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I'm interested in Omega Planet Ocean. According to the list good factories are noob and v6f/kw for CRPO.
But i'm miss something. My question is how to connect TD and watch from his side with factory, where is that information ?
But i'm miss something. My question is how to connect TD and watch from his side with factory, where is that information ?
I can't completely understand your question but you can ask your TD for a watch from a factory of your choice. If you want to get a Noob CrPO (although I don't think it's available anymore by TDs) you can just ask them.
Also you can score a Noob CrPO via our M2M as well.
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Ok. This is what I ment. Pity that on their webpages lack of information from which maker they come.
Thanks for your listings which I find very helpful. Trying to get the best for your money is always key and I have had some pretty poor quality watches in the past.
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Check out TC under supporting vendors. TDs can't supply his watches or parts; only him.
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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:
Huge Yachtmaster review by @zocker4711 - check this out:
https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/big-rolex-yachtmaster-review-6-digit.365876/
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 (price depends a lot on the movement / ETA or Gen Rolex)
--> Remark of the famous RWI Rolex-Wizzard QueTip:
"Let me add. The reps sold by Phong are in no way superb. The cases from him are, the rest if not genuine is just regular rep stuff such as dials. You're better off sourcing Whoopy dials etc. if you're settling for a vintage build but want a Phong case. It's not worth going the Phong full rep way imho. Buy the case and one is good to go."
Noob
- Rolex
-- Submariner 116610 Blue, Green, Black Bezel (ceramic)
---> Athough the current LN/LV version is the V7, still most members prefer the V6S over the newer batch as this has a bad SEL fit and a worse case shape than the V6S.
---> The V6S is not available from the TDs anymore, so best hunt for it in the M2M section
-- Submariner 116613 (bicolor, blue ceramic bezel)
-- Submariner 114060 (no date / ceramic bezel)
-- Sea Dweller V2 116600 (ceramic bezel)
-- Sea Dweller Deep Sea V2 / V6 116660 (ceramic bezel)
-- Explorer 216570 with correct hand stack (white and black dial)
---> https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/big-noob-explorer-216570-chs-thread.354454/
-- GMT-Master II with correct hand stack
---> https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/big-noob-gmt-chs-thread.354018/
-- Yachtmaster 116622 (dial color and seconds hand are flaws / JF is better but the entire appearance of Noob YMs beats JF by far)
-- Yachtmaster 116655 rose gold
---> https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/big-rolex-yachtmaster-review-6-digit.365876/
- Breitling Avenger Skyland
- Panerai
-- PAM 000
-- PAM 005
-- PAM 026
-- PAM 111
-- PAM 112
-- PAM 104
-- PAM 164
-- PAM 176 / 177 (P-Series)
-- PAM 217
-- PAM 243
-- PAM 029
-- PAM 292 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 297
-- PAM 299
-- PAM 318
-- PAM 356
-- PAM 364
-- PAM 390
- AP Chronographs (not as good as JF but lower in price)
- AP Diver
- Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
- Omega Planet Ocean
- Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor
- IWC Ingenieur Laureus Sport
V6F / KW
- Cartier Santos
- Cartier Balon Bleu
- HUBLOT Big Bang diverse models
- IWC Pilot Chronograph 3777
- Omega
-- CRPO (Planet Ocean)
-- Seamaster 300m Co-Axial
- Panerai
-- PAM 127 (Fiddy)
-- PAM 285
-- PAM 312
-- PAM 346(Radiomir)
-- PAM 359
-- PAM 388 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 417 --> all PAM 417 - 420 series
-- PAM 438 (Luminor ceramic)
-- PAM 504 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 505 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 508 (Luminor Submersible)
