dippy Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 So I just got home from a local island enjoying the beach, fun, and sun. I recently purchased an asian SFSO from a well respected member here and decided "what the hell"; I'd go wear it into the water. I soundly affirm that this is still one of the best reps made, I've owned 3 and all have amazed me! So I wear it in the shower, no problems noted..................... I took it into the pool, again no issues down to 10 feet. I even loosened the crown a tiny bit just to tease on the watches demise. Still tight as a virgin.......................... So came time to do the ultimate, put it into the Gulf of Mexico with waves a crashing. I was truly amazed!!!!! Not an issue one! I paid a little over $100 for this thing and it withstands the elements. I paid $400 for my iphone, it died the second I touched water?!?! Just goes to show that sometimes cheaper is better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 A great post from a great member! Its good to be reminded of this every once in awhile. Its not always necessary to drop $300-$600 to get a good watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I've got the same watch and its a tank. One of the best values out there right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 @dippy - That watch looks so familiar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Absolutely nothing wrong with the Asian reps. I've owned many very nice Asians too. Enjoy that beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc savage Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Why would it be any less waterproof than the Swiss version? They use the same case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Vanguard Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Yknow I forget exactly where i read it, but I think all replicas are made in asia, something along those lines... but some have swiss eta movement, albeit made by the japanese. I have yet to try a rep in water, and thank GOODNESS i found out the crown had one more spot to screw in a little further, otherwise this thing would be demolished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta8088 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Hey dippy that's awesome. I have the same white dial asian SFSO that I bought from a member for less than $100. It's a tank and one of my favorites. Lume on it is actually better than my swiss one. Lack of AR on the white dial asian version is almost not noticable. Great value in this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 @dippy - That watch looks so familiar. A bit of Deja Vu, eh???? She's great, but I guess I should start treating her more like a lady. I was rather rough on her on our first date! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 A bit of Deja Vu, eh???? She's great, but I guess I should start treating her more like a lady. I was rather rough on her on our first date! She doesn't look too delicate to me, I bet she likes it rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 So came time to do the ultimate, put it into the Gulf of Mexico with waves a crashing. I was truly amazed!!!!! Not an issue one! I paid a little over $100 for this thing and it withstands the elements. I paid $400 for my iphone, it died the second I touched water?!?! Just goes to show that sometimes cheaper is better! Quite agree Dippy Took my Noob to Mexico earlier this month which was also just over that $100 mark, from chris at eurotimez It to was luvin that gulf water. ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankt Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Not too long ago, I walked into a Rolex/Omega AD while wearing my blue Asian SFSO ....Almost immediately, the store manager offered me $1000.00 in trade for it on any watch in the store...And...he looked close too!! Needless to say, I politely declined and changed the subject... But I have owned 3 of these over the past year, and each one has been excellent...The blue one turnd out to be my "keeper", and I can't imagine EVER parting with it!! On the burgundy padded strap, it is striking!! :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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