Chrononaut Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) I got bored yesterday afternoon and read up on the history of fake Swiss watches. The next thing I knew, I was signing up for an account with this forum... I'm a student from England, about to enter the second year of my degree. I like nice things but can't necessarily afford them, currently this: is my default wristwatch. Urgh. Brb, using search function to find out if anyone makes replica Tudor Submariners. Edited August 30, 2011 by Chrononaut
Jkay Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 Welcome! And yes; there I so much info here to absorb. You'll spend many happy hours if you want to.
Chrononaut Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Posted August 30, 2011 On 8/30/2011 at 7:36 AM, Jkay said: Welcome! And yes; there I so much info here to absorb. You'll spend many happy hours if you want to. Thank you! I already have found myself spending a few hours here. I really, really like the look of some of the replica vintage watches. I'll probably invest in my first replica this time next month when I have a fresh batch of student loan (I'm a pretty boring student - I don't drink or smoke, so I usually have quite a bit of spare cash floating around)...
modelizer Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 Welcome to "build your vintage watch heaven"!
maxman Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 On 8/30/2011 at 1:55 PM, Chrononaut said: Thank you! I already have found myself spending a few hours here. I really, really like the look of some of the replica vintage watches. I'll probably invest in my first replica this time next month when I have a fresh batch of student loan (I'm a pretty boring student - I don't drink or smoke, so I usually have quite a bit of spare cash floating around)... Dont drink or smoke? Just give it time. Before you know it you will have a fine cigar a bottle of exquisite boubon/scotch and be rocking that rollie like It's 1999. Those collage chicks will be on you like stink on doo doo. Welcome to RWG. Mike
Pugwash Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 I found this place by Googling "Shitinerand" quite a few years ago. Ah, I remember being an enthusiastic noob. The joy.
pollux.cc Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 Quit this madness while you still can!!! At least until you've paid off you're student loan. Trust me I know lol. On the other hand, it's hard to make a pass on beauty such as this
Chrononaut Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) On 8/30/2011 at 1:57 PM, modelizer said: Welcome to "build your vintage watch heaven"! Does indeed seem to be. Going to spend some time lurking and hopefully not making an ass of myself working out how to piece together a nice 'vintage' Rolex or Tudor... On 8/30/2011 at 2:06 PM, maxman said: Dont drink or smoke? Just give it time. Before you know it you will have a fine cigar a bottle of exquisite boubon/scotch and be rocking that rollie like It's 1999. Those collage chicks will be on you like stink on doo doo. Welcome to RWG. Mike Ha, I used to be a huge drinker, but after some bad experiences with absinthe and Mary Jane, I decided to go teetotal. Truth be told I think I was pretty much an alcoholic I can get behind the cigar idea, however. Need something to blow smoke in rich London kid's faces with. Thanks for the warm welcome to the board, guys Edited August 30, 2011 by Chrononaut
maxman Posted August 30, 2011 Report Posted August 30, 2011 ..and lets not forget those chicks and rollies(Rolex)
Chrononaut Posted August 31, 2011 Author Report Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) On 8/30/2011 at 9:34 PM, maxman said: ..and lets not forget those chicks and rollies(Rolex) It would be nice to get some attention from the opposite sex. 6 days a week in the gym, hours spent on personal grooming - nothing Anyway, I discovered last night that that plastic Ice Watch does actually have lume on the hands and dial. It's pretty weak... Edited August 31, 2011 by Chrononaut
Junglecat Posted August 31, 2011 Report Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) On 8/31/2011 at 1:53 PM, Chrononaut said: It would be nice to get some attention from the opposite sex. 6 days a week in the gym, hours spent on personal grooming - nothing They're like magpies mate, just get one of these... Lol only joking, welcome Edited August 31, 2011 by Junglecat
Chrononaut Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Posted September 1, 2011 On 8/31/2011 at 2:40 PM, Junglecat said: They're like magpies mate, just get one of these... Lol only joking, welcome That's by far the ugliest Rolex I've ever seen. Please tell me they didn't make this themselves...
Junglecat Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 On 9/1/2011 at 3:58 AM, Chrononaut said: That's by far the ugliest Rolex I've ever seen. Please tell me they didn't make this themselves... I believe they did unfortunately!
modelizer Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 On 8/31/2011 at 2:40 PM, Junglecat said: Ahhhh, the lovely gaytona.. Classic time piece!
