Welcome to RepGeek, H1.

This is like any other hobby - just friends who are fanatical and interested in all things watches. W/o investing hundreds of thousands, you can own 10..12 ...200 of your dream watches.

You are right, if you seek 1:1 accuracy, the same type of quality as a 10K watch, the ability to smash, swim, and wear it with the same carefree attitude as a gen, rep's will leave you disappointed.

Bur ... with a little care, tlc and some basic servicing, you'll have a great watch, or 12, that will look as real as the day is long to 99.99% of the public.

Lots to read - make yourself at home and again, Welcome to RepGeek - it doesn't get any better then here!