Collection Thread
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Lets start with the current Reps:
Rolex Submariner 1680 - WatchguyUSA Build
Killer creamy/puffy lumed dial from Minh Quy, beautiful ghost insert & tan vintage strap.........
Franken Datejusts
Linen Dial SS/WG - A fair few genuine parts.
TT Built by our very own @ROLIE , with genuine dial.
TC X2
TC LV
One of my earliest purchases back in the time when supply was more plentiful. I wear this weekly without fail condition remains flawless.
TC LV 2 (with black insert) Fortunate to pick this second one up M2M, I'm thinking about getting a gen dial, insert & crystal...we'll see.
Space Dweller
I was extremely fortunate to pick up this rare piece in another M2M deal, I had lusted after it for months after first seeing pictures, then subsequently reading about how the gen came about & how long its life span lasted. Again one of the more appreciated of my collection by fellow members & I love wearing it on a weekly basis, looks great in more casual circumstances.
IWC 3714
Along with the TC LV this is my most worn rep. It is the latest ZF with slim case/movement. I am thinking extremely carefully about buying the gen in 2018, however the closeness of this replication makes me wonder.....
Patek Philippe 530
This elicits quite a few comments when worn, I just love the fact that the replicators/factories had the foresight to produce a version of this classic vintage reference.
Breitling Navitimer
Let’s start by saying that although I appreciate it has a particularly busy dial it remains one of my favourite watch designs of all time. Many struggle to see past the sunken date wheel, but generally I never let these details bother me I appreciate these for what they are. There is something delicate about the 7750 movement in this one and for many reasons it sits in the box looking pretty most of the time so remains in as new condition as a consequence.
Rolex Submariner 1680 - WatchguyUSA Build
Killer creamy/puffy lumed dial from Minh Quy, beautiful ghost insert & tan vintage strap.........
Franken Datejusts
Linen Dial SS/WG - A fair few genuine parts.
TT Built by our very own @ROLIE , with genuine dial.
TC X2
TC LV
One of my earliest purchases back in the time when supply was more plentiful. I wear this weekly without fail condition remains flawless.
TC LV 2 (with black insert) Fortunate to pick this second one up M2M, I'm thinking about getting a gen dial, insert & crystal...we'll see.
Space Dweller
I was extremely fortunate to pick up this rare piece in another M2M deal, I had lusted after it for months after first seeing pictures, then subsequently reading about how the gen came about & how long its life span lasted. Again one of the more appreciated of my collection by fellow members & I love wearing it on a weekly basis, looks great in more casual circumstances.
IWC 3714
Along with the TC LV this is my most worn rep. It is the latest ZF with slim case/movement. I am thinking extremely carefully about buying the gen in 2018, however the closeness of this replication makes me wonder.....
Patek Philippe 530
This elicits quite a few comments when worn, I just love the fact that the replicators/factories had the foresight to produce a version of this classic vintage reference.
Breitling Navitimer
Let’s start by saying that although I appreciate it has a particularly busy dial it remains one of my favourite watch designs of all time. Many struggle to see past the sunken date wheel, but generally I never let these details bother me I appreciate these for what they are. There is something delicate about the 7750 movement in this one and for many reasons it sits in the box looking pretty most of the time so remains in as new condition as a consequence.
Reps Part 2:
Tudor Black Bay
Superb rep that I had near the top of the list for a while, was glad to pick up a nice example on the M2M board here. As others had suggested it has brought a little colour to the collection.....
Panerai 338
Lovely clean design & my first venture into PAM territory. 42mm case & hand wind works perfectly for me. It’s a super quality watch that I’m sure I will enjoy wearing & will certainly cover my brand requirements for the time being. I’m not a huge fan of the larger cases or the designs with the crown guard. I do like the vintage looking pieces so perhaps one of those might find their way into the collection over time
Tudor Black Bay
Superb rep that I had near the top of the list for a while, was glad to pick up a nice example on the M2M board here. As others had suggested it has brought a little colour to the collection.....
Panerai 338
Lovely clean design & my first venture into PAM territory. 42mm case & hand wind works perfectly for me. It’s a super quality watch that I’m sure I will enjoy wearing & will certainly cover my brand requirements for the time being. I’m not a huge fan of the larger cases or the designs with the crown guard. I do like the vintage looking pieces so perhaps one of those might find their way into the collection over time
Pt 3 Genuine Pieces:
Genuine Watches
Rolex Oyster Precisions 6694 & 6494
I was delighted to find a 1978 Oyster Precision in a lovely combination of silver sunburst dial with gilt baton markers on an oyster bracelet. It is in great condition with box & I actually wear it more often than any of the others. It keeps great time & I wind it daily. Ironically I actually originally wanted a silver face with gold markers & a few weeks after the 6694 I found a 6494 on leather band on the bay at an excellent price which was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up so now I have two that fight for wrist time, I do like the variety that one has a steel band whilst the other is on a croc strap.
Heuer 7725S & Breitling Top Time
Both of these late 60's pieces remain in the collection.
Longines Conquest Moonphase
I felt I needed a Moonphase in the collection. I love the Longines Conquest series & was pondering buying the standard non-chrono when I stumbled across this 2002 example.....the rest is history....
Omega Seamaster Chrono (145.029) & Omega Speedmaster Pro (145.022)
The Seamaster is dated 1978 it looks great on either the gold bracelet or a leather strap, it works like a charm & has the added bonus of original box & papers.
The Speedy Pro was picked up towards the end of 2017, one of those pieces that isn't so well replicated due to sub-dial spacing/movement issues. I actually love the design aesthetics & I'm not as hooked as some on the Space history aspect. It came with the bracelet but I prefer wearing it on leather.
Breitling Navitimer 81600
My last purchase, this piece dates back to around 87 and was a transitional model that uses the same Lemania movement as the Speedy Pro. Really enjoying owning it so far.
Genuine Watches
Rolex Oyster Precisions 6694 & 6494
I was delighted to find a 1978 Oyster Precision in a lovely combination of silver sunburst dial with gilt baton markers on an oyster bracelet. It is in great condition with box & I actually wear it more often than any of the others. It keeps great time & I wind it daily. Ironically I actually originally wanted a silver face with gold markers & a few weeks after the 6694 I found a 6494 on leather band on the bay at an excellent price which was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up so now I have two that fight for wrist time, I do like the variety that one has a steel band whilst the other is on a croc strap.
Heuer 7725S & Breitling Top Time
Both of these late 60's pieces remain in the collection.
Longines Conquest Moonphase
I felt I needed a Moonphase in the collection. I love the Longines Conquest series & was pondering buying the standard non-chrono when I stumbled across this 2002 example.....the rest is history....
Omega Seamaster Chrono (145.029) & Omega Speedmaster Pro (145.022)
The Seamaster is dated 1978 it looks great on either the gold bracelet or a leather strap, it works like a charm & has the added bonus of original box & papers.
The Speedy Pro was picked up towards the end of 2017, one of those pieces that isn't so well replicated due to sub-dial spacing/movement issues. I actually love the design aesthetics & I'm not as hooked as some on the Space history aspect. It came with the bracelet but I prefer wearing it on leather.
Breitling Navitimer 81600
My last purchase, this piece dates back to around 87 and was a transitional model that uses the same Lemania movement as the Speedy Pro. Really enjoying owning it so far.