Joined today, here are some pics of my Genuine watches...

**Ace35** · 06-07-2008, 06:56 PM

http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/apolishuk/

**vwturbo** · 06-07-2008, 07:11 PM

how come i didnt see a rolex ?

**J-C** · 06-07-2008, 07:43 PM

Good to see you Ace.

Welcome to RepGeek, enjoy and make yourself at home.

You will surely like it here.

Cheers and again, Welcome!

**macscac** · 06-07-2008, 07:49 PM

glad to have you aboard!!

**donm668** · 06-07-2008, 07:56 PM

Welcome!

**Ace35** · 06-07-2008, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by vwturbo

how come i didnt see a rolex ?

Because I cannot afford a real one, ha...and I have been debating on purchasing a Replica. It appears that TrustyTime88.com is a reputable website from all the posts I've read....I just cant quite pull the trigger on purchasing a replica yet....I am looking hard into the Brietlings, Chopard and Rolex replica's though.....It's that whole uncertainty factor as to the quality of watch I will receive that is holding me back......

Thanks for the welcome guys!

**spam_artist** · 06-10-2008, 08:32 PM

trusty is a legit and good guy...

but read around, seems that a lot of people also like the BK-modified rolex reps...

they're supposedly closer to the gen than "off the shelf" josh or andrew

**Pugwash** · 06-10-2008, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by Ace35

It's that whole uncertainty factor as to the quality of watch I will receive that is holding me back......

Get a cheap Noobmariner. You'll be spoiled then.

**chefcook** · 06-10-2008, 08:51 PM

After looking at a genuine Submariner and having a heavily modded rep for about one year before I've made the ultimate decision and ordered a genuine.
Actually there is not a super rep Rolex. All Rolex reps I've seen so far had multiple flaws and just not the genuine feel.

I agree that there are many reps one can have a lot of fun with. But not with a rolex rep. Even these "perfect", "ultimate" and "super" reps have so many so obvious parts that just look wrong that any guy beeing into watches will know that it is a fake.

There are a lot of good Breitling and Panerai reps, but don't buy a Rolex rep.

A noobmariner is nice, quite good watch for the money. From distances about 2 metres it will have the look of a genuine, but on your wrist it won't. And it does not have a genuine feel, not the genuine quality.

A noobmariner is a nice cheap watch, but quite expensive for a rep, as it just is a bad to average rep and not as good as many other reps for the money.

Be patient, save your money, buy a used Submarine NoDate (14060M) from the mid 90s and you'll get a watch that will stay with you for the rest of your entire life. You should get one for about $3,300 ...

IMHO any money spent on a Rolex rep is wasted money as they aren't any good rolex reps in a price range that does not allow buying a cheaper genuine model (e.g. the genuine NoDate sub instead of a $4,500 rep of a vintage seadweller using a genuine movement).

**Ace35** · 06-10-2008, 10:32 PM

To all above, thanks for the different opinions listed above. I think my first replica will be a Chopard / Gran Turismo XL / Asia 21J from TT88. I like that this has a rubber strap, also like the face alot and the round magnifier. Anyone have any comments to share about this model?

Thanks!

Ace

**Medenblik** · 06-10-2008, 10:34 PM

Welcome Ace..............

nice collection

**mrkool** · 06-10-2008, 11:15 PM

nice collection i have a mixture of gens and reps and well the moded sub is my favorite watch that sees the most wrist time

**Ace35** · 06-10-2008, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by Medenblik

Welcome Ace..............

nice collection

Thanks man! One day soon I'm going to pull the trigger on my 1st replica, when I do...I will be sure to post some pics....

Ace

**jot9011** · 06-11-2008, 02:18 AM

Originally Posted by chefcook

..........A noobmariner is a nice cheap watch, but quite expensive for a rep, as it just is a bad to average rep and not as good as many other reps for the money.

IMHO any money spent on a Rolex rep is wasted money as they aren't any good rolex reps in a price range that does not allow buying a cheaper genuine model (e.g. the genuine NoDate sub instead of a $4,500 rep of a vintage seadweller using a genuine movement).

HUH??? Last I heard the Noobmariner is about $100. That's a lot of bang for the buck.

Where can I find one of these $4,500 reps?

**stevie7s** · 06-11-2008, 02:23 AM

Buy a Panerai 183H with Swan neck!! Actually, I think there might be a good deal on one here on the forum.

Let me see...YUP!! Here is the link
http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=23109

wb · 06-11-2008, 02:26 AM

Get a Bell and Ross!!!!!

**Ace35** · 06-11-2008, 03:11 AM

Originally Posted by stevie7s

Buy a Panerai 183H with Swan neck!! Actually, I think there might be a good deal on one here on the forum.

Let me see...YUP!! Here is the link
http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=23109

Ha, I checked it out, pretty cool looking, Those Panerai watches havent really been calling my name too hard yet though.....good luck w/ that sale though, it appears to be a good deal per the other posts/replies....

Ace

**Ace35** · 06-11-2008, 03:16 AM

Originally Posted by watchbuff

Get a Bell and Ross!!!!!

I actually have been looking at those Bell and Ross', but I think the case diameter is a bit to small for my taste. I personally like my watches to be 45mm or bigger, the only exception to that would be to get a rolex, but that is one of the major things that gets to me, is the case size being so small for the rolexes.....Thanks for the idea though...

Ace

**chefcook** · 06-11-2008, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by jot9011

HUH??? Last I heard the Noobmariner is about $100. That's a lot of bang for the buck.

Where can I find one of these $4,500 reps?

http://www.jewelryandwatch.com/

The do quite a lot of nice Rolex reps, but they are that expensive, that a cheaper genuine Rolex wouldn't be any more expensive. But those vintage Daytona reps are just wunderful... could be one of my next investments

You're right saying that a noobmariner has a lot of bang for the buck, but IMHO only for a watch, not for a Rolex rep. Any cent spent on a bad rep was too much for me. When buying a rep one should be sure to buy something accurate with high quality.