Aren 27 Posted January 2, 2019 Please post your opinion for the Rep of the Year for 2018. Your reasons and photos would be appreciated. Inquiring minds want to know. TIA for participating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted January 2, 2019 There are many candidates; - Noob Daytona SA4130 - VSF Aqua Terra 8500 - VSF Aqua Terra 8900 - VSF PO GMT - GF Avenger II GMT - ARF Yachtmaster 37mm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,288 Posted January 2, 2019 53 minutes ago, Luxuracer said: There are many candidates; - VSF Aqua Terra 8500 - VSF Aqua Terra 8900 - VSF PO GMT - GF Avenger II GMT - ARF Yachtmaster 37mm Fixed it for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,751 Posted January 2, 2019 I personally would not own any of the ones that @Luxuracer has posted. So I would say it would depend upon what you actually like. rich On reflection god those are ugly watches. Thankfully someone loves them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted January 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, AskGinger said: Fixed it for you. We have to leave room for Noob fan bandwagon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted January 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, NCRich said: I personally would not own any of the ones that @Luxuracer has posted. So I would say it would depend upon what you actually like. rich You should vote for ... Noob Submariner V9 904L SA3135 ... Rich! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,751 Posted January 2, 2019 You know, I just realized that I haven't bought ANYTHING that could have been construed as a high end rep in 3 years, I don't believe we run in the same circles anymore. I don't count modded watches in that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,288 Posted January 2, 2019 But I take this thread to be about the best OTB rep of the year. So personal taste is irrelevant. It's about quality, feel, least tells to Gen etc, not where you like a watch or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted January 2, 2019 18 minutes ago, NCRich said: I don't believe we run in the same circles anymore I will send couple of watches for you to mod, that way we'll be running in the same circle for 2019. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,507 Posted January 2, 2019 As quality probably all the GF Breitling are top level.Plus I'd add the JLC real moon phase on the elegant side.Plus the Omega with real clone movementPlus ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,875 Posted January 2, 2019 Noob Daytona, love it or hate it at the price point that movement is a great achievement in our hobby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paccbet 7,176 Posted January 2, 2019 47 minutes ago, NCRich said: You know, I just realized that I haven't bought ANYTHING that could have been construed as a high end rep in 3 years, I don't believe we run in the same circles anymore. I don't count modded watches in that. Me neither. However, I do find the 2018 SMP300 nice (from wristshot pictures) but I have yet to hold one so I can’t say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,751 Posted January 2, 2019 9 minutes ago, paccbet said: Me neither. However, I do find the 2018 SMP300 nice (from wristshot pictures) but I have yet to hold one so I can’t say. I hope you guys find what you are looking for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ksaeed721 12 Posted January 2, 2019 VRF Max Submariner JF V9 Diver ARF Daytona V2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted January 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ksaeed721 said: VRF Max Submariner This has my vote also! The most under-rated rep of the year ... especially the VRF Max Hulk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khronos 1,339 Posted January 2, 2019 My favs: VSF Omega PO 600m GMT GF Breitling Avenger GMT II DLC JF Rolex Explorer 1 V2 I have all 3 and can't believe that they're actually reps, they feel that good! The one, that also feels like a gen watch, is the Bell&Ross diver, but I have no idea about the factory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted January 2, 2019 The JF Rolex Explorer 1 V2 was released ... back in 2016 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted January 2, 2019 The ARF SD43 126600 will have at least two vote ... mine and @AskGingerfuckweasel's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mendes458 0 Posted January 2, 2019 ZF Ultimate Edition Patek Calatrava Ref.5296G-http://www.trustytime.club/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=39_205&products_id=19345 It is visually almost perfect which is including the movement decoration. The thickness is 0.5mm off which I'm just gonna say is the same because whoever's noticing 0.5mill is so anal they can fuck right off. Also, it's not one of your usual good reps like all of the Rolexes which they know they're gonna mint with. Pateks harder to copy and they got it pretty much perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stfrance 17 Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, GenTLe said: As quality probably all the GF Breitling are top level. Agree.. hopefully see them recovered soon.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khronos 1,339 Posted January 2, 2019 16 minutes ago, Luxuracer said: The JF Rolex Explorer 1 V2 was released ... back in 2016 Yeah, but the EXPLORER text was corrected only this year. And I got it this year. So it's my rep of the year. Respect my feelings for this watch!!!! Or I will... I will... I'll think of something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,288 Posted January 2, 2019 17 minutes ago, Luxuracer said: The ARF SD43 126600 will have at least two vote ... mine and @AskGingerfuckweasel's. The VSF GMT is up there for me too. They'd be my two choices probably. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted January 2, 2019 17 minutes ago, Luxuracer said: The ARF SD43 126600 will have at least two vote ... mine and @AskGingerfuckweasel's. Add me in. That things pretty much gen spec without the water resistance LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,288 Posted January 2, 2019 Just now, FoxWilde said: Add me in. That things pretty much gen spec without the water resistance LOL Did it not get released late last year though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted January 2, 2019 1 minute ago, AskGinger said: Did it not get released late last year though? Eh true. I’d say for 2018 my most anticipated has been Noobs 4130 Daytona. Sure the dial/bezel lack quality but the clone movement is a real step forward for my in my opinion. Still waiting for my ARF V2 dial to come in to make a swap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites