db1 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hi Guys, I don't have any IWC reps right now, actually lately I've been wearing my gen Oris artelier big date. I've came across a rep IWC Portuguese 7 days PR rep that is about $105 including shipping, it has the seagull movement (not sure if the one with the skeletonzied rotor or not - anyway the movement is not per gen). What do you think about the looks ? is it worth buying ? as much as i'm aware, the "standard" reps such as this, are usually all from the same factory with the same pros and cons no matter who is the dealer (correct me if i'm wrong) I've attached two photos of the rep. I've love to see your opinions. Thanks in advance Db1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Not a REP... It's a sterile one, with no brand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db1 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 They post it without the marking, but does the dial and shape are any good ? Or the "rep" is better ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Ah my friend, good to see you back! Hope you are doing fine? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Interesting. It looks like the gen but with the IWC Photoshopped out. I'd be extremely cautious.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 those look very interesting , I smell a scam But I think they are Gens Ali Version and the Gen Gen the Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Ali Gen Ali Gen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 EDITED.... those look very interesting , I smell a scam But I think they are reps Ali Version and the Gen courtesty of http://www.watchtrader.com.au/store/watches/iwc-portuguese-automatic/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 The rep of this model does not have the correct subdial spacing. You will not get what's shown in the pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginsd Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I think you will not get anything. You will only loose your money. ONLY and ever buy from trusted dealers of this or other forums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db1 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Thanks for the input friends! The photos indeed looks too good to be real (perfect date window, too perfect), how does the rep from the TD looks like? I know that the standard-grade reps are all made in the same factory, but am I wrong about this one? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginsd Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 The IWC 5001 is repped bad. biggest flaw: the position of the subdials is wrong. I would choose another IWC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prancuzas Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) They do photoshop all the logo brandings on any products! So still do Your homework before hunting in the aliexpress. Also I would suggest only searching for rarer low-end reps. No miracles there when it comes to high-end reps. And about scamming - if You know what You will be getting while not overpaying and after checking the feedback of the seller - You shouldnt worry much, Edited August 14, 2014 by Prancuzas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Hi, don´t know about the pr one but the Portuguese Fa. Jones goes for $118-$128 + shipping from the TD´s, nice, thin, reliable, handwound, no date and a fine watch, there are different versions regarding the onion crown and metal screws instead of blue on the movement- the pictured one is from Supermirrors 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) Here's what the rep looks like. http://www.pure-time.com/product/portuguese-automatic-ss-black-dial/ http://www.pure-time.com/product/portuguese-automatic-ss-white-dial/ As you can see, the subdials are too close to the center, and the date is sunken. The pictures from Ali Express are photoshopped pictures of a gen. Edited August 14, 2014 by tomhorn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 It's a shame that there is no decent rep of the 5001. It is such a nice watch. Could not be to hard to make a nice rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginsd Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Complete agree! I would buy it ASAP if they rep'ed it correct. The problem is: they don't have a movement with correct position of the subdials. The PR subdial is not the problem, it is always on "full" and so a faux PR is ok. The running second at the 9 needs a correct position and therefore a newly modified movement. I think they don't see the market for this because the wrong version is sold as it is. And it is not much sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autlnd Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 That's too bad... The 7 Day is my favorite watch of all time. Mind posting a link to this watch on Ali? I would absolutely buy a sterile, but this has to be photoshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhc22 Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 That's too bad... The 7 Day is my favorite watch of all time. Mind posting a link to this watch on Ali? I would absolutely buy a sterile, but this has to be photoshop. The pictures shown are not sterile versions just gens photoshopped, If there was a movement that could replicate the gen then there would be a more accurate rep made using it. All the reps whether sterile or not will have the sub dials too close to the centre. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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