-- PAM 586(Luminor GMT)
- Sevenfriday P-Series
- Tudor Heritage Ranger
- Tudor Black Bay Bronze
- Zenith Pilot Type 20
MK
- Patek Philippe Nautilus Jumbo 5711
--> version on strap with grey dial / for bracelet and blue dial check the BP below
---> detailed review by Godfathar: https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/sh...ighlight=white
- IWC
-- Portofino
-- Mark XVI
TC
- Yachtmaster 16622
- Submariner 16610 LN / LV (non-ceramic)
--> The TCs are the best ootb Rolex reps by far, pricy but worth the money
H-Maker / H-fac:
- Panerai
-- PAM 000
-- PAM 005
-- PAM 026
-- PAM 087 (Luminor Submersible)
-- PAM 112
-- PAM 243 (J-series, Tritium dial)
-- PAM 288 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 297
-- PAM 318
-- PAM 380 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 411 - 420
-- PAM 432 - 434
- Breitling
-- Steelfish (preferably with Swiss Eta, search the forum for more info)
-- Skyland Avenger
- IWC Cousteau Divers 2008
TF
-- AP 15400
--> TF only made the 15400 but the first batch is much better than the current one / also check on the JF model, which is thenbest 15400 rep right now
--> The JF has better quality overall and is closer to gen. Better dials, better clasp, better crown, better movement and deco
--> Just the TF bracelet feels more comfy since it isn't as stiff as the JF bracelet (but the stiff JF bracelet is closer to gen as those are also as stiff)
--> Clasp of the JF beats the TF by far
.......more info on the forum in the AP brand-section
JF
- Audemars Piguet
-- ROO Chronos (little better than Noob but more expensive)
-- Diver V7
-- Forged Carbon diver
-- 15400 (better than TF -> more info on the forum in the AP brand-section)
-Rolex
-- Yachtmaster 116622
---> current Noob versions are better
---> still JF has the best blue YM dial so far
-- Daytona 116520 and all other models to that reference number
-- Milgauss
BP
- Rolex
-- Sea Dweller 16600 (pre ceramic)
-- Datejust II (41 mm diameter)
-- Submariner 116613 (two-tone)
-- Submariner 16618 (gold)
- IWC
-- Big Pilot 5002
-- Big Pilot 5004
- Breitling
-- Navitimer World
-- Navitimer 01 (actually is the A23322 according to case size)
---> this one has no sunken date wheel but therefore a faux dial at 3 but matching case size of the 23322
- BP Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 V1 with corrected hands
-> This has the flattest case (9,00 mm) and therefore is closest to gen. All versions with decorated movements are too thick.
--> version on bracelet with blue dial / for the grey dial and strap version, check the MKF above
---> very worth to read: the review by Godfather linked above, too.
WM9
- Submariner 16613 (two-tone, blue bezel) - out of production
ZF
- Tudor
-- Heritage Black Bay V4
-- Pelagos V2 (updated bezel number spacing and crown guard)
- IWC
-- 5001 Portuguese
-- Portuguese 7Day
-- 3777-06 Pilot Chrono Le Petit Prince
-- 3878 Spitfire (sec@6 may cause trouble)
-- Big Pilot 5009 series
- Panerai
-- PAM 127
-- PAM 424
-- PAM 425
-- PAM 448
-- PAM 449
-- PAM 508
-- PAM 517
-- PAM 604
-- PAM 605
DSN
- PAM082
Update:
Huge Yachtmaster review by @zocker4711 - check this out:
https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/big-rolex-yachtmaster-review-6-digit.365876/
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 (price depends a lot on the movement / ETA or Gen Rolex)
--> Remark of the famous RWI Rolex-Wizzard QueTip:
"Let me add. The reps sold by Phong are in no way superb. The cases from him are, the rest if not genuine is just regular rep stuff such as dials. You're better off sourcing Whoopy dials etc. if you're settling for a vintage build but want a Phong case. It's not worth going the Phong full rep way imho. Buy the case and one is good to go."
Noob
- Rolex
-- Submariner 116610 Blue, Green, Black Bezel (ceramic)
---> Athough the current LN/LV version is the V7, still most members prefer the V6S over the newer batch as this has a bad SEL fit and a worse case shape than the V6S.
