MWSeattle Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Greetings! As you can probably tell by where I am posting, I am a newbie. For me, the research into replica watches started about a month ago when I decided it was time to replace my daily watch, a Citizen Eco-Drive. I thought it would be nice to find something dressier for the office, so I went browsing in the local dept./watch/jewelery stores. Based on watches I had looked at in the past, I figured I would spend $200-$400, depending on features, material, etc... I happened upon one jewelery store, and was shown an Omega Speedmaster. I immediately fell in love with the look. For me, it's the perfect combination of tastefully elegant and sporting. It reminded me of the first time I saw an Aston Martin DBS or Porsche 997. The fact that it evoked these images should have been my first clue. "Wow," I thought, "I would be willing to spend $600-$700 for this!" "That's nice. How much is it?", I asked naively. Up to then, the only "prestige" watch brand I knew of was Rolex. Imagine my shock, then, when they told me $3000.00! Holy #!!$@**#@$!! I figured there had to be some other brand that made something similar, but I haven't found anything nearly as beautiful, in my eyes, anyway. I searched in vain through numerous manufacturers' websites, and thought I was just out of luck. Then I found a replica seller online. I soon found there are bajillions of places to get a replica of my favorite watch, but research soon made me realize that I could spend anywhere from $50 up to almost $1000. How can you tell a POS from a genuinely nice watch? I started looking into forums for watches, and came across RWG. I am really excited to have found what looks to be such a useful resource. I am looking forward to many hours obssessing over (I mean "researching") watches and getting to know the other people here! Thanks again! Maurice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demsey Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Bad news; you're still going to be out the three grand. Good news; you'll have 12X watches. Welcome. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Bad news; you're still going to be out the three grand. Good news; you'll have 12X watches. Welcome. Have fun! LOL....how true is this..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalnrg Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 hahaha...this reminds me of how I landed here as well. Since I discovered this great forum 4 months ago, I'm now already up to 13 watches. Welcome to the new addition and get ready to say goodbye to your saving mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Bad news; you're still going to be out the three grand. Good news; you'll have 12X watches. Welcome. Have fun! That quote should be stickie'd... Post of the Month All this talk of 42mm POs makes me long for mine that is still getting cleaned, regulated, and lumed in the frozen tundra of SW Pennsylvania. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siesta181 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Welcome Maurice, Lots of good people and watches here. Life here is never boring. Playful banter hapens all the time so feel free to join in. And please post pics once you decide on your first rep. Enjoy your stay. KR Siesta181 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Bad news; you're still going to be out the three grand. Good news; you'll have 12X watches. Welcome. Have fun! Well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Glad you found us. I think you are going to like it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Welcome MWSeattle I just orderd a Omega PO chrono(quartz) my first rep. I have loved Omega watches for many years. I am now looking[obsessing) over the SpeedMasster Michael Schumacher legend. I got a lot of great info from the Omega area, Tag area, ect. Take your time and happy hunting Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P8B Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Bad news; you're still going to be out the three grand. Good news; you'll have 12X watches. Welcome. Have fun! But getting each one will be a ride you will not forget!! Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWSeattle Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks to all those who have welcomed me! A special thanks to Shundi for the avatar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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