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Best chronograph replica under $500?

amplitude

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In your opinion, what is the best chrono replica under $500? No particular brand, just most accurate replica, best finish, etc.
What do you like?
 

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There was a really well done Mont Blanc timewalker rep about 5 years ago, not sure if it is still in production, but it was one of the best I have ever seen.
 

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In your opinion, what is the best chrono replica under $500? No particular brand, just most accurate replica, best finish, etc.
What do you like?

I suggest you go through the Omagad super rep and NWBIG list and select the chronometers, that would give you the best list to pick from
 

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Probably ARF Daytona, the chrono doesn’t work on it, but would you risk using any chrono with an asian 7750? Even a gen Valjoux 7750 can be temperamental.
 

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Breitling Avenger Bandit hands down the winner. Better than BP Navitimer World ( I own both )


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Probably ARF Daytona, the chrono doesn’t work on it, but would you risk using any chrono with an asian 7750? Even a gen Valjoux 7750 can be temperamental.
Amen. I had one in a vintage Elgin. Gaaah, it was like owning an old fiat ????

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The Breitlings are good because there are no additional transfer plates and gears to get the hands to the correct place on the dial. The 7750 is used as it comes.
 
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Breitling Avenger Bandit hands down the winner. Better than BP Navitimer World ( I own both )


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I agree with @OldNavtimer

Here is a picture of my Bandit. It’s an awesome rep, and it works exactly like gen.
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The Breitlings are good because there are no additional transfer plates and gears to get the hands to the correct place on the dial. The 7750 is used as it comes.

that Avenger is a cracking looking watch.
nearly went for that in gen when I chose my superocean 44.
 

amplitude

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I suggest you go through the Omagad super rep and NWBIG list and select the chronometers, that would give you the best list to pick from

I'm just kind of polling for fun, getting input on what's out there. I had an itch for a chrono, I just ordered a Junghans Meister Chronoscope, so that'll probably do it for now, lol. (A bit more than $500) But still interested in what was out there that might not be on any lists.
 

amplitude

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Probably ARF Daytona, the chrono doesn’t work on it, but would you risk using any chrono with an asian 7750? Even a gen Valjoux 7750 can be temperamental.

7750s are reliable as hell as chronos go. I don't have any experience with the asian 7750, but I'm a watchmaker. Not afraid of movements. Well, not afraid of anything that isn't a fusee or tourbillion anyhow.

Definitely not interested in anything that doesn't work as genuine, at all.
 
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Katarsis

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Breitling Avenger Bandit hands down the winner. Better than BP Navitimer World ( I own both )


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Why isn't this watch on the NWBIG-list?
Do you version come from before GF got raised?
it seems like the new ones isn't as good as they used to be.
 

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I agree with @OldNavtimer

Here is a picture of my Bandit. It’s an awesome rep, and it works exactly like gen.
7e9d0d38981a3c36b704ba95a34521cf.jpg



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OMG what Strap is this??? I need this!


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