It's not possible to do research and learn about a certain rule when that rule isn't known to begin with. Not everyone getting into reps follows the same learning path.
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REVIEW - Tag Aquaracer 500m
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It's not possible to do research and learn about a certain rule when that rule isn't known to begin with. Not everyone getting into reps follows the same learning path.
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Great review and I have a black rep inbound. I will also do a photo shoot when it arrives.
With regard to the AD debate, I have buddies who work at AD's. They wear gens but they know of reps too. They don't give a shiet about you wearing a rep into their store, if they can get you talking about what you love, they hone in or their sales skills. 5-10 times, people like us will go back and buy the gen from these buddies.
The only exception I would hesitate with is a small Rolex store in a big buck mall or affluent location like Beverly Hills where you are more likely to find a really big douche bag behind the counter. Then you can throw your Porsche keys at them and drop kick their grandma.
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/...h-25667?t=25667&highlight=owned+jewelry+store
A classic quote from davebs from the owned at the jewelry store post.
With regard to the AD debate, I have buddies who work at AD's. They wear gens but they know of reps too. They don't give a shiet about you wearing a rep into their store, if they can get you talking about what you love, they hone in or their sales skills. 5-10 times, people like us will go back and buy the gen from these buddies.
The only exception I would hesitate with is a small Rolex store in a big buck mall or affluent location like Beverly Hills where you are more likely to find a really big douche bag behind the counter. Then you can throw your Porsche keys at them and drop kick their grandma.
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/...h-25667?t=25667&highlight=owned+jewelry+storeA classic quote from davebs from the owned at the jewelry store post.
Seriously, this is as good as it can get. The black dial is the best replicated out of 3 colours.
For the price, it gives the gen runs for its money (well some may disagree but to me, this is certainly the case).
The gen only has single sided AR coatings FYI.
For the price, it gives the gen runs for its money (well some may disagree but to me, this is certainly the case).
The gen only has single sided AR coatings FYI.
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Taka, was yours double side coated? I couldn't remember what you did to yours but it was amazing.
- 15/4/07
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Hi Jackal, I just got mine. I will post pics later. The bezel is very good on this. I am amazed. Although if you can get the Gold one, I am on the same bandwagon as you. Otherwise this rep is so darn close. I am fairly certain this rep is a one piece metal bezel insert though, so it's just paint. That's fine with me. I wonder if one could strip and re-plate it. :thinking:
That watch looks really good. I'm surprised. I wanted to see something new and this is just it. I don't like the chrono reps, they all look fake. But this one is cool.
puretime offers two versions of this model, one is a "a2824" and the other is a "eta2824".
I'm assuming the ETA2824 is swiss in origin and the "a2824" is asian in origin.
and how would I be able to tell that I am getting a SWISS ETA2824 and not a asian a2824 ? how can I tell by looking at the movement?
I'm assuming the ETA2824 is swiss in origin and the "a2824" is asian in origin.
and how would I be able to tell that I am getting a SWISS ETA2824 and not a asian a2824 ? how can I tell by looking at the movement?
If i were you, i would get the A2824, it is as good as the swiss version.IMO I think the Swiss ETA2824 found in rep is still a Clone of the real Swiss ETA2824.
There is a thread on rg that shows you the difference. If you do a search, you'll find it.
With all your post about the Aquaracer, Am still not decided between the omega smp or the aquaracer 500m.. this aquaracer is really a nice acccurate rep.
If you unscrew the case back you can see if it's stamped with "ETA". FWIW - I have two reps, a 500m Aquaracer with an ETA 2824 and a TAG Carrera chrono with an A7750. My Carrera keeps perfect time, just as good as my genuine Omega Seamaster chronometer, while my 500m Aquaracer is about 15 seconds fast per day.
I compared my rep 500m Aquaracer with a genuine side by side and found the logo is the exact same size and shape, except the genuine's logo is more matte and the rep is more shiny. I guarantee you will be happy with this rep, it's very good.
I think narikaa's is the 21j version, not the 2836 clone, correct? Please post some pics when you get it. Reg sent me this photo of the movement, can anyone tell me what it is?
Gentlemen-
How did the aforementioned purchases work out? Any additional pics? Any problems, issues with this model?
Thanks!
How did the aforementioned purchases work out? Any additional pics? Any problems, issues with this model?
Thanks!
I broke down and bought one from Narikaa as well, apparently it is the 25J seagull movement, or so it has been said. Will report back once I get it.
Looking forward to it...
Any other members care to share their experience with this model?
Hi, I think there is a difference between the Asia and Swiss movement, the Swiss movement version being more accurate, I have seen images of both types of rep, the Asia doesn't have the correct winder and the bezel doesn't look as sharp and on the back the rotor looks different and if you choose the rubber strap, the Asia is a normal buckle where the Swiss version has the correct deployment buckle.. Hope this helps