---> The V6S is not available from the TDs anymore, so best hunt for it in the M2M section
-- Submariner 116613 (bicolor, blue ceramic bezel)
-- Submariner 114060 (no date / ceramic bezel)
-- Sea Dweller V2 116600 (ceramic bezel)
-- Sea Dweller Deep Sea V2 / V6 116660 (ceramic bezel)
-- Explorer 216570 with correct hand stack (white and black dial)
---> https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/big-noob-explorer-216570-chs-thread.354454/
-- GMT-Master II with correct hand stack
---> https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/big-noob-gmt-chs-thread.354018/
-- Yachtmaster 116622 (dial color and seconds hand are flaws / JF is better but the entire appearance of Noob YMs beats JF by far)
-- Yachtmaster 116655 rose gold
---> https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/big-rolex-yachtmaster-review-6-digit.365876/
- Breitling Avenger Skyland
- Panerai
-- PAM 000
-- PAM 005
-- PAM 026
-- PAM 111
-- PAM 112
-- PAM 104
-- PAM 164
-- PAM 176 / 177 (P-Series)
-- PAM 217
-- PAM 243
-- PAM 029
-- PAM 292 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 297
-- PAM 299
-- PAM 318
-- PAM 356
-- PAM 364
-- PAM 390
- AP Chronographs (not as good as JF but lower in price)
- AP Diver
- Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
- Omega Planet Ocean
- Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor
- IWC Ingenieur Laureus Sport
V6F / KW
- Cartier Santos
- Cartier Balon Bleu
- HUBLOT Big Bang diverse models
- IWC Pilot Chronograph 3777
- Omega
-- CRPO (Planet Ocean)
-- Seamaster 300m Co-Axial
- Panerai
-- PAM 127 (Fiddy)
-- PAM 285
-- PAM 312
-- PAM 346(Radiomir)
-- PAM 359
-- PAM 388 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 417 --> all PAM 417 - 420 series
-- PAM 438 (Luminor ceramic)
-- PAM 504 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 505 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 508 (Luminor Submersible)
-- PAM 586(Luminor GMT)
- Sevenfriday P-Series
- Tudor Heritage Ranger
- Tudor Black Bay Bronze
- Zenith Pilot Type 20
MK
- Patek Philippe Nautilus Jumbo 5711
--> version on strap with grey dial / for bracelet and blue dial check the BP below
---> detailed review by Godfathar: https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/sh...ighlight=white
- IWC
-- Portofino
-- Mark XVI
TC
- Yachtmaster 16622
- Submariner 16610 LN / LV (non-ceramic)
--> The TCs are the best ootb Rolex reps by far, pricy but worth the money
H-Maker / H-fac:
- Panerai
-- PAM 000
-- PAM 005
-- PAM 026
-- PAM 087 (Luminor Submersible)
-- PAM 112
-- PAM 243 (J-series, Tritium dial)
-- PAM 288 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 297
-- PAM 318
-- PAM 380 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 411 - 420
-- PAM 432 - 434
- Breitling
-- Steelfish (preferably with Swiss Eta, search the forum for more info)
-- Skyland Avenger
- IWC Cousteau Divers 2008
TF
-- AP 15400
--> TF only made the 15400 but the first batch is much better than the current one / also check on the JF model, which is thenbest 15400 rep right now
--> The JF has better quality overall and is closer to gen. Better dials, better clasp, better crown, better movement and deco
--> Just the TF bracelet feels more comfy since it isn't as stiff as the JF bracelet (but the stiff JF bracelet is closer to gen as those are also as stiff)
--> Clasp of the JF beats the TF by far
.......more info on the forum in the AP brand-section
JF
- Audemars Piguet
-- ROO Chronos (little better than Noob but more expensive)
-- Diver V7
-- Forged Carbon diver
-- 15400 (better than TF -> more info on the forum in the AP brand-section)
-Rolex
-- Yachtmaster 116622
---> current Noob versions are better
---> still JF has the best blue YM dial so far
-- Daytona 116520 and all other models to that reference number
-- Milgauss
BP
- Rolex
-- Sea Dweller 16600 (pre ceramic)
-- Datejust II (41 mm diameter)
-- Submariner 116613 (two-tone)
-- Submariner 16618 (gold)
- IWC
-- Big Pilot 5002
-- Big Pilot 5004
- Breitling
-- Navitimer World
-- Navitimer 01 (actually is the A23322 according to case size)
---> this one has no sunken date wheel but therefore a faux dial at 3 but matching case size of the 23322
- BP Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 V1 with corrected hands
-> This has the flattest case (9,00 mm) and therefore is closest to gen. All versions with decorated movements are too thick.
