2013 Rep Form Guide - What's Leading the Pack so far?

[Redmondis]

What are the stellar reps of 2013 so FAR?

The Noob LMPO rep looked really promising but the wonky dial and cheaper bracelet seem to have let it down.

The AP FC V3 seems like a very strong new entrant.

Which Rep do YOU Think is Setting the Bar Highest in 2013?


(I don't know if it's appropriate to engage in some pre-awards chatter ala the Oscars - so mods kill if necessary)

 

[Subjeff]

BP Sea Dweller for me!:thumbsup:

 

[arcadia]

390.

 

[camelbak75]

That kind of depends which price point you are referring to.

For watches less than US $300, I do agree with Subjeff that BP classic SD is a compelling watch.

If you get a A2813 movement and complement it with TC bracelet and hands, its pretty spot on for less than $300.

I am sure there are others who has their personal favorite - but I will go with BP classic SD.

 

[Norrie]

PAM 388 and new 389 for me. Hope the LMPO straightens up and gets a better bracelet. Then I'm all over it.

 

[GeDi]

BP Sea Dweller for me!:thumbsup:

Guys, is why the classic SD so praised?

Just waiting for my qc pics set, but didn't realise its such a super rep...

Care to comment also on the cost of the TC bracelet, and why it is so great?

Thanks.

 

[ALE7575]

There will be (at the end of the year or beginning 2014) a thread to get a classification and a winner, as every year.
Just wait
ALE

 

[Luthier]

There's no such a guide, each buyer has it's own opinion. And there's no "superduper" reps exist. Some with 25 flaws, some with 10. Is it a reason to call it "super"?

 

[Bonesey]

Ap diver V5, TC Submariner V5 have both been highlights of the year so far.

 

[stxtf]

My vote would be AP FC v3

 

[chats]

still waiting for my BP SD, until mine arrives, i think breitling SOSF v2 is great

 

[carpediem1]

I guess I will give a try to the bp sd

 

[Redmondis]

I guess I will give a try to the bp sd

Looks like a solid watch with the TC bracelet and hands and dial. Quiet achiever under the radar.

Regarding the Liquidmetal Noob PO, I have this and my dial is actually pretty good alignment wise. The new CrPO's from Noob will apparently have an updated bracelet, which should be available as a part so can be added to this watch. With a good dial and updated bracelet this watch is an outstanding rep.

 

[sanankid]

Tc v5 and it isnt even close. If the bb had come out that would be rep of the year

 

[iggypop]

Recently tc sub and 3777 have been making a lot of noise around here. However the IWC has the chrono pusher fail. I have to say so far for best bang for buck category the IWC xvi (the one that is shipped for 128) I'm surprised by how good the quality was.

 

[Doright]

390.

+1

 

[Mickey Padge]

The V3 AP carbon Diver is the best piece of technical replication I have ever seen, such amazing build quality and materials used!

The PAM 388 and 505 are nice, but the lug screw issues are not good, changing a strap should be a simple task

 

[soze]

Recently tc sub and 3777 have been making a lot of noise around here. However the IWC has the chrono pusher fail. I have to say so far for best bang for buck category the IWC xvi (the one that is shipped for 128) I'm surprised by how good the quality was.

Don't you mean the Mark XVII?

 

[watchack]

I have to say so far for best bang for buck category the IWC xvi (the one that is shipped for 128) I'm surprised by how good the quality was.

Don't you mean the Mark XVII?

Where to kop?

 

[barth]

Both are right. Kw also offers mk xvi, that looks really great for the buck, especially compared to my much, much expensive 2892 version :facepalm: