OldPilot

I went to a local jeweler today to talk about repair/overhaul of my genuine Rolex Explorer. At the same time I asked about adjustment of my replica GMT Master II. (It is about 20 sec per day fast). He said that his "relationship" with Rolex that allows him to be a certified repair facility precludes him from being able to even touch a replica. I understand this. It does not seem unreasonable. The main question here is. What do most folks do to get simple adjustments to their reps? Is it that difficult to find someone reliable/capable of making adjustments and repairs?

I may have found one possibility. I happened upon the Silix site. They show ladies and men's sizes together. I saw there where a Rolex Yachtmaster in ladies size is 35mm diameter and 42mm in length. This may fit in my band. I will have to check with a little more precise measurements. Anyone have knowledge of other brands with lady sizes that may be comparable to this one? Anyone have any comments on Silix? Points to a review somewhere? Thanks

A few weeks ago I bought an American Indian sterling silver watch band(cuff). At first I thought it would be nice to put a Rolex Explorer I in there. Possibly even my gen original explorer I have had for 50 years. Unfortunately, the Explorer won't fit at all (The distance from lug to lug is 44+mm). I have scoured a few replica sites, and still have not found a watch that I think would fit. So, maybe some members will have a suggestion. I have seen some cheap quartz movement watches that might fit. But, I don't won't to have to bend the silver each year to get a watch out and change the battery. My thinking is that a reliable automatic or manual wind movement is the way to go. Once set in the cuff, the watch can stay there for a few years. While not exactly precise, here are the dimensions I was able to measure pin to pin: 32 to 35 mm lug to lug (length): 40 - 41mm (max) diameter: Appx 30mm. In the pictures you can see an outline of a previously mounted 20mm watch base. bracelet pin width : 19mm Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Well, I can honestly say I've learned much with this rep. I am pleased nevertheless, even knowing about the faults that this watch has. Now to go forward, I want to look to get another Rolex rep. I have not been able to pin a down a site where I could do some safe shopping. I haven't been able to find a list of recommended sites here on this forum. Sparkal, in an above post, mentioned a "TT". Does he mean the trusty time rep site? I found a list of "trusted" dealers on the RWI forum. Are these reliable? Where would you go to find your second replica experience?

Today I went to a Whole Foods store for a brew and internet time. Tried to log on to RWG and got an intercept that said the DNS for RWG had been blocked. It placed RWG in the same category as porn sites. I wonder who runs the censorship list?

Thnaks for the comments from Powermax and sardonix. I now notice, for instance, how the minute marks on mine are directly up against the rehaut, yet the more original designs have an ever so slight space between the rehaut and the marks. It seems that the rehaut on mine is more "slanted" in to the dial than would be expected on a more exact replica. This anomally "bothered me" almost immediately when I saw the watch, but just couldn't put my finger on what exactly was in error. Another item on the face is the alignment of the coronet on the rehaut at 12 0'clock. Mine appears to be correctly aligned where the 12 o'clock minute mark is spot on at the base of the coronet. I've seen pictures of some reps where this is not the case, as if the rehaut has been slightly rotated around the dial. I also notice how the coronet on the bracelet clasp is substantially misplaced compared to a real one. This is a significant error and makes me wonder: what are the people who make this thinking? Who is managing the production process? It's called "configuration control". I'm glad to know what I have and what the flaws are. I paid $150 for this one, so I figured I got a fair deal. I just really wonder what kind of movement is in this watch? I have a question: What about water resistance? I know most replica dealer sites caution against any kind of water touching these devices. Is there a way to acquire Rolex rep with water resistance/proofing like originals??

Yesterday, I purchased my first replica, a new ("unworn") rep GMT Master II. I joined this forum to learn about replicas and find some good potential sites to purchase reps from. This GMT came up on my local craigslist. The young previous owner knew nothing about this rep. He said he only wanted to "own a Rolex" when he bought it and didn't really know anything about watches. Here's what I learned from my initial exam. The owner knew nothing about the movement. It is a smooth movement, but aren't they all. I assume there's no way to know without having someone open the watch and examine. The crystal seems good quality. I could see with a magnifying glass the laser etched crown at 6. It seems to be etched very low on crystal, but I don't have a real one to compare the proper placement with. I read somewhere about a "water test", so I put a drop of water on the crystal. The drop stayed intact rather than spreading out as it might with a plain glass cover. I feel like the cyclops might be just very slightly off center, but maybe I'm just a little too critical. The bezel seems a liitle light. I can push on the edges and feel the "give" from the spring underneath. Wonder if that is normal? The watch itself is heavy, just as I would want it to be. The bracelet, however, seems light. I've read somewhere that this normal for replicas where the links might be hollow. I was happy that there were no scratches on the watch or bracelet. I wonder how well the gold plating is going to hold up to normal wear? The back has the "hologram" sticker, but I've read that having the sticker is really no big deal. The watch came in a green wooden Rolex box. Hard for me to tell how much like the gen this box is. But I suppose it's nice to have for the effect. I've worn it for a day now and am pleased with it. Interestingly and almost impossible to believe, the seller said that he bought this watch from a jeweler in town - one who sells authentic Rolexes. He claimed he paid the jeweler $500.

Hello to all. I got the replica bug sometime back, a few weeks ago. I've become mostly confused about how to determine which of the many, many sites that sell replicas are reliable. I have pretty much settled on buying a Rolex for my first purchase. I checked the pinned threads for the noobs but since the links and guides there lead only to 404-type errors, I have not learned anything yet. I have learned that most folks on this forum seem to appreciate the service and quality they got from Perfect-Clones. But there must be others. One google search led me to amatory-store.net. Their presentation and descriptions seemed quite good. But, where can I find reviews about them? It seems very overwhelming to be able to pick out a good, safe source. Also, I notice how some members refer to suppliers by their first names, i.e, Josh. is that the contact at one of the web sites? How do I get in contact with these folks? Thanks