museguy 14 Posted November 5, 2019 (edited) Hi All, Received my first replica watch ! ARF Oyster Perpetual, ordered from Joshua, smooth transaction. My first impressions. It is just a watch Had gotten so used to looking at full size photos the watch looks very small Very well finished, the most nicely finished watch that I now own. Fun hobby, I don't really care what name is on the dial, it is a very nicely finished watch Not sure about the color, need to give it time. I first I thought it was the red grape color, the dial picks up lots of light and reflects very nicely. Need to clean the bracelet Hard to read the silver hands on a gray dial. Would like the blue better. Overall a subtle, finely finished watch Happy that I did not spend $ 6,150 USD for the watch, would feel ripped off. Not Worth Buying in Genuine NWBIG Thank you all for the guidance ! Edited November 5, 2019 by museguy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,224 Posted November 5, 2019 13 minutes ago, museguy said: Received my first replica watch ! ARF Oyster Perpetual, ordered from Joshua, smooth transaction. My first impressions. It is just a watch Had gotten so used to looking at full size photos the watch looks very small Very well finished, the most nicely finished watch that I now own. Fun hobby, I don't really care what name is on the dial, it is a very nicely finished watch Not sure about the color, need to give it time. I first I thought it was the red grape color, the dial picks up lots of light and reflects very nicely. Need to clean the bracelet Hard to read the silver hands on a gray dial Yeah, I'm slightly underwhelmed by this watch. I have it as well and although I always think it looks amazing in photos, in real life, I rarely find myself picking it out of the watchbox when I'm deciding what to wear. Anyway, time to order your next rep I'd say..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike R 1,336 Posted November 5, 2019 14 minutes ago, museguy said: Thank you all for the guidance ! No dress watch you’ve got there. So, are you already shopping for your next one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike R 1,336 Posted November 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, TheGingerFerret said: rarely find myself picking it out of the watchbox Can you say M2M ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Proctometrist 16 Posted November 5, 2019 19 minutes ago, museguy said: ARF Oyster Perpetual, ordered from Joshua, smooth transaction. My first impressions. It is just a watch Had gotten so used to looking at full size photos the watch looks very small Very well finished, the most nicely finished watch that I now own. Fun hobby, I don't really care what name is on the dial, it is a very nicely finished watch Not sure about the color, need to give it time. I first I thought it was the red grape color, the dial picks up lots of light and reflects very nicely. Need to clean the bracelet Hard to read the silver hands on a gray dial. Would like the blue better. Overall a subtle, finely finished watch Happy that I did not spend $ 6,150 USD for the watch, would feel ripped off. Not Worth Buying in Genuine NWBIG Thank you all for the guidance ! it's a beautiful watch mate, congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,224 Posted November 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mike R said: Can you say M2M ? But look how pretty it is in the photos!!! Why would I want to sell it???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 296 Posted November 5, 2019 Well.....I hate to say I told you so but I did warn you that the rhodium is "good but drab (as is the gen)" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museguy 14 Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, CurioLeo said: Well.....I hate to say I told you so but I did warn you that the rhodium is "good but drab (as is the gen)" Hi CurioLeo, Yeah you did. I am not disappointed, just the watch does not have a lot of "presence". Very nicely made, great details, but, drab is a good word. Recommendations for the next purchase ? IWC Laureus Sport Ingenieur 2824 Noob ? Blue or Black Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ZF ? OMF Speedmaster Professional ? Other ? Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museguy 14 Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, TheGingerFerret said: But look how pretty it is in the photos!!! Why would I want to sell it???? Hi @TheGingerFerret, Funny the watch looks better on my computer than on my wrist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 296 Posted November 6, 2019 Here are a couple of options - the BP FF and an IWC Mark XVIII Laureus. I personally wouldn't buy a Speedy Pro as it doesn't seem to satisfy any one for long. Besides, I already have this one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,224 Posted November 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, museguy said: Hi @TheGingerFerret, Funny the watch looks better on my computer than on my wrist. Yeah, I completely agree. It's a deceptive watch, very photogenic. It's like those models who are ugly in real life and have weird eyes or something and probably got bullied for being minging at school, yet you take a professionally staged photo of them and they look stunning. Like this