nicoz Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I have searched through out the forum, but i didn't found anything about... Which replica watch do you believe is the closest to he genuine one? I mean, not a specific watch of a particular dealer, but the brand wacth. That is Rolex Submariner? Omega UPO 45 mm? or other else? Which are your standings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 The search function isn't working right now so I will answer. My favorites are the Rolex Explorer II Black Dial, Omega UPO, Tag Heuer Link Chrono and Aquaracer and Pam Ferrari 008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 In my experience the Breitling SA or Seawolf (espec Yellow dial). Oh and the SFSO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Your going to have a hard time getting this answered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishJackal Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 What about the Ebel 1911 Discovery ........... surely the Dogs [censored] of reps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoz Posted November 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 i was not talking about you favorite watch, but objectively which watch is closest to the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactower Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 I would say many if not most of the $300+ watches would be very close however the real question is whether you can pull off having someone believe you have a $3000+ timepiece on your wrist and not a rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrippa Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 i was not talking about you favorite watch, but objectively which watch is closest to the original. Objectively there is no such thing as objectivity where human beings are concerned. To some a sunken date wheel is a disaster on par with a plague of famished locusts, while others would hardly notice. Some people appear able to tell if the shape of a crown guard is off by a fraction of a micrometer, when I would have sworn on my granny's grave that rep and gen CGs are identical. Also, it's not as if a lot of people own all or several of the top reps and can say which is the better one. Basically, there's probably just Lani. ;-) My votes, from what I own and all I've read, is that the two most accurate offerings are the SuperOcean Heritage and the 1911 Discovery. However, all the ones mentioned are excellent reps, so why not cut an impossible (and frankly quite pointless, since there is no single answer) quest short and just get the one you like best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoz Posted November 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 I would say many if not most of the $300+ watches would be very close however the real question is whether you can pull off having someone believe you have a $3000+ timepiece on your wrist and not a rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Every watch has a flaw. Whether or not one flaw is considered greater than another is a matter of personal choice. You need to find what watches you're interested in...look for write-ups, reviews, topics, etc on that watch to see what people say about it...and see if the pros outweigh the cons IN YOUR MIND!! The $180 Ulysse Nardin MMD are extremely accurate watches too...and good value...but a lesser known movement with a good track record so far...but maybe you want ETA...maybe you don't...maybe you want a chrono...maybe you don't care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Every watch has a flaw. Whether or not one flaw is considered greater than another is a matter of personal choice. You need to find what watches you're interested in...look for write-ups, reviews, topics, etc on that watch to see what people say about it...and see if the pros outweigh the cons IN YOUR MIND!! The $180 Ulysse Nardin MMD are extremely accurate watches too...and good value...but a lesser known movement with a good track record so far...but maybe you want ETA...maybe you don't...maybe you want a chrono...maybe you don't care. I would have to agree with Toad. I love my Maxie 45 and It Is one hell of a accurate rep, very well done, nothing feels cheep about It IMHO. Under $200.00, hard to beat. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchurch Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 probably something like this I have had the most comments about this watch though. Both together in the dark room here. I love the yellow seawolf watches and the 1911 also but I think I am going to go with a nice dress watch for my next purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Great shot of that Graham, church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchurch Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Great shot of that Graham, church. Thanks. I really like the watch also. Picked it up second hand from a member (meet locally), don't remember if it was here or TRC. Never had a problem what with it great watch and if they are still available id recommend it. I think it has aftermarket AR coating but I can't remember. And it isn't really big on the wrist probably because I have big wrists lol going out for dinner or at work and at home. Received two comments while in class at the local university both were more facinated by the function and how big it was. Asked about the lever and large reset button. The steelfish has only had a few people comment. Same person at the university who said "wow, looks like it doesn't have glass that is really cool." other people who asked were friends over at the house who picked it up off the counter asking if it was real. I let them know it was a replica and tehy said "yeah, I could tell." Could explain how they could only that they could tell from the back lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Yeah he couldn't tell anything. Just trying to sound smart. And outside of the forum most people don't even know what a Superocean is. or a Deepsea..or a Seadweller...or..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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