I been meaning to write this follow up post for some time, finally got some time today. This is the sequel to the gen vs rep DSSD post I wrote in June. Last time, we compare a gen DSSD to a ultimate 21J version of the same watch from Lay. We compared some of the more obvious flaws last time, under intense magnifications. Meanly, the pearl, lume markers, bezel engraving, bracelet engravings and crystal. This time, we are going to look at some crucial things we missed under magnifications last time.
First thing first. Let’s have a good look at how damn close the rep is to a gen at arm length. The truth is, unless you have an extensive knowledge of the minute differences between the two. It is virtually indistinguishable. I will have you figure out which one is a rep.
Gen first and rep next. Same for the rest. Here are the shots of the escape valve gen first then rep. Extremely close in terms of construction and dimension. In fact, if I do not label them, I bet no one can tell which one is which.
Rehault engravings. We can see the rolly crown is much simplified on the rep. The font and style is similar to the noobfactory Rolex rehault I have seen. The detail is lacking and you can clearly see uneven lines throughout the engravings. I am not certain how these things were applied, but it reminds me of electric pencil marks on firearms. The gen engravings are well defined of course.
Original Gas Escape Valve engraving. In terms of construction, the gen and rep are quite similar. Wording were engraved and filled with enamel after.
In case you haven’t figured out the arm length shot. Rep is on the left and gen on the right.
There you have it. All the “flaws†we been looking at are really none existent just a few feet away.
First thing first. Let’s have a good look at how damn close the rep is to a gen at arm length. The truth is, unless you have an extensive knowledge of the minute differences between the two. It is virtually indistinguishable. I will have you figure out which one is a rep.
Gen first and rep next. Same for the rest. Here are the shots of the escape valve gen first then rep. Extremely close in terms of construction and dimension. In fact, if I do not label them, I bet no one can tell which one is which.
Rehault engravings. We can see the rolly crown is much simplified on the rep. The font and style is similar to the noobfactory Rolex rehault I have seen. The detail is lacking and you can clearly see uneven lines throughout the engravings. I am not certain how these things were applied, but it reminds me of electric pencil marks on firearms. The gen engravings are well defined of course.
Original Gas Escape Valve engraving. In terms of construction, the gen and rep are quite similar. Wording were engraved and filled with enamel after.
In case you haven’t figured out the arm length shot. Rep is on the left and gen on the right.
There you have it. All the “flaws†we been looking at are really none existent just a few feet away.
