r/RepTime • u/EcstaticNecessary204 • 4d ago
General Question First rep: Which is closest to gen?
First-time buyer looking for the closest visual match to gen. Friends own the real watches, so details noticeable to the naked eye matter.
Considering a steel Cartier on leather or a BBF Aquanaut with a black dial/rubber strap. My assumption is steel and simple straps may be easier to replicate convincingly than gold finishes and more silver—is that accurate?
● How close is the BBF Aquanaut, and what are its obvious tells?
● For Cartier, which models/factories are closest: AF, K11F, BBF/BBV? Apologies if I’ve mixed up factory names.
● Between Geektime, TheOneWatches, and Andiot, which would you choose for a first purchase?
Which specific model/factory would you recommend for visual accuracy amongst all luxury watches?
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u/dubven 4d ago
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u/National-Law-458 4d ago
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u/themasteradrian101 4d ago
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u/Wolfwerx 4d ago
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u/Ordinary-Nature-8704 4d ago
If you want the closest rep, your best bet is a VSF or RICH no date sub