How many members have Rolex reps?

[J.Prime]

I've never been a huge Rolex fan, but over time I grew to like the DSSDs a bit. I finally snagged one up about a month ago and made it fit my 'taste' better. Rolex bracelets are far too thin, especially on the DSSD. Much better feel on a notched 24mm leather strap...

 

[ricou2273]

Like Crocodile, I've never been a huge Rolex fan but over the time several model growing on me :
first : milgauss GV (not the best rep)
sec : GMT2c a outstanding rep out of the box
third : waiting for my BK DSSD

 

[trksh-bzr]

Interessting discussion.
I like rolex, but see no reason to own one, unless it rocks your boat.
Regardless that I like 50% of all watches I come by, I gotta say that there are still quite a few models, that are considered hotties around here, that does nothing for me.
(I do like rolies though)
With that in mind, why would I buy one of those models?
It's kindda like saying that everyone should have an album with the Beatles or Elvis. Or everyone should have a copy of the bible- I have neither, even though I recognise that they all did some good for the place I live in, but they still don't make it across the point of getting a spot on my mantel piece.

 

[Omega88]

If you go with the pre-engraved rehault, No-Date Sub, with a bezel swap with one from watchmaterial.com, you should be fine. IMO it is very hard to call that one out.

GMT is one of the worst rolex rep. Cos it always got the wrong hand stack. If you got the correct hand stack version. Chances it will break down easily. If someone know a thing about rep. First thing to verify a real GMT is to look out fir wrong handstack.

 

[jrodshibuya]

GMT is one of the worst rolex rep. Cos it always got the wrong hand stack. If you got the correct hand stack version. Chances it will break down easily. If someone know a thing about rep. First thing to verify a real GMT is to look out fir wrong handstack.

I really don't think hand stack matters very much at all. Can you spot an incorrect handstack from 3 feet away?

 

[believer123]

I really don't think hand stack matters very much at all. Can you spot an incorrect handstack from 3 feet away?

+1

Yep, IMO the handstack is a mute point. Only the wearer would know. You would examine the handstack much closer that I would allow anyone to get to my watch.

 

[Omega88]

I don't think RWI member spend dew hundred dollars for a rep just to trick someone from 3 feet distance. If not, get a $50 a21j will do the job. Why spend hundred? Probably my requirement is much higher.

 

[jrodshibuya]

I don't think RWI member spend dew hundred dollars for a rep just to trick someone from 3 feet distance. If not, get a $50 a21j will do the job. Why spend hundred? Probably my requirement is much higher.

This is precisely what I do, although the 21j's cost $78 or so. Different strokes for different folks eh Then again, with the GMT the 21j is the most reliable movement, so it's preferable in that respect too.

 

[mydnytrydr]

I don't think RWI member spend dew hundred dollars for a rep just to trick someone from 3 feet distance. If not, get a $50 a21j will do the job. Why spend hundred? Probably my requirement is much higher.

Omega, nothing wrong with having high requirements ..... that's the reason that reps have vastly improved over the years. Keep raising the bar and the reps will keep getting better and better!

 

[believer123]

I don't think RWI member spend dew hundred dollars for a rep just to trick someone from 3 feet distance. If not, get a $50 a21j will do the job. Why spend hundred? Probably my requirement is much higher.

Well stated. I can respect that. And the is what keeps RWI going so well - "Differences."

 

[cardsdoc86]

Call me silly but this is the only rep I wont buy. I will pick up a gen GMT2c in a few years.

 

[phillycheez]

Ah... Rolex. They do make timeless pieces that look good on the majority of wrists. I'll probably always have at least one in the arsenal at all times. Looking for a nice vintage at the moment...

 

[Yannou]

Call me silly but this is the only rep I wont buy.

+1 for me too

 

[Mr. Pap]

I havent one either and i am planning not to buy too. But that GMT2,that little @##%$, is tempting me soooooooo much....

 

[RacksOnRacks]

I havent one either and i am planning not to buy too. But that GMT2,that little @##%$, is tempting me soooooooo much....

After reading the responses and looking at a few wrist shots I can confirm that I have been bitten by the Rolex bug. Specifically the GMT2.

 

[TESLA760]

I have a couple

 

[RacksOnRacks]

I have a couple

Holy crap!

 

[bunbury]

The sub was my first love. I used to visit the ADs as a kid and fantasize about them. Today they're too widely copied....everyone assumes your rolex is a rep. And Rolex is a cliche (like Louis Vuitton bags or Gucci loafers). Whatever. I've got 4 (sub, DSSD, GMT Daytona) and I still love them.

 

[arcadia]

I will get one then modify it. One is enough.

 

[KBH]

I currently have 9. All pretty much high end modded reps and frankens. I weeded out the cheapies long ago. None that I wouldn't proudly wear in a room full of gen Rolexes.
Also a couple of high end Omegas, a vintage gen Seiko, a vintage gen Omega Sea master, and a lonely Pam 288.