JuiceMaker Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 I have a similar dilemma... torn between TAG Link Chrono & UPO... as I also have a relatively small wrist [6.5"] I'm hesistant to buy the UPO, however, it's engined by a Swiss ETA... whereas the TAG Link Chrono is a smaller size but it's engined by the Asian 7750, therefore, needs to be serviced & oiled, which is very costly compared to the price of the rep... it's a decision between UPO [bulky but reliable] or TAG Link Chrono [good size but questionable reliability]... decisions decision :cc_confused: another thing is I'm 29 years old... I don't think many people in my age range could afford an OMEGA... so I think people will "see through" that it's a rep... whereas a TAG would be more, how should I say it... "deceptive" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 I have a similar dilemma... torn between TAG Link Chrono & UPO... as I also have a relatively small wrist [6.5"] I'm hesistant to buy the UPO, however, it's engined by a Swiss ETA... whereas the TAG Link Chrono is a smaller size but it's engined by the Asian 7750, therefore, needs to be serviced & oiled, which is very costly compared to the price of the rep... it's a decision between UPO [bulky but reliable] or TAG Link Chrono [good size but questionable reliability]... decisions decision :cc_confused: another thing is I'm 29 years old... I don't think many people in my age range could afford an OMEGA... so I think people will "see through" that it's a rep... whereas a TAG would be more, how should I say it... "deceptive" Have you considered the non-chronograph Link replica? It is powered by ETA-2824/ 2836, same as the original. It is about 40mm and is very well made, with the comfortable Link-bracelet. It is a very close replica which has got little attention around here. :smile: It is also a very believable watch for a young guy. See the link to my review in my signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedo Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 I have a similar dilemma... torn between TAG Link Chrono & UPO... as I also have a relatively small wrist [6.5"] I'm hesistant to buy the UPO, however, it's engined by a Swiss ETA... whereas the TAG Link Chrono is a smaller size but it's engined by the Asian 7750, therefore, needs to be serviced & oiled, which is very costly compared to the price of the rep... it's a decision between UPO [bulky but reliable] or TAG Link Chrono [good size but questionable reliability]... decisions decision :cc_confused: another thing is I'm 29 years old... I don't think many people in my age range could afford an OMEGA... so I think people will "see through" that it's a rep... whereas a TAG would be more, how should I say it... "deceptive" Dude, judging by your time zone you are in Australia, you can pick up a 12 month old planet ocean (gen) for around $3,000 AU. At your age, most people should be able to afford a gen watch at that sort of price. So don't worry too much about that, but perception can be an interesting thing, I was working at a gas station when I first arrived over here, and the wages you can make just doing that you can afford a decent gen watch here. But as I said, it is perception to a big degree, who would think someone working at a gas station can a fford a decent watch like that. Even at the moment, I am working at a department store, yes as part of the management team, but still I do think at times that people would look at my watch and wonder if it was a gen or a fake just because of where I am working. But just because I do that as a job right now, doesn't also mean I don't have other things going on after hours whre I can be making enough to buy a good watch, or whatever. And to be honest, the only watches I notice around this area are the Tags, nobody seems to know much about watches here except Tag, so if they buy something 'expensive', that tends to be what it is. I have yet to even notice anyone wearing an Omega around the place, let alone anyone with the more exotic brands, like Breitling, Panerai, AP, etc... Hope I didn't ramble too much, all I can say is it was beer o'clock an hour ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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