bird. Real life: Posed photos: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,505 Posted November 6, 2019 lovely watch. congrats on your first buy I have a ARF DJ41 (as I just like dates) in blue so I can say the build quality is really up there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museguy 14 Posted November 6, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Intresting said: lovely watch. congrats on your first buy I have a ARF DJ41 (as I just like dates) in blue so I can say the build quality is really up there. Hi Intresting, Thank you ! Agreed, I am very impressed by the build quality. Edited November 6, 2019 by museguy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museguy 14 Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, TheGingerFerret said: Yeah, I completely agree. It's a deceptive watch, very photogenic. It's like those models who are ugly in real life and have weird eyes or something and probably got bullied for being minging at school, yet you take a professionally staged photo of them and they look stunning. Like this bird. Hi @TheGingerFerret Yup, I keep looking at my computer wondering "why doesn't it look like that?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museguy 14 Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, CurioLeo said: Here are a couple of options - the BP FF and an IWC Mark XVIII Laureus. I personally wouldn't buy a Speedy Pro as it doesn't seem to satisfy any one for long. Besides, I already have this one Thank @CurioLeo, You are a bad influence ! Wow that Speedmaster is beautiful, thank you for sharing. Cheers P.S. Have you posted photos of your collection ? Would love to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike R 1,336 Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, TheGingerFerret said: Real life: Wow, she went from a five to a 10. Skip the makeup a 12 pack of beer will accomplish the same thing 1 beer she will look like the real life photo 12 beers she will look like the posed photo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 296 Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, museguy said: Thank @CurioLeo, You are a bad influence ! Wow that Speedmaster is beautiful, thank you for sharing. Cheers P.S. Have you posted photos of your collection ? Would love to see. No problem. The Speedy is a virtually NOS Mark II racing, almost 50 years old. I haven't posted the whole collection before but plenty of individual watches. Here is today's wristie., a PAM 213 on a Mario Paci strap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,505 Posted November 6, 2019 This is the ARF41JD in blue. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museguy 14 Posted November 6, 2019 5 hours ago, CurioLeo said: Not fair @CurioLeo, I am trying to get to bed and all I keep doing is searching for info on the BP FF and IWC Mark XVIII Laureus. Beautiful photos ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 296 Posted November 6, 2019 Your wrist might make the decision for you - the IWC is much ligher and discrete. The BP is significantly larger at 45mm but has terrific wrist presence and is way more bling despite being fairly monochromatic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC1221 44 Posted November 6, 2019 Good choice! Always been a fan of the oyster perpetual. ESP the rhodium. Been a fan of that color since I had my yachtmaster. That was gonna be my suggestion. It’s a great looking piece. No date issues. No overlay to worry about if your movement dies and you want to replace it with a ETA. If you don’t want it, I’ll gladly take it off your hands. Lol. My wife wants one and I’ve been on the fence about ordering one for her bc she keeps going back and forth between the oyster perp and a nomos. Smh. If I’m really interested in buying an expensive gen, I always try the rep first. Wear it for a while and see if I still want a gen. It hasn’t happened yet except for the Hulk but with that, a friend of mine let me borrow his for a few months and now I feel like it’s a MUST. Especially with the pre-owned prices being sky high these days. Luckily, my AD is in Vegas and with my MLife membership status, I get a hell of a discount. That’s a beautiful piece though. I would keep it. It works for every occasion Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 296 Posted November 6, 2019 This would be the other one you are interested in - it's the Noob v1 with the optional Sellita movement and a Hirsch performance strap 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museguy 14 Posted November 7, 2019 6 hours ago, CurioLeo said: This would be the other one you are interested in - it's the Noob v1 with the optional Sellita movement and a Hirsch performance strap 6 hours ago, CurioLeo said: This would be the other one you are interested in - it's the Noob v1 with the optional Sellita movement and a Hirsch performance strap @CurioLeo Please stop ! You made me do it. I just ordered the Noob IWC Laureus Sport Ingenieur 2824. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 296 Posted November 7, 2019 Lol, OK. Enjoy your new watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
museguy 14 Posted November 7, 2019 28 minutes ago, CurioLeo said: Lol, OK. Enjoy your new watch Thank you ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites