rotorheadcase 0 Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) G'day all, Brand new to the forum but have been a long time watch collector. I'm fortunate enough to have gen Panerai PAM49, Omega Speedie Pro, Heuer Monaco Reissue and an M. Glashutte SAR . I 've never considered a rep before as my only exposure to them was the street hawkers peddling crappy copies in Dubai...until I saw a mates high end Rolex Sub rep and I was staggered by the quality. So diving in the deep end I picked up a Rolex Sea Dweller from the good people at Puretime. Again, simply stunning quality. I'm hoping to pick up few others soon. Amazing depth of knowledge here and I will likely be taking full advantage of your experience when purchasing. Neil Edited July 4, 2019 by rotorheadcase Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted July 4, 2019 G’day from the Gold Coast! Plenty Aussies here mate We will be needing to see some pics of your watch collection..... I use http://postimages.org/ easy peasy Welcome to the forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotorheadcase 0 Posted July 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Thommo82 said: G’day from the Gold Coast! Plenty Aussies here mate We will be needing to see some pics of your watch collection..... I use http://postimages.org/ easy peasy Welcome to the forum Thanks Thommo, Yes a quick scan through the forum shows a lot of Aussies. here. From the number of your posts you've been doing this a long time. Know of any "in country" sellers or is there an Oz sub group? Obviously I'm keen to get in to the M2M section but also it would be a lot easier dealing with postage inside Oz only. Will start posting up pics of my watches soon. Neil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,658 Posted July 4, 2019 Welcome Neil Who let you in? I was obviously misinformed that the quota of Australian members had been met... They must've kicked a couple of them out..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted July 4, 2019 You mean to say that this isn't an Aussie forum, Welcome from another Gold Coaster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotorheadcase 0 Posted July 4, 2019 20 minutes ago, RussP said: Welcome Neil Who let you in? I was obviously misinformed that the quota of Australian members had been met... They must've kicked a couple of them out..... Yes, someone obviously insulted someones dog or kicked their wife. Fortunately for me we're prone to doing that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted July 4, 2019 Welcome to the nuthouse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted July 4, 2019 1 hour ago, rotorheadcase said: Thanks Thommo, Yes a quick scan through the forum shows a lot of Aussies. here. From the number of your posts you've been doing this a long time. Know of any "in country" sellers or is there an Oz sub group? Obviously I'm keen to get in to the M2M section but also it would be a lot easier dealing with postage inside Oz only. Will start posting up pics of my watches soon. Neil I’ve been here a few years I guess, not as long as the old farts @brang1 and @RussP though. Keep posting and commenting and the M2M section will become available. Or you can also become VIP/Supporter, which doesn’t cost too much and will fast track the process and open up the rest of the forum. @brang1 sells a lot, I sell the odd watch, as do other Aussies. There is a wealth of knowledge to be had here, not just about reps, but watches in general. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotorheadcase 0 Posted July 4, 2019 6 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: I’ve been here a few years I guess, not as long as the old farts @brang1 and @RussP though. Keep posting and commenting and the M2M section will become available. Or you can also become VIP/Supporter, which doesn’t cost too much and will fast track the process and open up the rest of the forum. @brang1 sells a lot, I sell the odd watch, as do other Aussies. There is a wealth of knowledge to be had here, not just about reps, but watches in general. I've just gained access to M2M so have posted in WTB. I'm chasing a Panerai 682 42mm Sunbersible, all the 47mm models are waay to big for my dainty 7" wrists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted July 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, rotorheadcase said: I've just gained access to M2M so have posted in WTB. I'm chasing a Panerai 682 42mm Sunbersible, all the 47mm models are waay to big for my dainty 7" wrists. Yeah I don’t like anything above 45mm myself. All the TD’s here are good, they wouldn’t be a TD otherwise, but if you want my advice, check out @Mary Watch. I’ve always had great service through her/him??