Kiril8 Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Hi everyone, I'm new here. I have a very poor quality replica of the Breitling Navitimer (with black leather), its falling apart almost weekly. I decided to buy a much better replica, I found a website that sells it for 550$, I'm not sure I can afford it. Can you please recommend a cheaper site that sells good quality Swiss replicas of this watch? Thanks a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 The majority of Navitimers are Asian movements, the Swiss ones will set you back over 700USD (if you can find one) My advice is to read through Andreww's excellent guide to Navitimers which can be found HERE If you have any further questions post them up and we'll see what we can do As for dealers, buy from here otherwise you'll more than likely be ripped off. You shouldn't be paying anything over 300USD delivered to your door for a Navitimer replica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiril8 Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Thank you for your quick reply. What do you mean by "buy it here"? Does this site also sell watches? And another thing which got me confused is the prices you mentioned, what would be the quality of a replica that should cost me not more then 300USD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etacker Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Thank you for your quick reply. What do you mean by "buy it here"? Does this site also sell watches? And another thing which got me confused is the prices you mentioned, what would be the quality of a replica that should cost me not more then 300USD? He means buy it from one of the suggested (and trusted) dealers which can be found on this site HERE About the other question, b16a2's first link to Andreww's guide pretty much sums it all up [url=http://www.rwg.cc/members/Andreww-s-Guide-Breitlin-t68665.html]HERE The quality itself is pretty good though none are 100% accurate (as with most reps) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiril8 Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I couldn't find anything here on this site so I have looked elsewhere and found the next watches: http://www.iwatchexpress.com/breitling-nav...n-valjoux-.html http://www.hellorolex.com/breitling-naviti...ial-p-1117.html http://www.helloreplica.com/breitling-navi...tch--14454.html Could you please check it out for a second and tell me if you think they are reliable? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerthat Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 None of these are featured dealers on this site, each of the dealers here usually also have their own website which you can make your purchase from. This site is here to keep you from getting scammed and you are lucky to have found this site before making a purchase. Please research the site more before asking another question as your answers are here you just need to look harder. Cheers, M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dred30 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 This link is to the preferred sellers. http://www.rwg.cc/members/Watch-Collectors-f198.html None of these are featured dealers on this site, each of the dealers here usually also have their own website which you can make your purchase from. This site is here to keep you from getting scammed and you are lucky to have found this site before making a purchase. Please research the site more before asking another question as your answers are here you just need to look harder. Cheers, M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiril8 Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Thank you all for your help I have found the watch I was looking for at one of the dealers on this site. I have one last question, it says it's water resistant, I was wondering about the quality of the leather strap and the long term response of the watch to water (washing hand for example). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Thank you all for your help I have found the watch I was looking for at one of the dealers on this site. I have one last question, it says it's water resistant, I was wondering about the quality of the leather strap and the long term response of the watch to water (washing hand for example). The questions you are asking are the same questions most people ask when they are just starting to get into the rep scene. Read the Noob Guide linked in my signature and you'll have all your questions answered...and many more raised unfortunately...but the hunt for information and the knowledge you gain is half the battle. Importing counterfeit items from China is not like buying a coffee maker from Wal-Mart. Who to buy from depends on a number of factors outlined in the Noob Guide. Water resistance is also referenced. Read the guide. Read the reviews. Take the plunge. Have fun and share your experiences back with the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Assuming that you've settled on a Navitimer, you don't want to do more than wash your hands with it. Because the crystal is not attached to the case (its attached to the bezel which rotates around the case) water resistance is sketchy at best. Not even the gen has a water resistance rating suitable for swimming. Its a pilots watch remember, not meant to be anywhere near the water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiril8 Posted April 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Hello everybody, thanks to your help I got my first (good quality) replica! I baught the Navitimer! It's really nice looking, I still have my old crapy one, I have compaired the two and the colors of the new good one are weird The