Do you believe in the gate theory?

[Pizzanooo]

Lots of good replies, it`s what you feel inside that counts.
Having been around the forums for a good many years I will say my knowledge from them has given me a better insight on what I like & appreciate. Being able to test drive most brands & models regardless of minor flaws lets us decide what we like at a fraction of the cost. I own several more gens now because of our hobby.
There are a lot of gens I would not own now because of test driving the rep model as per say...
Regardless, it` comes back to what makes YOU happy. I do still like buying reps, and modding a few choice pieces with my buddy vac. And I have reps that are so close I would never buy the gen on that basis.
On topic, yes I do more looking for gens now, some new & vintage. Thank god I`m not married. Not sure a woman could put up with my hourly surfing of sites for deals.
For me, I`m selling one of my gen Pams for the watch that has been nagging at me for a few years. A Panomatic Glashutte, just the sexiest piece of metal with the nicest movement in the world period. Have the rep, and fortunate enough to see one in person in Vegas last year playing cards at a table. No comparison on this one, gen to rep...

And I do plan on keeping it for a long time.
Pizzanooo.

 

[hk45ca]

well, i bought a new gen rolex and i am looking for a new gen ladies platinum ym for my wife right now. :shock:

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[alw]

But I think reps are a great way to get familiar with a brand, an inexpensive way to test drive the watches, I went from barely knowing about Panerai's, to being absolutely crazy about them.

That´s exactly how I feel.

 

[ra-man1234]

After finding reps in September, I´ve gradually moved towards better and better reps and now, finally, am abandoning reps altogether and getting my first genuine Panerai.
Is anybody else here as stupid as I am?

Alw, I find this to be completely normal. The more I learn about the reps and know the flaws, the more I admire the gens! When you learn that even the best fully modded Panerai Reps still are not exactly the same as the gen Panerai you'd feel like you want to experience the real thing.
I feel this way all the time, but fortunately or unfortunately, can't afford the $3k+ cost of the gen and keep myself happy with the rep! :?