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+1 That is really nice! D

Now that is nice. Colour is next to spot on, if not down right exact! Truly lovey! D

Note to all: The extension, i.e. the part with the rolex stamp, is undoubtedly lighter. I have owned them both, 16613 and 16622 rep and genuine, so I am speaking from experience. The bracelet imho, on the reps was not to bad, but the clasp on the rep just feel "tinny" in comparison. Anyone who has owned the gen models will tell you that there is just a "solid" feel to them. The case weight is also slightly different, most likely to do with the movement weight. I am sorry now that I do not have them to do a weight comparision for the board, as I have sold the gens, and gave away the reps. I can also say that the rep 14k wrapped 16613 was not to shaby, but the rep 16622 dial just could not compete with the gen. The gen dial is like it is alive, with the way it changes in different light conditions. The 16622 case was also slightly different, but that could only be seen in a side by side comparison. The wm9/bk models were the best I have seen to date. These new models are not bad, but the wm9 still rules imho. If anyone has a chance to do a in hand comparision, please chime in. Blessings D

The reason no rep Rolex has ever had any staying power with me (besides the fact that I own four gens) is hat they have always felt light as a feather compared to my gens. This one should be about right I imagine I also have own genuine Rolex models, and in my opinion the major tell in the weight is in the clasp. It feels and sounds thin in comparison. I do not know if this model will adress that issue. The movement will add to the overall weight, but the clasp on the rep just pales in the hand of anyone who has owned the real deal. D .

Nice! Dial really pops with the strap! Wear it well! D

Just one word: Lovely! Wear it well, and enjoy! Now we will see how long it take for the factories to get the new changes right. D

Very nice! I just adore that intergrated case and bracelet style. I have a genuine GP Laureato tt and will not sell at all. Classic and timeless look. Thanks for posting. Enjoy! Blessings D

@pani, I had a genuine 36mm on oyster with the smooth bezel back in the early 2000s, and I must say yours looks great! It looks just like it from your pictures! Now you've got me thinking of one of them again! I have a rose gold GP, and I think the colour of the Rolex gold is softer, thus giving it a more dressy look. Thanks for posting. Enjoy!

That is a really nice piece. I like how the dial and bezel contrast. The numbers on the dial match up quite nicely with the bezel. Enjoy! D

Nice wrist shots! Dial really pops in them. Enjoy it! She's a beauty! D

Excellent review. Photos are awesome as well. Had a go at one in the AD the other day, and I must say that your photos compare quite nicely with the genuine. I must say also, that it wears very comfortable on the wrist. Great job. Thanks for posting. D

Beautiful!! Awesome work there! Enjoy! D

Nice info! Thanks for posting this! D

Lovely! Simply lovely! The end result must bring you an awsome feeling of achievement and a smile! D

Great build!! D

That's a very nice piece indeed. Dial is stunning! Reps have sure come a long way! You must get lots of complements on it. Enjoy. D

Now that is a beauty! The AR really makes the dial pop! Fantastic build quality! Fantastic way of life as well! All the best. D

It is not perfect, but it is very beatiful. The finish is what really matters, as most will not know the difference from the real. A good strap would make it stand out! Enjoy! D

Nice one ole man! Wrist shot is a big difference! How is the plating on it? D

One word................Superb. D

Great review for an awesome watch! Super photos also! Trust me, it won't be your last purchase! Reps have come a long way. Much thanks! D

Do some pre and post photos( I forgot the pre) so everyone knows what to do when they have the same problem. Best of luck! D

@ Daniel, If it is the 14k wrapped model it will not come off. The guy told me that he even did a light sanding with 2000 grit sandpaper trying to remove it!! The Flitz removed it instantly, and works great! Afterwards you can see it really shine! @ Goose,

No problem Goose. That's what this place is all about. Sharing info.

Hello to all, Have'nt been active on the board much, but have been a member from the start, and would like to share this with all the members wanting to know how the gold wrapped sub holds up. The watch pictured here is one that I bought for my best worker when I first started my business. He got married and was moving to a new town, so I got this as a gift for him when he was leaving. It just so happens that he came to call on me at the office today, and was wearing the watch. I was blown away when I saw it, as I was not expecting it to have held up all this time! He said he has worn it for all those years, and the gold was still there! He gave it to me to get a closer look, and the only thing that was needed i.e. to the gold, was a polishing. It had a small brown spot on the sel, that went away when I polished it with some Flitz metal cleaner/polish. He said that he has put it through hell, and has even dropped it a few times causing two markers to fall off the dial. It's a TW best model I picked up from River in 2002. I am truly surprised! Here are some pictures were I "tried" to show the condition of the gold. All the best. D D