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I'm more on ciborg's side, if it were more serious as described by dbane I think I would have seen it sooner. It may actually be moisture that has always been in there and it just got hot enough inside but cool enough outside to condense. This is the first time and not under unusual circumstances. However, it is pretty clear now just sitting open crown in the shade on my desk. I will try to sun method first, and opt for "surgery" per dbane if it doesn't seem to be resolved. I just hate to crack 'em open, as even if I manage to get it apart and back together, I can scratch the hell out of 'em (I have the caseback opener, and tried the rubber ball, etc, I'm just no good with precise work!). Also for Zeal, the face and/or bezel were never properly aligned, so it is not a masterwork of replication let alone watchmaking to be sure. Could be the crystal.

Haven't posted in a minute, so I'd like to share today's tragedy. While giving a presentation, I noticed my Rollie has fogged over... on the inside! This is a few hours later with the crown open... I'm sure my wrist was hot and sweaty, but I've done this before without the same result. Not sure how moisture would have built up, and certainly the body heat was not an unusual level. Never gotten it wet and certainly never submerged it, as of course our reps are notoriously not water-proof. Must be a serious gap in the case I'm guessing, and that ol' moisture seeped in today! You could barely see the hands earlier. I will put it in a ziplock with a desiccant if I have any, or I guess rice supposedly works? This does not bode well for future performance. It has always lagged on a winder unlike a Deepsea right next to it. Maybe it's GMT shopping time again.

Heh, I had one of these, a real cheapie I bought to try out a vendor and see what the PVD looked like. Like $40 and you know he had it marked up. The PVD was okay, but everything about the movement, dial, bezel, datewheel... well you name it, was awful. But it worked so I used it during yard work. One day I realized it was pretty dirty... and threw it out.

An additiction is an addiction. I'd express your concern, that you can't tell him what to do with his money, but he seems to be going overboard. Try to reason with him that even though buying a rep is fun/pleasureable, to do it repeatedly takes the pleasure out of it, that in repeating/overdoing the pleasure, it becomes pain - a rep purchase is no longer as satisfying, and the expense becomes an actual financial burden. I'd say I'm addicted, I'd love to just buy buy buy, I only have about 6 reps bought over a couple years, but I've definitely wasted my money on a couple because I just had to have it. So I changed the process for myself and thought about the expense, and really what would it be like to actually have such and such a watch in my possession. Personally I look at a bunch of reps and really contemplate which one I would like to own, even though there are tons I'd like to just have. The process becomes more fun, examining watches, judging quality, checking out opinions/reviews, deciding what I really want and would wear on a regular basis. It's easy when you remember reps never quite live up to the real thing once you've bought it, and after the purchase you're pretty much done/out of luck as quality/life (even shipping) is a crapshoot (even though reps can be quite awesome, and obviously sellable/fixable). Just be a friend. Friends look out for each other.

Just over three years ago, I bought the Newbie LV from Andrew - ROLBEG002B. I did some research on appearance, and it was actually the best looking rep in my opinion, the key points for me being the green of the bezel, hard to tell in anyone's photos but an important characteristic, and the number font on the bezel (width, placement). Now on the Newbie, the rehaut is totally wokky, and the Asian 21J only beats out 21600, but all the $200-400 versions had their own trade-offs on appearance. So I thought why not try out the cheap one... and it has been my longest lasting and favorite rep, the daily beater. A couple people I've met who recognize watches have complimented me on it, so it passes muster as 5-6 feet away - I think even if I handed it to them, unless they owned an LV they wouldn't know. Runs a little fast, but runs like a champ, the lume is still kicking in, but only for a couple minutes (same as when it was new). The lume is the most obvious tell. But overall, maybe I got lucky, but I've had ETA movements in expensive reps crap out after a couple years, or spent the money trying to find the perfect Rolex rep (doesn't exist). So accepting the flaws of a rep are going to exist, and going contrary to the idea that you get what you pay for, I recommend trying this one if you're in the market for an LV. http://www.yourtrustytime.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=221&products_id=1700

Thanks guys. So actually in my research, once I had a starting point, it looks like the Rolex Oyster Perpetual line break is gen: ...and lots more examples where those came from. Only the hands, I can't seem to find an example of those, also the dial is way too pristine (and rather 'flat' looking, even considering the lousy capture) which is what stood out to me at first. I am leaning towards prop/replica, but the prop master certainly new what he was re-creating. Thanks again, I learned a whole lot about Rolex and Bubblebacks today.

I am not well versed in classic Rolex, so I'm wondering is this is authentic or fantasy? Seconds at 6? Roman and Arabic numerals? Some background for those unfamiliar with 'Chuck' - basically he was an average, yet intelligent, guy who ends up with a CIA computer in his brain known as the 'Intersect.' We eventually learn [spoilers!] that his father designed the original Intersect, and it eventually has debilitating effects. This season, Chuck's father designs a 'Governor' in the form of the timepiece above, which regulates the Intersect to prevent Chuck from losing his mind.

My opinion, if you're not going to go for the WM9 v2, is to not spend $$ on the "Ultimate" or "Perfect" versions either. I'd recommend the newb (link below), the rehaut verges on ridiculous and the date mag is too far right, but it's an excellent rep for the $ - and a good introduction to reps. So you'll see if you like the feel and the trade-off from gen. Any rep is never the "real thing" so if you get hung up on details forget reps. But you can find a nice watch in the style you like for a great price. I personally love my Sub LV Asian newb and Sub Summer Blue ETA 2836, they're the best value in reps - in my opinion. I keep thinking about getting this standard black Sub newb... but with two others already I have held off. http://www.tt88time.com/index.php?main_pag...roducts_id=1699 Trusty is great.

Yeah, I bought this on a lark to see what it was like. I wear it as a beater only, on the rare occasion there's physical labor involved. The dial is pretty bad. I still think about getting a Pro-Hunter.

King illegal forest to pig wild kill in it a is!

Gold plating too yellow/bracelet mismatch Sub par dial printing Crown too small Buy from a reputable dealer next time dummy!

Beautiful! A watch that can fool both Rolex and Omega owners at once! I hate these sort of shameless ripoffs, but I guess it sells watches. Trying to be objective, I find that watch kind of unrefined, very exaggerated features in and of itself. Ultimately I would rather spend less money on a Noobmariner that get that Invicta.