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,097 Posted July 8, 2019 On 04/07/2019 at 16:57, Thommo82 said: I’ve been here a few years I guess, not as long as the old farts @brang1 and @RussP though. Keep posting and commenting and the M2M section will become available. Or you can also become VIP/Supporter, which doesn’t cost too much and will fast track the process and open up the rest of the forum. @brang1 sells a lot, I sell the odd watch, as do other Aussies. There is a wealth of knowledge to be had here, not just about reps, but watches in general. got a few nice watches about to get the chop too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Up2uimeasy 0 Posted July 8, 2019 I'm looking for a local watchmaker in Brisbane gold coast area to do some work on my noisy PF Nautilus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,306 Posted July 8, 2019 Whip your Gens out Aussie boy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted July 8, 2019 9 hours ago, brang1 said: got a few nice watches about to get the chop too You doing this cos you know my tax money will come through soon hey 8 hours ago, Up2uimeasy said: I'm looking for a local watchmaker in Brisbane gold coast area to do some work on my noisy PF Nautilus @RussP May be able to point you in the right direction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,658 Posted July 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: You doing this cos you know my tax money will come through soon hey @RussP May be able to point you in the right direction Errr, unfortunately no. My trusted watchman has retired from the game and moved to NSW. He visits Brissy now and then, but won't work on reps. Sorry to disappoint you Neil. 9 hours ago, brang1 said: got a few nice watches about to get the chop too You're going to give us locals first dibs, yeah? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peteins 3 Posted July 8, 2019 9 hours ago, TwoTonesBubba said: Whip your Gens out Aussie boy! Get ya gens out for the lads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,097 Posted July 9, 2019 @RussP @Thommo82 there will be some nice ones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 297 Posted July 9, 2019 On 04/07/2019 at 16:57, Thommo82 said: I’ve been here a few years I guess, not as long as the old farts @brang1 and @RussP though. Keep posting and commenting and the M2M section will become available. Or you can also become VIP/Supporter, which doesn’t cost too much and will fast track the process and open up the rest of the forum. @brang1 sells a lot, I sell the odd watch, as do other Aussies. There is a wealth of knowledge to be had here, not just about reps, but watches in general. You left me off the list, I have been around longer than both of them. Lucky I am not the sensitive, pouty type Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 297 Posted July 9, 2019 On 04/07/2019 at 17:05, rotorheadcase said: I've just gained access to M2M so have posted in WTB. I'm chasing a Panerai 682 42mm Sunbersible, all the 47mm models are waay to big for my dainty 7" wrists. Have you actually tried a 1950 submersible on ? It may be 42mm in diameter but it is 16.5mm high and quite chunky - i.e. perhaps not great for dainty wrists. A simpler submersible like a 1024 would be more wearable. Also , 682 has a see through caseback even though the gen is a solid caseback. Would piss me off , don't know how anal you are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,658 Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, brang1 said: @RussP @Thommo82 there will be some nice ones Unless they're less than 38mm, I may not be tempted. But I could ask colleagues etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotorheadcase 0 Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, CurioLeo said: Have you actually tried a 1950 submersible on ? It may be 42mm in diameter but it is 16.5mm high and quite chunky - i.e. perhaps not great for dainty wrists. A simpler submersible like a 1024 would be more wearable. Also , 682 has a see through caseback even though the gen is a solid caseback. Would piss me off , don't know how anal you are. I wear a gen PAM049 which is a 40mm case and 15.5mm high without any problem. Anything up to 44mm is fine on my wrist but I can't see myself going to a 47mm case though. Yes the 682 display caseback is somewhat problematic, though the initial run of gen 682s came with the display caseback and then switched to a solid caseback in 2016 I think. Neil Edited July 9, 2019 by rotorheadcase Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 297 Posted July 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, rotorheadcase said: I wear a gen PAM049 which is a 40mm case and 15.5mm high without any problem. Anything up to 44mm is fine on my wrist but I can't see myself going to a 47mm case though. Yes the 682 display caseback is somewhat problematic, though the initial run of gen 682s came with the display caseback and then switched to a solid caseback in 2016 I think. Neil All good, you got it covered Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotorheadcase 0 Posted July 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, CurioLeo said: All good, you got it covered I'd still like to get my hands on a 47mm Sub just to see if I could get away with it on my wrist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 297 Posted July 9, 2019 9 minutes ago, rotorheadcase said: I'd still like to get my hands on a 47mm Sub just to see if I could get away with it on my wrist. I would, hoping to pick up a gen 692 myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotorheadcase 0 Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, peteins said: Get ya gens out for the lads LoL.... this is my 2001 PAM049. My 2012 Speedy Pro "Moonwatch" (on a sailcloth strap at the moment). The Tag Monaco is a 2003 Heuer reissue Cs2111 which at the moment is in with TAG for a full service and case polish. The M. Glashutte SAR sits in my locker at work but I'll post a pic next time I'm on duty. This is the lovely DSSD 2017 that is my first rep. Neil Edited July 9, 2019 by rotorheadcase Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
