By-Tor

I always said that this is very underrated diver watch... it looks very nice.

What's the size by the way... 39mm?

1. That place is 100% scam, and the watch in the picture is genuine. All of their pictures are of genuine watches. Why do you browse the scam sites, when we have links to trusted dealers' sites here, who can provide you best possible replicas?

2. There is no accurate replica of the TAG Monaco. Nowhere... and won't be until the movement gets replicated.

3. Read this for more information.

4. Welcome to the forum.

@Robbie: I know exactly what you mean. Reps can never get the "last 5-10 percent" right. If you like a watch a lot, and are sure that you're going to keep it for good, gen is very good option for the hardcore WIS.

But just as you said before, GMT IIc is a good example of a watch that isn't "$6K amazing", but definitely is "$300 amazing". Very nice watch to have and wear, but it lacks the "spirit" of the classic GMT for me. Completely a taste thing of course.

Let's take the Ebel Discovery... the gen is what... $2.6K and the rep has Asian counterpart of the Valjoux 7750. It's visually and functionally 99% accurate... for $350. Not technically of course, as Asian 7750 can't compare to Swiss, but still... I'm a Ebel fan... but I'd never buy gen Discovery because the movement is nothing special. Ebel has inhouse calibers in BTR, and use El Primero in the older models of 1911. Both much more desirable. But I really like the design and dial of the white Discovery... so that was a perfect rep for me.

SMP Chrono, Stainless steel BCE, TAG Aquaracer, Link Chrono, Skyland, SFSO, etc. all fall into this category. I think they're all excellent buys, and excellent watches. They would be very nice automatic watches... even with CASIO written on the dial.

I understand why people put a lot of money on a watch like your UN, which has a lot of tiny details... but I fail to see the "excellence" on a watch like steel Rolex. I grew up with these watches and they don't feel or wear any better than good, modified reps. Oh yeah, the SEL tolerances are better, but myths like "dramatically better bracelet", "heavier weight and better feel" or "way different steel color" are just crap. I don't know why people constantly exaggerate these differences, even here... probably because they try to justify the ridiculous price of the gen to themselves.

The solid version of the bracelet (that the new GMT IIc and Daytona use) feel a bit better on the gen though. I just handled a new steel Daytona two weeks ago.

I seriously wonder people who say that "reps are crap compared to gens". That might be true when we're talking about high horology pieces like Breguet and Vacheron, but Rolex, TAG, Ebel, Omega, Breitling, etc. are all mass produced watches, and the reps are actually damn good and accurate. Especially those that have ETA & Valjoux 7750 gen counterparts. At least Rolex only uses the inhouse movements, and I can see why that's important for some... but most gen Breits, Omegas, TAGs... very good and solid automatic watches, but if we're honest they're nothing that special mechanically.

If someone says the reps of these watches are crap and "full of flaws", I think the person has lost his perspective. They're amazingly accurate and close to the gen "feel" in every possible way. Look at reps like Ebel Discovery for Christ's sakes... what "flaws" you're talking about? Or the new BCE... those possible flaws are so ridiculously small... and they're still rather obscure models... I mean, who could possibly be geek enough to give a crap?

Maybe I'm just not WIS enough... but it doesn't really make a lot of difference to me whether I'm wearing my gen or rep Rolex. They feel and look 99% the same. GMT Master II is a bit different for me, because I like the mechanics of 3185. It's a great movement that reps can never duplicate properly. But modern Subs, Sea Dwellers, etc. I'd never invest $5k on one.

Starting the week with the GMT.

Cool story and a beautiful watch. Great choice!

I'm with Lani... white Exp II today.

I wrote a review of gen and replica Rolexes ( Read here) where I tried to approach this subject.

When you're buying a $5000 watch, "common sense" or "value for money" have nothing to do with it. It's all passion and emotion.

They're all sweet indeed!

Blue is my favorite (as usual)!

Yeah, the site apparently doesn't like hyperlinking. Fixed.

Wearing my favorite watch today.

My first ever watch was an automatic Longines. A gift from my dad.

But when I was 9-10 years old I wanted this:

It made my schoolmates green with envy. I wish I still had it. I could even buy one of these again... just for the memories.

Weekend starts with the traditional RWG Weekend Wrist Check.

I'm wearing this white beauty today.

Ebel has used those screws on the bezel since 1970's. Dunno if AP used them first though.

Not a fan of full gold watches (generally), but I'd love to have this classic 1911 Chronograph in full gold (or two tone). There's something in the design that really attracts me. Never figured it out what it is. Perfectly balanced watch (imho).

Hey guys... I still have this watch in my possession. Completely unused. It developed a weird day-date setting problem. i.e the day won't change properly. Looks like the crown doesn't "connect" properly to the daywheel. But I think it'd be very quick fix for any skilled hobbyist.

Please contact Eurotimez if you want a good deal on this watch... I'm willing to ship it to EU or US at my own cost. Don't want to keep anything that's not mine.

Thanks.

It's a weird watch. I like to wear it, but somehow it doesn't seem to "grab" me like the classic GMT.

Nice to have one in your collection though... very nice replication.

This review is yet another example why RWG is so awesome.

Only TimeZone in the gen watch world compares... thank you for this amazing & simple-to-understand article Fransisco!

PS: I will add this article link to the pinned Daytona Seconds at'6 FAQ, that's stickied.

It's been a while since I started one. This time I was early, on time.

Today I'm wearing this old classic.

It's funny, that watch always looks so awesome in your wrist shots, but I tried one on when I tried the GMTIIC, and, just like the AquaRacer, it just did not live up to your photographic skill

Thanks man.

If it's like that, it's a waste of photos. I should be selling them.

That's a beauty Dems. Don't feel any guilt... just wear it my friend!

Today I'm wearing my favorite white.

Nope, not me either. Looks like someone just played a practical joke on you.

Where did you post it originally? Let's move it back.

P.S. @By-Tor. My first RUSH concert was the Permanent Waves tour, and I have had written correspondence with Neil about books. I play a Rickenbacker 4001...

You'd be amazed how many people are Rush fans in this community... I think I've received at least 50 pm's regarding the band over the years... from different people.

Welcome indeed!

BT is the champini, I'm just a photo chump compared to him. I have had the pleasure of having some handsome subjects to pose for me though...

You're way too modest.

You take superb natural light photos.

Thanks for the support Toad. I love blue dial watches too.

Why don't you just get the rep? The best versions (Noob and WM9) are very decent.

Or are you talking about the new White Gold blue version?