assasi9 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 hey everyone. i am just getting into reps and i never knew that this is a popular hobby for many. i accidentally ran into this forum yesterday and have spent about 10hrs since then reading and looking at pics of some beautiful pieces(some of which i cannot believe are reps by the way). i am more of a tag and cartier kind of guy, but after coming here i have fallen in love with some panerai pieces which you guys so well represent here. i particularly love the 111h and its stunning simplicity. so, i decided that this is the next piece im going to purchase. after some research i found a collector who is selling what he claims to be a 'Manual winding Swiss ETA Unitas 6497 Modify ( OP XI 2005) 21,600 VPH' 111h. i can get this piece shipped to me (in the US) for around $200 which i find reasonable. i will include a couple of actual pics of the watch. my question is - is this a good buy for someone looking for a first panerai piece and is just starting to get into collecting? your input and comments are greatly appreciated! (\/)e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 the movement in the pics is not a swiss eta...it is asian copy of eta...nevertheless...if the watch is on steel bracelet it should be around 200$...i've seen that you registered yesterday...and that you've been reading for about 10hrs...spend a little more time...use the search button and read...you'll find a lot of info...almost every possible info you need...do a research on the 111 and you'll know what i was talking about in the first lines... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assasi9 Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 thanks alot for the quick reply. i didnt think i could get a swiss eta for that price which is precisely why i asked. as far as the rest of the watch, how close is it to gen? i think i will ask for the seller to throw in a couple of leather straps into the deal to make up for the asian eta. thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 the obvious issue(s) on this watch are the usual: recessed cannon pinion and probably the lume. The steel bracelet is generally a $50 to $75 upgrade.....the asian copy movement has proven to be good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assasi9 Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 sounds like everyone thinks this is a decent deal. i think i am going to pull the trigger on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I think that you will be pleased with what you get in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilingbear Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 the movement in the pics is not a swiss eta...it is asian copy of eta...nevertheless... What tipped you off that it is the Asian ETA copy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWP Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Welcome My friend Seems that you made a good choice on your first watch. Hope to see you more in the following months TWP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assasi9 Posted September 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Welcome My friend Seems that you made a good choice on your first watch. Hope to see you more in the following months TWP thanks, i'll be here and may even use your services. my first 111h should ship out tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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