pfran42
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I actually have this very same replica that pfran posted pictures of. I got it used from another member over at RWI (I forget where he said it originally came from). I will say this, its a nice looking rep, but take a look at the date window, its too square and too far to the right, which is why the previous owner did not keep it. I got it for cheap, so I figured what the hell, I'll give it a shot. My camera stuff is put away, but I'll try to post pics of it if you like tomorrow night. While it is much like the SSD, its not quite there, the crystal is of good height, but it does not have the right chamfering on the crystal edge like the SSD (which may be why the rehaut looks different), and it does have good dial printing, but not as good as the dial printing on the SSD. There is not much I could do about the date window issue, so I UV glued a cyclop over it and made it look like a pseudo Submariner and that works for me. I have held it next to a SSD and I still like the SSD better, but its your call if you want to chance a vendor outside the recomended ones here and at the other forums. Like I said, I got into this one by chance used. Oh, and also, mine has an ETA (or at least a movement stamped ETA) in it, and it runs very smooth and keeps real good time.
Happy hunting...
Thanks for the info. I will steer clear due to the date window. I would however like to try out that bracelet as it appears closer to gen (as long as it has hollow center links).
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Well I would not risk buying from a site I know nothing about for a start.....
Plus if this was a better SD, why have we not seen it from our known dealers? Also in the photos you can't really see the bezel thickness from that angle, I thought the V2 SSD had a nice thick bezel like the gen?
The helium valve looks way to dark too and perhaps the biggest flaw, the date window looks way too big and too far to the right...
Cheers!
Good call on the date window! I didn't notice that earlier. I also agree with you that the HEV is a tad too dark. I too was interested in getting a better look at the bezel on this one but what I have posted are the only pics I could find.
Thanks for the feedback!
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Don't buy from them, that is not a place you want to buy from.....
Pick up a Super Sea Dweller from one of our on site dealers.....
Like here: http://www.silix-prime.com/product.asp?id=1889 Or here: http://www.puretimewatch.com/index.php?productID=276
There are many others dealers to select from, so stay away from scam sites or unknown quantities, why risk it when there is absolutely no need to?
The links I provided you are for the best Sea Dweller you can buy at this time, it is not perfect (what rep is), but there are none better...
Cheers!
Thanks but I already have the SSD V2 which you state is the current best you can buy. It has glaring issues that have apparently been addressed my my "Good" points 1-3 above.
How can you say "The links I provided you are for the best Sea Dweller you can buy at this time" when I just showed you pictures that address three of the horrible flaws found on Jandrews/Angus/Ruby's sites?
All I am saying is that this SD looks better (I think) than the one I picked up for $278.00 from Andrew
Note the minute markers and rehaut from Andrew's SSD V2
Now look at the rehaut and minute markers on the new one I found (closer to gen?)
Now look at the SELs from Trusty (Andrew)
And compare them to the SELs on the new one I found (closer to gen?)
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Not sure if I can post pics from a non recommended dealer but I was following another thread on a different forum and I found a "1:1, Super Rep" of a Sea Dweller.
It states that it is the correct 14.5mm thickness so I am assuming that it is in the SSD family.
The main things I noticed vs. the current SSD V2 are:
Good
1. Rehaut is deep and actually has some thickness
2. 5 min markers are thicker (per gen)
3, Back of SELs are not imprinted with the oyster bracelet pattern (per gen)
Bad
1. Grown guards look bad IMO
2. SELs are a little loose
3. Pearl is crappy
Unknown
1. Is the crown stem fat like the current SSD V2?
2. Does the crown look like the right size?
There are three major improvements on this model IMHO and if it is constructed like the current SSD V2 we may have a winner?!
I would love to hear the experts weigh in on this. I never stray from the trusted dealers but I wonder why they don't have access to this (if in fact this is a good copy). Also the price is reasonable with a claimed Swiss ETA 2836 movement.
Here are some pics:
(BTW, site makes a point to stated that the pics are of watches that are actually in inventory and that they are not pics of gens)
Fire away gentlemen....
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Stop what you are doing...take a deep breath...clear your head.....go to one of the trusted dealer's websites......order the PO.
When you actually look at it while holding the watch in your hands, your questions will all be answered.
Just take the plunge. I was in your exact situation.....then my SSD showed up and I was amazed by the quality!
Good luck
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ETA...but I am only following The Zigmeister's lead
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You have inspired me to search for a display cabinet... Nice setup
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Definitely the Euromariner..and I would get it with the ETA movement for $475.00. Do a couple of mods (CGs, pearl, etc) and you are finished with it...for good!
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I signed up and got prices. Looks like the range is between $50.00 - $139.00..from what I have seen so far.
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Buy what YOU like. I have both the watches you mention, and initially I liked the Pumpkin. Now, about a year and a half later, I wear the black one a lot and the pumpkin rarely leaves the watchbox.
I have an idea! Sell me the pumpkin!
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LOL..I just got back from the bars and all I can say is...GREAT PHOTOSHOP!!! How did you do that?...select and stretch?
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Stunning!
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NIIIIIIICE!
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I like this pic too...Something about the glare. BTW Murphy, you did a really good job on your CGs
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Nice one pfran!!
I took By-Tor's "How to take pics with a cheap digital camera" internet class.
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I want to play...
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johng, you are that guy that stayed up all night with me beating down that dude from BestSwiss. That was a lot of fun...but to get this thread back on track the watch is fake and I would be willing to bet my SSD, that he knows it is a fake. He probably bought into the SUPER REP hype and thought that no one would be able to call him out on it.
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Everyone is anticipating your review of the Euromariner V2 Submariner. Can we get an update? Did you receive it in the mail yet?
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So basically this Euromariner Rep looks better than the MBK and Noob factory ones?
I am really into getting one of these reps, but I am quite lost about which one to get.
Also, how about the RLSS10005 "PERFECT" Sub SS Black Swiss Eta 2836-2 being offered by Perfect Clones? Is that rep on this league also?
Euromariner is going to be closer to gen that the Perfect Sub that is available through Perfect Clones / Trusty Time. If you need to convince yourself, just look at the rehaut keeping in mind that the rehaut is one of the parts of a watch that CANNOT BE CHANGED.
When looking for a Sub rep, my advice is to look at the features that CANNOT BE CHANGED (case dimensions, rehaut)...if you get these features correct, then you can change almost everything else to suit your needs.
Here are my points:
1. Look for a rep that gets the rehaut and case dimensions as close to perfect as possible (choose correctly and your watch will be able to accept genuine parts such as bezel, dial, crystal, crown etc.)
2. Next look for the rep that meets point #1 and additionally provides as many other accurate features (dial, bracelet, hands, date font, date mag, bezel teeth, crown, crown tube, crystal heigth, crystal edge shape, etc.) as possible.
3. Place these items LAST on your priority list as they are easily moddifiable - pearl, bezel insert, crown guards
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Freddy,
Did you notice that both of the "4"'s on your bezel are different? One has the flat part on the inside of the numeral you spoke of (14) and the other (4) does not. Is this issue corrected now?
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Oh Golly..JohnG is tearing into that guy over at RWG1
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I just noticed something really odd, this guy keeps mention Josh and Andrew. I can't understand why he keeps doing hat when there are so many dealers here. How he does not mention the others
this smells fishy
Uhhh, maybe because he has been keeping abreast of the latest developments?
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Dangit TT... why did you ban him so soon?....I was trying to get a free watch here!!!
A better SSD?
in The Rolex Area
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I did that the first day I got it. It looks good..I just wish I could source a correct dial with the fatter 5 min markers....and a more correct bracelet.