AllergyDoc Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Here are pictures of my 2 new Rolexes: an Explorer II, white dial, and a vintage GMT on a jubilee bracelet. Why collect inexpensive replicas? I'm up to 38, about half ETA/Asian 7750 and half Asian 21J, replicas now, so few of them get a lot of wrist time. I don't feel like having a $250 replica sitting in the watch box for 2 or 3 weeks without being worn. I don't mind an $83 not being worn, though. :smile: Explorer II: Nice, basic Oyster bracelet. Link edges smooth, not sharp. Good clasp (sorry no pics of the clasp). Bezel pretty good. A couple of cosmetic issues. Pretty decent printing on the dial for a low-cost watch. Date font is good. Wrist shot shows glare, but it feels good on. Vintage GMT: Jubilee bracelet with hollow mid-links = very light feeling to the bracelet. Domed plexiglass crystal makes the date font look funky. Nicely printed hour markers, etc. Dial printing is okay, not quite as sharp as on the Exp II. Non-lume markers, etc. Bezel was barely hanging on and had to be re-glued (poorly, I'm afraid). Domed plexi-crystal and loose bezel (before gluing): I like the way it lays on the wrist, it drapes nicely. Not overbearing or heavy. The bracelet has more "play" to it, meaning it's not stiff or rigid like the oyster bracelet. (It is available with an oyster bracelet.) I like the way it looks! I already have a scratch or two on the plexi-crystal. A shot of the 2 with flash: No flash: A nice acquisition for $83 each, delivered! Edit to add: So far, 1 week later, both are keeping excellent time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Wow, they are damn good looking for such a reasonable price. Make sense to collect them in my opinion. Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spa Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Really nice watches , especially the EXP II. you've got a pm about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Both classic watches. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 They look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Awesome! PM sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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