dials are a bit bluish, and they are surrounded by off-white instead of black surrounded by white... I that the "real" colors? I baught it here: http://www.timeshops.net/list.asp?ProdId=1756-543 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Hello everybody, thanks to your help I got my first (good quality) replica! I baught the Navitimer! It's really nice looking, I still have my old crapy one, I have compaired the two and the colors of the new good one are weird The dials are a bit bluish, and they are surrounded by off-white instead of black surrounded by white... I that the "real" colors? I baught it here: http://www.timeshops.net/list.asp?ProdId=1756-543 Not really sure what you are trying to say, maybe you should post a pic. The subdials on the Navi are actually silver, not white. They have a fine lined pattern, radiating from the center. I'm not sure why they would appear blue, unless it the minimal AR coating making them look a little blueish. Are you happy with the watch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiril8 Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I am talking about the dial area, it should be black but it's blue. I took pictures but they came out not clear enough to see the difference the old one (black and white) the new one (blue and off-white) At this link you can see it better (they say it's black but it's blue) http://www.timeshops.net/list.asp?ProdId=1756-543 Can anyone else see what I'm talking about? I wan't your opinion before complaining.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 To tell you the truth I cant see what you are talking about, looks black to me. Does the watch have AR coating? If so it may be that it is a blue tint making the dial look blue. A lot of Skyland owners complain about that as well. Try taking some pics outdoors where the lighting is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiril8 Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 http://www.timeshops.net/showpic.asp?v=pic...56-543_sml9.jpg this is the best "proof" I've got, maybe you are right and it's the skyland causes the dial to look blue, I am too confused. I have another "issue", the strap is too big for my hand, it there any way to solve it? I reduces it to tha max; and still there is plenty of extra space.. I know I sound newbie, but I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caracarnj Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Hi K8, congrats in getting the Navitimer. It's my all time fav but have not bot it as none of the reps (Navitimer) is consider close to the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 You can lead a horse to water... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Have you tried on the gen? You should look at the gen to confirm things are good for you. Breitling AR generally casts a blue/purple tint at certain viewing angles, and that may make your dial appear to be blue. If it really is a blue dial and not the crystal that is blue, then that is wrong if you ordered a black dial, but it sounds like you may be confusing the two. As to the strap, if you have a tang buckle, you need to add additional holes if the strap is too big and you are in all the way. If you have a deployment buckle and the strap is as narrow as you can get it, you can't wear a deployment unless you start gaining fat or muscle. If you find the information on this site useful given the people who have spent their time answering your questions, consider reading more posts here, viewing pictures and getting a better understanding of what these watches are supposed to look like...and then consider upgrading your membership to support the forum and keep it alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiril8 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 First of all thank you all for helping, I'm already pretty relaxed about the color, and I really like the way the watch looks. I have encounter with another issure, the upper button is very hard to puch, I've contacted the seller; Here is the video and the sellers reply: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4104326550286482357 [you can see me using the stoper function and finding it un-easy to push the upper button] dear friend i saw that. i confirm that is 100% normal operate. another breitling watch same like that. due to the 7750 movement mechanism elements. the 7750 watch button need push harder and you can hear some sound when you push the button. that is absoluteness normall. please don't worry about that. [is it really normal, doesn't sound so normal to me] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 It's normal mate, even gens are hard to push (not THAT hard, but pretty close). For reps it's fully normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiril8 Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 I've got to play with a gen Navitimer, the stopwatch function works the same! I have a question about leather straps. My replica came with a deployment clasp, I believe this is the one: http://www.jpc8118.com/bla10104-leather-st...hes-p-2434.html My wrist is too small and my only options is to buy s strap with a buckle, so here are my choices: 1. BOB calf http://www.waccex.de/catalog/product_info....products_id=738 2. BOB Alligator http://www.waccex.de/catalog/product_info....products_id=695 2. Replica Leather strap: http://www.jpc8118.com/bla10107-leather-st...hes-p-2581.html I really like the strap I have but it's too big for my hand, I want a good strap, a Breitling buckle and a good & lasting quality. Which of the 3 will meat all of my needs? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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