--> version on bracelet with blue dial / for the grey dial and strap version, check the MKF above
---> very worth to read: the review by Godfather linked above, too.
WM9
- Submariner 16613 (two-tone, blue bezel) - out of production
ZF
- Tudor
-- Heritage Black Bay V4
-- Pelagos V2 (updated bezel number spacing and crown guard)
- IWC
-- 5001 Portuguese
-- Portuguese 7Day
-- 3777-06 Pilot Chrono Le Petit Prince
-- 3878 Spitfire (sec@6 may cause trouble)
-- Big Pilot 5009 series
- Panerai
-- PAM 127
-- PAM 424
-- PAM 425
-- PAM 448
-- PAM 449
-- PAM 508
-- PAM 517
-- PAM 604
-- PAM 605
DSN
- PAM082
Hi, I hope it's ok for me to ask this question here. Does anyone have any recommendations where I can find a high quallity Rolex Datejust, i have been looking through different threads here but have not found any helpful answers. So i would really appreciate all the tips i can get. Im interessted in the older ones with the old bracelet all the way to the newest. Also if the movt is close to the gen would be a big plus. I have been in contact with noobwatches who seems to have good looking watches, but due to many negative reviews and also it not being a trusted dealer im not sure if it beeing the best choice for me. Also i want to apologize for any misspelling, swedish is my motherlanguage.
Thank you
Thank you
It will take you quite a bit of time, but all the info is here friend. You must search!
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Okey, thank you for your reply. This is my first time in a forum so im not that good at this kind of things. But practice makes perfect
No problem. I've been here two years, and still can't quickly find detailed information! It takes me hours to read through the information here, because there's so much of it. But, if you are patient and thorough, you'll find what you're looking for.
The last thing you want to do is ask outright without having spent time searches bf for yourself....some people really do not like that, because we all had to do our own homework.
Best of luck!
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Excellent guide OP. Might I suggest also adding TW Best even though they are no longer in production?
In my opinion they deserve to be mentioned in this amazing guide because they were the makers of the most accurate yellow gold Day Dates as some of the very Senior members like @watchguyusa1 can attest to. They are still highly sought after along the lines of WM9 but are more rare.
In my opinion they deserve to be mentioned in this amazing guide because they were the makers of the most accurate yellow gold Day Dates as some of the very Senior members like @watchguyusa1 can attest to. They are still highly sought after along the lines of WM9 but are more rare.
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Thanks mate :smile:
I just researched a bit on TW and yup, they had / have an enormous reputation.
What were their best models you think need mention in the overview? I need your help on this as I didn't even know TW before your post :blush2:
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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:
KW / V6F changed their name into XF.
Huge Yachtmaster review by @zocker4711 - check this out:
https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/big-rolex-yachtmaster-review-6-digit.365876/
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 (price depends a lot on the movement / ETA or Gen Rolex)
--> Remark of the famous RWI Rolex-Wizzard QueTip:
"Let me add. The reps sold by Phong are in no way superb. The cases from him are, the rest if not genuine is just regular rep stuff such as dials. You're better off sourcing Whoopy dials etc. if you're settling for a vintage build but want a Phong case. It's not worth going the Phong full rep way imho. Buy the case and one is good to go."
Noob
- Rolex
-- Submariner 116610 Blue, Green, Black Bezel (ceramic)
---> Athough the current LN/LV version is the V7, still most members prefer the V6S over the newer batch as this has a bad SEL fit and a worse case shape than the V6S.
