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Looking for first Rolex rep, any suggestions?


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I agree with Pugwash -- get an Explorer 1 or Air King since neither has a date (the date never looks correct out of the box) or other complications. But before you do anything, I would go to your local AD & try some of the gens on to see how they look & feel. Also, research available dial colors & bracelet variations to be sure you do not end up getting a rep variation that Rolex never actually produced (if accuracy is that important to you).

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BK mariner is probably the best Sub out of the box, but submariner is also the most replicated watch in the entire replica industry.. so at first people will think at 99% it's a fake, then they could change their mind..

Go for a plain model, a Milgauss, EXI, Datejust (not the two tone dial). I'd also suggest to avoid too fancy dials, a simple black or white one is better.

When you wear a Rolex, the first thought of people is.. "this is a rep", so it need to be really accurate to fool someone.

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Thanks for all of your suggestions. I have to agree that the Explorer and Air king are not very exciting. I own a gen Air king and I never wear it.

I had been contemplating the GMT Master with pepsi bezel, would it be better to go for a vintage model?

Yes, a vintage GMT Master might be a better choice. The hand stack will likely be correct and you are not going to get that on a GMT Master II rep.

The really old ones had a plexiglas cover and some actually had a Jubilee band and not an Oyster.

Once you get it "aged" it can be very convincing. Several dealers have these available. I like mine.

Carl

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