Vintage 1950's style rep

[montydog]

Hello,

I'm not really a Rolex fan but I like this very much

http://www.cclv.net/kingwatch-large/ROLEX/ROLEX-175.jpg

http://www.cclv.net/kingwatch-large/ROLEX/ROLEX-175-3.jpg

What do you guys think and have any of you bought one and if so, are you happy?

Thanks

Alan

[FxrAndy]

I dont have one but i do like it and would wear it. Good movement too, go for it

[dieselpower]

A few dealers sell these older style chronographs. I do not have one but see no reason why you should not buy one, if you know you are getting a good price and you trust the dealer. Remember that the original piece would probably be manual wind and many chrono reps are automatic. Also a genuine piece from the 1950's would have an old patina and these will look spanking new but if that doesn't bother you then enjoy!

Dieselpower

[addingwatch]

The watches look nice, but look nothing like a real vintage rolex. Also, they have display backs, something you would not find on a vintatge watch.

Here is a picture of what they should look like. You can find them, but they are very expensive. $3-4K custom built.

Regards.

[rag9fx]

the case on that watch looks a bit too patek-ish for my liking... and as far as patina is concerned i have some vintage watches that date from the 40's that have incredibly clean ( non- ceramic/ non- restored ) dials... obviously super clean dials raise red flags when questioning the amount of work done on an older watch conversly overly patina-ed dials raise red flags aswell... at the end of the day if you like the watch you should grab it ... the odds on someone knowing what the orig looks like ( apart from vintage watch fanatics) is slim to none .