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VSF will release 4 Crpo with their 8500 super clone movement

sunnydale

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Arrived today.

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Wow, first one! How is it? Edit: damn thought it was the GMT version :rolleyes:
 
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Just received my QC photos! The pearl appears slightly off-center (to the right, specifically) and it doesn't appear to be just due to the angle either, however the rest of the watch looks fine to my eyes. We've definitely seen worse-aligned pearls in this thread, so the question is do I ask for another watch and hope the whole thing is perfect, or take this one which is "close enough" except for perhaps the pearl?

This is my first rep after all so maybe my expectations are too high, if that's the case please give me a reality check, haha.

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Just received my QC photos! The pearl appears slightly off-center (to the right, specifically) and it doesn't appear to be just due to the angle either, however the rest of the watch looks fine to my eyes. We've definitely seen worse-aligned pearls in this thread, so the question is do I ask for another watch and hope the whole thing is perfect, or take this one which is "close enough" except for perhaps the pearl?

This is my first rep after all so maybe my expectations are too high, if that's the case please give me a reality check, haha.

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The watch is fine and the number 12 is almost perfectly aligned. You don't see that everyday. The pearl is fine. I would take it.
 
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The watch is fine and the number 12 is almost perfectly aligned. You don't see that everyday. The pearl is fine. I would take it.

Good call, knowing my luck I'd just end up with a different watch with more obvious problems. I accepted this one, thank you for your help!
 
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I've read that genuine Omega bracelets can be a pain in the ass to resize, can anyone who owns one of these reps comment on what it's like to remove the links? How much frustration should I expect?
 

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The newer ones (from 8500 on) have screws. Older models (2500) like the LMPO still have pins, which are a bitch indeed, even with the proper tools.
 
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First, thanks to everyone for their reviews, opinions and awesome pics! Just spent an hour reading through and have decided this just has to be my next rep.

The thread has helped me to manage my expectations about a couple of things and I'm hoping to land a silver one. That said, like others before me I can't make up my mind regarding size. Would like some opinions if that's okay?

My wrist is 7.25", which I think would normally place me closer to the 42mm size. However, I mostly wear Panerai reps, either a Pam 111 (44mm) or 382 Bronzo (47mm). I admit the Bronzo is a touch large (love it though) but the 111 feels about right, and looking at the lug-to-lug lengths of that and the 45mm PO they're very similar. I can fit the 111 on the flat of my wrist (no part of either lug 'overhangs') which makes me think maybe the 45mm would be okay?

Honestly I'm probably going to jump on the first M2M sale I see that's reasonably local, be it 42mm or 45mm, but thought I'd see if anyone has any recommendations in the meantime!
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Sunny what's your take on the AR ?

Hi mate, I guess you mean me? AR is as good as genuine, really no need to update. Colorwise too. I feel that it is not as resistant to scratches as genuine as I see already some very minor marks on the AR on my CRPO on some angles. It is a hell of a rep!
 
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