loner12345 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 In your opinion, what do you think is the BEST replica out there? This means that even if the caseback was opened, you couldn't tell. They don't have to be straight out of the box reps, they can also include reps with GENUINE movements that have been installed and other mods.
loner12345 Posted July 2, 2008 Author Report Posted July 2, 2008 Question mark? You're entitled to your own opinion. A Steel fish, right, with no mods?
deltatahoe Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 i think this one is pretty super duper deltatahoe
dalayclass Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 Agree Delta but I'll try to better with my project, at least, as well...
youpmelone Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 I'm thinking of Ubi's Twins GMT IIc CHS out of the box...
Watchmeister Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 I think you need to differentiate between reps and frankens. Ubi's twins ain't no reps.
scoobs1971 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 I think you need to differentiate between reps and frankens. Ubi's twins ain't no reps. I know, that's why there is a smiley, lol. But I find it hard to find a non-franken rep which is 100% correct - even after serious modding. Maybe the SFSO indeed is the exception, but I'm not an expert on Breitling....
andreww Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 The SFSO is a very good rep, but anybody that knows Breits can spot the rep without even turning it over. I think the SMP chrono rep + a gen insert might be the closest thing going. But opening the caseback of any rep is going to be a dead giveaway unless you happen to find a genuine movement.
Dani Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 I think the HBB all ceramic and the SFSO and the new rolex gmt ceramic. Cheers
freddy333 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 They don't have to be straight out of the box reps, they can also include reps with GENUINE movements that have been installed and other mods. I think this may fit the bill. DW with gen 7835 bracelet, pushers, crystal, crown/tube & V72 assembled from the best of 3 donor 72s & modded with a combination of jewelryandwatch & other parts found on the bay I assume you are not including frankens constructed from 100% gen parts (which is essentially a gen).
scoobs1971 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 I think this may fit the bill. DW with gen 7835 bracelet, pushers, crystal, crown/tube & V72 assembled from the best of 3 donors 72s & modded with a combination of jewelryandwatch & other parts found on the bay
scoobs1971 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 Who has the best sub? The Beatles were famous of having a nice yellow submarine
freddy333 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 The Beatles were famous of having a nice yellow submarine Sorry, I was unable to help myself.
Sir-Lancelot Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 FREDDY HAS THE BEST SUB!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Indeed he does.
freddy333 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 FREDDY HAS THE BEST SUB!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to give the nod to the Beatles, but I appreciate your enthusiasm. And I would bet that Stephane, even with his marvelous Subs, will agree with me. Stephane???
chrgod Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 If I remember correctly, there were a limited run of a Franck Muller replica about two years ago, using a genuine gold case and a correctly decorated ETA 2892 movement. There has also been a replica Cartier Francise, with engraved ETA2000 movement, just like the genuine I believe.. Strangely, the best replicas are often of rather obscure watches.. As always in threads like this, I also pull out the unloved Rolex Air-King.. The simplest Rolex there is, no crown guard or date and date mag to mess up! Still, opening the caseback will reveal its true nature.
b16a2 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 My vote would go for the SOSF. All round brilliant replica. Maybe the Ferrari Pam 008 would be among it too, but a replacement strap would be necessary. I agree with Andreww too, the SMP is brilliant; granted you get the old one with the Swiss datewheel, but then there's screws in the bracelet.
asiparks Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 OOB :how about the new Breitling SOH ? nice new datewheel, excellent dial, no pearl to bugger up.... movement very nicely finished inside...
freddy333 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 I do not remember who it was, but a few months ago someone posted pics of a really nice looking rep of a modded vintage Rolex-built Panerai (you could see the Rolex badging on 1 of the bridges through the back, even though the gen probably did not have a see-through caseback). I thought I had saved the pics, but I guess not. Anyone know which watch this is?
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