I am looking for a audemar piguet royal oak rose gold grade AAA replica. This is my first time buying a replica and I want to make sure I get it right. I need some advice on the best place to buy in terms of quality..
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Grade AAA Replicad
- Thread starter Benjamin1500
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- 19/4/12
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Welcome to RWI...
You'll find some people will be quite short when it comes to posts like this, don't let that put you off this forum, it's only because we've seen posts like yours 1000 times before - don't take it personally.
To start, there is no such thing as AAA, or any other grade when it comes to reps. We have our own standard of quality on this forum, but it has nothing to do with how many "As" you can stack on something. If you want the best replica available, read and understand the link WingNut posted and then spend some time in the AP section of the board: http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=209
Much of this hobby is dependant on the buyer being informed about what's available, most TDs can source the same watches so the onus is on you to go in to a sale knowing what you want already. You say you want to get it right, and that's a good attitude to have, as long as you understand that there is a lot more to the rep game than most newcomers realize. Take the time and absorb as much as you can from the beginner stickies, the AP section, and the rest of this forum before you pull the trigger on anything.
As far as the best place to buy from, all of our Trusted Dealers and Supporting Vendors are good people who will get you exactly what you pay for (again, part of the reason you need to know what exactly you're paying for). Once you're sure about the model you want to buy, take some more time and read the buyer reviews for some of the TDs, it will help you get a feel for what kind of service you'll receive from each of them. Some are better suited than others for walking someone through their first purchase, some are more stringent when it comes to their own QC policy, and some others are the preferred source for grizzled vets but can leave someone new to this hobby a bit wanting in the way of assurances/communication. Point being, you'll get your watch in the end regardless of who you buy from, but you need to know how the process works, what you want to buy, and who you want to buy it from before you do anything else.
This forum is an incredible resource, and I hope you come to enjoy this hobby because of it, but it requires that you read the information available here. It may sound like I'm trying to drive this point home, and that's because I am, the more informed you are from the outset the happier you'll be with the end result.
i hope youre prepared to spend some money. AP reps arnt cheap if you want a decent one.
dont just buy the cheapest ones listed. look at them all and compare them with eachother and gen and make a educated decision.
dont just buy the cheapest ones listed. look at them all and compare them with eachother and gen and make a educated decision.
Forget everything you think you already know about replicas. All of the information you need to make an informed buying decision can be found here. Take your time and learn about the watches, the trusted dealers, and the buying process. You've come to the right place. Welcome!
One of the nicest answer to a question like that I've seen here since I joined. Enjoy it OP might not happen again
Good luck in your quest. You have found a great community. If you read and are willing to learn that is. Please do that before dropping $$$ on an AP. You will be glad you did. Just got my first rep today and I love it so much. But I spent lots of time looking for what I wanted and how this buisness work. Could be happier doing it !
I'm not a big AP guy but I know from being around for a while that there are a ton of versions and modifications you can do to make them damn near perfect. I would start in the AP section after you get an idea of how the rep world works and read on all the mods that can be done to the watches to make them perfect then scour the members sale section to find one that someone has already gone through and made it look proper. It will cost a lot more but I would personally rather spend the extra cash and have already done.
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really well written response to a question we hear way to often. Kudos to you. To the OP as already mentioned, spend some time reading and this forum will become and incredible asset for you.
Rep points for you Dowbs for this excellent, polite, patient and informative response
+1 to you for such a great reply for a new member here who asks a question however. We were all once at that stage. This is what the community needs...
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Hey no worries guys, long winded diatribes are kind of a hobby for me, there won't be any hurt feelings over here if OP never surfaces again.
Appreciate the kind words from you fine folks though, just tryin'a do my part to help out.
Like you said Flyr, I'm hopeful he's just taking the time to sort through all the information available here before posting again.
OP let us know if you're out there man, plenty of good people willing to help you out here!
Appreciate the kind words from you fine folks though, just tryin'a do my part to help out.
Like you said Flyr, I'm hopeful he's just taking the time to sort through all the information available here before posting again.
OP let us know if you're out there man, plenty of good people willing to help you out here!