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This LV is genuine??

Thanks, it's sure great to have it back again. All hail the Dome!

The Big Gonzo lives!

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The last 703 crown is genuine without any doubt ! not sure about the first 600 ones.. I have a Riyi crown that looks identical

Likely not. The principle behind fading aluminum inserts is the degradation of the anodize dye, or in Nightwatch's case, complete removal of the anodize coating with a highly alkaline solution. Ceramic is not colored with a dye (I believe pigments are added to the precursors during manufacture of the material) so it is probably impervious to attack - one of the reasons manufacturers switched from aluminum to ceramic for their bezels. Don't quote me on this as my only experience with ceramics is the application of non-colored aluminum dioxide via plasma spray.

Amazing piece absolutely lovely, probably the best this forums ever seen. Think I know where it came from

ok, I tell you the truth ... this is my new genuine ..and yes...this is a genuine..

Well..... If your only goal is to "fool" people into thinking you have a gen watch on your wrist, today's $400 reps will accomplish that for 99.9% of the people who look at it. You'll find that few of us in here have that as our primary goal in owning/wearing reps. There are really two groups --- Builders/Modders who accept the technical challenge of investing time, money and incredible skill in the quest to make the most gen-like watch possible. Often times, the cost outweighs the end value of the piece, but the satisfaction these folks get has it's own value to them. If you hang around here for a while, you'll come to appreciate the level of knowledge and incredible skills these guys have! Personally, I envy them as I don't (and will never) have the patience and skills to do what they do. Then there are people like me who simply appreciate the look, quality and mechanical intricacies of a nicely put together piece. I could afford a few gen's, but would never spend 5 figures for a watch that is priced that way for the sole purpose of creating exclusivity and status. My favorite piece is my Rep PAM382 Bronzo. IMO, there is nothing in the gen version to justify a price of $20,000+, except for the fact that only a thousand or so were made. I wanted a Bronzo, so I bought and proudly own a rep of it. What does a gen sub have that a TC sub does not, to justify 10x the cost? If approached by someone who recognizes what I'm wearing, I don't try to pass any of my reps off as gens. If they say nice watch, I simply thank them. If they ask about it, I don't hesitate to tell them its a rep. Everyone in my office knows I'm into reps. If they didn't and saw that I rotate ~~20 of them through on a regular basis, I'd probably be under investigation! LOL! I do currently own a gen Breitling Chronomat Evo and am on the hunt for either a gen Super Avenger or Blue Dial Seawolf.

Picked this up the other week-beauty!!! Specs- -SEAN SUBMARINER midcase with stamped serial between the lugs -GEN ROLEX SUBMARINER case back (2003) -Gen ROLEX SUBMARINER dial (2003) -Gen ROLEX SUBMARINER hands (2003) -Gen ROLEX SUBMARINER crystal with LEC at 6 and AR coating on the date -Gen ROLEX SUBMARINER insert NOS (2003) -Gen ROLEX SUBMARINER 93250 stamps on bracelet -Gen ROLEX SUBMARINER bracelet Clasp -Gen ROLEX SUBMARINER divers extension The movement: -Gen ROLEX SUBMARINER cal 3135 reverse wheels (3135-540) 2x -Gen ROLEX SUBMARINER cal 3135 Mainspring (3135-311) -Gen ROLEX SUBMARINER cal 3135 barrel (3135-310) -Gen ROLEX SUBMARINER cal 3135 date disc seating (3135-600) -Gen ROLEX SUBMARINER cal 3135 hour wheel (3135-280) -Gen ROLEX SUBMARINER cal 3135 oscillating weight (3135-570) -Gen ROLEX SUBMARINER cal 3135 automatic winding bridge -Gen ROLEX SUBMARINER cal 3135 date disc (perfectly centered on all dates) -YUKI 3135 base movement with more than 75% genuine parts. -Gen ROLEX SUBMARINER click spring -Newly polished case -Rebrushed bracelet. Pics: Life's a [censored], then you marry one!

Okay I'll put up the Frosty Flake.

Nice Franken watches guys! Specs: rolex 6538 1958 Phong mid case and case back Gen service replacement bezel aged by me Gen fat font insert Gen 8mm crown Gen 1030 movement Gen t-17 sexy plexi Gen 7206 rivet band Ivan dial Michael Young aged gilt hands with matching lume

Watcher, Quick question for you which you may not have the answer for if you have the gen on your wrist ! Can you tell me how accurate the timekeeping is on the BK rep?

