Just wanted to introduce myself/some advice please

Hi folks,

I am happy I found this community! A little background on me.

My grandfather, in his later years, became a big fan of collecting watches. Mostly Invictas/similar from ShopNBC. When he passed away unexpectedly this year, I received some of his watches. My cousin and him loved the Invictas, so he got most of the watches. I am pleased with the ones I have, but I am looking for expand my collection. It seems I have champagne taste on a beer budget, so the ability to get some of my favorite luxury brands for a low price is very interesting to me. The watch collecting is also taking me closer to the memory of my grandfather, and I can see him looking down smiling on me and my new interest. :)

My current collection is small:
-Invicta automatic diver on a gold/silver bracelet
-Invicta diver with ostrich band
-Stuhrling Original chronograph
-Wenger swiss military on rubber strap
-Fossil chronograph on silicon strap

I am a big fan of Audemars Piguet, Hublot, IWC, Vacheron Constantin, and I also like Omega, Oris, Bell & Ross and some Hermes. That being said I don't like the look of a huge watch, and I like it to fit well with a relatively snug sleeve cuff.

I am looking for a first rep. I really like watches like the AP 14790, for the size and simplicity. I have read many threads having to do with the best places to buy reps, but there is a lot of information on here and it is hard to know where to start. If anyone has advice where I should begin to find watches like I mentioned above for a beginner's price range (<$200) let me know!

Appreciate your help!! Everyone here has been great so far.
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Welcome to Repgeek

Welcome.

Most of the new sweet watches will be 40mm to 44mm in size.

So many recommendations can be made to you about best options but you'll just need to read some threads like weekly wrist check and each brand reviews.

Them you'll have a better understanding of what's out there