crystalcranium Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Fortis B-42 Cosmonaut chronograph. 7750 movement . Would seem to be an easy replica to produce. Genuines go for abput $1800 so it is well above the Mendoza line minimum price for a viable replica and on a price point equal with the Moonwatch And this one is my personal favorite ever since I started reading Clive Cussler. IMO, there would be a stampede for this replica. A std ETA movement would do it. The Doxa 750T professional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkdk Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Fortis B-42 Cosmonaut chronograph. 7750 movement . Would seem to be an easy replica to produce. Genuines go for abput $1800 so it is well above the Mendoza line minimum price for a viable replica and on a price point equal with the Moonwatch And this one is my personal favorite ever since I started reading Clive Cussler. IMO, there would be a stampede for this replica. A std ETA movement would do it. The Doxa 750T professional I reckon the costs of starting the production, would run up the costs close to genuine. Fortis watches arent that expensive (but nice none the less) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted May 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 I reckon the costs of starting the production, would run up the costs close to genuine. Fortis watches arent that expensive (but nice none the less) Not necessarily....there are lots of examples of new runs with new cases and dials. Reps are done in lots of about 1000 pieces with that being the manufacturing cost effectiveness minimum. If they can sell 1000, believe me, they will make them. lot's of replica examples of watches costing around $2000 for the genuine article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkdk Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 True. But i think most people buying good quality reps, aspire to the more "exclusive" brands. Fortis doesnt seem to count amongst these. Its all about branding i suppose. It sort off falls in the same category as Sinn watches. fantastic watches, but not worth repping?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 fantastic watches, but not worth repping?!! I agree. Sinn, Fortis, Doxa, etc. They're all cheap enough as genuines, and are usually bought for their features. Getting a fake Doxa diver seems silly. What next? Repped Orsas? ps. Yes, I did just buy a genuine Fortis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkdk Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 well pug, good call. Fortis watches are really amazing imo. Would consider a gen one aswell, but i wanna get me a sinn first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenacious_b Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 I'd go for the Fortis, but pass on the Doxa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 I have a gen Fortis and i cannot see why to rep these watches they cost normal! Btw my fortis is easy to copy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Btw my fortis is easy to copy... Mine is easy, too. It cost me the same as a Superocean rep, too. Not bad for an ETA 2824-powered watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5264 Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Both are great watches, but the Doxa is next on my list. The problem with both gen watches is how difficult it is to try it on and get a feel for the watch. If the reps were really cheap, it would be nice to try out to see if you like it before buying the gen. As it is,,,I will have to take a chance and see if I like the Doxa when it comes in the mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I can't remember where--Timezone? Collector's Time?--but I believe I saw a B-42 offered for well under $1000 a while ago while looking for an Oris for my cousin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 The Doxa 750T professional No thanks, I already have one.... ditto with the Sinn U2... no reps needed here Seriously, no point repping a watch that is bought for it's features. Eg. Sinn U2 has an Argon filled case with a water-saturation indicating capsule. The watch is made from the same steel as German U-Boats, with no bezel inserts to fall off when diving. How can something like this be repped? Only in appearance, but most who want these brands want it for their functionality, not just their looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Here's that model for under 1000 buckeroonis: Fortis for sale But I really like the oversized crown on this model: Fortis B42 Model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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