mrks Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Hi folks, Being a new "repper" I'm looking for some advice/suggestions for a rep that meets the following criteria a) Robustness - The rep should survive a (steam) bath, swimming (no diving), etc. I have read that this is not advisable but hopefully some (QCd ?) reps will allow for such daily operations. Unobtrusive design - Simply a chronometer (preferably) in SS No chronograph, no blinks, no gold-plated thingies. c) Close to the gen - Not readily identifiable as a clone/rep This IMHO includes a good finish. What I came across so far (in terms of design I like) VC Overseas AP RO PP Aquanaut / Nautilus Any comments on these or amendments to the list? Do these ones meet the criteria? TIA mrks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I would go for the Steelfish and buy from Eurotimez he is the only person I am aware of who fully QC's his watches. Another point, don't take it anywhere near steam, I woudn't take a gen near to steam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I know this is a bit on a tangent but I've taken almost every one of my gen watches in a hot tub and have never had a problem. I've heard of people having condensation build up, but I don't see how that could happen when your watch is air tight??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Just spend 15 bucks and get the watch tested for water resistance. If the watch is tested to 50 or 100 m it will be fine for a steam bath. We are not talking about immersing it in live steam from a boiler... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mentalist Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Get a Noobmariner. Robust, functional and close enough to the Gen to not raise suspicion as to its rep origins. I've taken my Noob swimming, into hot showers and gone diving off 10m boards with it and it has not suffered the slightest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 SSD v2.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sul Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Quarts movement is the best in this case. Porsche Design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMman Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I would go with the Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish, as already suggested. Robust, very close to the gen and will not arouse suspicions anywhere. Put it on a gen rubber strap and absolutely no-one will ever question it. Any Rolex, even a gen, is a fake unless proved otherwise - that's just the way people are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Im going to vote for the SSD V2 also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Fleischer Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 me too they say the SSD is the best water rep. you know even hi end gens don't always do so well in water. for example- a Tag may say 300 meters but they don't even really recommend it for diving. i doubt it can withstand 1000 feet of water!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg1459 Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Any Rolex, even a gen, is a fake unless proved otherwise - that's just the way people are. dont speak generally my friend, only jealous, ignorant or stupid people are that way and i know a good way how to deal btw, i can recommend tag link, it has no moving parts outside and when thinking about robustness, tag comes first in mind.looks nice also but understated alittle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjfesq Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Not the GMT IIC CHS That is for shit sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfran42 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Rolex Submariner - if done properly, it is a stunner (Eurotimez Euromariner is considered a "super rep" by me) Rolex Sea Dweller (SSD V2) is a tank with classic looks (though it has it's flaws, it is a forum favorite) Breitling Steelfish Superocean (considered a "super rep") Omega PO (considered a "super rep") All four are relatively uncomplicated designs, very true to their gen counterparts, water resistant, and robust. Here are some links for you to check out: Eurotimez Euromariner: http://www.eurotimez.com/page65/page5/page144/page144.html SSD V2 (get the version with Swiss ETA 2836): http://www.puretimewatch.com/index.php?productID=276 SFSO: http://www.pam111.com/product_info.php?cPa...roducts_id=1747 PO: http://www.trustytime88.com/index.php?main...;products_id=25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrks Posted August 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Thanks for your support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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