collector Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Friends, I am not an expert like some regulars on this forum, and my respect to all of you, I have been a member on the sidelines since about 3 years ago, the reason I am posting this short question is because I have always wondered how is the build quality of some of these watches like for example a Submariner V3 by WM9 that is soon to be released? although these watches will never be like the Genuine Article but is the build and quality comparable to say a OMEGA SEAMASTER?, which is far less expensive than a Rollie? I have read many times that these watches in particular the Sub from WM9 or BK are very close to genuine so your input or thought are welcome!. Thanks A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maugomez Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 wm9/bk reps are the closest to a gen bro... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I would rate the build quality of the WM9V3 by BK as excellent. This is what I would call the culmination of the search for the perfect rep sub. For 1/10th of the price, you're getting a great rep which is basically indistinguishable from the gen. You can't tell the difference w/o taking off the caseback and looking at the movement. Some other reps are also of a similar quality, especially with modifications, and there are even the budget reps which are a good value given their reasonable price tag. I guess it's just a matter of reading enough and learning. I just ordered the GWSD from Puretime- it'll be interesting to see how it stacks up- but having only spent $223 w/ shipping, I haven't blown a huge amount so that's nice also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collector Posted January 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Thanks for the feedback ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 You really can be very surprised with the quality of the parts on a lot of reps (super reps in particular)it is only the QC where they can some times fall down, oftern very comparable with watches you would pay a couple of grand for on the high street, The WM9 well I dont have one but what i have read it as good as it gets! and pretty good by all accounts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 WM9v3 or even V1 for that matter is the best you can currently buy short of buying a gen. used to be MBK. Hey alligoat was it the prototype 1665 from ANGUS?...with a GW dial? man im all over this. whats you opinion for mods to be done on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 With a few exceptions, the quality on them is pretty darn good. The issue is always QC which there is almost none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Build quality is excellent on the WM9's. On my old WM9, I went so far as to install a genuine crystal, complete bezel assembly, crown etc. These parts fit without any need for modification- The case is essentially the same design as the genuine. Prior to the WM9, the only other Sub replicas that would accept gen parts were the MBK/MBW's, and even then some pieces had to be tweaked a bit to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I did a pretty complete review on the LV Sub, which is basically the same as the v3. As others have pointed out, I also found the build quality to be exceptional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luso Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 (edited) I beg you to forgive me for my ignorance on the Submariner replica stuff but could anyone recomend me a european dealer of a decent Submariner Date replica for no more than €250? Edited January 27, 2010 by Luso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auman20 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I guess the OP is asking the craftsmanship rather than 1:1 accuracy when he/she says "the build and quality". I have been a gen collector for several years. Even though I am relatively new, I have spent quite a lot of time in this area for the last a few months, and so far I have collected 1) DW 6263 assembled by Spinmaster (upgraded with some gen parts), 2) modded MBW 1665 great white, and 3) BK's WM9 v3 sub. I guess I can say these are all highend(?) reps, and I am very happy about my collections. But the craftsmanship itself is below Seiko which you can buy under 200 bucks IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Seikos are solid time pieces and great value for the price, but I never liked the crowns on them and they feel kinda "hollow" compared to a rep wm9 or mbk sub. HOWEVER, you'll never see a seiko with a poorly machined rehaut , misaligned crown tube or ill-fitting bracelet. But dust under the crystal living on the dial....oh yeah. Seiko Monster is an astounding buy, but nothing looks like a submariner, rep or gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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