seafoam Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I rcvd this yesterday from a site i'm kind of embarrassed i purchased from. Lesson learned. Lets just say they claim to be "exact replicas". Anyway, nice looking vintage but not the model i ordered from their site or the watch i viewed on their site. It keeps stopping and feels cheap. Lesson learned. Nice looking though and i thought i would share my new POS and my experience with you all. Thanks for viewing in advance. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Well, that is what we are here to prevent. Don't stray from our trusted sources Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 You found RWG. You found Salvation. Hallelujah. Move on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Well, that is what we are here to prevent. Don't stray from our trusted sources You know its funny. I found RWG just after the purchase of this POS. That is life i suppose. Thanks for commenting. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 You found RWG. You found Salvation. Hallelujah. Move on! Amen brother. I have seen the light and am saved... Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Amen brother. I have seen the light and am saved... Brian Make sure to add the vendor's name to the scam list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Make sure to add the vendor's name to the scam list. Done and done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I hate to be at variance with the prevailing negative opinion on this watch, but, all things considered, I think this is not a bad 6536 Sub rep. Of course, it contains inaccuracies, but, overall, I think it looks pretty good. Certainly, as good as any other commercially-made CG-less vintage Sub rep I have seen (from the few vendors who even have them). I would love to see some side views to see if the case is the correct (low) profile or whether they used a standard sized Sub case (which would be incorrect for this model). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 What'd it set you back if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I hate to be at variance with the prevailing negative opinion on this watch, but, all things considered, I think this is not a bad 6536 Sub rep. Of course, it contains inaccuracies, but, overall, I think it looks pretty good. Certainly, as good as any other commercially-made CG-less vintage Sub rep I have seen (from the few vendors who even have them). I would love to see some side views to see if the case is the correct (low) profile or whether they used a standard sized Sub case (which would be incorrect for this model). You're absolutely right . It doesn't look bad at all. And yes, they did use a low profile case. I was just unhappy that I didnt get the one I ordered. Not sure of the model number but I wanted a vintage model with the crown guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 What'd it set you back if you don't mind me asking? I dont mind at all. Well, they list the watch at $299.00 or so and they claim a 54% discount and sent out an email offering an additional 50% off all watches so at the end of the day including shipping it was $59.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 hey for that price you cant complain, if it is an asian 21j just change the movement or fit a low beat eta abd moce a project out of it it is a good starting point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 You know its funny. I found RWG just after the purchase of this POS. That is life i suppose. Thanks for commenting. Brian You're not alone. I venture to say many members found RWG this way. At $59, you made out better than many. Heck, you got your watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Well, they list the watch at $299.00 or so and they claim a 54% discount and sent out an email offering an additional 50% off all watches so at the end of the day including shipping it was $59.00. Wow Can you post some good, clear pics of both sides & the caseback (I can feel the gears of creation beginning to turn once again)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demsey Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 including shipping it was $59.00. Dude. Sign me up! Shoot, I'd pay freddy the $59 just to give my $260 vintage Sub the thumbs up! As far as 'feels cheap', welcome to the world of plexi Rolex vintage. 'Replica' notwithstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peyups Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Before I paid 59$ just for shipping alone.. lol. But that's another story. Well you atleast got a watch.. and feel free to experiment with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Wow Can you post some good, clear pics of both sides & the caseback (I can feel the gears of creation beginning to turn once again)? I sure will. Look for it later tonight or tomorrow. I'll post a new topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Before I paid 59$ just for shipping alone.. lol. But that's another story. Well you atleast got a watch.. and feel free to experiment with it. The glass is half full. you're right . I will definately experiment with it. Thanks for the encouragement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I am with Freddy on this one. For $59.00 a movement swap is easy, and then beat the snot out of it to look like it is 41 years old. The ole' Coin Treatment. I too would love to see a side shot. Worse case scratch it scar it, tea-bag or coffee the dial, pop the pearl and wear it with pride. -Ronin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportsterRider Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I agree with the prevailing sentiment - not bad at all, especially at that price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I agree with Freddy, certainly not a bad price for such a watch. I forget how much I paid for my vintage Submariner, but I'm sure it was more than you paid for yours If it eases the sting a little, I ordered mine from a recommended dealer, and still got given the wrong model, so I can understand the frustration of getting the wrong thing, and as mentioned by Demsey, that is how Submariners of that type feel Light, flimsy, plasticky... As someone pointed out to me once about Submariners, they were not originally conceived as being a 'luxury watch', but as a totally functional, stripped down, tool watch. Similar to how a car intended for racing gets stripped down to the bare essentials, and is no longer the luxury ride it once was Once I realized that, my outlook on Submariners changed That said, it's a bit of a bitch that yours keeps stopping... Still, that at least gives you three options for the watch: Keep it for parts for future projectsMake it the future project, and transplant in a new movement Sell it, so people can use it for their own projects. I sold two non-functional Planet Oceans not so long ago, as part donors/project watches, and someone bought them from me, so, as long as you were to advertise the watch accurately, I'm sure someone would take it off your hands for a reasonable price Heck, I'd make you an offer myself, but I just don't have any spare cash... Best of luck with whatever you decide to do with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken fingerlove Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 At $59, you should rethink adding them to a scammers list. That is a sweet looking watch, and if all it needs is a better movement... Heck, I'll buy that POS off you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I agree with the prevailing sentiment - not bad at all, especially at that price! I agree, the watch isnt bad and it has grown on me in the last 48 hours. My big thing is it wasn't what i ordered. I ordered a vintage sub with a crown guard. Thanks for the encouragement though. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I agree, the watch isnt bad and it has grown on me in the last 48 hours. My big thing is it wasn't what i ordered. I ordered a vintage sub with a crown guard. Thanks for the encouragement though. Brian Bro, certain vintage subs didn't have crown guards... What you ordered, is, aside from not having 50 years of wear and tear, pretty much historically accurate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 It keeps stopping and feels cheap. A good part of that cheap feel comes from the cheap quality parts (& assembly practices) used to construct the watch. Some of the parts (crown/stem, crystal, bracelet, etc) can be replaced with genuine Rolex parts, which, in some cases, will go a long way toward improving the overall appearance & tactile feel of your watch. Of course, in the case of this particular watch, fitting some of these parts will require modifications to the case, which can be both time-consuming or costly. So you may consider this just info for the future. I also forgot to mention in my earlier response that the movement probably just needs to be cleaned & re-oiled (these watches usually come with an ETA movement, either Swiss or Asian-made - either of which is capable of being tuned to keep very accurate time). Contrary to what many rep vendors say, the movements used in these watches are generally either used (pulled from other used watches) or old/unserviced. In either case, this means that the movement is likely dirty, devoid of oil, contains dried-out oil or any combination of the 3. It is actually a miracle that most reps function at all upon receipt. Now, at $59, you may not consider it worth the cost of having a professional overhaul (probably in the range of $120, depending on who does the work & where you live). But if you were planning to keep or use the watch, I would look at its cheap initial cost as simply a bonus that you can use toward getting the movement serviced, which many (including me) recommend for every rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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