crystalcranium Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I wore my Tag Link Chrono to an AD Sunday, confessed it's replica status, and had 4 salespersons, including the owner in dropped jawed awe when we put it down, side by side, with a genuine. I think we all debate the "absolute" status of certain replicas and usually a top grade replica has a flaw that belies its' status in a side by side, but this Tag is nothing short of remarkable. The weight, quality of the bracelet, dial reproduction, subdial size and position, are all so spot on, that the only way to tell the difference would be with a magnifying loop. Under magnification, very small differences in the dial details and a few flecks of dust under the crystal were the only way to differentiate the two and I'm not sure, if we put two genuines side by side, if we wouldnt notice similar magnified differences. Even my Bentley GT, another remarkable rep, could not stand up under this comparison. There was serious, voiced concern on the part of these dealers that the potential for scamming with this replica was a very real danger and that opening casebacks would be the only way to sniff this one out. Any ideas on how the replica dudes got this one so right on the first try???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochenbrau Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I have no idea how they got it so perfect, but I must say, it takes balls to take a rep into a AD for comparision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy697 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 This rep will definatly be my next one to order. Its real nice to see a watch of this quality with a nice price tag on it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchlover321 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 (edited) This is the very reason I got this replica.. According to the reviews that several (excellent) members have posted here, the dimensions differs within sub-millimeters. Other differences are minimal. Oh, get that Original Valjoux 7750 with the TAG HEUER insignia from www.ofrei.com and there will be almost no difference Edited September 25, 2006 by watchlover321 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted September 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 This is the very reason I got this replica.. According to the reviews that several (excellent) members have posted here, the dimensions differs within sub-millimeters. Other differences are minimal. Oh, get that Original Valjoux 7750 with the TAG HEUER insignia from www.ofrei.com and there will be almost no difference Hmmmmm...so for a total of $600 invested in the watch, i could sell it on ebay for....... No No No ...I can't do that...I can't do that...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Well this post was the last straw Mine's on it's way right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Which one of the models did you compare to gen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted September 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Which one of the models did you compare to gen? Tag Link Chronograph, Blue Dial, Polished bezel with tachy markings on the bezel side by side with the identical genuine. Here's a Josh link to the one I bought http://perfect-clones.com/tg10011-link-chr...aph-p-1073.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted September 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I have no idea how they got it so perfect, but I must say, it takes balls to take a rep into a AD for comparision! Not with these reps. Yes, several years ago, fake chronos, LV Subs with lug holes in the case, moonwatch replicas with permanantly ticking stopwatch second hands and day of the week subdials etc.. would have been spotted from the entry door at an AD but the selected replicas I have indulged in give just about every one hell of a challenge to identify. I have had no problem handing my GT over the counter for inspection and my Speedmaster Broad Arrow was pointed out to another customer by a sales rep saying "That gentleman over there has on the Broad Arrow on you were asking about". I love to take these high end replicas into the lion's den and emerge unscathed. The one rep I never try to pass off is my SS Submariner. Everyone just assumes it's a fake!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Not with these reps. Yes, several years ago, fake chronos, LV Subs with lug holes in the case, moonwatch replicas with permanantly ticking stopwatch second hands and day of the week subdials etc.. would have been spotted from the entry door at an AD but the selected replicas I have indulged in give just about every one hell of a challenge to identify. I have had no problem handing my GT over the counter for inspection and my Speedmaster Broad Arrow was pointed out to another customer by a sales rep saying "That gentleman over there has on the Broad Arrow on you were asking about". I love to take these high end replicas into the lion's den and emerge unscathed. The one rep I never try to pass off is my SS Submariner. Everyone just assumes it's a fake!!! Still, you've got balls. Maybe I should try it myself, I own a Tag Link Chrono... but I will not tell him it's fake! Story to be continued... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Still, you've got balls. Maybe I should try it myself, I own a Tag Link Chrono... but I will not tell him it's fake! A salesman in an AD used my GST to point out that the font on the Hamiltons was the same as the regular 7750 font. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 A salesman in an AD used my GST to point out that the font on the Hamiltons was the same as the regular 7750 font. haha this sounds amazing! which thoughts went through your mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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