In terms of gen comparisons, this is real simple: the only good Patek reps are the rep 5711, 5712, 5167A, 5168G, 5227R and G, and 5296R and G — all of these for me are close to NWBIG. Every other Patek rep is just garbage and the grand complication reps are embarrassing.
For AP, it’s similar. The 15202, 15400, and 15500 reps are all excellent and reach close to NWBIG status. The offshores are all nice but extremely thick, for me not a deterrence and most are NWBIG for me.
Other than that, that’s it IMO. The Chinese factories have focused on repping well only the most in demand Pateks and APs and have paid little attention to the less popular Patek and APs that aren’t featured everyday on Instagram, which is a real shame.
I sold almost my entire gen collection of Patek and AP once I saw how good reps were maybe 9 months ago when I first got into reps. I made a long post a while ago with my reasons and details, check out my post history and you’ll find it. To quickly summarize, the Swiss watch industry has become predatory and alienated their most loyal collectors, prices are grossly inflated, and it makes little sense to buy gen when there are so many good reps out there that enable me to fill my Bosphorous Leather watch briefcase that holds 30 watches and brings me MORE enjoyment as I had when it was filled with gen watches. I have spent about $25k on reps in the last 6-9 months while at the same time selling my gen collection that returned to me a substantial amount of money. Gen watches are rarely ever worth it and justifying finishing to the care and detail that warrants a Geneva hallmark is simply not worth it to me anymore….it’s all bullshit.
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