New here, bought my first rep rolex from Bulgaria today. What do you think?

[Diac]

I introduced myself today and had some incredible helpful responses.
I decided to do my first purchase in Bulgaria and want to order one from your TD later. Just for comparison.

I wanted a submariner like this for a long time.
What do you guys think, I think it is pretty good quality. Be honest, brutal if needed haha.

ETA movement, laser engraved crown, etc.
Only thing I don't like is the illumination.

I payed 125 euro's.

 

[AriChoresh]

looks nice, not a big fan of this bezel because the factories can't get it to look like a gen.
How much did you pay?

 

[Diac]

125 euro's.
Just wanted to try wearing one of this heavier watches before buying a more expensive replica.

Can you elaborate what exactly is "off" compared to a gen bezel?

 

[Tucker]

Welcome to RWI. That rehaut reminds me of a skateboard park. I think you will be very impressed with how much more watch you can get from a TD for twice the money. Enjoy your watch and upgrade. I will say with 100% certainty that your watch does not have a Swiss ETA movement. It has an Asian clone movement.

 

[Diac]

Haha ouch. I see what you mean.
I really want to compare it to a TD.
Just couldn't resist buying this one .

The guy told me it has a ETA movement, would it be possible to open the watch and check it for myself?

Still happy with it, for now.

 

[Captain3jack]

Well if it makes you feel better. I’m a noob also and I rarely can tell the rep from gen. If I only glanced at your watch, I wouldn’t notice.

 

[Tucker]

Haha ouch. I see what you mean.
I really want to compare it to a TD.
Just couldn't resist buying this one .

The guy told me it has a ETA movement, would it be possible to open the watch and check it for myself?

Still happy with it, for now.

My first rep is absolutely terrible. I bought it 25 years ago and still have it. Enjoy your new watch and hold on to it. You can use some tape rolled into a ball (sticky side out) or a rubber ball to open the case back.

 

[Diac]

Thank you.

 

[tripdog]

Reminds me, I haven't had stir-fry noodles in a long time.

 

[gigi77]

OK, no one mentions (or wants to) the center links in the bracelet.

 

[Diac]

Just tell me, it's all a learning experience for me.
I want to know what to look at in the future, it's fun.

Don't be kind, just be brutal

 

[QueTip]

Lol

 

[stanevo6]

OK, no one mentions (or wants to) the center links in the bracelet.

they should not be polished.

 

[Diac]

Only on this particular model? Or should they never be polished.

Don't know what's so funny for some of you guys though, just trying to learn.
Have to start somewhere.

 

[Leighd3179]

no offence but are people just being polite here its not great the bezel is terrible the cyclops looks hideous and the date font is not aligned or font very accurate and the dial printing is terrible and I can put my life on it that the movement is not ETA at this price but on the plus side well done on your first purchase and giving yourself a benchmark

 

[Diac]

Thanks for your honesty, I appreciate it.
Like I said in my welcome post I was going to buy one in Bulgaria and benchmark myself.

This one was the best I could find.

Before spending a bigger amount on a TD replica I wanted to know if I like wearing the watch.

Again, thank you.

 

[gigi77]

For a first purchase it is not THAT bad, this is a 70$ model (give or take) from dhgate at best. At best since there, for 70$, at least the center link is NOT polished (and it should never be polished on a sub or sd).

So you did ok if you were on a beach in Italy, not so ok if you are on your PC and knowing about RWI

I would never wear it out of the house.

This is my brutal truth.

 

[gigi77]

Thanks for your honesty, I appreciate it.
Like I said in my welcome post I was going to buy one in Bulgaria and benchmark myself.

This one was the best I could find.

Before spending a bigger amount on a TD replica I wanted to know if I like wearing the watch.

Again, thank you.

For benchmarking: you could have bought a better (still cheapie) model from the net, delivered, for half the price.

 

[stanevo6]

Diac great job. now read and learn all about this model, then buy at our TD's. Oh and welcome at RWI

 

[ViperGTS]

it has a datejust clasp on a seadweller *facepalm*