hnic 1 Posted August 30, 2012 Nothing like a gen! I would have done the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hank bakels 0 Posted August 30, 2012 Well done sir! You can always rebuild your rep inventory....I think you have taken the route most of us take. Get a nice rep collection and then get a gen of your favorite rep in the bunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbylah 135 Posted August 30, 2012 Very nice. Love mine ('97 model). Unfort. I was on the cusp of the tritium phase-out so my lume is non existent now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wqleow 1 Posted August 30, 2012 Nice! Great pics bu you'll definitely miss the variety. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HWG 11 Posted August 30, 2012 Congrats! Im glad you got the watch you wanted! Enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFH 0 Posted August 30, 2012 Nice move, Sam!!! Did the same thing myself - no regrets... Enjoy it - she's a beauty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam77 0 Posted August 30, 2012 What do I, personally, think? I think you're crazy. :P thanks Luth .............let's start again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,499 Posted August 30, 2012 Looks amazing Sam! Sometimes I feel like doing the same thing, especially with all the UK Customs issues right now. But I'd buy a SuperOcean Heritage, much cheaper too! Enjoy your new beautiful Rolex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam77 0 Posted August 30, 2012 thanks guys now i feel better , if you want something really nice and not that pricie i recommend the steinhart now debaufre diver watch it is amazing no mods needed cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frazzle 5 Posted August 30, 2012 There's no doubt about it, that's a stunning, a truly stunning Rolex but man so were those reps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PAB 0 Posted August 30, 2012 I'd love a Gen, but although I'm careful if I trash a rep... its a couple of hundred quid. Not so with that beauty Accidental damage cover?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted August 30, 2012 Nice one Sam. You can always buy reps gotta go with your mood , good on ya it looks great wear it well mate.. Ohh one complaint though..were did you off load your reps ?? not all here. if so what did i miss..no matter good luck with your new baby... Dal........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thunder92 0 Posted August 30, 2012 Rather have 12 reps. But to each his own and it looks nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2point 21 Posted August 30, 2012 Great move getting rid of those PAMs. A more varied collection and I'd say your crazy but all those PAMs for a gen - no question a good deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P4GTR 0 Posted August 30, 2012 7/10 were pams, essentially the same exact watch. You did good. When you start populating your watch box again, 1-2 pams only.. variety is the spice of life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jorge-(WhoreHay) 261 Posted August 30, 2012 I don't know... You can look at this as a "private savings account" with partial dividends: while you were "investing" in reps, you enjoyed them. You've cashed in your chips and now you have the real thing, and you seem to enjoy it even more... Live long to enjoy it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honeybear 0 Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) Congratulations, I've been thinning out my replica collection too because of my gen purchase. The way I see it, if you want a gen Rolex, then you might as well get it now, since prices keep going up at such a predictable pace. Sure, you might miss the variety, but now that you have a gen, you might feel less of a need to get knee deep in expensive franken projects, knowing that you always have your trusty gen to fall back on if you need to ensure that you aren't called out. That will hopefully limit your replica purchases to at worse high-quality out-of-the-box replicas, which are much more affordable, and easy to add to the collection as the need arises. As mentioned above, a large chunk of your collection was Panerais, if the itch strikes, just get a good OOTB Pam replica, like a Noob 111, and do what Paneristis do, which is to mix things up with strap changes instead. Edited August 30, 2012 by honeybear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam77 0 Posted August 31, 2012 yeah i sold the watches to a friend to buy this beauty. but i will replace the 111n noob and AP diver soon and i dont know maybe 127e and like 10 more now i need a daily beater like the new green sub LV (noob factory ) something nice thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gnungsfsd 0 Posted August 31, 2012 Where did you buy it from and $$ much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted August 31, 2012 Where did you buy it from and $$ much? thanks guys i pay 5k it is a 07 model but it was sold last year from the AD so still under warranty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
