Birdman Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 You know reps are great, but I was in the Touneau store and there is nothing like a gen. Here is a list of the three gens that i am buying and why. 1) Sector series 700 I want a watch that I can swim in and not worry, but I want something styling and I love the band and this one uses a swiss ETA 2824-2. 2) The Cuervo Y Sobrinos - Prominente Hey Frank Muller has nothing on this watch. Beautiful and can be gotten for $2040 over the net. Comes in a beautiful humidor box and I do not think there will ever be a rep of it. 3) Omega speedmaster moon watch. I cant bring myself to get a rep of this. I got to have the real one. This will be the last one I get as I am on the hunt for the Snoopy version, but I will settle for any of them. One last thing. I will be selling some of my reps to pay for these, but I will probably still collect a few more as after these three watches my wife will kill me if I buy any more Gens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shimside11 Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Great choices. There is no substitute for the moon watch. There isn't a rep that's even close. Timeman.net looks like a great source and has a pretty good reputation. He's got some decent ones for 1500usd. There are "reduced" 35mm models for under 1k, but they look tiny on the wrist. The Cuervo y Sobrinos is very nice too. I saw several of them at various places in Vegas a few weeks ago. It's funny that everybody associates the exploded dial with Franck Muller now (including myself) even though it's been around since at least 1910. You would think that he invented it for all the copy it gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted July 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Thanks for Timeman.net. I will check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarks Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Allow me to join in: Aside from the PAMs, I'm into Zenith lately with their unique designs & constructions that caught my eye. Not forgetiing the el Primero movements. Got to have to try these watches. A huge plus is that they are 46.5mm watches. Me likey! 1. Zenith Defy Xtreme Open New generation movements featuring El Primero 4021 SX, 36’000 VPH, 39 Jewels, 55-Hour Power Reserve Automatic Chrono with Power Reserve Indicator, 30-Minute Counter and small second Black Titanium case, Rotating Bezel, Helium Valve, Screw-In Crown & Buttons with Carbon Fibre Insets Multilayered Dial with shick resistant glass, Carbon Fibre and Brushed Aluminium Brushed Steel Braceler Reinforced with Carbon Fibre, Composite materials and Kevlar Lateral Inserts. Case Diameter: 46.5 MM Water-Resistant down to 1000m. 2. Zenith Defy Classic Open (Love the Metal White Dial for this one) New Generation movement El Primero 4021SC, 36’000 VPH, 55-Hour Power Reserve Automatic Chrono movementG, Power Reserve Indicator, Open Dial Showing the Escapement Mechanism SS Brushed case with Sapphire Caseback, Rotating Bezel, Asphalt Black ir Metal White Guilloche Dial, Screw-In Crown & Buttons Brushed Steel Bracelet and Triple folding Buckle Case Diameter: 46.5 MM Water-Resistant down to 300m. -------------------------------------------------------------- That is it for now. Will post more later.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 You haven't posted the prices of those lovely watches Aaron... I've looked a bit.. around 8000$... If I was you I would IMMIDIATELY sold the 187 and get one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guesswho Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 i had a genuine moon watch, stunning, bit annoyed i had to sell it but i have lots of pics to bring back memories lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarks Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Kos, I am deciding! Oh the dilemma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Just a personal observation... The Cuervo Y Sobrinos - Prominente is a FM legal knock-off... and there is nothing I hate more than style thiefs... A 2824 Fm Replica would better serve the purpose for a heck of a lot less $$... imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 i had a genuine moon watch, stunning, bit annoyed i had to sell it but i have lots of pics to bring back memories lol. I won't rest until I get a genuine Moonie!!!! Or a replica with a closed case back and a geared up 7750 to move the subdials to the correct position......Yeah ...I know...I'll be getting a genuine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted July 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Just a personal observation... The Cuervo Y Sobrinos - Prominente is a FM legal knock-off... and there is nothing I hate more than style thiefs... A 2824 Fm Replica would better serve the purpose for a heck of a lot less $$... imo Frank Muller is a knock off from many styles in the early 1900. Cuervo Y Sobrinos predates Frank Muller i am pretty sure. I have seen an ad they did in the 30's that has this watch. Frank Muller is only a 25 year old company. Who ripped of who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Frank Muller is a knock off from many styles in the early 1900. Cuervo Y Sobrinos predates Frank Muller i am pretty sure. I have seen an ad they did in the 30's that has this watch. Frank Muller is only a 25 year old company. Who ripped of who? Regardless... FM owns the style now... When anyone sees it,.. they think Frank... I personally never even heard of Cuervo, outside of Tequila,.. Not that I care for FM... I don't .... it was just an observation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkatbamna Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Moonwatch is something that I'm going to buy in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trustywatchguy Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Well... Andrew Tolley from Timeman.net is indeed a nice guy..met up with the great man himself and got a couple of Rolex Explorers from him. An australian now living in Bangkok and travelling around Asia.. He is a VERY GOOD Sourcer for watches.. =) Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 I need a GST Chrono and a Moonwatch. I nearly bought the $1300 Automatic MoonWatch when I saw it in the local AD, but I wondered if there's going to be a Co-Axial one soon. Oh, and I didn't have 1300 Euros. I'm into Zenith lately with their unique designs & constructions that caught my eye. As long as you don't have to be as gay as in the photos, I'd think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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