By-Tor Posted July 1, 2006 Report Posted July 1, 2006 We've done this so many times...but why not update the situation? To refresh everyone's memory. My top-10 list of reps that don't exist, but would definitely sell among the community: 1. Breitling Chronomat (steel and TT). Definitely my #1 favourite Breitling. We've seen so many great Breitings and I want to believe it's just a matter of time when this one surfaces. Actually, I find it quite amazing that this very famous and popular Breit haven't been repped. 2. Hublot Bing Bang. I mean, how can you NOT love the design of this watch? There have been some rep attempts but I'd be glad to buy a high quality version. 3. More Ebels. I've said this many times: There are lots of beautiful variations in the 1911 and Tarawa series. 4. TAG Aquaracer 2000 Chronograph (blue dial). It's beyond me why they don't want to properly replicate a watch model that would sell like hotcakes. Yes, the quartz model exists but the reports aren't that great. 5. Tudor Submariner. These genuines have expoded in value. I'm 100% sure this model would sell. 6. Zenith El Primero. Come on!!! Give us at least SOMETHING from this legendary series. 7. Rolex vintage GMT Master. This would sell so much, it's not even funny. All attempts to replicate this watch have been more or less laughable. Even the MBW model is horrible. 8. Tudor Tiger Chronograph. Why not? 9. Rolex modern SeaDweller. Personally, I'm not that interested but lots of people would like to buy a modern SD with correct case thickness. Rep factories still use the Sub case which is inaccurate. 10. TAG Autavia. Another watch that doesn't "speak" to me (design wise), but it's one of the most sought after TAG reps in the community (along with Monaco). I'm sure you have something to add here.
ubiquitous Posted July 1, 2006 Report Posted July 1, 2006 I'm down for 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10! I'd also like to see a quality Heuer Monaco (amongst several other watches...).
jraines87 Posted July 1, 2006 Report Posted July 1, 2006 I'm down for 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10! I'd also like to see a quality Heuer Monaco (amongst several other watches...). Yea, I'm waiting for an autavia, and Monaco myself
Category 5 Posted July 1, 2006 Report Posted July 1, 2006 2 and 4 are at the top of my list. I'd like to also add the TAG Carrera special Ed (the automatic version, not quartz) as well as the Chopard yellow faced chrono automatic.
kanerich Posted July 1, 2006 Report Posted July 1, 2006 I wouldn't mind seeing some better Tag reps, especially the Monaco and the new Aquagraph chrono.
Dario33 Posted July 1, 2006 Report Posted July 1, 2006 Would love to see some high quality Tudor reps!
By-Tor Posted July 1, 2006 Author Report Posted July 1, 2006 I actually forgot SeaMaster Chrono and vintage SeaMaster 300M from the list.
Rolexman Posted July 1, 2006 Report Posted July 1, 2006 I think my wish list would look exact the same By-Tor...
dvn Posted July 1, 2006 Report Posted July 1, 2006 Those Breitling Chronomats are sure beautiful. i would not hesitate to go for the TT version. My lawyer has one of those and it makes me hungry for one but then i can't afford the real thing. I am very much in for a higher quality Heuer Monaco too. And a much better Zenith Elprimero too. i purchased one from joshua about 1 years ago sold it but the quality was not quite there for me to keep.
Chronus Posted July 1, 2006 Report Posted July 1, 2006 A PAM194 in titanium. And the Omega SMP and Omega SMP in titanium too.
sonystyle Posted July 1, 2006 Report Posted July 1, 2006 (edited) I actually forgot SeaMaster Chrono and vintage SeaMaster 300M from the list. Yep, Id really love to see a vintage SM 300 just like that one...shouldnt be that difficult to make either. Edited July 1, 2006 by sonystyle
Antonio Posted July 2, 2006 Report Posted July 2, 2006 I have one of Josh's SeaDwellers on the way. Hoping it made it thru the shipping process, had him service it, too. Should get it Monday. 14.5mm isn't thick enough?
