I’ve done a few mods myself, mostly on GMT-style watches. Changing the crystal to AR sapphire and tightening the bezel action made a huge difference visually and in feel. But I agree — it’s easy to overinvest. What I learned from Official vs factory is that newer reps already come with much better stock parts than before, so it’s not always necessary to mod right away. I’d say only upgrade parts that genuinely bother you. Otherwise, just enjoy it as it is.
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joy408681 posted an update in the group
Replica upgrades — is it really worth investing in mods (movement, crystal, bezel)? 2 days, 14 hours agoA friend of mine once tried to overhaul a rep from scratch — new movement, re-lumed dial, custom crystal. It ended up costing more than buying a new, higher-tier one. Looked great though! Sometimes it’s more about the satisfaction of doing it yourself than the value. But if you don’t have the tools or patience, it’s better to leave it untouched.
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lilastick91 posted an update in the group
Replica upgrades — is it really worth investing in mods (movement, crystal, bezel)? 2 days, 14 hours agoI’ve been thinking about upgrading one of my reps, mainly the crystal and maybe swapping the movement for something smoother. The thing is, I’m not sure if it’s worth spending another $200–300 on a piece that already cost me less than $600. Part of me loves the idea of getting it as close as possible to the real thing, but another part says it…[Read more]
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