simzger Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Hey guys, I was bored the other day and bought myself something that looks to me like a Vipmariner because it has a wok-like rehaut. I'm rather a noob to rolex reps thought. Can you maybe have a look at it and classify this rep? Thanks, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 This is just a cheap--really cheap--copy. Incorrect clasp, misshaped crown guards, poorly made crown, wrong bracelet markings, poor dial print, bad date-window, font, magnification, wrong font on bezel insert, etc. Definitely nothing "VIP" about that piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 +1 let's hope you didn't pay more then 50 bucks for it. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cht Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) This is just a cheap--really cheap--copy. Incorrect clasp, misshaped crown guards, poorly made crown, wrong bracelet markings, poor dial print, bad date-window, font, magnification, wrong font on bezel insert, etc. Definitely nothing "VIP" about that piece +2 But did you guys notice how nicely those SEL's fit? And the pearl looks pretty good too! Edited May 16, 2009 by cht Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadweller3 Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Yep... that's a $35 NYC street corner special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simzger Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) hahaha thanks a lot guys. damn, i still have lots to learn. i paid 100 ringgit, i guess thats like $35, for it. it was definitely worth the fun, though. it looks fresh and is actually quite accurate. anyhow, a noobmariner arrived at my place just today, i was told....excited to see it. simon Edited May 17, 2009 by simzger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadweller3 Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 hahaha thanks a lot guys. damn, i still have lots to learn. i paid 100 ringgit, i guess thats like $35, for it. it was definitely worth the fun, though. it looks fresh and is actually quite accurate. anyhow, a noobmariner arrived at my place just today, i was told....excited to see it. simon No worries Simon. Most of us, yours included, was in the same place a while back. Once you hang around here a while you will quickly become more educated. You will see a huge difference with the Noobmariner. Trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I bought this off Andrew years back. It was just the regular $200 model; nothing special. I'm almost 100% positive this was what later became known as the "noobmariner". You can see how ell the SELs fit, the case construction, best quality dial print, band & clasp construction, etc. All it really needed was a decent insert & pearl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cht Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I bought this off Andrew years back. It was just the regular $200 model; nothing special. I'm almost 100% positive this was what later became known as the "noobmariner". You can see how ell the SELs fit, the case construction, best quality dial print, band & clasp construction, etc. All it really needed was a decent insert & pearl: Nice, is that a wm pearl? which insert? Looks darn good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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