UB7 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 The new year is creeping up, can't wait to see what the factories have in store for 2008... Lets see/hear about your favorite purchase/favorite watch of 2007...I'll get it started with one of the best out of the box rep's ever made (IMO) with a Omega SMP chrono Here's mine BT's from the Omega guide(hope you don't mind ) Sec@6 Daytona..I know the movement is shaky but I've had no problems with the 2 that I have. The accuracy of the dial is remarkable and overall has a great finish, if you forget about the movement this is 1 accurate rep So what was your favorite watch or purchase of 2007? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Well....Since you asked, and it is not news to anyone here, the RG ceramic HBB is my best rep choice for 07. I got a few others, and have much fondness for them however this one is something special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 I would have to say the SFSO although my personal favourite is the IWC GST, I can't rate the Big Bangs as one needs to factor cost and quite simply for the money that was asked for them they should have been far superior. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 MBK Nautilus; one of the most surprising little watches to be released that while not totally accurate, have quality and attention to detail that could fool even Genta himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Great thread idea! SMP Chrono is definitely one of the best ever. However, I purchased mine October, 2006 so it doesn't count. I have four (or actually five) remarkable watches that I got 2007. I bought many more, but these will stay: SFSO: Needs no introduction. King of the rep divers. TAG Aquaracer chronograph: A watch that I have always wanted. The rep surely didn't disappoint. "Noob" GMT Master II's: Best 16710 rep ever. I had to get 2 of them. Franken white Explorer II: Another Rolex I always wanted. Finding the proper version took ages, but it's on my wrist now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 And the winner is.......... The Hublot Big Bang with Polished Ceramic Bezel ....MBK Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore comes in a close second... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Great collection Mezz. I especially love the BCE. I really don't know why I haven't bought one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Best not to talk about the BCE, By-Tor, the loss is still fresh... That's the problem, some really nice ones like the BCE and the MBK PP Nautilus are with new homes. Certain watches aren't going anywhere, like the MBK ROO and the Big Bang. Your timing, if you decide to pick up an Evo, might actually serve you well. I think they've re-done the Evo's, at least that's what I've been led to believe. The AR on the newer ones is supposedly better and the dials are supposedly correct now. I like the Evo, but the space in my collection for sports chronos is limited to three or four watches. The HBB, Cousteau and AP ROO are stalwarts. I decided to pare down the chronos and re-direct the funds into a couple of vintage MBW's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Great thread idea, UB7! My cream of the crop of 2007: THIRD PLACE - Hublot Big Bang in RG (50€) SECOND PLACE - Davidsen "Ultimate" Panerai 127 (USD420) (Modeled by a friend here) FIRST PLACE - Davidsen "Ultimate" Panerai 112 (USD420) HONOURABLE MENTION - Silix SS Rolex Datejust with Roman Numerals (28€) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Eleven Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 My favorite purchase/favorite watch of 2007, without doubt, is my DRSD. Honorable mentions include.... Planet Ocean 42mm and my new 5513 (just bought it last week). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 My favourite purchase of 2007- Tag Link Chrono - I also love my BCE: I could aso list my SFSO and UPO as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 What strap is that? That combo looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chief Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 (edited) Please look my ultimate 111E too...from Angus Edited January 3, 2008 by Master Chief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 the best rep out of the box in the year 2007 is definitely the Corum Admiral's Cup Competition 48 in titanium... the rep has a true feel of the gen...and it is repped at the highest standards...and what matters, I LOVE IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Great thread! My nominees for 2007: IWC 3717 'Ultimate' PAM0111E Rolex 'Noob' Yachtmaster And the winner is........ All of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Definately the Ferrari 008... The only true 1:1 rep in looks and quality of built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 This was the breakout year for brands other than Rolex and Panerai. My favorite out of the box reps in 2007 are the BCE, HBB Mellow Yellow, Pilot 3717 and MBW Nautilus. It was also the year of break-out prices and slow down in ETA based reps. Can't show any pictures though. None of them are still in out-of-the-box condition. :yeah:This was the breakout year for brands other than Rolex and Panerai. My favorite out of the box reps in 2007 are the BCE, HBB Mellow Yellow, Pilot 3717 and MBW Nautilus. It was also the year of break-out prices and slow down in ETA based reps. Can't show any pictures though. None of them are still in out-of-the-box condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 There were so many.........MBW's Nautilus, Rollie's; steelfish, Chopard X..etc., This year has seen a giant leap in quality. What's 08 gonna look like? I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Honestly, you could have shut down the competition six months ago. There hasn't been much in the way of new releases recently. The watches that are being talked about are almost all produced or released in the first few months of the year. I'm honestly not as excited about '08. I don't think it will be as good as this past year. It's hard for me to imagine something topping the ceramic HBB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 I think the pasat year has been outstanding for new reps, we have seen every thing from cheep asian Chopard GT to the super expencive HBB and every thing in between that we have called "super", a new rolex that diect from china took gen parts and survived the deep with the gen. We have been blessed this year and spoilt for choice but if i had to then for me:- What i own SOSF Ingy What i would like to own 3717 Slevin super seadweller and many more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero1 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Ceramic HBB and SS/SS HBB are at the top for me, followed pretty closely by the BCE and SOSF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawo Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 This has been a fantastic year for reps. So many great nominations for this year. Here are some of my top picks: SFSO Super Sea Dweller Santos 100 Chrono PAM 253 Regatta SMP Chrono Bentley 6.75 Big Date Chopard Mille Miglia Chrono IWC Cousteau Puretime's 111E and the 3717 are also great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Although I have not purchased any new watches this past year, I have completed a number of major rebuilds of older and/or project watches that some might now refer to as new watches. But I have taken note of a number of beauties that other members have added to their collections. 2008 should be a very interesting year, indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I agree that this past year brought in some of the best we have seen in a while. Honorable "OOB" mentions from my collection are: 3717 Pilot Chrono SuperOcean Steelfish 3719 Aquatimer "Slevin" MBW Nautilus (still in transit but already a legend) DSN PAM 232 with new Dial and hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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