Bignasty Posted July 2, 2006 Report Posted July 2, 2006 Chronomat and SMP Chrono would have to be at the very top of my list as well! And an addition you did not mention would also be the Super Avenger! 187 was well up there too but its now on the way! Jon
By-Tor Posted July 2, 2006 Author Report Posted July 2, 2006 Yeah, Super Avenger too. What really puzzles me about Chronomat...we have almost all different Breitlings repped (better or worse) why the hell there's no Chronomat rep? It has the same subdial arrangement as the Serie Speciale rep. I understand that the demand for TAG, Ebel and Zenith, Tudor and Hublot isn't so great, but Chronomat...come on!!! That's very, very popular and highly recognizable watch.
Bignasty Posted July 2, 2006 Report Posted July 2, 2006 Yeah, Super Avenger too. What really puzzles me about Chronomat...we have almost all different Breitlings repped (better or worse) why the hell there's no Chronomat rep? It has the same subdial arrangement as the Serie Speciale rep. I understand that the demand for TAG, Ebel and Zenith, Tudor and Hublot isn't so great, but Chronomat...come on!!! That's very, very popular and highly recognizable watch. Yeah fascinates me too! I've previously owned a chronomat TT rep. It was actually quartz miyota movt, plated brass, no screws band, mineral glass etc. rep but it looked great. There are still plenty of Asian 21J reps out there as well as similar accurate bracelet reps out there. Makes me wonder why a pretty basic case (which already exists in these reps) and a pretty basic movt can't be repped. One day it will come and one day I'll buy one really quick! Breitlings are one of my favorite brands out there. The first automatic chronograph! Its like a sacrilige to own a not chronograph Breitling! Anyways, one too many beers tonight, but you get the idea! Cheers! Jon
coolfire Posted July 2, 2006 Report Posted July 2, 2006 Hmmm... That's a pretty well-covered list... esp the Hublot, Ebel, Zenith, SD, vintage GMT, Aquaracer, Tudor TIGER Chrono and Seamaster Chrono... damn! That's almost the whole of Bt-Tor's list!! Btw, that TAG Autavia's profile reminds me of a Rado Diastar...
manuel Posted July 4, 2006 Report Posted July 4, 2006 I would add a: -1968 tag heuer carrera (the one with valjoux 72) -hublot superB Chrono. (i like the copper dial) -the perfect sub -A classy and dressy omega seamaster from the 60 -IWC diver chrono with rubber band
archibald Posted July 5, 2006 Report Posted July 5, 2006 If they only did this one i could die happy.
ubiquitous Posted July 5, 2006 Report Posted July 5, 2006 That PVD Casablanca Chronograph is intriguing...
arminvanbuuren Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 was digging this old thread .. and i realised how last yr so many of what by tor listed hasnt came out yet.. .. but now it has.. the 2 watches that i really liked is tag heuer link calibre s and the zenith port royal el primero.. ouft if only our dealers can make these watches
gregers Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 A good Tag Monaco has been requested so many times by so many people that I'm baffled why it isn't happening. It is not as though it is a super comlex, super expensive design like the Hublots. What's the problem with this one?
scoobs1971 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 A good Tag Monaco has been requested so many times by so many people that I'm baffled why it isn't happening. It is not as though it is a super comlex, super expensive design like the Hublots. What's the problem with this one? I'm not a movement expert, but from what I heard is that there are no current automatic movements with the seconds dial @3 and the date @6. I hope one day the rep makers ar eable to make an Asian 2894.... My first rep was actually a quartz version of the black Monaco Chrono. The dial was reasonable, but the date wheel was white instead of black, the shape of the chrono pushers were wrong and I think the dimension of the case was also off. Too bad.... It's still one of my favorite watches I'd really like to see repped! Here's a nice link with a nice Monaco collection: http://www.thewatchquote.com/Tag-Heuer-Mon...age-No_5462.htm
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