NotASolder Posted October 31, 2007 Report 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
chrgod Posted October 31, 2007 Report Posted October 31, 2007 Asian Air-King from Silix... Think I bought it for about 35 USD.
Victoria Posted October 31, 2007 Report 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.
NotASolder Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report 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.
chrgod Posted October 31, 2007 Report 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.
FxrAndy Posted October 31, 2007 Report Posted October 31, 2007 That is a damn nice watch for $33, very nice.
Slartibartfast Posted October 31, 2007 Report 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!
warmodder Posted October 31, 2007 Report 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?
Slartibartfast Posted October 31, 2007 Report 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?
NotASolder Posted November 1, 2007 Author Report 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.
riffram Posted November 1, 2007 Report 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
Victoria Posted November 1, 2007 Report 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!
jromano Posted November 2, 2007 Report 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
Victoria Posted November 2, 2007 Report 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!
TeeJay Posted November 2, 2007 Report Posted November 2, 2007 The GMT Master II and Submariner which I bastartized into the GMT Submariner known as 'The Patient' cost me
Victoria Posted November 2, 2007 Report 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!
Brucelles Posted November 2, 2007 Report 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.
Victoria Posted November 2, 2007 Report 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.
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