redwatch Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Found this today while browsing Perfect Clones. A new Project X Designs Rolex 16610. Nice maxi dial. No cyclops. No CG's. Looks pretty good in my opinion. Caseback looks a little off, but the X logo on the dial looks nice. You can find it here Interesting to note: hard to tell, but it looks as though the rehaut engraving actually lines up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 How funny Red. i was just researching this very same watch. I did a search here and didn't find anything. I'll be interested in hearing some feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I think it was Vlydog who modded a watch like a Project X watch, but I haven't seen any others around here yet. I really like it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 The watch looks OK, but I don't see how it could be a Swiss eta- they engrave the plates, color the gears- this one doesn't have the typical 3135 balance bridge, but it sure seems like a clone to me and then you get to pay the premium price for it. I prefer swiss, but I could care less about the engravings and colored gears- just give me a clone and charge me $80 less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Agreed Alligoat. I really don't get the reasoning behind the 2836/3135 copy. Why even bother to make a 2836 look like a Rolex Movement? There's no way its a real ETA movement. Seems like a lot of extra work for no good reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I kinda like the 1655 Explorer II w/ the asian 21j movement- too bad they can't do that w/ the project X- you can't beat $128! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 An Asian 21j version of the Project X would be a big hit in my opinion I would definitely pony up $128 for one right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I think it was Vlydog who modded a watch like a Project X watch, but I haven't seen any others around here yet. I really like it though! Thanks S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Agreed Alligoat. I really don't get the reasoning behind the 2836/3135 copy. Why even bother to make a 2836 look like a Rolex Movement? There's no way its a real ETA movement. Seems like a lot of extra work for no good reason. I mentioned this in another post. I am convinced the 3135 clones are for total scammers looking to fool your average Pawn Shop, Craigslist and possibly eBay (Buy It Now) buyers. I am not a fan. I agree charge less and stick with Gen ETA, ETA 28x Clones or 21Js. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 I mentioned this in another post. I am convinced the 3135 clones are for total scammers looking to fool your average Pawn Shop, Craigslist and possibly eBay (Buy It Now) buyers. I am not a fan. I agree charge less and stick with Gen ETA, ETA 28x Clones or 21Js. surely know one actually would ever fall for that being a gen 3135? it dont look remotely close to the gen. i'd stick to gen eta too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Trevor Time has them for much less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 surely know one actually would ever fall for that being a gen 3135? it dont look remotely close to the gen. i'd stick to gen eta too You would be surprised. Whenever there is a significant design change that is different from the old norm it does present opportunity. Back in the day when Rolex reps were quartz it was obvious. I am sure there were many a sucker who were fooled by the first sweeping reps. Then came hologram stickers, etched crowns and engraved rehauts, again, if the buyer did not have a tool to open the back, they could be fooled. Fast forward to these 3135, anyone looking to buy these days wants a movement shot. To the lesser or slightly-informed who simply know an all silver or all gold movement is a fake, seeing colored gears and engraved rotors MIGHT let their defenses down long enough to be fooled. Think about it, we are WIS's. Even looking back to the "Pawn Stars" episode where he was talking about "Rep Technology" from 5+ years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 I like it, its a modern Goldfinger Sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 I am working on something similar with a GMT: Probably could have saved myself a lot of work by just buying this one .... but then I actually prefer the thicker lugs on the GMT-IIc case.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 You would be surprised. Whenever there is a significant design change that is different from the old norm it does present opportunity. Back in the day when Rolex reps were quartz it was obvious. I am sure there were many a sucker who were fooled by the first sweeping reps. Then came hologram stickers, etched crowns and engraved rehauts, again, if the buyer did not have a tool to open the back, they could be fooled. Fast forward to these 3135, anyone looking to buy these days wants a movement shot. To the lesser or slightly-informed who simply know an all silver or all gold movement is a fake, seeing colored gears and engraved rotors MIGHT let their defenses down long enough to be fooled. Think about it, we are WIS's. Even looking back to the "Pawn Stars" episode where he was talking about "Rep Technology" from 5+ years ago. yeah your right, i would like to see one of these movements up close and in person just to see if they are any good, but i dont think i can live with my self paying all that money for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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