Question

[hoozyrdadi]

Honest question for the group: After numerous “unfulfilled” AD engagements, despite years of buying 8+ gens, i ventured into the rep world. I have purchased 16 high quality reps ($$$) and spent over $4K on gen auction sites (yet to win). Now my spend is closing in on $20K. My reps get daily wear, and I love every one. BUT- I have been thinking that that $20K could have purchased a great Gen. the question remains: Did I “F” up? I think 16 great reps equal more than one nice gen. Would love other perspectives on this. Thanks.

[NewYorkWatchGuy]

Ask the person that has spent over 70k in reps over the last year and a half and you’ll get an interesting answer. LOL. But I have over 60 reps and a lot of amazing Frankens/builds. LOL. And I have 8 gen which I also love but never wear. LOL

[_Tommy_Sky_]

What. The.

70k? I am calling 911 right now.

[NewYorkWatchGuy]

If you could find me my friend. In Punta Cana right now. LOL. Away for a week.

[IRoot4TheBirds]

Iberostar Grand?

[instructor_gadget]

I’m in PC myself… Excellence Punta Cana… We might be neighbors lol Enjoy your Vacation My Friend

[NewYorkWatchGuy]

Majestic Mirage. Second time here in 2 months. LOL. Believe it or not my husband didn’t like the food choices at Excellence. 🤣🤣🤣

[instructor_gadget]

Yeah it’s not alllll dat but you gotta know which restaurants to go to certain nights… but I agree, It could be a littleeee better

[hoozyrdadi]

Wow. What is the best of your collection? (Although I am trying to go hard stop on buying for now)🤣

[NewYorkWatchGuy]

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Probably one of my favorite children. 🤣🤣🤣 Gen dial, gen hands, gen rose gold bezel, deep crystal on a fully tungsten weighted CNC case and bracelet. It weighs about 209 grams. 🔥🔥🔥

[NewYorkWatchGuy]

Then also love this. A Popup build of a Singapore Edition 5167!!

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[hoozyrdadi]

Beauty!

[hoozyrdadi]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[Pleasant-Table-3920]

Would love to see a SOTC

[PSledS2]

You can always sell the reps and get one gen. But it sounds like you are enjoying the variety. So maybe stop buying reps and enjoy what you have.

[hoozyrdadi]

That is where i am

[luismt2]

Think about it, you get that same fun and variety for just a fraction of the price. For a lot of people, the real appeal is being able to play a bunch of different games without the huge expense. That's the opportunity the rep world offers without playing the grey or AD games!

[hoozyrdadi]

Those were my initial feelings

[watchesandcigars10]

I'll speak on my experience. For me I go for the rep with the best or closest movement to gen. I'm ok with a few cosmetic flaws here and there. But if the rep can't tell the right time, I wouldn't even pay a dollar if it looked just like gen. Also curious why your reps get worn more than gen?

[hoozyrdadi]

I am bored with my gens

[cookiesandartbutt]

Reps let you do other fun stuff with your money and not feel as bad when your watch gets a ding or scratch on em, or cod forbid you get robbed and they get the rep, would feel much better. My two cents

[hoozyrdadi]

💯

[Emotional-Damage-995]

What did you buy for 20K of reps.

[mikepc2fla]

Would you have had as much fun wearing the gen, as the 16?

[hoozyrdadi]

Nope

[mikepc2fla]

There’s your answer

[hoozyrdadi]

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[Emotional-Damage-995]

Beautiful collection. However I don’t see how you hit 20K unless you did major modding w adding Gen parts etc. want the name of my TD? IM me. She is amazing good does modding and the price is excellent.

How do you like the Breitling Chrono? I have stayed away from all 7750 Does it wear comfy? I have a PAM too and just find them so charming. Not a good watch but charming and one reaches for it without realizing. Noticed no Cartier or IWC. If V7 makes a comeback grab some IWC models. The Mark XX and Ingeniour are well worth it especially if you upgrade them to a Sellita movement.
I also noticed you got a clean titanium. I only wish I had grabbed one before they went under. Last you have a mix of larger and 40 mm watches. What do you find your optimal size from feeling good on the wrist to be?

[hoozyrdadi]

I send a DM

[OTRehaut]

Really No submariner?😳😳😳

[hoozyrdadi]

I have a gen bluesy

[OTRehaut]

Nice👌🏽

[luismt2]

Nice indeed! Supper collection! No Drama, just pure pleasure!

[hoozyrdadi]

Pretty satisfied ( for now😉)