I'm a noob and glad I found this thread. I have been doing some research through this forum to answer my major concerns and questions. I would greatly appreciate the knowledge and insights of seasoned people in this "hobby" as I just want a really nice rep watch and not get fully into this as a hobby. I have owned gens in the past but am looking for a nice rep as I prepare for retirement. Having others assist me with QCs would be helpful. I am not looking for gen vs rep issues but rather known (or unknown to me) gen flaws. How do you recommend I acquire that feedback while maintaining the rules of this forum and not negatively impacting the true hobbyists?
Keep in mind--------All reps have flaws. Some reps of the same watch made by different factories....have different flaws depending on the factory.
First, you should find a watch you want/like. Second, do some reading on the watch; there is a massive amount of information here...take your time and don't rush into a purchase. Third, make a post and ask questions if you need to. After you have done that, do some research on the Trusted Dealers we have here. All of them are vetted and will not scam or cheat you. However, they all are different...some small, some big...etc...
The forum does allow the posting of QC pics if you have a specific question...like "is this number/marker crooked" or "is the gap too big". You just can't post your QC pics and ask....."hey guys, this look good to you. See anything wrong?"