Hello from the UK

[abat]

I have a story which is probably similar to others. I recently returned for NYC with the obligatory $30 Rolex I started thinking there must be better replicas out there. After a bit of googling I came across the usual scam sites. I was initially impressed by the review sites I gave into my nagging doubts of "where are the forums" and found this site, RWG and RepGeek.

After doing a bit of research I've ordered a Omega SMP but if all goes well it won't be the last. I am starting to build up a wish list, strategies for explaining to the other half why I have multiple watches, obsession with finding the perfect sub etc.

 

[vbarrett]

Nice intro, abat. Well-written, and yet concise as to objectives.

Welcome from a fellow Brit, now expat in America.

 

[crick]

welcome to the club Sir!

glad you avoided the scam sites even here, you should always be "research research research!"

anyways, when you get yur SMP, we all would love pics

(for some strange reason, we all like to look at each others pics, even though we ahve the same watch )

 

[tech]

welcome aboard...you brits must really be enjoying the exchange rates right now...the dollar is crap and the sterling is looking really good.

 

[Aji]

Hi all,

Another Rep loving Brit here.......

 

[Hambone]

Welcome abat, I want to introduce you to aglove and aball, also longtime members. Just joking, one of the benefits of this great forum. Have fun while you are here, expand your watch collection and your sense of humor.

 

[bme]

Welcome aboard abat, I ecpect you are about to ajoin the club and be amazed at the quality of the replicas available. Also I would add that this site abounds with absolutely vital info.

All the abest from abrit abroad in Spain living arounabouts Malaga.

ABME

 

[jb]

I am starting to build up a wish list, strategies for explaining to the other half why I have multiple watches, obsession with finding the perfect sub etc.

You have it bad already!

Welcome to the Darkside and good luck with your newly aquired disease.

 

[abat]

Thanks for the welcome

Thanks for the welcome guys. Another symptom I seem to have developed is starring at people's wrists. Was in a meeting today with a guy wearing a SMP (Quartz though) and some kind of IWC Chrono I couldn't quite see

 

[Hyster]

Hi abat, this is one seriously addictive hobby.

I am guilty of a bit of wrist staring myself.

You know you're in trouble when you get things thrown at you while watching a film just for naming the watch on the movie star's wrist

Glad to have you here and glad you did not get scammed on you way here, now run, while you still have some money and sense left.

 

[elshoeso]

I have that very same problem Abat, i spend half my day looking at other peoples wrist's and the other half wondering if they've noticed the rather lovely Broadarrow i'm wearing - welcome to obsession.

 

[abat]

Sod's Law

Well my SMP has ben delivered but Sod's Law dictates it arrived on the day I am away, not back until tomorrow night. So photos will have to wait until I get home tomorrow although I do have some really bad ones I've made my other half take on her camera phone so I can see my new baby. Can't see anything on these except confirm it does indeed have the marker at 3 which I have seen some recent reps missing.

 

[abat]

Well I got it!

Got home and got my hands on my first rep and I have to say I am stunned by the quality of the watch. I'm not entirely sure what I was expecting but the SMP is stunning. I know it has flaws but even knowing this is really is an awesome watch. I had a bit of hassle with on of the bracelet screws (I know they're not accurate!) but other than that it's been great. I've had a go at some photos without much success, I'll post one of these dodgy set in the ey candy section and have another go at taking some betters ones tomorrow.

 

[CISO1969]

welcome!

CISO

 

[doctorron]

Welcome from the Irish in America.