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efajri

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Guys,

I never have a TC watch, and I am thinking to buy a TC's legit brand (if Ginault is TC's). I am wondering if any of you own one, and I would like to hear what you think of the watch.

I am thinking of getting Ocean-Rover 185066C1LVD
 

mech500

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Ginault’s are kinda expensive for what they are...a homage brand. I would rather but a couple of reps instead.


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efajri

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Ginault’s are kinda expensive for what they are...a homage brand. I would rather but a couple of reps instead.


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I agree with you. The price range between 700-1800 is a bit higher for an "Unknown" brand. I guess TC has to cover more costs now vs before. I still want to see, hold, feel what TC makes.
Did you buy Ginault?
 
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john45

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FWIW, I have a Ginault bracelet which I bought to put on my BK Hulk. The quality is much better than any of my rep sub bracelets, weightier, better finish. No Rolex labeling, however.
 

efajri

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FWIW, I have a Ginault bracelet which I bought to put on my BK Hulk. The quality is much better than any of my rep sub bracelets, weightier, better finish. No Rolex labeling, however.

Interesting. Thanks for your response.
I am curious to hear about the watch.
 

muiramas

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Interesting. Thanks for your response.
I am curious to hear about the watch.

There are a gazillion reviews online - youtube, watchuseek. I agree with mech500 - its a ton of money to drop on a homage - much better watches are around at that price.
 

efajri

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There are a gazillion reviews online - youtube, watchuseek. I agree with mech500 - its a ton of money to drop on a homage - much better watches are around at that price.

Yeah, I've seen some reviews on Youtube, but I am always skeptical when someone reviews an item on youtube; they must get paid by the vendor or get it for free. LOL

Thanks for your response muiramas
 
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My ginault with some junk parts I had lying around.

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mech500

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FWIW, I have a Ginault bracelet which I bought to put on my BK Hulk. The quality is much better than any of my rep sub bracelets, weightier, better finish. No Rolex labeling, however.

Did you put a ginault bracelet, which is designed to fit in a classic submariner style case on a modern ceramic Subariner case (ie hulk)? I can’t imagine the fit looking good


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Yeah, I've seen some reviews on Youtube, but I am always skeptical when someone reviews an item on youtube; they must get paid by the vendor or get it for free. LOL

Thanks for your response muiramas

I think they were selling them at 50% in return for a review when they launched. I havent followed them much, but as I understand, the reception has gone from warm to tepid. I think theres some more recent stuff on watchuseek.

My own take was that it was so close (blatant) to a sub, it was better to stick with a rep. Its ‘evolution’ from the sub was insignificant and the branding looked a bit clunky. ‘Built in Ameica’ may work on the back of a truck, not so much a watch in my view. Asian movement as well I think?

At that price I’d grab a Nacken, Sinn, Damasko, Stowa, Farer.... all much better.
 

efajri

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I think they were selling them at 50% in return for a review when they launched. I havent followed them much, but as I understand, the reception has gone from warm to tepid. I think theres some more recent stuff on watchuseek.

My own take was that it was so close (blatant) to a sub, it was better to stick with a rep. Its ‘evolution’ from the sub was insignificant and the branding looked a bit clunky. ‘Built in Ameica’ may work on the back of a truck, not so much a watch in my view. Asian movement as well I think?

At that price I’d grab a Nacken, Sinn, Damasko, Stowa, Farer.... all much better.

Thank you so much. That helps me whether I should but it or not.
 

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Did you put a ginault bracelet, which is designed to fit in a classic submariner style case on a modern ceramic Subariner case (ie hulk)? I can’t imagine the fit looking good


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I misspoke, I bought the Ginault bracelet to put on a JF 16610 that I was going to put together and then ended up snagging a TC V7X. The fact remains, however, that the Ginault bracelet is of higher quality than any 16610 bracelet I've seen and that includes my TC.
 
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I misspoke, I bought the Ginault bracelet to put on a JF 16610 that I was going to put together and then ended up snagging a TC V7X. The fact remains, however, that the Ginault bracelet is of higher quality than any 16610 bracelet I've seen and that includes my TC.

Ah ok. That makes sense.

Incidentally, does the ginault bracelet have solid links....TC bracelets normally have hollow links like Gen 16610.
 

john45

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Here you go. I'd say the Ginault is a 6 digit style bracelet that fits (supposedly) a 5 digit sub. The Ginault links are polished on the ends just like my BK 116610LV.

Ginault on the left in first photo.




 
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john45

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Also, notice the nicely beveled edges on the Ginault that are not present on the TC.