The Mentalist Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 (edited) I've been given a recommendation of a dealer called Madoka in China from a relative over there. Anyway, I've been chatting with him this evening and he's emailed me pics of his top of the range Submariner. Here it is: It has solid bracelet and the chap is selling it for $200 shipped including a full set of Submariner paperwork and box. So...is it a POS or not and how does it compare to the Noobmariner, MBW or CN Subs? By way of comparison, here's his basic Sub: Edited August 24, 2007 by The Mentalist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 It sure looks OK. But will he take care of you like most of our dealers if something goes wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mentalist Posted August 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 It sure looks OK. But will he take care of you like most of our dealers if something goes wrong? Ay, there's the rub, to quote the inimitable Bard.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 it looks ok i guess. bezel pearl isnt very good but the crown guards arnt bad at all.. Just be sure they ship the box and papers seperately Lonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckh Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I found that the 1.)Date-Mag crystal are not in place it should be 2.)The marking of bezel are rough & crook 3.)The painting on dial are totally POS.... I wonder the photo of sample are so bad; I don't believe u can get a better one than that IMHO; I won't going to buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklm1234 Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 It is a ETA noobmariner, same as TrustyTime's $218, or Wo-mart's $189 so called perfect sub, or eddie lee's sub. $200 is a great price. But you're gambling with a unknown supplier. -bk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 I found that the 1.)Date-Mag crystal are not in place it should be 2.)The marking of bezel are rough & crook 3.)The painting on dial are totally POS.... 4. Bad pearl 5. Lazer edged crown too visible And yes, you gamble with an unknown dealer / person. Stick to RWG's collectors, they are proven to be good (allthough some members disagree). Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 lip around edge of crystal looks very bad. Noobmariner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTR Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 I really like the case and the crown. The movement is pretty standard fare. The bezel itself looks pretty good, but the insert and pearl are not. From this photo, the crystal looks to be the really cheap mineral glass with acid etched crown (hazy blob), not the 'perfect' sharp, but slightly too wide spaced laser etched dots of the better Reps, that are more and more standard these days. Not even going to comment on the dial/dw/rest... I would expect to see this watch going for half that price including EMS from "Hong Kong" on the BAY (but, with a better crystal). Or somewhere roughly around the price you quoted, with the better crystal, a better insert, a nicer dial and the probability of decent after the sale support for problems from the favored dealers around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 If you've been given their name by someone you trust, then go for it. For all the comments about the 'aftersales service of the favored dealers', there are some unignorable instances where those 'favored dealers' have not really met expectations with either their product or service, and, dealers who are considered as 'unknowns' here, can still provide excellent products and services. Personally, I say go for it. If the watch is a lemon, we know another dealer to avoid. If it comes up good, then we have a new (and cheaper source) so information well worth it. Don't let 'anonymous' recommendations for other dealers put you off the source you were given by a relative. Best of luck with the purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Noobmariner,perfect Sub or whatever ... You can get this piece for 150$ here in the forum.... and you get a hollow midklink Bracelet like the real deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiG Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 See my post about Madoka here: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?act=fi...&pid=353462 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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