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Who Makes the Best Submariner?

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Looking to buy a near perfect reproduction of the Submariner Date with the black dial/face. Who should I contact and how do I get in touch with them? One of the guides suggested TC, but I just figured out TC is out of business.

My next question is: wearing a Submariner date on a semi-regular basis, especially to work, is realistic right? I could realistically say I bought it used for $7k. Or is the Submariner still one of those watches that stays in the safe and only comes out on special occasions?

Thanks!
 
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No you couldn’t.

There are several on chrono24 for that price. Also I just spent some time on rolex forums and a lot of people wear submariners to work everyday. So I think I’ll be ok
 

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There are several on chrono24 for that price. Also I just spent some time on rolex forums and a lot of people wear submariners to work everyday. So I think I’ll be ok
If you want a watch to wear to work without people questioning whether it's real or not simply don't get a Rolex, it doesn't matter what cover story you come up with if you suddenly turn up with the most faked brand in the world on your wrist there will always be a doubt in people's minds (unless you own the company of course).
why not look at something like an omega 300 more interesting and original option
 

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There are several on chrono24 for that price. Also I just spent some time on rolex forums and a lot of people wear submariners to work everyday. So I think I’ll be ok

You should first spend some time here as well before you make thread that has been made 288448 times by now.
 
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If you want a watch to wear to work without people questioning whether it's real or not simply don't get a Rolex, it doesn't matter what cover story you come up with if you suddenly turn up with the most faked brand in the world on your wrist there will always be a doubt in people's minds (unless you own the company of course).
why not look at something like an omega 300 more interesting and original option

There is one more option: not giving a fuck what anyone might say.
 

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There are several on chrono24 for that price. Also I just spent some time on rolex forums and a lot of people wear submariners to work everyday. So I think I’ll be ok

Chrono24 huh? Must be legit. / K
 
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Looking to buy a near perfect reproduction of the Submariner Date with the black dial/face. Who should I contact and how do I get in touch with them? One of the guides suggested TC, but I just figured out TC is out of business.

My next question is: wearing a Submariner date on a semi-regular basis, especially to work, is realistic right? I could realistically say I bought it used for $7k. Or is the Submariner still one of those watches that stays in the safe and only comes out on special occasions?

Thanks!
To your first question - go to the TD section, it's linked at the top of every page.

To your second question. For the money you mention, there are plenty of 5 digit Subs available (this is the 16610 series - with aluminium bezels instead of the latest ceramic bezel. And it's the best Sub, others may agree to differ...) :). This is the Sub that TC used to make. More recently they have been made by BP or JF. However, the latest news is that there will soon be a new version on the market, made by the well-regarded factory ARF.

Like others, I suggest you do some further reading before progressing any further with your plans.

Also I can't believe the lack of abuse you've received for posting a "who makes the best Sub?" thread. But it's early days.
 
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Looking to buy a near perfect reproduction of the Submariner Date with the black dial/face. Who should I contact and how do I get in touch with them? One of the guides suggested TC, but I just figured out TC is out of business.

My next question is: wearing a Submariner date on a semi-regular basis, especially to work, is realistic right? I could realistically say I bought it used for $7k. Or is the Submariner still one of those watches that stays in the safe and only comes out on special occasions?

Thanks!

This is the Rolex section - do some reading, then come back with your questions - the 'best' is subjective.

https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/rolex-tudor-replicas

This is the list of Trusted Dealers - you just pick one that suits you. They all have access to the same watches:

https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/trusted-dealers
 

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R factory is the best. Not even an expert is able to distinguish it from the real thing.
 
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R Factory by far the best. Facepalm. I trust them with my life. Much best. Very dealer.


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My next question is: wearing a Submariner date on a semi-regular basis, especially to work, is realistic right? I could realistically say I bought it used for $7k. Or is the Submariner still one of those watches that stays in the safe and only comes out on special occasions?

I decided to wear my fake Nautilus to work. My colleagues had no idea what it was. Maybe I should quit at Mc Donalds...?
 

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The R Factory is based in Seoul, South Korea, unlike most replica factories which are in or around Guangzou China, which is why it's difficult to find info on it - just Google The R Seoul Factory.