Omega Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I purchased today this watch, now I want your opinion: Is it a gen or just good modded? Let's go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipLockBuckle Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 (edited) In my eyes it's a good replica. I'm not sure as I'm no vintage expert but I at least see several flaws: - Drunken X - The spikes of the Rolex Crown are too Long, Crown should be thicker with shorter spikes. - Wrong Datefont (closed 6), with the "T" from OFICIALLY being directly underneath the "ON" in CHRONOMETER it tells me that the watch is from 70s-72s, means definetly OPEN sixes. A closed 6 watch would have the "T" in OFICIALLY being more right, means not unter "ON" but just directly unter the "N" in CHRONOMETER. - Too small date magnification - ROLEX text misaligned, too far right, shold start slightly BEFORE the E in Oyster (Misalingment results because the spaces between the letters are too small) - Second Hand too large, covers the Uppercorner of the R in Rolex, should cover ONLY the bottom corner. - Huge flaw is the Hour hand. In your pictures the mercedes spikes perfectly meet in the center and looking like a mercedes sign. In this particular model the spikes should be a tad misaligned to they do not meet in the center. Actually One spike should run into his neighbor, but not touch the other one. (should look asymmetric) Edited February 26, 2007 by FlipLockBuckle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechWatch Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I am no expert on vintage subs, but here's my .02. The date mag looks off and I though the numbers have open 6. The 12 marker point appears to be touching the Rolex crown. Ring around the pearl appears to be too large. Bracelet is also not vintage, ie folded metal or rivets. A rep in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 In my eyes it's a good replica. I'm not sure as I'm no vintage expert but I at least see several flaws. The only way to know is to get your hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I'm going to say gen, simply because no-one else is ... (unless I've seen something that makes me know it's gen ... you'll never know ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I'm surprised by the lack of posts to this thread. It's as if people are too scared to commit themselves either way. Just do what I do: make a blind guess and if I'm wrong blame it on the original poster's photography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 As i see..the case looks Original..and i say this because of the curve shape from the lugholes until the crownguard....as for the other spares on the watch we will see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 ...as for the other parts ...i see: Gen bezel gen insert gen tube gen crown and a pic af a gen to compare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipLockBuckle Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 As i see..the case looks Original..and i say this because of the curve shape from the lugholes until the crownguard....as for the other spares on the watch we will see... I'd not say that the case is gen, as the gen endlinks do not fit neatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 The bracelet is Genuine I can tell that. I think there is not many replies because members are tired of Rolex Rep or Gen. I have a MBW 1680, With some mods (Gen Crystal, Gen Spring bars, Gen Dial, Gen Crown, CG modded) I do not wear the watch anymore. I am wearing my 45mm PO and my Tag link Chrono. I wish I could get more genuine part for my sub, it probably will motivate me to wear the watch. Nice looking watch you have there. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I'd not say that the case is gen, as the gen endlinks do not fit neatly. See, Trollflip is saying it's a rep, so I have to say it's gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I'd not say that the case is gen, as the gen endlinks do not fit neatly. maybe an alpha series...he he. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipLockBuckle Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 (edited) ...as for the other parts ...i see: Gen bezel gen insert gen tube gen crown and a pic af a gen to compare: You can't compare a 1680 with white Text to the Red Subs. And even the sed subs differ fom one to the other. At least concerning the dial...there are the 600/200 and the 200/600 ones, and then there has been a big change from yr 72 to yr 73...The font got thicker, the Rolex Crown was changed, Change from Open to Closed 6es ... just to mention some examples. Edited February 26, 2007 by FlipLockBuckle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 ....as forthe plexi i dont think is gen....compared to this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 The date font does not look right, it has closed 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 My guess is: (Very good) replica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 So, Epz and me say Gen, the rest say Rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 So, Epz and me say Gen, the rest say Rep. I mont 100% sure but here somemorepics that are close to this watch.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipLockBuckle Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 Also...Crown is definetly a rep one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 Hey Randy ....play some ball on this one man!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 Hey Randy ....play some ball on this one man!!!!! Me and Pug say gen..its yourturn Randy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 A few things to look at- -Crown is genuine, as is the tube- 24-702 and 7020. -Bezel is genuine -Insert is genuine -Dial is genuine -Crystal is genuine -Bracelet is a genuine 93150 Genuine datewheel for a 1570 has the 6 in '26' with a closed loop. All others are open... Draw your own conclusions... I have my mind made up Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 *ponk* it's going ... going ... and it's a home run! The crowd goes wild! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 So its more than 80% of the total weigth gen.........so me and Pug WINS!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I would say that if this is a modded rep... It's 1) taken a lot of genuine parts out of circulation and 2) cost far more than any 'sane' individual would spend on modding a rep to actually build. Consider that the dial, crown/tube and insert purchased a la carte could buy 6 or 7 complete, brand new MBW's... Now factor in the other parts like the 93150, etc. and the initial buy in.... Do the math and ask yourself if you would logically spend that kind of money on a rep... I say gen. If it's a rep, then I am VERY impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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