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Best replica models of the particular factories

chronomate

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I want this thread to be a general orientation for new members. This should not be a shopping guide. It's just meant to give a first overview and the motivation to go deeper into details by reading the forum.



Update:

GENERAL INFO:

ROLEX:
Submariner & Sea Dweller:

- Ref.-No. starting with "double 1" stand for ceramic bezel
- Ref.-No. beginning with "single 1" refer to non-ceramic bezels

All models:

-> all 6 digit refs = current versions
-> 5 digit refs point phased-out versions

Rolex bezel inserts:

LN = Black bezel
- Lunette noir
LV = Green bezel - Lunette verde (often referred to as "Hulk" if the dial is green / "Kermit" with black dial)
LB = Blue bezel - Lunette bleu(referred to as "Smurf" if the dial is blue as well)
LR = Red bezel - Lunette rouge
BLRO = Red & blue bezel - Lunette bleu et rouge (GMT
Master, often referred to as "Pepsi")
BLNR = Black & blue bezel (GMT Master, often referred to as "Batman")
Black & red bezel (GMT Master, often referred to as "Coke")

OMEGA:
PO = Planet Ocean (model)

OMEGA bezel inserts:
CR = Ceramic (-> CRPO = Planet Ocean with ceramic bezel insert)
TI = Titanium
LM = Liquidmetal

-------------------------------------------------------

List of makers and their best models:

Phong
- Rolex: Specialized in Rolex and supposed to be the best maker for Rolex reps by far - but very expensive
(over 1k$)

Noob
- Rolex
-- Submariner 116610 Blue, Green, Black Bezel (ceramic)
-- Submariner 116613 (bicolor, blue ceramic bezel)
-- Submariner 114060 (no date / ceramic bezel)
-- Sea Dweller V2 116600 (ceramic bezel)
-- Sea Dweller Deep Sea V2 116660 (ceramic bezel)
-- Explorer 216570 (white and black dial)

- Breitling Avenger Skyland

- Panerai
-- PAM 111
-- PAM 243
-- PAM 029
-- PAM 292 (Radiomir)
-- PAM390

- AP Chronographs (not as good as JF but lower in price)
- AP Diver (V5)

- Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

- Omega Planet Ocean

- Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor

V6F / KW
- Cartier Santos

- HUBLOT Big Bang diverse models

- IWC Pilot Chronograph 3777

- Omega
-- CRPO (Planet Ocean)
-- Seamaster 300m Co-Axial


- Panerai
-- PAM 127
(Fiddy)
-- PAM 312
-- PAM 346 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 359
-- PAM 388 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 417
-- PAM 438
(Luminor ceramic)

-- PAM 504 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 505 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 508 (Luminor Submersible)

- Tudor Pelagos

- Zenith Pilot Type 20


TC
- Yachtmaster 16622
- Submariner 16610 LN / LV
(non-ceramic)
- Sea Dweller 4000

H-Maker / H-fac:
- PAM 288
(Radiomir)
- Breitling Steelfish (preferably with Swiss Eta, search the forum for more info)

TF
- AP 15400
(TF only made the 15400 but the first batch is supposed to be better than the current one / also check on the JF model -> more info on the forum in the AP brand-section)

JF
- Audemars Piguet
-- ROO Chronos
(little better than Noob but more expensive)
-- Diver V7
-- 15400
(better than TF to some extend -
> more info on the forum in the AP brand-section)
-Rolex
-- Yachtmaster 116622
-- Daytona 116520 and all other models to that reference number

BP
- Rolex
-- Sea Dweller 16600
(pre ceramic)
-- Datejust II (41 mm diameter)

- IWC
-- Big Pilot 5002
-- Big Pilot 5004


WM9
- Submariner 16613 (bicolor, blue bezel) - out of production

ZF
- Tudor Heritage Black Bay V
- IWC 5001

 

mark.amorim

Horology Curious
13/12/15
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I am looking for the current best replica of the Rolex Explorer II (old version), model 16570. Anyone knows who has it ?
 

mark.amorim

Horology Curious
13/12/15
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I am looking for the current best replica of the Rolex Explorer II (old version), model 16570. Anyone knows who has it ?
 

trendyindian

You're Saying I Can Sell?
24/4/15
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Very helpful thread. I am now trying to find a BP Datejust 2. Preferably stainless steel with Black/White or blue dial
 

trendyindian

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24/4/15
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Very helpful thread. I am now trying to find a BP Datejust 2. Preferably stainless steel with Black/White or blue dial
 

chronomate

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I am looking for the current best replica of the Rolex Explorer II (old version), model 16570. Anyone knows who has it ?

