(Part 2) Top products from r/RepTime

It depends what you want to accomplish really.

Replica: Go with Tag, its known as a nice watch, but they can be found around 1-3k depending on the model on amazon, and are generally the entry level "exotic" watch. Which will fit perfect for you.

Gen: Seiko or Citizen bar none. You can get an excellent piece which will last decades for the same price as a rep (about $300), and look amazing. I have a Citizen AT4007 and a Citizen F900 and I absolutely love them. The F900 was more pricey but was my engagement gift from my wife. Both are Eco drive (solar), both sapphire crystal, so it will never scratch, and both automatically sync up into Towers/GPS every night at midnight so it is just as accurate as your phone. These watches will litterally run for a decade easily. I wore my AT4007 for 5 years, 4 years of which i worked in construction, and the glass is still flawless and I have never had a problem. That to me is one of the best things about my gens, they will always work, always be on time, and always look great. I never worry about having to get maintenance, something breaking, taking it off to go swimming or snorkling ect. It just works.

If you are looking for a nice fancy watch, automatic movement and to kinda stand out, get a rep. But if you want a no-shit everyday watch which looks great, won't have you called out, and is maintenance/worry free, get a gen Seiko or Citizen. I own an Omega CrPO Rep, and I do absolutely love it and love wearing it, but my Citizen F900 is still my work/everyday watch (replaced my AT when I got it). My advice is start with a quartz solar gen, and when you want an automatic then get a fancy rep. No reason you cant have both! :)

Hey, have you asked your td to se if they can sale you extra screws.
Another suggestion, if the screws are a tad fatter try sanding it down to see if it will slim it down.

Like you I had a similar problem with a pam buckle and a bad screw.
I was able to fix it with this but I can say I could have easily damaged the buckle.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0001LCMS6?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

Best of luck.

If you're going to just be doing a one time thing just bring it to any local jewelry shop and they'll do it pretty cheap. If you're going to be buying watches often, then buy a hammer/punch set. Something like this will work fine: https://www.amazon.com/SE-JT6218-5-Piece-Watch-Band/dp/B002Q8AJSM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494690837&sr=8-1&keywords=watch+resize

FC all the way, they are a great value in my opinion.


Is this the one you wanted? $550 and you can have it tomorrow.

https://www.amazon.com/Frederique-Constant-Classics-Index-Automatic/dp/B0028ZZ3WA

https://www.amazon.com/22mm-Army-Green-Sailcloth-Release/dp/B07XYDDP1X/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=barton%2Bsailcloth&qid=1573535485&sr=8-3&th=1

Yes, put it on myself with a springbar tool as a screwdriver. This watch actually has the authentic screw-in strap bars, which I thought was a really cool touch.

There is none. Simple.

Gen are many thousands, you can't get a nice copy for $50.

Get on Amazon and look up Invicta watches , they are cheap, that's the best you'll get.
$33 gets you this with warranty https://www.amazon.com/Invicta-Diver-Collection-Silver-Tone-Watch/dp/B000GX8WAG

https://www.amazon.com/Casio-MDV106-1AV-Analog-Watch-Black/dp/B009KYJAJY

or

https://www.amazon.com/Casio-MTP-1381L-7AVDF-A845-Wristwatch/dp/B00J23ZHCC/ref=sr_1_14?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1500019971&sr=1-14&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=day+date
done.

If you don't wanna wear a rep because you don't think you can "rock it" or something just buy a casio or something and wear it proudly

Could be a little different but maybe like this one...

Cartier Midsize W20106X8 Santos 100 Automatic Leather Watch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000SBN6CU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2E5-Ab8RANFR4

Which gold Invicta are you copping?

Here are a couple of really good choices, the $55 one is an excellent deal. The Miyota movement within the watch goes for that on its own. Same watch for $25 more, with coke bottle bezel.

I'm a firm believer in Invicta automatic dive watches. Most Invictas are overpriced and ugly, but their sub-wannabes are solid performers, and tough.

Try some low strength threadlocker (purple) or maybe a small wrap of plumbers tape

https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-38653-Purple-Strength-6-milliliter/dp/B0002KKTT0/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1526059844&sr=1-1&keywords=threadlocker+purple

$4 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/SE-JT6203-7-Piece-Watch-Spring/dp/B002Q8AJKK , there ya go.

Will have to check when I get home, it is actually a friend's watch I have in the case as I was doing a battery swap and new strap for him.

[Edit]
It's a GS02424/21 : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rotary-GS02424-21-Vintage-Strap/dp/B000YSJX9W?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-fpas-uk-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000YSJX9W

https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Watchband-Spring-Attaching-Watches/dp/B000X90ITG

It took me quite a while to find a link but here you go.

PS at that price point, I wouldn't mind getting the gen itself

> Seiko 5

Depending on bracelet choice, that's not much of a stretch..

https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNK809-Automatic-Stainless-Canvas/dp/B002SSUQFG

Omega Men's 2541.80.00 Seamaster 300M Quartz Watch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BK4RCG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KrmVBbNNZ43TN

Would it happen to be from songmics?

https://www.amazon.ca/SONGMICS-Organizer-Lockable-Jewelry-UJWB012/dp/B00NHJBK3C/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=songmics+watch+box&qid=1572145943&sprefix=songmics+watch&sr=8-2

Watch:
Seiko Men's SKX175 Stainless Steel Automatic Dive Watch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00068TJIU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9tK0Cb4J6A8DY

At the 250 price point, you're not going to be hitting the acceptable level of reps - especially for Omega, Rolex, Tudor etc. You'll be getting a rep that fools most, but will probably have a poor bracelet with an unreliable Asian movement.

I'd suggest these Seikos:
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
Option 5

These are of my taste, of course - so you could look around yourself.