Battle of the homages

[Hoofy]

Right, first off, if you want to discuss the legality of homages, click here because yet another argument over whether homages are legal or good or bad will get this thread locked like the rest.

Anyway, since the bumped Parnis thread, I've started to wonder what the best brand is in terms of quality AND VFM. Off the top of my head we have Parnis and Alpha. Any others? I know Sea-gulls are supposed to be good but I think they cost more than the two I've mentioned.

My personal experience is quite limited. I've had a couple of Alphas. They seem ok but not perfect. Oh, I've had a "Marina Militare" which I've trashed. Oh yes, an automatic Soki (£10-15?) which was pretty bad in terms of quality (materials, alignment of bead, lume) and maintaining a charge overnight. Only had one Parnis but that broke in the post so I can't comment.

[Hard-Drive]

Link goes to a Disney site?

I started a thread a year or so ago about homages and over-moderation. My argument was that as this is PH, all pictures, threads and references to any non-genuine Caterham 7 cars, any Countach/Stratos/RS200 copies, any M badged non M BMWs, and of course most of the kit car forums should all be banned too.

Common sense did seem to prevail...

To answer your question, I've always been quite impressed with my Getat MM homage. IIRC it runs for longer than both my Omegas too...

[Hoofy]

Oh, yes, forgot about Getat. Seems that people rate it quite highly elsewhere. Always seem to go for more, too.

[kazste]

I bought a getat to see if I wanted a panarai, wore it twice and decided I didn't. So hasn't had a hard life, but its now broke you can only wind it and not change the time. Not too keen on the quality myself!

[Hoofy]

Oh!

[Laser Sag]

I've had an Alpha which was very good value for money, felt solid and kept good time.Had a Parnis which was OK but wasn't on a par with the Alpha, noisy rotor and didn't feel as well put together.
Overall I would say for the money they are both decent but one was definitely better.

[yeti]

NeMiSiS said:

The PRS-21 Dreadnought Voyager GMT would be my choice, very PloProf-esqe.

I don't think the Dreadnought is an homage to anything; it does look a bit like a giant Doxa I suppose

Great bit of kit, I have zero use for it in my collection sadly as I'd really like one but know it wouldn't get worn

[andy tims]

The Dreadnought is not a homage in my view either, but Eddie Platts has done some of the very best IMHO







As for Panerai homages this from Martina Militare was a goodun

[CardShark]

I've two of Eddie's watches and used to have a third.

PRS-25 Everest (early Rolex Explorer)



PRS-20 Italian (Panerai)



PRS-22 GMT Speedbird III (IWC MkXV, all be it with an added GMT function)



Of the three I'd put the 22 at the top of the tree, though the 25 runs it close for quality vs price.

Used to own this Steinhart as well.

Edited by CardShark on Tuesday 31st December 13:22

[ellroy]

I have a getat, decent bit of kit for the price, looks and feels solid and keeps decent time as well.

[CardShark]

NeMiSiS said:

In my defence.

Well, the minute and hour hands are in the same position

[5avvy]

andy tims said:

The Dreadnought is not a homage in my view either, but Eddie Platts has done some of the very best IMHO

Andy - Can you tell me what that strap is please?

[marcosgt]

CardShark said:

NeMiSiS said:

In my defence.

Well, the minute and hour hands are in the same position

If that's your defence, I'd advise you to plead guilty

M.

[andy tims]

5avvy said:

andy tims said:

The Dreadnought is not a homage in my view either, but Eddie Platts has done some of the very best IMHO

Andy - Can you tell me what that strap is please?

Pretty sure it's a Hirsch Liberty

[5avvy]

Thanks Andy.