Best SMP rep?

[Okie1991]

The black dial one from yesterday? Is it the bezel insert or the bezel assembly that come not straight?

Yes, the one from yesterday. I left out the word insert in my post.


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[motoman83]

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/re...tic-full-size-41mm-serviced-$950-2646401.html

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-omega-smp-full-size-41mm-bond-2667330.html

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/om...e-41mm-serviced-$1065-w-bracelet-2663714.html

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=7146861&rid=0#msg_7146861

all of those are the old aluminum insert models. Not what we're talking about in this thread.

 

[Maron]

all of those are the old aluminum insert models. Not what we're talking about in this thread.

Also they all have faded dials, inserts ect

 

[C Master]

Faded is not a problem, tbh vintage pieces should look appropriately aged, this shows that there were no cheapo aftermarket replacements used. You would not believe what people do to their gens. I have read many instances where people have got $30 bezels or dials off e-bay and put them in their gens. and felt very proud that they did not have to pay OEM prices. Be careful buying used gens.

 

[Maron]

There's only one guy to buy from here if you're looking for used 2531.80

 

[Maron]

I guess the point above was that depending on the condition you want on a used smp expect to pay up to $1500

 

[britain4]

Well as far as my original post goes the old one with the aluminium insert is the one I want but I'm also interested in the ceramic.

Buying used gens seems like a minefield to me - over £1000 easy for a good one. Even then you still can't be 100% sure what you're getting - at least with a franken/good rep you know exactly what you're getting whether you build it yourself or buy it from a well trusted member ( like I've done)

 

[Maron]

Well as far as my original post goes the old one with the aluminium insert is the one I want but I'm also interested in the ceramic.

Buying used gens seems like a minefield to me - over £1000 easy for a good one. Even then you still can't be 100% sure what you're getting - at least with a franken/good rep you know exactly what you're getting whether you build it yourself or buy it from a well trusted member ( like I've done)

Do you know exelonman? Has he been mention on this thread? He's on here and sells about 250 gen 2538.80 (aluminum bezel) seamaster per year. If you want one buy it from him. He can even ship in a way that will help you avoid paying duties .

 

[britain4]

Not until you mentioned him, thanks for pointing me in his direction - I see he sells a few bezels and I might be after a gen bezel plus insert at some point.

Will def keep an eye on his watches when I can get some funds together!

 

[shelby1501]

It's a shame that none of the factories produce a really good non-ceramic SMP anymore. I regret not purchasing one when they were available.

+1

I'm closer every day to get a gen, one of my grail watches.

Is it a good thing to look for one on chrono24 or is there any other source in EU that can get one for a good price?

 

[d4m.test]

+1

I'm closer every day to get a gen, one of my grail watches.

Is it a good thing to look for one on chrono24 or is there any other source in EU that can get one for a good price?

Imho Chrono24 is fine, You still have to check on the seller. A good general address for new/sometimes used is Watchexpress Hamburg, they send everywhere in the EU.

 

[shelby1501]

Thanks for info bud! I suppose trusted sellers since 2010-2011 are safe enough right?

 

[britain4]

Franken has arrived! Having seen it compared to some of the pics of the reps available now I'd say it's the way to go. Unbelievably gen like. I'll post pictures once I've adjusted the bezel which is currently in 3 pieces on my table :balloon:

 

[britain4]

So I was working on the bezel, had it perfect, put the pearl down, test fitted the insert and.... The gen pearl has vanished and I can't find the thing anywhere. I've only been sat in 1 spot but it's disappeared into nowhere. So pissed off at this!