NotASolder Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 With my apologies to jromano for titlejacking. His recent post 'Quality Replicas for Under $100?' listed some of the Best Unmodded reps available today. That's right, at the same time the market goes upscale with $1,000 stock reps, what used to be a nice entry price, gets you into the CLose to State of The Art for unmodded reps with such names as Noobmariner and PO Xth Generation. No challenge there. Now what about $50.That's almost Canal Street Money. Yet I'm sure more than one of you has done the legwork and kissed a few frogs to work up an answer to the 5,000 Penny question? Please share your knowledge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Asian Air-King from Silix... Think I bought it for about 35 USD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc283 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Edit: deleted. Posted in wrong topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Asian Air-King from Silix... Think I bought it for about 35 USD. Silix gave me a $20 Rolex that looks fantastic. It was a summer special, but my Air-King from him which I got only because I saw it on Chrgod, was 33 Euro. Oh that pesky dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotASolder Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Surprising . That the quality rep for under $50 is a Rolex. Rolex 2 Everyone Else 0 chrgod, barret, Got any on the wrist pics? Anyone else want to admit/brag about their sub $50 pieces? I'm guessing there must be other bargains, specially in the more 'obscure' brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Surprising . That the quality rep for under $50 is a Rolex. Rolex 2 Everyone Else 0 chrgod, barret, Got any on the wrist pics? I have shown these Air King wrist shots a couple of times, but here they are again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jromano Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Wow that looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 That is a damn nice watch for $33, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Airking has to be the best cheap rep available. Got mine from Silix for under 20 quid. Everyone needs one of these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warmodder Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I got a patek philippe on canal street for 40 USD that looks pretty good imo. There's a thread about it in the 'other watches' section if you're interested. That airking looks really fantastic for the price! I know the explorer I is a similar design, but it seems to be a fair bit more. Why is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 That airking looks really fantastic for the price! I know the explorer I is a similar design, but it seems to be a fair bit more. Why is that? I think that the Airking is smaller. Maybe that's why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotASolder Posted November 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I have shown these Air King wrist shots a couple of times, but here they are again. As a proud AskAndy forumite I must say I think I've seen the shots before (recognize the cuff). Wow, did not realize THAT was the thirtysomething watch! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffram Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 (edited) Not exactly what you're asking, but I bought several 21J Tag and Rolex items in Saigon this summer for US $21 to $40, depending on complexity. Also got very nice quartz Cartier and Rado items for my spouse. All look good, and are running well. Some I passed on were not so good. These reps are about the quality that go for about $100 when purchased from the dealers. It was fun to poor over a huge selection at retail in Viet Nam, but we no doubt do much better in selection and consistent quality with the reliable dealers on the board, at only a bit more cost. Edited November 1, 2007 by riffram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 That is a damn nice watch for $33, very nice. I'll post a few of my Silix' watches for under $50 tomorrow. If you're into Rolexes, they're the cheapest outside of Canal Street. Look pretty decent too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jromano Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) What do you think the most tasteful Air-King model is? I'm not a fan of the blue, or the printed numbers. Edited November 2, 2007 by jromano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 OH This is the thread I have been looking for for hours. I wanted to post my cheapies from Silix, but now I'm tired. More tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 The GMT Master II and Submariner which I bastartized into the GMT Submariner known as 'The Patient' cost me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Here are some cheapies from Silix, under or just centimes over U$50. Rolex Air-King Rolex Datejust with Roman Numerals And we got another one for U$20 in Summer Special, but I have yet to feature it, so stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucelles Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Here are some cheapies from Silix, under or just centimes over U$50. That's a nice looking watch. Ridiculous for under $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 That's a nice looking watch. Ridiculous for under $50. Thanks, Brucelles. In fairness, I must say that I overdosed on Rolexes with Silix, and he might've cut me a break here and there. These are certainly cheap watches, and this particular one is BEAUTIFUL (realistic too, I have a similar gen). 44 Euro, so perhaps not quite $50 given the dollars lack of oomph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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