As far as I know the Noob V2 is supposed to be very good. And the one of BK (no maker, BK is a modder that corretcs flaws).

16570 and 16550 are frequently offered in the sales section.
 

chronomate

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I want this thread to be a general orientation for new members. This should not be a shopping guide. It's just meant to give a first overview and the motivation to go deeper into details by reading the forum.


Update:

Added the KW PAM586 Luminor GMT.


GENERAL INFO:

ROLEX:
Submariner & Sea Dweller:

- Ref.-No. starting with "double 1" stand for ceramic bezel
- Ref.-No. beginning with "single 1" refer to non-ceramic bezels

All models:

-> all 6 digit refs = current versions
-> 5 digit refs point phased-out versions

Rolex bezel inserts:

LN = Black bezel
- Lunette noir
LV = Green bezel - Lunette verde (often referred to as "Hulk" if the dial is green / "Kermit" with black dial)
LB = Blue bezel - Lunette bleu(referred to as "Smurf" if the dial is blue as well)
LR = Red bezel - Lunette rouge
BLRO = Red & blue bezel - Lunette bleu et rouge (GMT
Master, often referred to as "Pepsi")
BLNR = Black & blue bezel (GMT Master, often referred to as "Batman")
Black & red bezel (GMT Master, often referred to as "Coke")

OMEGA:
PO = Planet Ocean (model)

OMEGA bezel inserts:
CR = Ceramic (-> CRPO = Planet Ocean with ceramic bezel insert)
TI = Titanium
(-> TiPO)
LM = Liquidmetal (-> LMPO)

-------------------------------------------------------

List of makers and their best models:

Phong
- Rolex: Specialized in Rolex and supposed to be the best maker for Rolex reps by far - but very expensive
(over 1k$)

Noob
- Rolex
-- Submariner 116610 Blue, Green, Black Bezel (ceramic)
-- Submariner 116613 (bicolor, blue ceramic bezel)
-- Submariner 114060 (no date / ceramic bezel)
-- Sea Dweller V2 116600 (ceramic bezel)
-- Sea Dweller Deep Sea V2 116660 (ceramic bezel)
-- Explorer 216570 (white and black dial)

- Breitling Avenger Skyland

- Panerai
-- PAM 111
-- PAM 243
-- PAM 029
-- PAM 292 (Radiomir)
-- PAM390

- AP Chronographs (not as good as JF but lower in price)
- AP Diver (V5)

- Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

- Omega Planet Ocean

- Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor

V6F / KW
- Cartier Santos

- HUBLOT Big Bang diverse models

- IWC Pilot Chronograph 3777

- Omega
-- CRPO (Planet Ocean)
-- Seamaster 300m Co-Axial


- Panerai
-- PAM 127
(Fiddy)
-- PAM 312
-- PAM 346 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 359
-- PAM 388 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 417
-- PAM 438
(Luminor ceramic)

-- PAM 504 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 505 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 508 (Luminor Submersible)
-- PAM 586 (Luminor GMT)

- Tudor Pelagos

- Zenith Pilot Type 20


TC
- Yachtmaster 16622
- Submariner 16610 LN / LV
(non-ceramic)
- Sea Dweller 4000

H-Maker / H-fac:
- PAM 288
(Radiomir)
- Breitling Steelfish (preferably with Swiss Eta, search the forum for more info)

TF
- AP 15400
(TF only made the 15400 but the first batch is supposed to be better than the current one / also check on the JF model -> more info on the forum in the AP brand-section)

JF
- Audemars Piguet
-- ROO Chronos
(little better than Noob but more expensive)
-- Diver V7
-- 15400
(better than TF to some extend -
> more info on the forum in the AP brand-section)
-Rolex
-- Yachtmaster 116622
-- Daytona 116520 and all other models to that reference number

BP
- Rolex
-- Sea Dweller 16600
(pre ceramic)
-- Datejust II (41 mm diameter)

- IWC
-- Big Pilot 5002
-- Big Pilot 5004


WM9
- Submariner 16613 (bicolor, blue bezel) - out of production

ZF
- Tudor Heritage Black Bay V3
- IWC 5001
 

shewie

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ZF 3878 Spitfire is best on market right now as well as 3777-06 Petit Prince.
Both should be included in guide

Besides, it's great idea to create anything such as this.
 

chronomate

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ZF 3878 Spitfire is best on market right now as well as 3777-06 Petit Prince.
Both should be included in guide

Besides, it's great idea to create anything such as this.