---> The V6S is not available from the TDs anymore, so best hunt for it in the M2M section
-- Submariner 116613 (bicolor, blue ceramic bezel)
-- Submariner 114060 (no date / ceramic bezel)
-- Sea Dweller V2 116600 (ceramic bezel)
-- Sea Dweller Deep Sea V2 / V6 116660 (ceramic bezel)
-- Explorer 216570 with correct hand stack (white and black dial)
---> https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/big-noob-explorer-216570-chs-thread.354454/
-- GMT-Master II with correct hand stack
---> https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/big-noob-gmt-chs-thread.354018/
-- Yachtmaster 116622 (dial color and seconds hand are flaws / JF is better but the entire appearance of Noob YMs beats JF by far)
-- Yachtmaster 116655 rose gold
---> https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/big-rolex-yachtmaster-review-6-digit.365876/
- Breitling Avenger Skyland
- Panerai
-- PAM 000
-- PAM 005
-- PAM 026
-- PAM 111
-- PAM 112
-- PAM 104
-- PAM 164
-- PAM 176 / 177 (P-Series)
-- PAM 217
-- PAM 243
-- PAM 029
-- PAM 292 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 297
-- PAM 299
-- PAM 318
-- PAM 356
-- PAM 364
-- PAM 390
- AP Chronographs (not as good as JF but lower in price)
- AP Diver
- Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
- Omega Planet Ocean
- Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor
- IWC Ingenieur Laureus Sport
XF (former V6F / KW)
- Cartier Santos
- Cartier Balon Bleu
- HUBLOT Big Bang diverse models
- IWC Pilot Chronograph 3777
- Omega
-- CRPO (Planet Ocean)
-- Seamaster 300m Co-Axial
- Panerai
-- PAM 127 (Fiddy)
-- PAM 285
-- PAM 312
-- PAM 346(Radiomir)
-- PAM 359
-- PAM 388 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 417 --> all PAM 417 - 420 series
-- PAM 438 (Luminor ceramic)
-- PAM 504 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 505 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 508 (Luminor Submersible)
-- PAM 586(Luminor GMT)
- Sevenfriday P-Series
- Tudor Heritage Ranger
- Tudor Black Bay Bronze
- Zenith Pilot Type 20
MK
- Patek Philippe Nautilus Jumbo 5711
--> version on strap with grey dial / for bracelet and blue dial check the BP below
---> detailed review by Godfathar: https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/sh...ighlight=white
- IWC
-- Portofino
-- Mark XVI
TC
- Yachtmaster 16622
- Submariner 16610 LN / LV (non-ceramic)
--> The TCs are the best ootb Rolex reps by far, pricy but worth the money
H-Maker / H-fac:
- Panerai
-- PAM 000
-- PAM 005
-- PAM 026
-- PAM 087 (Luminor Submersible)
-- PAM 112
-- PAM 243 (J-series, Tritium dial)
-- PAM 288 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 297
-- PAM 318
-- PAM 380 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 411 - 420
-- PAM 432 - 434
- Breitling
-- Steelfish (preferably with Swiss Eta, search the forum for more info)
-- Skyland Avenger
- IWC Cousteau Divers 2008
TF
-- AP 15400
--> TF only made the 15400 but the first batch is much better than the current one / also check on the JF model, which is thenbest 15400 rep right now
--> The JF has better quality overall and is closer to gen. Better dials, better clasp, better crown, better movement and deco
--> Just the TF bracelet feels more comfy since it isn't as stiff as the JF bracelet (but the stiff JF bracelet is closer to gen as those are also as stiff)
--> Clasp of the JF beats the TF by far
.......more info on the forum in the AP brand-section
JF
- Audemars Piguet
-- ROO Chronos (little better than Noob but more expensive)
-- Diver V7
-- Forged Carbon diver
-- 15400 (better than TF -> more info on the forum in the AP brand-section)
-Rolex
-- Yachtmaster 116622
---> current Noob versions are better
---> still JF has the best blue YM dial so far
-- Daytona 116520 and all other models to that reference number
-- Milgauss
BP
- Rolex
-- Sea Dweller 16600 (pre ceramic)
-- Datejust II (41 mm diameter)
-- Submariner 116613 (two-tone)
-- Submariner 16618 (gold)
- IWC
-- Big Pilot 5002
-- Big Pilot 5004
- Breitling
-- Navitimer World
-- Navitimer 01 (actually is the A23322 according to case size)
---> this one has no sunken date wheel but therefore a faux dial at 3 but matching case size of the 23322
- BP Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 V1 with corrected hands
-> This has the flattest case (9,00 mm) and therefore is closest to gen. All versions with decorated movements are too thick.
