snowykim 0 Posted February 22, 2014 We have seen many replicas standing above non modded ones from TDs. For example, a BK DSSD with PbDAD mod costs 2K... For me, I can't justify more than 10% of gen for over 10K. After all, it is a still replica after heavy mod, isn't it? As someone mentioned before, only fraction of people you encounter will ever have interest in what you are wearing and 99% of them won't know the difference if it is moderately modded. Yes, you need to avoid members from this forum:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted February 22, 2014 My limit is usd500,- INCLUDING a strap replacement when applicable! More than that and I go gen... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormyNight 0 Posted February 22, 2014 I'd never pay more than £500 for any replica, no matter how good or "Franken" it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calcidose 0 Posted February 22, 2014 500 usd seems to be a good limit or you should buy a gen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted February 22, 2014 A soon as I read your post, I went to your joining date and boom! Sure enough, you have no idea what you're talking about. Needless to say you have -15% of knowledge about this "HOBBY" It is a hobby 'bruh' who ares if it is "still a rep" after some modding? Ami certainly don't. Nor do I care if it costs $500+ Cheers, The kid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horlogeman 0 Posted February 22, 2014 The highest price I have paid for a replica is € 600,- (Something like $ 790,-) but that was for one time. I will never do it again. My limit right now is € 300,- ($ 400,- or something). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted February 22, 2014 The visually same top-reps should be available with Asian move below 420 usd better below 320 usd. Already broke my thumbrule of 1:10 when going for the Tudor BB and I hope that stays the only exception. Honestly the recent pricing of reps is taking out the fun of all of it and the quality has not improved, just the visual and not always (Noob V3 with Asian for more than 350 is .....?!!??) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted February 22, 2014 Was speaking for otb-reps, self-built franken is something else, just depends if You love it unique. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted February 22, 2014 $400 USD... and in fact I have sold off my $400 reps. Top cost on a rep in my box right now is probably around $250. We have several threads going on this exact subject all the time, so you probably won't get much attention here. Stick around and read. Read the stickies in the Noob section. Read through General Discussion. Pick up on the knowledge around here and then ask all the questions you want. We are a crusty group, but all with hearts of gold. (OK, not all) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,760 Posted February 22, 2014 Never spent more than $350 nor would I. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted February 22, 2014 $400 USD... and in fact I have sold off my $400 reps. Top cost on a rep in my box right now is probably around $250. We have several threads going on this exact subject all the time, so you probably won't get much attention here. Stick around and read. Read the stickies in the Noob section. Read through General Discussion. Pick up on the knowledge around here and then ask all the questions you want. We are a crusty group, but all with hearts of gold. (OK, not all) 'tis true. I do have a hard of gold... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted February 22, 2014 A soon as I read your post, I went to your joining date and boom! So 10 months makes you an expert now does it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted February 22, 2014 A soon as I read your post, I went to your joining date and boom! So 10 months makes you an expert now does it? I guess not. Since 2 years haven't made you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olly 0 Posted February 22, 2014 I payed over £600+ For my Planet Ocean Yes i know thats too much but its cheaper than a gen and it looks 100% identical so do the math. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolexwatchman 0 Posted February 22, 2014 from the td I say max 700$ (if it has tourbillon) else is 500$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted February 22, 2014 A soon as I read your post, I went to your joining date and boom! So 10 months makes you an expert now does it? I guess not. Since 2 years haven't made you Didnt claim it had. I certainly wouldnt belittle someones opinion due to them having a low post count. I payed over £600+ For my Planet Ocean Yes i know thats too much but its cheaper than a gen and it looks 100% identical so do the math. Pics! Oh, and mine better look as good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Left Coast Guy 24 Posted February 22, 2014 My limit is usd500,- INCLUDING a strap replacement when applicable! More than that and I go gen... I'm in the same boat. Under $500 feels like a novelty purchase range and I can justify it as part of this silly hobby. Over that and I'd just as soon get the real thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowykim 0 Posted February 22, 2014 Yes, I'm new to this world even though I have several nice gens including 96 white face 16520, 76 Omega fightmaster, 98 Datejust TT ten points, 96 Cartier Pasha C, 2012 B&R Aviation, etc I have collected timepieces for the last 20 years and recently I stepped my foot in this ocean. I already spent $838 Breguet Tourbillon from TD which has been my dream watch and can't afford 123k price tag. Of course it is not 1-1 but still happy with automatic flying Tourbillon. Big question is how long it will last:) And within a month period, I scooped up BK DSSD, BK YM, heavily modded 16610 from trusted member at RWI. Yes, three Pams as well. And I'm considering sending DSSD and YM to another level which costs another $1800... Last night, I asked to myself this same question. Is it really worth it??? If I offended some of established members here, my apology. I was just curios how other members feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted February 22, 2014 I can't see how you could've offended anyone here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted February 22, 2014 Yes, I'm new to this world even though I have several nice gens including 96 white face 16520, 76 Omega fightmaster, 98 Datejust TT ten points, 96 Cartier Pasha C, 2012 B&R Aviation, etcI have collected timepieces for the last 20 years and recently I stepped my foot in this ocean. I already spent $838 Breguet Tourbillon from TD which has been my dream watch and can't afford 123k price tag. Of course it is not 1-1 but still happy with automatic flying Tourbillon. Big question is how long it will last:) And within a month period, I scooped up BK DSSD, BK YM, heavily modded 16610 from trusted member at RWI. Yes, three Pams as well. And I'm considering sending DSSD and YM to another level which costs another $1800... Last night, I asked to myself this same question. Is it really worth it??? If I offended some of established members here, my apology. I was just curios how other members feel. That's a nice collection there mate Your query is valid. No offense here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted February 22, 2014 There are members here whom have had some particular reps in their possession for years without a bump. You have to just take care of them, do not play around with the chronograph if they have chrono, try not to force wind them or things like that. It might guarantee you some nice years on your rep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calcidose 0 Posted February 22, 2014 There are members here whom have had some particular reps in their possession for years without a bump. You have to just take care of them, do not play around with the chronograph if they have chrono, try not to force wind them or things like that. It might guarantee you some nice years on your rep +1 We have to care care of our reps ! They desserve that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueradish 130 Posted February 22, 2014 Shit, I see a lot of people saying $400 and $500. Looks like the way things are going we'll see more and more over the $500 mark. Look at the AP Montauk, $568 from Toro and people are buying it up and while it is very close there are some serious tells. Hard for me to say, I would need to see the rep and just how good it is before putting a dollar value on it. For me it comes down to spending, say $750 on a rep that is 99.9% or picking up an affordable used gen for a few more dollars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olly 0 Posted February 22, 2014 A soon as I read your post, I went to your joining date and boom! So 10 months makes you an expert now does it? I guess not. Since 2 years haven't made you Didnt claim it had. I certainly wouldnt belittle someones opinion due to them having a low post count. I payed over £600+ For my Planet Ocean Yes i know thats too much but its cheaper than a gen and it looks 100% identical so do the math. Pics! Oh, and mine better look as good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grb 1 Posted February 22, 2014 If you want/need a watch you have to pay what is required to own it, otherwise you didn't need it. The watches you buy are only just outside your budget Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
