brang1 3,993 Posted July 13, 2019 Have had this replica Tag Aquaracer for a little while now, so good in fact was this rep, it encouraged me to purchase a gen. So this is just a little comparison piece to compare the two. It really has me questioning why i bought a Gen, the 2 watches are so close, i had trouble photographing them, mixing them up all the time. It was only that the times were different that enabled me to tell them apart Dimension wise, again so close it is nothing separating the 2. Bezel size Gen: 44.1 Rep: 44.2 Thickness: Gen: 12.72 Rep: 13.00 With Crown: Gen: 48.52 Rep: 48.52 Lug to Lug: Gen: 50 Rep: 50 The AR on both are extremely good, i am no expert, but they seem exactly the same. The rep has a 2824-2 eta clone, that starts up with a swirl, as does the gen the colour on the bezels and dials are to my eyes exactly the same, others may pic a difference, i could not Bezel clicks and turns exactly the same, solid and with no play. Crown winds out and in perfectly on both. GEN ON THE LEFT AGAIN, GEN ON THE LEFT, THE ENGRAVING/STAMPING ON THE GEN IS MAYBE A LITTLE CRISPER AGAIN, GEN ON LEFT, SO CLOSE GEN REP So, there you have it, my probably useless summary of the two watches, but if you want to save a shitload of money, do not hesitate to pick up one of these MK reps, they really are a beautiful thing, and NO ONE is ever going to pick it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted July 13, 2019 Mate I was actually looking at the black version this morning as the local Wallace and Bishop have them on special so was quite tempted but even before seeing your comparison I just couldn't seem to justify the spend when I knew the Reps are so good. I've always been a fan of Tag and have had an earlier version Rep but may go for one of these later styles. Thanks for the comparison and enjoy yours. Cheers, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,993 Posted July 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, ShovelnTC said: Mate I was actually looking at the black version this morning as the local Wallace and Bishop have them on special so was quite tempted but even before seeing your comparison I just couldn't seem to justify the spend when I knew the Reps are so good. I've always been a fan of Tag and have had an earlier version Rep but may go for one of these later styles. Thanks for the comparison and enjoy yours. Cheers, Thank you mate, grab one, rep or gen, you are going to love either one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagger 160 Posted July 13, 2019 I had one, the only tell, and it's quite unforgivable given how good it is, the rep 6,9, and 12 markers the line across is in the middle, in the gen it's at the 2/3ds. I always expected a mk2 dial but it never came Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GulfGT40 3,162 Posted July 13, 2019 Thanks for taking the time to do that and congrats on your gen purchase. I've a couple of Aquaracers already but this particular model is next on my list ( been going a bit silly on pams lately) I've found a Hulk green one but after a bit of research looks like it's maybe fantasy, all I can find is olive green models in gen. Still undecided, it looks so good in green to me I may live with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_frenchman 31 Posted July 13, 2019 Its a shame they dont make this on a 41mm version like the gen. The perfect size of this watch IMHO Great comparison , thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 462 Posted July 13, 2019 Great review mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,993 Posted July 13, 2019 Cheers chaps, I am not the greatest of reviewers, gotta be said as I still know fek all about the technical side of watches, I just know what I like. As far as seconds lost per day etc it never really bothers me, but this is a great watch 1 hour ago, Lagger said: I had one, the only tell, and it's quite unforgivable given how good it is, the rep 6,9, and 12 markers the line across is in the middle, in the gen it's at the 2/3ds. I always expected a mk2 dial but it never came That’s about it I think , took my sons excellent eyes to pick up on that one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theviking 197 Posted July 13, 2019 This is god's work @brang1 see you in Valhalla.. Or the next g2g idk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,993 Posted July 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, Theviking said: This is god's work @brang1 see you in Valhalla.. Or the next g2g idk Thanks mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watch_Fox 2 Posted July 13, 2019 Thank you for posting this great comparison. Appreciate the opportunity to see the Gen and Rep together. I would be happy with either! The horizontal lines on the dial are the only difference I can see. The gen appears to have squared-off corners while the rep has more triangular shaped lines. Or maybe it is an optical illusion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,993 Posted July 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Watch_Fox said: Thank you for posting this great comparison. Appreciate the opportunity to see the Gen and Rep together. I would be happy with either! The horizontal lines on the dial are the only difference I can see. The gen appears to have squared-off corners while the rep has more triangular shaped lines. Or maybe it is an optical illusion. you may be rightl, cant say either way but thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted July 13, 2019 Yessss thanks for the review mate!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,993 Posted July 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, FoxWilde said: Yessss thanks for the review mate!!! no thank you mate, great suggestion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stfrance 17 Posted July 13, 2019 (edited) Yo.. @brang1.. Finally, you did a great review.. Your comparison both may cause others pull their trigger.. This is one of the things that members wanna know about.. Cheers~!!! Edited July 13, 2019 by stfrance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,273 Posted July 13, 2019 Great review fucker! I love a bit of Gen v Rep. There are a few differences between then for sure, but imo, they don't make either watch better or worse. This review might make me grab one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,993 Posted July 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, TheFreckledTampon said: Great review fucker! I love a bit of Gen v Rep. There are a few differences between then for sure, but imo, they don't make either watch better or worse. This review might make me grab one Thank you Turdface, coming from a DickSmack like you, that is praise indeed 16 minutes ago, stfrance said: Yo.. @brang1.. Finally, you did a great review.. Your comparison both may cause others pull their trigger.. This is one of the things that members wanna know about.. Cheers~!!! don't know about great mate, but i tried. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted July 13, 2019 (edited) Very nice comparison, thank you. The Tag reps have always been among the best. The ones with SW movement at about $450 are scary close to gen, same for big date quartz chrono. https://puretimewatch.io/featured-products/aquaracer-calibre-5-ss-43mm-kor-1-1-best-edition-blue-ceramic-bezel-blue-dial-on-ss-bracelet-sw200.html Edited July 13, 2019 by NFleischer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,993 Posted July 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, NFleischer said: Very nice comparison, thank you. The Tag reps have always been among the best. The ones with SW movement at about $450 are scary close to gen, same for big date quartz chrono. https://puretimewatch.io/featured-products/aquaracer-calibre-5-ss-43mm-kor-1-1-best-edition-blue-ceramic-bezel-blue-dial-on-ss-bracelet-sw200.html Sellita Caliber SW200 ! too Fantastic value Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarsSuck 0 Posted July 13, 2019 Sellita Caliber SW200 ! too Fantastic value Yeah even a microbrand with these movements would run twice this.Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stfrance 17 Posted July 13, 2019 3 hours ago, brang1 said: don't know about great mate It is great.. See how many members post below on your thread.. It means your review draws their attention.. mate.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,993 Posted July 14, 2019 9 hours ago, stfrance said: It is great.. See how many members post below on your thread.. It means your review draws their attention.. mate.. well, its a watch worthy of a topic i guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites