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So I'm a big fan of this model, and probably going to bite soon on this, but I found two different models in the rep world, and I wanted to help folks out.
Here's the original:
1815 Manual Wind 233.032
40mm x 8.9mm
28800bph
~$20k
There are 2 replicas, and one is definitely inferior to the other, but it's a bit cheaper.
Here's, in my opinion, the inferior one:
Classic Regulator RG White Dial Number Markers on Leather Strap A17J
Size: 44mm x 12.5mm
Movement Asian 17J manual handwind movement - 21600vph
Case: 18K rose-gold plated solid 316L stainless steel case
Crystal: sapphire crystal
Dial: White Dial Number Markers
Clasp: Tang buckle
Incorrect rear markings/gear assembly
$258
Overall rep quality: 6.5-7/10. Just too many glaring issues with the movement and movement decoration for me.
Here's the other one, which is, in my opinion, the best we'll get:
Classic Regulator MK Best Edition RG White Dial Number Markers Sec@6 on Black Leather Strap A88275
Size: 40.5mm x 11mm
Movement: New A. Lange & Sohne 88275 Movement Clone. Base Movement: Asian 2824 movement at 28800vph; Decoration: Platinum plated movement plate and rotor which are made according to the genuine movement, the best looking A. Lange & Sohne 88275 Movement Clone at the moment.
Case: 18K rose gold plated Solid 316 stainless steel case
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Dial: White Dial Number Markers
Clasp: Tang Buckles
$288
Here's a side by side comparison:
Overall rep quality - 8-8.5/10 in my book. The balance wheel is in the wrong place, some of the engravings are definitely in the wrong place, and the seconds hand doesn't really look the same. Also the seconds sub-dial isn't as 'shiny'. The hands are the same blued steel, the pics don't show it well is all.
Here's the original:
1815 Manual Wind 233.032
40mm x 8.9mm
28800bph
~$20k


There are 2 replicas, and one is definitely inferior to the other, but it's a bit cheaper.
Here's, in my opinion, the inferior one:
Classic Regulator RG White Dial Number Markers on Leather Strap A17J
Size: 44mm x 12.5mm
Movement Asian 17J manual handwind movement - 21600vph
Case: 18K rose-gold plated solid 316L stainless steel case
Crystal: sapphire crystal
Dial: White Dial Number Markers
Clasp: Tang buckle
Incorrect rear markings/gear assembly
$258


Overall rep quality: 6.5-7/10. Just too many glaring issues with the movement and movement decoration for me.
Here's the other one, which is, in my opinion, the best we'll get:
Classic Regulator MK Best Edition RG White Dial Number Markers Sec@6 on Black Leather Strap A88275
Size: 40.5mm x 11mm
Movement: New A. Lange & Sohne 88275 Movement Clone. Base Movement: Asian 2824 movement at 28800vph; Decoration: Platinum plated movement plate and rotor which are made according to the genuine movement, the best looking A. Lange & Sohne 88275 Movement Clone at the moment.
Case: 18K rose gold plated Solid 316 stainless steel case
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Dial: White Dial Number Markers
Clasp: Tang Buckles
$288


Here's a side by side comparison:


Overall rep quality - 8-8.5/10 in my book. The balance wheel is in the wrong place, some of the engravings are definitely in the wrong place, and the seconds hand doesn't really look the same. Also the seconds sub-dial isn't as 'shiny'. The hands are the same blued steel, the pics don't show it well is all.