Posted by: Neo Oct 30 2004, 04:22 AM This is a splendid article from a person that calls himself eloquently "The Watchman". I enjoyed reading it and I'm sure you will too (thanks Alan). Cheers. Neo Is a replica right for me? by the WatchMan If your considering buying a replica watch for the first time, you have many questions, and many emotions. Questions that are simple to answer like… Is it well made, does it keep time, what is the guarantee, am I getting ripped off. But the really big question that is in your mind right now is … “WILL I FEEL LIKE A FOOL WEARING A FAKE WATCH?” I know, I’ve been there, and believe it or not, these are things to consider. First of all, you most likely have never had anything actually on your wrist that ended in “ex” and that did not begin with “Tim”, but you would like to. You know you REALLY want to place that order for the two tone Submariner with the blue dial or the all gold Daytona, but what you are afraid of is, what are your friends going to think. The truth is, that is a valid question, and one you must answer. So let’s take a look at just who you are and how a replica watch is going to affect you. The first question you must ask yourself is “will I look out of place wearing this watch?” Although, the answer is always NO, just how comfortable you will be is dependent on how you relate to your surroundings. Often the first thing you must look at is where do you live? If you are in a city, literally any city, that is a good thing. If the population of your town is 60 and there is one jewelry shop you may be in worse shape. But determining this is easy, start looking at other people’s wrists and see how many are wearing expensive timepieces and just who are they. When I began doing it, I realized that it was not unusual that 3 out of 10 were wearing Rolex’s and they were from all walks of life. That meant that wearing a Submariner or a DateJust was not going to seem odd at all.. Next, ask yourself this… if I owned a real Rolex would I wear it to work? To play? All the time? If your answer is yes to all of these, then by all means, order away. If your answer to any of them is yes, then you will find that wearing a replica will be fine also. If you said NO to all of them, then you may want to think hard. Will people make fun of me if they find out? Answer … go back to our first step where you were watching wrists closely. Remember how many people were wearing expensive watches? How many were Replicas? That’s right, you have no idea… why, because no one can tell, and THAT IS THE TRUTH! In the years that I have been wearing Replica’s I have only ever had someone say to me “Is that a real Rolex” , on two occasions, and believe me after you’ve been through this once, you will actually wish it happened more because the answer to give is … NO, it is a replica and let them look at it closely. Their reaction will usually be … WOW, that’s amazing, where can I get one? Yes, I will tell you the first few days you put it on and go out you will feel like EVERYONE IS LOOKING AT YOUR WATCH! They are not, unless you either live in a town where NO ONE has ever worn a Rolex, you are considered just about homeless in which case they wonder who you robbed (this can be a problem), or you made the error of ordering a replica with enough diamonds to blind the person next to you and they are really staring at your watch trying to decide if THEY SHOULD ROB YOU! This self-conciseness goes away after a few days. That’s really true because today it is nearly impossible to buy a FAKE watch. You know like the guy who opens his coat and says , psssst…” wanna buy a Roley? It’s sorta like a Rolex.” Today dealers supply actual REPLICA’S identical in nearly every detail to the original. Big portions of the buyers are owners of the authentic item, because, hey, if you pay $10,000 for a watch do you really want to mess it up in everyday wear. No, today, you put it in the winder in the safe and wear and exact copy because … no one will ever know. For you just pretend you lost the combination and the location of the safe! Ok, so you probably could comfortably wear a replica, but what does it DO FOR ME? Well, many just want it as an item to attract the opposite sex, which it does. However, when you see a person wearing a lot of diamonds for example, you automatically think, “those are fake”. But when you see a person wearing a nice Rolex you automatically think .. “Nice Watch”. So if your purpose is to look like the big time on the town with some real bling, then you are in the right place. But what about professionally? Let me tell you, I have spent my life making professional presentations and from day one every mentor I have ever had stressed three things… One... buy the most expensive suit you can afford. It is much better to own one $600 dollar suit than six $100 suits if you are trying sell anything, and in business we are all trying to sell something. Two… shine your shoes. And three, wear NO jewelry except a wedding band (if you are married) , a college ring (especially if from post graduate level or a fraternity) and wear a GOOD watch! Does it work? I can tell you from experience that it works wonders! I would never go on a sales call today without a Rolex Replica (or I occasionally wear my Omega Seamaster Replica) on my wrist. WHY? That answer is simple. Clients think, if he makes enough commission to be wearing a Rolex he must make a lot of sales, which means he must have a good product. Don’t believe me? Go sit in your Doctors waiting room and wait for the Pharmaceutical Reps to show up. If you are in a male doctor’s office, the rep will be gorgeous, usually blond and dressed in a $600 dark wool business suit. If it is a female doctors office the Rep will be strikingly handsome, and generally wearing a subtle pinstriped Armani. Four our of five of either sex will be wearing a Rolex. Pharmaceutical companies have known the power for years, and do you of many companies that make more money? If you ARE a pharmaceutical rep and not wearing one, THEN ORDER NOW!!! The other benefit is confidence. Trust me, once you get past that sort of shy period, there is nothing to give you more confidence in presenting yourself than to be well dressed and sporting a sharp watch. 10 years ago I worked for $4.15/hr on the counter of retail store. I myself am short, fat and not exactly handsome… but I have a good tailor and a good Replica dealer. I buy “overstock” designer suits for $100 bucks and pay my tailor another 40-50 to make them fit me like custom and I generally wear a two-tone, blue face Japanese submariner Replica (though right now I am desiring a Swiss 50th anniversary sub). I am President of three of my own companies, I speak with confidence in public and do I attribute it to replica watches, no. I attribute it to confidence, and I attribute a lot of that to my replicas. How much? Here’s the facts. I am a collector, so I have quite a few. I’ve fallen in love with watches and know a lot about both the authentic and the replicas and I can only say this… I can afford the authentic if I desire, but I don’t. I think that the art of making a really good replica is much more difficult than making the original… try it. Ask you friend sign his name … he has no trouble at all. NOW MAKE AN EXACT REPLICA OF IT! That is a real problem. There was a time when “fake” watches were a scourge on society but today’s Replicas are works of art. The authentic manufacturers will claim they want to stop the flow of the product, but in reality Rolex sells a huge amount of authentic product to people that have first purchased a Replica and “worked their way up” to having to have the real thing. You must find good dealers who stand behind their product, but that is why you are here. In parting I will tell you that I am in no way associated with the site on which you are reading this post. I also have in no way been compensated to write this. I did it as a labor of love and gave it to some people in the Replica business who I feel have treated me fairly and honestly and I know they will use it well. I will tell you that if you are going to purchase a replica, follow three steps. If it is for only occasional “showing” off, purchase the least expensive watch offered. If it is to worn for normal usage and confidence, purchase the best grade you can afford, you do get what you pay for. Lastly, Purchase a style that fits your personality. Do not purchase gaudy diamonds or the like if you would not normally be seen that way. Enjoy your success…. The WatchMan