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  1. How Do I Remove My R_lex Bracelet?

    in Watch Repair & Upgrade

    Posted

    Which model are you trying to perform this on? The technique, as well as type of springbar used will differ depending on vintage/modern, etc...

    It's for the TW Classic...it's about a year old. One of the springbars appears slightly bent.

    Also, the hole in the case is off from gen. Is there any way to fix this?

    Thank Ubiq.

  7. What Are Your Top (5) R_lex Rep. Quality Problems?

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Here's the deal: What would you trade on a Folex rep?

    Proper crystal thickness for the laser etching?

    Proper magnification for R-lex markings on the band?

    Rehaut for the hologram sticker?

    This is a questionaire to prove a point ~ some factory in China (no offense intended) has their priorities in a mess...I would rather have them address the important aspects and put no effort into almost meaningless detail that no one will ever see and the ones that will won't be fooled.

    It's not perfection that I'm looking for, just some good old competence.

  10. Lv Ulyimate Sub From Pt

    in Rep vs. Genuine

    Posted

    I do see one inaccuracy on your engravings Paul. After the model number 16610 you should have a space then a T after. Looking like this: 16610 T

    That is just a minor thing that most don't care about...but something you should consider in the future.

    I honestly don't care about the internal engravings. Who are they trying to trick with the engravings. In my humble opinion, they should put their attention to detail into the obvious aspects of a rollie, like proper case dimensions, crystal thickness, dail print, crown guards, crown and finishing up the watch with nice soft edges.

    The whole "cut my fingers" with my watch would be hillarious if it wasn't so sad.

    Am I alone on this here?

    (is common sense for common people or should these makers use some common sense?)

    On Edit: I guess if someone is trying to rob you, you can always throw the watch at the guy like a Ninja star...always looking at the bright side...:D)

  11. Ultimate Sub Black Vs Genuine Sub

    in Rep vs. Genuine

    Posted

    god i love this crap! for me it's the rehaut and the crystal height that bothers me, but it's a wonderful rep and very acceptable to me. we have subs readily avaliable of this quality and i'm told i'm too picky, i won't buy a orange po because they can't put the damn logo in the right place and the correct length hands on it. nun of us would buy a sub with those kind of flaws. if someone presented a sub here with just one of those flaws we would blast it off of the board, but it seems to be acceptable for a po. i don't get it.

    TW Classic is the only one I have observed thus far with the correct crystal height. To me, that is a major flaw on this rep. The rehaut would be the second most obvious flaw. CG's are too pointy, but okay. Crown is off a bit.

    This is still an exceptional piece for the money and would make any owner proud and Josh has excellent customer service.

  12. Whats The Difference Between Tw Classic And Tw Best

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    I would stick the classic which is a clone of the older Sub case with the side case holes. I have this piece and its a terrific & very solid watch. The date mag is spot on (2.5X) with correct cyclops placement, deep inner ring, thick crystal as the gen plus I prefer the solid mid link bracelet (also have the hollow).

    Newer does not necessarily mean better. :)

    Jet

    I completely agree that the Classic is a great way to go. It has the flaws that don't really bother me too much (incorrect hole location, solid midlink, slightly darker font). In my opinion too much magnification (MBW modern?) is almost worse than too little.

    The heavy case, deep rehaut that's respectful to the original, one of the very few crystals with the correct thickness above the bezel (very important in my opinion) are a major thumbs up.

    Last, the solid midlink bracelets are a must in my opinion, as they do not have a cheap feel (the hollow bracelets are technically correct, but are embarrasingly cheap feeling). I don't mind handing the watch over with the solid links. With the hollow links, I'm waiting for them to ask, "so where in Chinatown did you get this thing?"

    Also, on my watch, the nightime illumination is great and the crown screw threads are quality, just like gen.

    I just wish that they would make something at this level for the moderns out the door.

  15. Love My Sub Tw Classic!

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=6107

    This is one QUALITY piece. Having held other reps, this one has the feel and appearance of gen.

    I don't know if it's my eyes or if the other reps have the R-Lex font too white/thick, but the print appears a little subdued. Your thoughts?

    (it should be noted that this rep is about 1 year old and there are slight improvements on the new Classic from the pic's I see online)

    Thanks!

  17. Gen Watches Are Awesome...... But

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Something like US$32,000 list from an Authorized Dealer. I got mine for $21,000 through the internet.

    Here's another major problem, the warranty is stamped by The HourGlass Gold Coast, Australia and the AD may not be too pleased seeing this, and may be less helpful too.

    Good insurance coverage should not be too expensive, really. That is a lot of dough for a watch, but if you are in that wealth catagory, then all the more power to you.

    Let us know what you decide to do on that watch. Do you have any pic's?

  19. Which Modern Sub Has The Best Datemag/font

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Eddie has always been my favorite dealer so this is not calling him a liar or anything. But, it seems if the mfg made the case then, the CGs would be perfect now? Perhaps they lost those particular toolings or cut costs or something... ? Perhaps they upgraded and lost them. Don't know much about mfg process, but I bet lots of changes happen.

    Perhaps I misread one of his posts, but that is how I interpreted it.

    I know from experience that when you are manufacturing under contract, your standards are going to be far more strict than outside of contract. If your spec's are off, then it will cost you big $$$, whereas producing for yourself, well, who cares? As long as they buy, why have strict quality control (cost/benefit analysis)?

    The more machining, inspecting and finishing steps, the more cost.

    Either way TW Classic is a great way to go.

    [the above has been a paid endorsement for Eddie Lee]

  20. Which Modern Sub Has The Best Datemag/font

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    I just received TW Classic sub used from Pelotudo on the boards. The quality is significantly better than the current lot of ETA's. Is it "perfect". Nope. Can it use some mods? Sure. What rep. can't, I ask?

    But, out the box it's real nice, especially considering what Craytonic said about the laser etching.

    I think that it's the best overall value, in a bang for the buck way. You get good customer service, a heavy Folex, accurate crystal thickness, decent magnification (close to gen), finest rehaut...and...

    according to Eddie Lee, made by OEM Rlx manufacturer (case/crystal) from 90's. (to me it matters not b/c it's a great watch).

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