--> version on bracelet with blue dial / for the grey dial and strap version, check the MKF above
---> very worth to read: the review by Godfather linked above, too.
WM9 (not active anymore)
- Submariner 16613 (two-tone, blue bezel)
TW (not active anymore)
- Proposals?
ZF
- Tudor
-- Heritage Black Bay V4
-- Pelagos V2 (updated bezel number spacing and crown guard)
- IWC
-- 5001 Portuguese
-- Portuguese 7Day
-- 3777-06 Pilot Chrono Le Petit Prince
-- 3878 Spitfire (sec@6 may cause trouble)
-- Big Pilot 5009 series
- Panerai
-- PAM 127
-- PAM 424
-- PAM 425
-- PAM 448
-- PAM 449
-- PAM 508
-- PAM 517
-- PAM 604
-- PAM 605
DSN
- PAM082
Update:
KW / V6F changed their name into XF.
Huge Yachtmaster review by @zocker4711 - check this out:
https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/big-rolex-yachtmaster-review-6-digit.365876/
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)
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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 (price depends a lot on the movement / ETA or Gen Rolex)
--> Remark of the famous RWI Rolex-Wizzard QueTip:
"Let me add. The reps sold by Phong are in no way superb. The cases from him are, the rest if not genuine is just regular rep stuff such as dials. You're better off sourcing Whoopy dials etc. if you're settling for a vintage build but want a Phong case. It's not worth going the Phong full rep way imho. Buy the case and one is good to go."
Noob
- Rolex
-- Submariner 116610 Blue, Green, Black Bezel (ceramic)
---> Athough the current LN/LV version is the V7, still most members prefer the V6S over the newer batch as this has a bad SEL fit and a worse case shape than the V6S.
---> The V6S is not available from the TDs anymore, so best hunt for it in the M2M section
-- Submariner 116613 (bicolor, blue ceramic bezel)
-- Submariner 114060 (no date / ceramic bezel)
-- Sea Dweller V2 116600 (ceramic bezel)
-- Sea Dweller Deep Sea V2 / V6 116660 (ceramic bezel)
-- Explorer 216570 with correct hand stack (white and black dial)
---> https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/big-noob-explorer-216570-chs-thread.354454/
-- GMT-Master II with correct hand stack
---> https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/big-noob-gmt-chs-thread.354018/
-- Yachtmaster 116622 (dial color and seconds hand are flaws / JF is better but the entire appearance of Noob YMs beats JF by far)
-- Yachtmaster 116655 rose gold
---> https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/big-rolex-yachtmaster-review-6-digit.365876/
- Breitling Avenger Skyland
- Panerai
-- PAM 000
-- PAM 005
-- PAM 026
-- PAM 111
-- PAM 112
-- PAM 104
-- PAM 164
-- PAM 176 / 177 (P-Series)
-- PAM 217
-- PAM 243
-- PAM 029
-- PAM 292 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 297
-- PAM 299
-- PAM 318
-- PAM 356
-- PAM 364
-- PAM 390
- AP Chronographs (not as good as JF but lower in price)
- AP Diver
- Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
- Omega Planet Ocean
- Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor
- IWC Ingenieur Laureus Sport
XF (former V6F / KW)
- Cartier Santos
- Cartier Balon Bleu
- HUBLOT Big Bang diverse models
- IWC Pilot Chronograph 3777
- Omega
-- CRPO (Planet Ocean)
-- Seamaster 300m Co-Axial
- Panerai
-- PAM 127 (Fiddy)
-- PAM 285
-- PAM 312
-- PAM 346(Radiomir)
-- PAM 359
