic function Breitling might be a good choice, and there is always the ubiquitous Submariner, but when people see a Sub on a college student, expect them to assume it is fake. There are also a number of nice Pams available with Swiss ETA movements. Don't overlook the possibility of M2M (Member to Member) purchases. A well known member is unlikely to take advantage of you (we have some truly incredible people on here), and a purchase that doesn't have to clear customs is one less thing to worry about. Good luck to you. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Sorry Rolex guy so for under 600$ a TC v6 Sub to me is the best watch for the money. Meticulously built. Out of your list the one of the Pam's. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 "buy a nice Seiko" +1 :clap2: and if you must go rep go M2M as TJ suggested also. Glade Raider "go for a rep with a REAL SWISS MOVEMENT" that is a crap shoot you have seen the threads right? droptop not pulling it off IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Omega Planet Ocean with a swiss eta movement. Achievable and realistic considering your age and stage of life. Sadly the minute i see anyone with a Panerai on their wrist i always think 'Rep' Sorry i know i shouldn't but i do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemark Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 this is a nice piece, comes with a nice strap too http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/170790-fs-panerai-390-noob-modded-finalprice-drop/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardoza Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 LOL! He wants to be noticed! ;-) Cardoza 18.5 mm height on that wolf I do not go there w/ 8.5 wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Glade Raider "go for a rep with a REAL SWISS MOVEMENT" that is a crap shoot you have seen the threads right? Yes, I have seen the posts, I am sorry to say. On the other hand, the posts about the garbage being sold as Swiss movements are not consistent with my personal experience, but that may be because I have bought a few reps over the years, mostly from the same TD, and I would be very surprised if he sold me anything that was not as he described it to be. In addition to these Rolexes, I have Pams, Omegas, Breitlings, etc. Over the years, I have developed good reason to trust my "Trusted Dealers." I've had many of my watches worked on and I've yet to be told my "Gen Swiss Movement" was actually some sort of cloned junk. The GMT 2893s, ETA 2836s, Lemania, and 6497 movements have always been legit. We also have guys who hand build their products, many of whom have come and gone over the years. It would be hard for me to imagine them risking their reputations by pawning off junk as Swiss. I've never dealt with TC (Thomas Caddell), but I have read much of his published work, and I suspect that the recommendation by someone responding previously was a good one. Still, sad to say, many of our members that I consider to be perfectly credible have complained that they have not gotten what they paid for from dealers on this Forum, so a newbie may very well have something to worry about these days. Bill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 TJ what an awesome collection. You have excellent taste. Love all those Rolexes. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 TJ what an awesome collection. You have excellent taste. Love all those Rolexes. And the man said, "I'm no alcoholic, I'm a drunk." The other man responded, "Well, what's the difference?" To which the man replied, "We don't go to those stupid meetings." The line between passion and pathology can be a fine line indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fracture Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Funny how people in the finance world are judged on what they wear instead of their competences. No wonder we drop from one financial crisis into the next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 And the man said, "I'm no alcoholic, I'm a drunk." The other man responded, "Well, what's the difference?" To which the man replied, "We don't go to those stupid meetings." The line between passion and pathology can be a fine line indeed! That's funny you chose that quote. I have been in recovery for a long time. I have worked as an administrator in behavioral health for 20 years. I conquered the drug and alcohol demons but man this watch addiction is a beast:). Hey love your collection but how about a dress Rollie...jump out there with some gold. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 That's funny you chose that quote. I have been in recovery for a long time. I have worked as an administrator in behavioral health for 20 years. I conquered the drug and alcohol demons but man this watch addiction is a beast:). Hey love your collection but how about a dress Rollie...jump out there with some gold. Personally, I don't like gold watches, although there are a couple of the wrapped 18K gold/stainless subs in that collection from back when the really good wrapped versions were available. I'm often in questionable places with nefarious people ... I don't want to get shot over a watch, especially some counterfeit that got some punk confused. The watch on my wrist at the moment is a classic (lug holes in the case) Rolex GMT Sub with a gen Swiss 2893 GMT movement ... just try to find one of those these days. The watch smythe who serviced my other one told me that the 2893 is a better movement than Rolex used in the gen back in it's day. I can tell you that they both keep perfect time. For dress, I have two gens, a Pam 088 GMT and an Ollech and Was Mirage T3; I believe that both have some version of the venerable Valjoux movement. They go quite well with other fashionable mens accessories by Colt, Kimber and Springfield Armory! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 this is a nice piece, comes with a nice strap too http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/170790-fs-panerai-390-noob-modded-finalprice-drop/ There you go real nice custom strap 44mm Hmmm maybe doable. Gladerider imagine you got most of your stuff a while ago. I think the recent crunch on ETAs w/ Swatch cutting back outside sales to next to nil has made this more prevalent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Sorry droptop no bling at the MOAB house either. This being said really like TT sub but will wait till I can buy Gen or not going there, as Gladerider knowingly states they aren't wrapped these days. I would need an extra bracelet to damn short anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFors Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) hey omegasix, It depends on what you will be doing and for what company; i work for an IB and trust me you don’t want to come day one as an intern with a Patek or a AP ROO. Also, if you work in a high paying environment a lot of the guys will know something about watched and will be able to pick our the Patek as a fake fairly easy (if thats something you care to avoid). I would suggest a Panerai or a high end Rolex if your looking for something you would be able to pull off. Alternative, the Tudor BB Avoid rose gold, as an intern ppl will know you cant afford it. Hope that helps Edited June 19, 2014 by AndyFors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegasix Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Wow! thank you guys for the awesome posts much more than i expected, what an awesome community!!! I will check out every one of your suggestions. thank you sooo much!!!!!!!!!1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Yes I get that I am somewhat different liking the gold. I tried to get away from it but keep going back....it's a character defect. I'm a flashy ******. TT 16613 blue my favorite watch of all time. Had 2 gens in that model and my rep is from way back and actually has sold gold links bezel and crown. Not a very good rep but it is real gold:). I do have a grail 16750 almost done. Love vintage gmt's. We will see if that takes the throne. That is really the only Rollie I have always wanted but for some reason never bought. Gen or rep. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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