Say hello to me......

[achernob]

Stumbled upon this site through a guy at work this morning, and have done nothing but lurk around all day. I'm amazed that there is a whole sub-cluture based around replica watches. I also never realized that there were replicas on the market so closely resemble the real pieces. Its quite shocking to me in fact. I always thought replicas were these $40 things you buy off some guy in China Town.

Anyway I have quick question. I am curious about these watches, and would like to purchase one. Outside of the Panerai's which seem to be the most popular which do you guys consider to be the best made, most accurate reproduction? I have to have one of these to see for myself. I just don't want a Panerai since I already have a couple. The Hublot seems appealing......

Here's a glimpse at my collection in case anyone cares.

[Tesla Coil]

Nice collection and box. Where did you get your watch box? I've been looking at some on ebay.

As for the best watch, it depends on what type of watch you prefer. Here is a link to a poll about the best watch of 2007: http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.ph...best+2007+vote

Click on "View poll results" to see how users voted. The top 3 are:
Hublot Big Bang (HBB) 57 27.80%
Breitling Steelfish (SFSO) 56 27.32%
Rolex Super Seadweller (SSD) 28 13.66%

More discussion of the best of 2007 is here: http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.ph...+watch+of+2007

Welcome.. and CHEERS!

[TXTurbo930]

Welcome. Glad you found us.

[Medenblik]

Welcome ACH

glad you found repgeek

[watchaddicted]

Welcome

[Niko]

Welcome to RepGeek.

As Tesla mentioned, the three watches that came out top in the poll are a pretty good reflection of what are considered 'super reps' by our members.

IMO, you can also add the IWC Cousteau Diver and Aquatimer to the list and read By-Tor's reviews of various Tag and Omega examples.

You also have to get something that you like, so look around.

N.

[collector26]

Hello Achernob, Nice Graham

[achernob]

The watch winder is an Orbita I got off Ebay about a year ago. It was a steal. The seller spelled Orbita wrong in his listing, and then lucky for me I spelled it wrong in my search and got it for only $600

And I will check out the poll. Looks like I will have trouble making it through the day without ordering something. Makes for a happier Monday I guess.

[Guest1]

Welcome achernob, You have some great watches mate.

Aside from the 3 listed on the that poll. The Tag Aquarace, IWC Costeau, Breitling Chronomat Evolution and the SSD as well.

Also consider the new Chronofighter to throw in the mix.

[bdocili]

Is that a 196 I see? You must have changed the Pure Black croc band for something with white stiching.

[rAc]

welcomeee!!!

[rcrscom]

From one newbie to another... Welcome to the fold!

[Xyphis]

[Dave123]

Welcome friend!...the BCE and HBB should keep you busy for now in the rep game...

[Triple-d]

WELCOME ach.........Looking at what you already have in your watch box, you could end up buying more than one

Welcome.....and nice watches you have there!

[57Roadster]

Welcome You are going to need more watch boxes!

[achernob]

Is that a 196 I see? You must have changed the Pure Black croc band for something with white stiching.

Its actually a PAM 164 with the brown band replaced with black.

[donm668]

Welcome to the geek Ach! (nice collection by the way!)

[Questions]

Hello

[Questions]

hello and welcome to the board.

[Zed]

Hello

[Blobe]

Hello

[mauiman]

Aloha and E komo mai! Make yourself at home as you have found the best rep watch site on the net.

[Questions]

Welcome. You will love it here.

[owdeguy]

Hi A,
I'm in chinatown and I never tried to sell you a watch!