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Best Replica So Far...

takashi

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The ceramic version soon :p But again... price is high. and I am down with black on my bank book.... NO more rep buying for me. I am going to unload a few soon.
 

caravaggio

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The poll options are flawed, not complete

I second what was said previously:

The Steelfish should be on the list over the 4th

and The Evo should bump one off too.

The Hublot BB is an ugly watch. The designer who came up with this watch must have been on coke and must be a homosexual.
The Hublot looks like one of the Village People in a sexy leather outfit: just FUGLY.
 

takashi

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Well... beauty is on the eyes of the beholders. I am impressed by the overall quality and it's something refreshing in my collection. Call me a gay???!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!! :twisted:
 

wtchlvr

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My vote goes for the TT Navitimer. My reason is that all reps have flaws but this is the only watch I own that my wife loves. If it gets her approval it has got to be good!
 

jiro

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not a single rolex on there~ :lol:

that just shows you how crappy they make all the rolex reps.

heck! why not? no matter how crappy thery make em.....

IT SELLS LIKE HOT CAKE!!! :lol: :lol: :evil: :evil:
 

takashi

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You can choose others if you like Rolex... :p Well I am definitely not a Rolex guy.
 

pugwash

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Ok, I'll bite and actually post a reason.

The HBB is currently winning, and it is doing so quite simply because it is new. If you look at any "Best films ever" or "Best Songs Ever" you'll always see the flavour of the month in there. In 6 months, the HBB will be just another replica, albeit an expensive one. It's no more or less accurate than the best Panerais, Breitlings or IWCs, but because it's this month's thing, it'll win. The same goes for the Planet Ocean Ultimate. Yes, it's accurate, but no more so than some other Omegas we've seen before. It's a simple watch to get right.

Polls like this don't tend to focus on the really, really accurate but less interesting watches like the FM Conq, with gen 2892, just like the original. Or the old factory Seamaster 300, which is one of those rare replicas that's gaining in value.

The other thing that needs addressing is ... Best? Best at what? Most accurate? You're going to get a hell of a lot of interpretation over 'best', especially with those for whom English isn't a first language.

Having said that, here's my vote. It's a money-where-mouth-is vote, and entirely predictable. I reckon the Titanium IWC GST CHrono is the best replica watch. With the addition of a genuine dial, a $50 splash out, you have a watch that will never get called out, apart from on Tuesdays, and even that's debatable.

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pugwash

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takashi said:
Well... beauty is on the eyes of the beholders. I am impressed by the overall quality and it's something refreshing in my collection. Call me a gay???!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!! :twisted:
You're gay. Happy?




:twisted:
 

jiro

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ok~ takashi~ thanx :lol:

for me?! Rolex Daytona SS Balck Dial is the best rep~ :D
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except for the fat CG, i think it's very close to gen......isn't it?
 

takashi

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Correct Pug... The context is too broad. That's why I am asking for suggestion to make it better. Best can mean by best overall over many factors. For example, closeness to genuine, fits and finish, comfort on the wrist (just to name a few). Well... I am torn apart to vote that GST too :p
 

pugwash

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jiro2085 said:
except for the fat CG, i think it's very close to gen......isn't it?
Um, it's close, but nowhere near the current super-reps. For a start, it's too thick. :D
 

takashi

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Like davidsen's PAM... it spans over so many models. I can understand this...
 

pirvan

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takashi said:
My pick is Hublot Big Bang in SS. This is the best finished rep so far... beating all other watches in every aspects. Accuracy to the genuine is not number 1 but all other aspects, especially the finishing win hands down.

+1
 

thelawnmowerman

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I think that there are a few reps missing from the list , such as the IWC Ingenieur ,and the Steel fish.
Of the ones in the list the PO 45mm is way the best that I can see , it just feel so nice , its hard to put into words but it just is, the Ingenieur if it were there would be right up there even with the dodgy date font.
 

takashi

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@tlmm: you're correct. I stated on my previous post. Due to limitation on the list, I put others. You can vote for that :)
 

thelawnmowerman

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Thanks Tak , I think i must have bought at least 5 or 6 of of what people have said were the top 10 reps last year and the PO stands tall.
 

takashi

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Let's not forget that the PO Ultimate has been around for quite some time. I will stick to HBB (I think price may be the main factor why this rep is not popular... some say it's GAY too :p).