-- PAM 388 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 417 --> all PAM 417 - 420 series
-- PAM 438 (Luminor ceramic)
-- PAM 504 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 505 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 508 (Luminor Submersible)
-- PAM 586(Luminor GMT)
- Sevenfriday P-Series
- Tudor Heritage Ranger
- Tudor Black Bay Bronze
- Zenith Pilot Type 20
MK
- Patek Philippe Nautilus Jumbo 5711
--> version on strap with grey dial / for bracelet and blue dial check the BP below
---> detailed review by Godfathar: https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/sh...ighlight=white
- IWC
-- Portofino
-- Mark XVI
TC
- Yachtmaster 16622
- Submariner 16610 LN / LV (non-ceramic)
--> The TCs are the best ootb Rolex reps by far, pricy but worth the money
H-Maker / H-fac:
- Panerai
-- PAM 000
-- PAM 005
-- PAM 026
-- PAM 087 (Luminor Submersible)
-- PAM 112
-- PAM 243 (J-series, Tritium dial)
-- PAM 288 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 297
-- PAM 318
-- PAM 380 (Radiomir)
-- PAM 411 - 420
-- PAM 432 - 434
- Breitling
-- Steelfish (preferably with Swiss Eta, search the forum for more info)
-- Skyland Avenger
- IWC Cousteau Divers 2008
TF
-- AP 15400
--> TF only made the 15400 but the first batch is much better than the current one / also check on the JF model, which is thenbest 15400 rep right now
--> The JF has better quality overall and is closer to gen. Better dials, better clasp, better crown, better movement and deco
--> Just the TF bracelet feels more comfy since it isn't as stiff as the JF bracelet (but the stiff JF bracelet is closer to gen as those are also as stiff)
--> Clasp of the JF beats the TF by far
.......more info on the forum in the AP brand-section
JF
- Audemars Piguet
-- ROO Chronos (little better than Noob but more expensive)
-- Diver V7
-- Forged Carbon diver
-- 15400 (better than TF -> more info on the forum in the AP brand-section)
-Rolex
-- Yachtmaster 116622
---> current Noob versions are better
---> still JF has the best blue YM dial so far
-- Daytona 116520 and all other models to that reference number
-- Milgauss
BP
- Rolex
-- Sea Dweller 16600 (pre ceramic)
-- Datejust II (41 mm diameter)
-- Submariner 116613 (two-tone)
-- Submariner 16618 (gold)
- IWC
-- Big Pilot 5002
-- Big Pilot 5004
- Breitling
-- Navitimer World
-- Navitimer 01 (actually is the A23322 according to case size)
---> this one has no sunken date wheel but therefore a faux dial at 3 but matching case size of the 23322
- BP Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 V1 with corrected hands
-> This has the flattest case (9,00 mm) and therefore is closest to gen. All versions with decorated movements are too thick.
--> version on bracelet with blue dial / for the grey dial and strap version, check the MKF above
---> very worth to read: the review by Godfather linked above, too.
WM9 (not active anymore)
- Submariner 16613 (two-tone, blue bezel)
TW (not active anymore)
- Proposals?
ZF
- Tudor
-- Heritage Black Bay V4
-- Pelagos V2 (updated bezel number spacing and crown guard)
- IWC
-- 5001 Portuguese
-- Portuguese 7Day
-- 3777-06 Pilot Chrono Le Petit Prince
-- 3878 Spitfire (sec@6 may cause trouble)
-- Big Pilot 5009 series
- Panerai
-- PAM 127
-- PAM 424
-- PAM 425
-- PAM 448
-- PAM 449
-- PAM 508
-- PAM 517
-- PAM 604
-- PAM 605
DSN
- PAM082