arminvanbuuren Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 double the price?? for a simple mod? man ur not kidding right? like hell even 800 range is a bit too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbrown1 Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Then I guess you can live with the flaws of the rep then Some people cannot. double the price?? for a simple mod? man ur not kidding right? like hell even 800 range is a bit too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nikos1978 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 i think that the correct price is 500 dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 I ended up buying one of these replicas, as I just couldn't resist. I had previously owned a genuine and sold it for $52,000 when the economy was good and made a nice profit after wearing it many times. My opinion is modding it is kind of a catch 22. People who know the watch will be able to tell it is fake anyways (cyclops too far to the right and not AR coated, also too shallow and lacks the depth the genuine has) and the fit and finishing of the case isn't quite there yet. The clasp is not titanium and the wings of the clasp are supposed to be sandblasted titanium. The bezel screws aren't aligned like the genuine (this can be easily fixed). I also think the crown and caseback is stainless steel as it doesn't have that titanium look (I want to be proven wrong though). People who don't know the watch won't be able to tell the difference between a modded and a unmodded $600 piece. The watch alone has gotten many compliments from strangers who don't know what an AP is. So in reality, it doesn't really make a difference between modding it or not, except for your own satisfaction. Given the bad economy, the genuine can be had for about $40K and can be easily resold as it's still a hot watch among AP collectors. There's a lot of potential to make a profit off a genuine even after wearing it many times. Just my 2 cents after a long hiatus. Hey great to see you back... and good input on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweb Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I don't believe it would cost too much more to do a proper crystal, lume, AR Removal and a bit of refinishing of the case. Those inclusions would at least make the price a bit more reasonable. Also, you can purchase a Genuine AP movement for ~$750... I figure $600 for watch, $750 movement, $200 service, $100 lume, $100 Case refinishing, $150 crystal work, and $100 in misc stuff (AR Removal, Pressure Test, etc), Total cost of $2,000 Lets say the plate mod costs a couple hundred to do, you are still coming out with a couple hundred $ in profit. If you charged $2500 for all of the above then that seems about fair for a fairly 1:1 of a $50,000 watch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Mate....post some detailed pics of the watch first. Any price related opinion (and your price reduction) is meaningless without having seen what kinda work is being offered. I was perhaps the first person who bought the RBII when it was launched and love this watch. A suggestion....I am based in Singapore and if you have the watch with you, would like to have a look @ it in person and also take some pics. Subsequently, will post an unbiased review here and let everyone take their decision accordingly. You might get better traction this way. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 thats y i kinda stayed away from the rb II eventho ive always wanted it.. actually its so not worth it thats y im building a 202/a which is a 90k watch.. more expensive than rbII rose gold and ill get more of an accurate watch for cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sander Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I don't believe it would cost too much more to do a proper crystal, lume, AR Removal and a bit of refinishing of the case. Those inclusions would at least make the price a bit more reasonable. Also, you can purchase a Genuine AP movement for ~$750... I figure $600 for watch, $750 movement, $200 service, $100 lume, $100 Case refinishing, $150 crystal work, and $100 in misc stuff (AR Removal, Pressure Test, etc), Total cost of $2,000 Lets say the plate mod costs a couple hundred to do, you are still coming out with a couple hundred $ in profit. If you charged $2500 for all of the above then that seems about fair for a fairly 1:1 of a $50,000 watch... Sorry dude... the gen movement doesn't work with the rep dial. (cyclops!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweb Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Sorry dude... the gen movement doesn't work with the rep dial. (cyclops!) If you check the post, I mentioned crystal work, which implied the fixing of the cyclops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest soulfood2go Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 If you check the post, I mentioned crystal work, which implied the fixing of the cyclops. I'd be interested, but I like to see detailed pics.... if the mods are alright - I'd be in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytonaboy Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Pending pics, I'm interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertieng Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Funny enough, all the members supporting this project and claims the charges is super worthy are quite new Anyhow $1500 is totally out for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytonaboy Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Funny enough, all the members supporting this project and claims the charges is super worthy are quite new Anyhow $1500 is totally out for me. Appreciate the warm welcome, bertieng. The latest rep Ti/Ceramic RB2 is actually what lead me to become a RWG member. Unlike the obvious, not so easily remedied issues on the standard rep OffShores (fat case back, misplaced crown, incorrect lume on black-faced), the rep RB2 is very close to gen - esp if Mr. Brown delivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweb Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Funny enough, all the members supporting this project and claims the charges is super worthy are quite new Anyhow $1500 is totally out for me. Check my join date on this forum and others. I post rarely but am far from new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 I can live with my RBII "as is" I won't try to pass it of as genuine anyway, but if somebody starts to mass produce a decent modified plate, I would probably buy one...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caracarnj Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Show the pics, fren. I am interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 A lot of talking and no pic that would actually speak a thousand words. I am still interested in seeing the end result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sander Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 If you check the post, I mentioned crystal work, which implied the fixing of the cyclops. Well I have checked your post but I have no idea what you mean with crystal work. You need a gen dial if you want to install a gen movement. The same as a gen dial won't fit a rep movement. If you use a gen movement with the rep dial, the date wheel won't line up with the date window of the dial. I have know idea how you are going to fix this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m5smg2 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 I already have Ti version and just bought the gold RB2 (not 257). I am very interested in the plate modification alone to update these two purchases. You should sell the modified plate seperately for those of us that own the watch already. And...please post pics! Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricciola Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 no pics, no party Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 If you check the post, I mentioned crystal work, which implied the fixing of the cyclops. Crystal? Cyclops? The cyclops is on the movement... Not the crystal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 I too am interested... but starting to get doubtful without pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 PICS!!! You certainly got my attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 So... its clear that there is serious interrest. But there is also a serious need to know what i'am buying consensus. To quote a famous movie: Show me the pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbrown1 Posted July 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I'll have one of the watches put into the sale section in the upcoming days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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