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jacob22

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I recently developed a renewed interest in classic watches after visiting the Smithsonian Air and Space museums in DC and being reminded of the iconic Speedmaster Moonwatch. I have owned for years an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean but never really wore it. I decided to sell it to a local jewelry shop to fund the purchase of a Speedmaster. I looked at online watch shops and forums and saw a variety of great looking gen watches and the high costs associated. I stumbled onto rep watches and feel that might be a better way to enjoy these watches without spending tens of thousands of dollars. I look forward to reading all of the insightful threads and hope to purchase some rep watches soon, either on reputable sites or thru this forum.

Currently, I mostly wear my Apple watch Ultra or Garmin Marq Athlete(with a Speedmaster like watchface added now) watches so I can get notifications that I don't always sense from my phone. I've tried attempted luxury smartwatches like the Tag Connected. It's a not a good smartwatch or luxury watch. I'll probably alternate between a smartwatch and mechanical watch. How do you guys do it?
 
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I recently developed a renewed interest in classic watches after visiting the Smithsonian Air and Space museums in DC and being reminded of the iconic Speedmaster Moonwatch. I have owned for years an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean but never really wore it. I decided to sell it to a local jewelry shop to fund the purchase of a Speedmaster. I looked at online watch shops and forums and saw a variety of great looking gen watches and the high costs associated. I stumbled onto rep watches and feel that might be a better way to enjoy these watches without spending tens of thousands of dollars. I look forward to reading all of the insightful threads and hope to purchase some rep watches soon, either on reputable sites or thru this forum.

Currently, I mostly wear my Apple watch Ultra or Garmin Marq Athlete(with a Speedmaster like watchface added now) watches so I can get notifications that I don't always sense from my phone. I've tried attempted luxury smartwatches like the Tag Connected. It's a not a good smartwatch or luxury watch. I'll probably alternate between a smartwatch and mechanical watch. How do you guys do it?
Hi @jacob22
Welcome to the RWI Forums!

If you ask me, I always go with mechanical watches and not smart watch. We already almost each have a smartphone (or if not two or more), you can tell time on the phone (isn't it?)

Since young, I am always fascinated with mechanical watches and the history of mechanical watches and its intricate parts and beauty will amaze you for sure. I may not be someone who knows everything but my love and passion for watches took me to learn a lot more and appreciate all the watchmaking in such mechanical beauties.

Replicas have come a long way since early 2000s and there is only a small handful of TDs here still around (Yeah, thats me!).
The current standard of replicas have risen almost 200-300% better than in those early years. I am sure you should be able to find something you like. Omega Planet Ocean Seamaster ---> You can try looking for VS Factory ones which are pretty well made.

If you need anything, feel free to PM or Email us.

Lovely day to you and all.
 

jacob22

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Hi @jacob22
Welcome to the RWI Forums!

If you ask me, I always go with mechanical watches and not smart watch. We already almost each have a smartphone (or if not two or more), you can tell time on the phone (isn't it?)

Since young, I am always fascinated with mechanical watches and the history of mechanical watches and its intricate parts and beauty will amaze you for sure. I may not be someone who knows everything but my love and passion for watches took me to learn a lot more and appreciate all the watchmaking in such mechanical beauties.

Replicas have come a long way since early 2000s and there is only a small handful of TDs here still around (Yeah, thats me!).
The current standard of replicas have risen almost 200-300% better than in those early years. I am sure you should be able to find something you like. Omega Planet Ocean Seamaster ---> You can try looking for VS Factory ones which are pretty well made.

If you need anything, feel free to PM or Email us.

Lovely day to you and all.
Thanks, I actually just ordered n Omega Seamaster and Rolex Submariner from you yesterday.
 
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Hi @jacob22

Thanks for the kind support.

Always a pleasure to serve the RWI community.

Cheers.