I know this question has been asked many times, so I apologize in advance. I've read a bunch of threads, and candidly my head is spinning. So hopefully I can ask the question in a manner that allows for a relatively "direct" response.
First, I've never purchased a replica before. I own a real Datejust and Omega Speedmaster among other much less expensive watches (Citizens, Movado, etc). I've always wanted to own a Speedmaster and / or a Daytona but have never been in a position to cough up that much cash. And now that I'm in my senior years I'm certainly not going to spend that kind of money - hence my decision to look into replicas. And after years of surfing replica dealers I finally was lucky enough to find this forum and smart enough to join .
So here's the question: Among what I'm certain are the many very fine trusted dealers listed on this site, are there 2 or 3 in particular I should be looking at for a decent Sub and a decent Daytona in the general price range of $300 - $500 each? Of course I'm more than happy to go below $300 if there is something that fits the bill, but not much above the $500 price point. I'm never going to try to sell it and pass it off as legit - this is simply for my enjoyment to wear every now and then. I mention this to point out that they don't have to be "perfect" in every way, though of course I'd like them to be as "real" looking as possible and work as well as one would expect a watch in that price range to work.
Once again I apologize for what I am well aware is a cliched question, but I would very much appreciate the assistance of any of the much more knowledgeable folks on this forum. Thanks very much in advance.
First, I've never purchased a replica before. I own a real Datejust and Omega Speedmaster among other much less expensive watches (Citizens, Movado, etc). I've always wanted to own a Speedmaster and / or a Daytona but have never been in a position to cough up that much cash. And now that I'm in my senior years I'm certainly not going to spend that kind of money - hence my decision to look into replicas. And after years of surfing replica dealers I finally was lucky enough to find this forum and smart enough to join .
So here's the question: Among what I'm certain are the many very fine trusted dealers listed on this site, are there 2 or 3 in particular I should be looking at for a decent Sub and a decent Daytona in the general price range of $300 - $500 each? Of course I'm more than happy to go below $300 if there is something that fits the bill, but not much above the $500 price point. I'm never going to try to sell it and pass it off as legit - this is simply for my enjoyment to wear every now and then. I mention this to point out that they don't have to be "perfect" in every way, though of course I'd like them to be as "real" looking as possible and work as well as one would expect a watch in that price range to work.
Once again I apologize for what I am well aware is a cliched question, but I would very much appreciate the assistance of any of the much more knowledgeable folks on this forum. Thanks very much in advance.