B168 8 Posted August 3, 2022 Hi everyone! I've tried to read all the Do's and Don'ts of this forum so I hope I'm not making a newbie mistake with this post. I want to buy my first rep and instead of asking "Where can I find...", I thought I'd ask you guys the top 3 rep watches in your collections! I said top 3 because I'm pretty sure a Rolex is going to be part of that list but I'd like to leave space for other watch brands. Dress watches, sports, casual, whatever! And my only basis for your top 3 are the watches which you feel are nearest to the genuine and have stood the test of time in terms of reliability. Just like in gen collecting, there are soooo many choices in the rep world. I was just curious which watches you think are your best. Pictures would be cool. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phoenixboy 13,425 Posted August 3, 2022 Just the one, and it’s as good as it gets .Good luck finding one.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted August 3, 2022 The best 3 (and all 3 can be found as reps) are the trilogy. VC overseas, PP Nautilus & AP offshore. Now, not all 3 wear as well as others so I usually pick from here... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B168 8 Posted August 3, 2022 @Phoenixboy is that bronze? I'm actually interested in bronze watches! Something different from all the silver and gold. Great patina! @Mystery Shopper wow that's an eyefull! Nice display case too! And man that Uboat looks massive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,885 Posted August 3, 2022 Going to get a lot of watches that are discontinued 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,389 Posted August 3, 2022 Tudor Pelegos Omega LMPO TAG F1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phoenixboy 13,425 Posted August 3, 2022 1 hour ago, B168 said: @Phoenixboy is that bronze? I'm actually interested in bronze watches! Something different from all the silver and gold. Great patina! @Mystery Shopper wow that's an eyefull! Nice display case too! And man that Uboat looks massive! yes actual bronze... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted August 3, 2022 2 hours ago, B168 said: @Mystery Shopper wow that's an eyefull! Nice display case too! And man that Uboat looks massive! Meetings always run on time when I wear that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philiusmaximus 5,064 Posted August 3, 2022 - PAM 365 - Omega Seamaster 300 VSF ORF hybrid - Breitling Top Time on the best Tango strap ever This list will be different tomorrow 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B168 8 Posted August 3, 2022 49 minutes ago, Phoenixboy said: yes actual bronze... Sweeet! Wish I had wrists like you though. My skinny 6.3 inch can't rock that beautiful piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phoenixboy 13,425 Posted August 3, 2022 2 hours ago, deju said: Going to get a lot of watches that are discontinued not a problem, sure you can help them out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B168 8 Posted August 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Mystery Shopper said: Meetings always run on time when I wear that one. Lol no doubt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B168 8 Posted August 3, 2022 2 hours ago, deju said: Going to get a lot of watches that are discontinued Really? No worries, still lots of fun seeing everyone's choices. 2 hours ago, splke said: Tudor Pelegos Omega LMPO TAG F1 Interesting, thanks! I have to Google these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B168 8 Posted August 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Philiusmaximus said: - PAM 365 - Omega Seamaster 300 VSF ORF hybrid - Breitling Top Time on the best Tango strap ever This list will be different tomorrow Seamasters? Amazing they can copy the etched wave dials, this will be an interesting hunt to find a good one. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted August 3, 2022 Sometimes the best in the collection isn't the best because it is the one with the least flaws. Sometimes it is the best because of the story that goes with it, Maybe it is because it was bought from a TD who was a character (Robert at PWC), it was serviced and relumed by a TD modder (Goin- making it so I can wear it anywhere) and then it had a pearl fixed by another great member (Kenny) and through all that it becomes a favourite. This is my 10 year old 116610 at the bottom of the pool. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APjumbo 3,031 Posted August 3, 2022 Best to me isn’t necessarily the “very closest to gen” but close enough and ones I know I will never sell. Rolex - should be the VSF 41mm sub but I prefer my 16610 LV, the modded 39mm explorer comes in close second. Panerai- pam177, so simple and comfortable. Omega- this is super tricky. Either my vsf green aqua terra all stock or the 42mm pumpkin Planet ocean with a bunch of gen parts on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,505 Posted August 3, 2022 Sorry, I had to choose 4................. Ebel 1911 Discovery AP Montauk Highway Breitling Superocean Heriatge 42mm RG/RU Pam 671 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phoenixboy 13,425 Posted August 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, FudgyDocker said: Sorry, I had to choose 4................. Ebel 1911 Discovery AP Montauk Highway Breitling Superocean Heriatge 42mm RG/RU Pam 671 What about the Zenith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,505 Posted August 3, 2022 52 minutes ago, Phoenixboy said: What about the Zenith That's in the top 10, not top 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,389 Posted August 3, 2022 6 hours ago, B168 said: Really? No worries, still lots of fun seeing everyone's choices. Interesting, thanks! I have to Google these. Here you go Tag f1 then tudor pelegos then omega lmpo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philiusmaximus 5,064 Posted August 3, 2022 6 minutes ago, splke said: Here you go Tag f1 then tudor pelegos then omega lmpo That longines is tremendous 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abe Fromen 1,623 Posted August 3, 2022 Best three I've ever had, in terms of how close to gen? Noob Panerai 111 ZF Blancpain 50 Fathoms ZF IWC Mark XVII Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) Probably this is the best one I have that is totally unmodified and with Asian a07.111 clone The next two on my list I am uncertain of. Edited August 3, 2022 by gran a07.111 clone not a07.211 clone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B168 8 Posted August 4, 2022 @Mystery Shopper that's a very good point. I've always adopted that philosophy with gen watches when people say stuff like "Oh I'm surprised you're wearing a (insert cheap to midrange watch)". That's why I will compliment a complete strangers watch if it looks cool to me, hoping they'd give me the story behind it. And seeing your rep underwater is amazing, so happy reps these days are waterproof to a certain degree! 10 hours ago, APjumbo said: Best to me isn’t necessarily the “very closest to gen” but close enough and ones I know I will never sell. Rolex - should be the VSF 41mm sub but I prefer my 16610 LV, the modded 39mm explorer comes in close second. Panerai- pam177, so simple and comfortable. Omega- this is super tricky. Either my vsf green aqua terra all stock or the 42mm pumpkin Planet ocean with a bunch of gen parts on it. Thanks for the tip, definitely putting your choices on my ever growing list! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B168 8 Posted August 4, 2022 @FudgyDocker oh my goodness that Breitling! Ooooh a bronze Panerai?! I love seeing bronze watches, something new (at least for me) compared to so much gold and steel. @splke thank you for saving me the time, those look awesome! Omg that seamaster! And the colors on your Tag, eye catching! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