Thanks buddy. Will add them with the next update.

Btw, PAM586 already added after I read your review on it :smile:
 

chronomate

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I want this thread to be a general orientation for new members. This should not be a shopping guide. It's just meant to give a first overview and the motivation to go deeper into details by reading the forum.


Update:

Added suggestions of shewie: ZF IWC 3878 and 3777-06


GENERAL INFO:

ROLEX:
Submariner & Sea Dweller:

- Ref.-No. starting with "double 1" stand for ceramic bezel
- Ref.-No. beginning with "single 1" refer to non-ceramic bezels

All models:

-> all 6 digit refs = current versions
-> 5 digit refs point phased-out versions

Rolex bezel inserts:

LN = Black bezel
- Lunette noir
LV = Green bezel - Lunette verde (often referred to as "Hulk" if the dial is green / "Kermit" with black dial)
LB = Blue bezel - Lunette bleu(referred to as "Smurf" if the dial is blue as well)
LR = Red bezel - Lunette rouge
BLRO = Red & blue bezel - Lunette bleu et rouge (GMT
Master, often referred to as "Pepsi")
BLNR = Black & blue bezel (GMT Master, often referred to as "Batman")
Black & red bezel (GMT Master, often referred to as "Coke")

OMEGA:
PO = Planet Ocean (model)

OMEGA bezel inserts:
CR = Ceramic (-> CRPO = Planet Ocean with ceramic bezel insert)
TI = Titanium
(-> TiPO)
LM = Liquidmetal (-> LMPO)

-------------------------------------------------------

List of makers and their best models:

Phong
- Rolex: Specialized in Rolex and supposed to be the best maker for Rolex reps by far - but very expensive
(over 1k$)

Noob
- Rolex
-- Submariner 116610 Blue, Green, Black Bezel (ceramic)
-- Submariner 116613 (bicolor, blue ceramic bezel)
-- Submariner 114060 (no date / ceramic bezel)
-- Sea Dweller V2 116600 (ceramic bezel)
-- Sea Dweller Deep Sea V2 116660 (ceramic bezel)
-- Explorer 216570 (white and black dial)

- Breitling Avenger Skyland

- Panerai
-- PAM 111
-- PAM 243
-- PAM 029
-- PAM 292 (Radiomir)
-- PAM390

- AP Chronographs (not as good as JF but lower in price)
- AP Diver (V5)

- Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

- Omega Planet Ocean

- Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor

V6F / KW
- Cartier Santos

- HUBLOT Big Bang diverse models

- IWC Pilot Chronograph 3777

- Omega
-- CRPO (Planet Ocean)
-- Seamaster 300m Co-Axial


- Panerai
-- PAM 127
(Fiddy)
-- PAM 312
-- PAM 346 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 359
-- PAM 388 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 417
-- PAM 438
(Luminor ceramic)

-- PAM 504 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 505 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 508 (Luminor Submersible)
-- PAM 586 (Luminor GMT)

- Tudor Pelagos

- Zenith Pilot Type 20


TC
- Yachtmaster 16622
- Submariner 16610 LN / LV
(non-ceramic)
- Sea Dweller 4000

H-Maker / H-fac:
- PAM 288
(Radiomir)
- Breitling Steelfish (preferably with Swiss Eta, search the forum for more info)

TF
- AP 15400
(TF only made the 15400 but the first batch is supposed to be better than the current one / also check on the JF model -> more info on the forum in the AP brand-section)

JF
- Audemars Piguet
-- ROO Chronos
(little better than Noob but more expensive)
-- Diver V7
-- 15400
(better than TF to some extend -
> more info on the forum in the AP brand-section)
-Rolex
-- Yachtmaster 116622
-- Daytona 116520 and all other models to that reference number

BP
- Rolex
-- Sea Dweller 16600
(pre ceramic)
-- Datejust II (41 mm diameter)

- IWC
-- Big Pilot 5002
-- Big Pilot 5004


WM9
- Submariner 16613 (bicolor, blue bezel) - out of production

ZF
- Tudor Heritage Black Bay V3
- IWC
-- 5001 Portuguese
-- 3777-06 Pilot Chrono Le Petit Prince
-- 3878 Spitfire (sec@6 may cause trouble)