GFish Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Hey All! A few days ago, I asked members which watch in their rep collection was the closet to the gen---right out of the box---no modifications. Especially given the recent posts about new reps getting better and better with no need for mods, I thought you might be interested in the responses. Here's the list: Omega Seamaster (Old version) Rolex Yachtmaster Pan 2B (Josh) EL V2 1950 AP JA Omega Seamaster Pro (lots of votes!) Omega GMT (Andrew) Explorer 2 FM Conquistador What do you think? Comments? Additions??? All the best--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighDef Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Old version SMP and the Muller Conquestador reps. Both are very hard to spot if fakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hok Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 (edited) Hey All! A few days ago, I asked members which watch in their rep collection was the closet to the gen---right out of the box---no modifications. Especially given the recent posts about new reps getting better and better with no need for mods, I thought you might be interested in the responses. Here's the list: Omega Seamaster (Old version) Rolex Yachtmaster Pan 2B (Josh) EL V2 1950 AP JA Omega Seamaster Pro (lots of votes!) Omega GMT (Andrew) Explorer 2 FM Conquistador What do you think? Comments? Additions??? All the best--- excellent! i'd put the FM on the top of the list though. edit: what about IWC GST chrono? one big bad [censored]! Edited May 16, 2006 by Hok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I don't see a PO on your list I would have thought Neil or Andrews lastest version would have picked up a few votes. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 It would nice if you could put a picture of the SMP and tell who is the dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 (edited) Wow, none of my reps have made the list so far. I'll add: Pam GMT 029 & 063, ETA2893-2 Pam 036 w/o the canion pin issues, Joshua Pam 111 & 111H Pam 196, ETA 7753 Pam 183 (careful with the crown threads!) MBW 1680 MBW 1665 MBW, James Bond Rollie Explorer I, ETA 2836 Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow, Venus manual copy movement These are all terrific as well. Jet Edited May 17, 2006 by Jetsons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I don't see a PO on your list I would have thought Neil or Andrews lastest version would have picked up a few votes. Ken Ditto. 4th gen PO definitely belongs to that list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Good One GFish... this forum is Rockin' ! and I have two listed in my current collection... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 It would nice if you could put a picture of the SMP and tell who is the dealer Check my Omega guides. All answers are there (and more). http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=426 http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=4509 Pic of the SMP: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Ditto. 4th gen PO definitely belongs to that list. IMO the bezel pearl is horrific. Why can't the pearls be made properly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the collector Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 The only thing i would do on the FM Conquistador is change the crown to a gen one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighDef Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 It would nice if you could put a picture of the SMP and tell who is the dealer The older version SMP they are talking about is hard to comeby. The new model is quite different. Just open your eyes if your are interested. They showup for sale sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 IMO the bezel pearl is horrific. Why can't the pearls be made properly? Diver watch replicas often have "horrific" pearls... difficult to say why. But PO 4th gen has one of the best rep pearls (yep, it's still quite bad but I've seen much worse). Like the 3rd gen pearl. You have to keep in mind that huge pics often exaggerate the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecrow Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I would have to IWC GST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 (edited) Breitling Navitimer, Steelfish and Avenger are very good replicas. Vacheron Constantin Overseas, AP Royal Oak, LOTS of Omegas are very good (SMP, PO, Aqua Terra, Constellation), new TAG Link chronograph 7750, Rolex Explorer I and II, Daytonas, etc. etc. We are spoiled. Edited May 16, 2006 by By-Tor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWR Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Breitling Navitimer, Steelfish and Avenger are very good replicas. Vacheron Constantin Overseas, AP Royal Oak, LOTS of Omegas are very good (SMP, PO, Aqua Terra, Constellation), Rolex Explorer I and II, Daytonas, etc. etc. We are spoiled. two questions: the royal oak???? there is a steelfish rep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 two questions: the royal oak???? there is a steelfish rep? Oops, I actually meant Avenger Seawolf titanium. About the Royal Oak... where's admin when you need him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerouac Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Minor inaccuracies have been noted in the IWC GST. I have one, but I don't expect to be called out on it. The Pan 192 has been called out for a few inaccuracies as well, but seeing that it was a limited edition (and Pans aren't that common to begin with), those inaccuracies seem fairly picayune and inconsequential. I think I could hand either of those watches over to a dealer, and unless they happened to be an expert in those brands I don't think I'd be called out. Rolexes are the most at risk from being called out, just because they are the best known and most imitated. That is one reason why I only have one, a YM, and even then I don't wear it barely as often as some of my others. Even if it had smaller or fewer flaws, it would probably be called first. So to answer the original question about which models are most accurate and require the least mods, my answer would be that it depends-- on the circles you run in, the watch models involved, and the quality of the watch that you purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest overboosted Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 PAM 027 Power reserve with Sopras Swiss Movement. Spot on watch plus comes with same as the gen movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Which model is the panerai 2b? Ive been searching the traders sites, but nothing comes up. Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridnwind Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Which model is the panerai 2b? Ive been searching the traders sites, but nothing comes up. Many thanks! Joshs PAM 2B Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtolcad Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 did we say DW vintage daytona? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I'd add EL's custom made DJ's and DD's. Those are among the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Pam 188 with latest Swiss movement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indyclmbr Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Can't believe the 2893 029 and 063 didn't make the list with the same movement as the gen. Great list though. We are very spoiled. Climb on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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