Chrononaut Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Posted September 1, 2011 On 9/1/2011 at 1:27 PM, modelizer said: Ahhhh, the lovely gaytona.. Classic time piece! I googled it - and that's its real name. Mind=annihilated. What possessed them to create such a monstrosity?
Lobster Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 On 9/1/2011 at 5:04 PM, Chrononaut said: I googled it - and that's its real name. Mind=annihilated. What possessed them to create such a monstrosity? Watch dummies who want to be in the Paparazzi limelight. Whereabouts in the U.K. are you studying?
TeeJay Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 On 8/30/2011 at 1:12 AM, Chrononaut said: using search function to find out if anyone makes replica Tudor Submariners. Welcome to the party Replica Tudor Sub dials are available via YukiWatch, but no 'ready made' Tudor Subs available (unless Yuki sells them at Big $$s) they're very much a matter of DIY jobs, but well worth it, as you get all the look and style of a Rolex, but are able to fly under the radar. As for what you're currently wearing, it could be worse, this is what I wear when I feel the need to cheer myself up
Chrononaut Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) On 9/1/2011 at 6:16 PM, Lobster said: Watch dummies who want to be in the Paparazzi limelight. Whereabouts in the U.K. are you studying? Central London. On 9/1/2011 at 7:17 PM, TeeJay said: Welcome to the party Replica Tudor Sub dials are available via YukiWatch, but no 'ready made' Tudor Subs available (unless Yuki sells them at Big $$s) they're very much a matter of DIY jobs, but well worth it, as you get all the look and style of a Rolex, but are able to fly under the radar. As for what you're currently wearing, it could be worse, this is what I wear when I feel the need to cheer myself up http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/TreadstoneArt/DSCN3658.jpg Awesome, thanks. What would I use for a case? I don't believe Tudor watches had crown guards like Rolex's, unless I'm horribly mistaken... Also, my dream is to own a real PVD Rolex. I think they're very unique and understated. Edited September 2, 2011 by Chrononaut
Lobster Posted September 2, 2011 Report Posted September 2, 2011 Oh cool, I'm doing a Masters in C.London starting end of this month!
TeeJay Posted September 2, 2011 Report Posted September 2, 2011 On 9/2/2011 at 12:50 AM, Chrononaut said: Awesome, thanks. What would I use for a case? I don't believe Tudor watches had crown guards like Rolex's, unless I'm horribly mistaken... Also, my dream is to own a real PVD Rolex. I think they're very unique and understated. Mine isn't PVD, it's a Camden Market plastic sub with a modified Rolex dial fixed to the quartz movement with double-sided tape I built it myself for a chuckle, but found I really enjoyed wearing it, as it reminds me not to take life too seriously I also wear it while tattooing, so the field from the machine can't magnetize an automatic movement As far as I know, Tudor cases're just the same as the Rolex ones There're good PVD Rolex reps available, the real ones really just aren't worth the price-tag
Lobster Posted September 2, 2011 Report Posted September 2, 2011 On 9/2/2011 at 9:45 AM, TeeJay said: There're good PVD Rolex reps available, the real ones really just aren't worth the price-tag I second that!
ninjagaiden Posted September 6, 2011 Report Posted September 6, 2011 Welcome from a fellow noob who is just outside the M25 Here's to absorbing all the knowledge on the forum and getting very little work done in the next few days mate! If it helps you justify the cost, consider this - a noob factory LV sub costs the same as two full tanks of diesel for my car... Best N
maxman Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 On 9/2/2011 at 9:45 AM, TeeJay said: Mine isn't PVD, it's a Camden Market plastic sub with a modified Rolex dial fixed to the quartz movement with double-sided tape I built it myself for a chuckle, but found I really enjoyed wearing it, as it reminds me not to take life too seriously I also wear it while tattooing, so the field from the machine can't magnetize an automatic movement As far as I know, Tudor cases're just the same as the Rolex ones There're good PVD Rolex reps available, the real ones really just aren't worth the price-tag Looking mighty professional there T..
vlydog Posted September 24, 2011 Report Posted September 24, 2011 Welcome Chrononaut! You were fortunate to discover the best watch forum on the www
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