How long do reps generally last?

[asiu321]

I'm looking to buy my first rep watch, which will be a rolex datejust in the $350 range. I'm just wondering how long do the reps in this price range usully last before malfunctioning? Thanks

 

[Ghostrider757]

1 day? 50 years? There is no answer to that question. As with anything, the better you take care of it the longer it will last. Alternatively you can get a dud that breaks in 3 months.


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[capice]

All my reps I bought in 2006, still run....all of them were serviced after I got them....

 

[Waspy]

I'm looking to buy my first rep watch, which will be a rolex datejust in the $350 range. I'm just wondering how long do the reps in this price range usully last before malfunctioning? Thanks

What movement is in that Datejust?

 

[asiu321]

I'm not sure which movement to get yet, still trying to figure out which one is the best/most reliable. Do you have any recommendations on where to start?

 

[Tucker]

That’s the mystery of the rep. I have one that has continued to work for over 25 years. I have others that have arrived broken and I have never been able to get them to work.

 

[johnlogan]

Most REPs will run for years! Enjoy your first purchase.
https://puretime.io/watch-brands/rolex/datejust.html

 

[Waspy]

I'm not sure which movement to get yet, still trying to figure out which one is the best/most reliable. Do you have any recommendations on where to start?

OK well, just like regular watches, reps can be repaired.

The 2813 is the cheapest movement, these can simply replaced for $15 from eBay.

The 3135 is difficult to repair and parts are not readily available, although this movement is a clone of the Rolex movement, so more gen-like. Ultimately the whole movement can be replaced for £200+ from eBay.

The 2824/2836 is a clone of the Swiss ETA movement, is reliable and is easier to repair and parts are available and ultimately can be replaced for about £50 from eBay, or you can swap in a gen Swiss ETA or Sellita movement.

I would recommend the 2824/2836, depends how close to gen you want to be.

Of course the next step is finding a rep-friendly watchmaker to service/repair your watches (should you need it).

 

[dadog13]

I’ve had them dead at day 1. and some of them keep ticking after 3650+ days even w/o get serviced. (I’m speaking of reps that costed me 350+$)

 

[asiu321]

Thanks for the help everyone

 

[Wildcatfan]

For the most part they last a long time. Servicing them is a good idea although I have a genuine Rolex that never had issues with until it got service. Lol A rep 16613 I bought in 2007 never got service and I literally wore it almost every day for 10 years until the crown tube broke.


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