jomama Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 I need to add a great rep chrono to the collection. Any opinions on which it would be? Looking for accuracy and durability I was leaning toward the SMP chrono but since I have the regular SMP, I thought it was too close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 wow....this is a tough one....so many great choices....if it were me, i'd go for the breitling chronomat evolution or the iwc pilot's watch (3717). both are amazing reps. white dial breitling chronomat evolution on genuine crocodile strap iwc pilot's watch (3717) deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 SMP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomama Posted May 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Deltatahoe (delta pilot with a place in lake Tahoe?) Where did you get the white dial brit? Looks great. Love the strap as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Deltatahoe (delta pilot with a place in lake Tahoe?) not a bad guess. in the summer, most weekends i'll go wakeboarding out at the delta (where the sacramento river meets the sf bay). in the winter, i spend quite a bit of time up in lake tahoe snowboarding. my two favorite playgrounds....the delta & lake tahoe. deltatahoe Where did you get the white dial brit? Looks great. Love the strap as well. the breitling is from angus (puretime); the strap makes the watch imho. deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 TAG Link or Carrera. Firstly for accuracy. Secondly because they are both simple and elegant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 White BCE no doubt. Close second and third would be Navitimer and SMP Chrono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 I'm really starting to like this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 SMP Chrono. Very accurate and iconic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Am I correct in saying that the current SMP chrono rep's pushers appear to have screw-down locks but they aren't functional as per the real deal?! Also, I am in agreement that there isn't enough distinguishing the Chrono from the standard SMP. If you already have the standard model then go for something significantly different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 I would add the old school 196 7753 to the mix. The Chrono Avenger is also one of my favorites. The acquatimer may join that elite group after I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Am I correct in saying that the current SMP chrono rep's pushers appear to have screw-down locks but they aren't functional as per the real deal?! Also, I am in agreement that there isn't enough distinguishing the Chrono from the standard SMP. If you already have the standard model then go for something significantly different. Don't know about the screw locks on the pushers, but if that was true, it'd kinda suck... I have the gen SMP Pro (blue bond) and also had (stolen) the titanium chrono... They are like completely different watches although the face/bezel/design is pretty much the same, they wear very very different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkcambel Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Tag link chrono... in blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmilian Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 I would go for this I guess. or the Tag link chrono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 This one!!!! Haaa haha ha !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Don't know about the screw locks on the pushers, but if that was true, it'd kinda suck... I have the gen SMP Pro (blue bond) and also had (stolen) the titanium chrono... They are like completely different watches although the face/bezel/design is pretty much the same, they wear very very different. The pusher lockdown nuts are non functional on the genuine because the pushers can be operated at stated WR diving depth. No screw down is required but i guess they liked the look of gear toothed lockdown collars at the case opening. The only disadvantage of this arrangement is that the pushers require more that the usual amount of pressure to operate. Non functional lockdown nuts on the replica are absolutely faithful to the genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 3717 IWC THIS WATCH ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! then.... Daytona 6263 047 Pam TAG Link Chrono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Out of all the Reps & Gens I own ( 40+ ) only 2 or 3 are non chrono so the reason I got into reps was because of the Rolex Daytona .. Here are my top 3 chronos 1 Daytona 2 SMP Chrono 3 BCE TT Evo If I was going to buy any of these watches as Gen it would be the SMP Chrono Zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 This one!!!! Haaa haha ha !! Arughhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!\ Gagggg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubus Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 (edited) 192 for sure but rather IWC Spitfire Chrono Edited May 14, 2007 by pubus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Out of tons of chrono's my favorites are: Smp Pam 188 Tag Senna Daytona Breitling GMT world navitimer IWC portoguese Tough to pick the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpops Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 If we're talking a perfect (in looks and function) rep, then i'd be torn between the white Speedmaster broadarrow, and the Zenith Stainless steel Daytona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 IWC 3717 with a Swiss 7750 and correct datewheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockey Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 BIG BANG FOR ME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Daytona with el primero movement with white face and stainless steel or tt I dont have one, but if I were to chose just one chrono rep, that would be it. For price sake lets say SMP chrono - its perfect 1:1 so of course!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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