For how long can you have a rep?

[pobbe5]

Hi everyone! I diden't really know where to post this but hope that I got this right!
I'm kinda new to the rep game. I'm not a really a "handy" guy!
I'm thinking about getting a super rep and just wear it like I'm getting it and not do anything with it.
So my real question for you guys is, after how long time are super reps starting to trouble and you have to start deal with issues?

Hope you guys understand my question and could help me out a little.

Best Regards

 

[gmg_3]

I have been in this a little over a year and have had only minor issues. Had my watchmaker oil one watch and every other issue was cased by me messing with it. I wear a different watch every day.

 

[cnwh]

My skyland avenger Hfac is surviving for more than a year and I'm very happy about it


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[pobbe5]

So for how long would you say it takes before a rep starts to trouble?

 

[cnwh]

So for how long would you say it takes before a rep starts to trouble?

The SA didn't give me any trouble at all. I have it for as long as I embarked into this journey . However I do have some 21j watches that break on and off but those are low value reps. My super rep status Pam, Rolex, AP are still serving me well


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[R2D4]

Luck of the draw bud. I've had reps last for 2-4 years without issue. I've had reps break within days of buying it.

 

[shelby1501]

There is no rule how long it will last. You can buy new rep from a TD and receive it broken (although most dealers will sort it out) but from the other side, I read that some members had reps lasting for 5 or more years without servicing. I would say average time before it needs service is around 2-3 years.

It also depends which movement you choose. If it's manual wind rep with 6497 movement, you should be good for a long time as they rarely have any problems and if they do, they are easy and cheap for servicing. If you choose chrono with 7750 inside, chances that you will sooner have some problems are much bigger. 2824/2836 I think are in the middle of the two mentioned above.

Just for reference, I had many watches since I joined here (let's say 20 all together) and only one needed a service by now and that was AP Diver that arrived broken from a TD (who took care of the full service costs btw ).

Hope that helps and happy shopping!

 

[johneswank]

Welcome to the forum, P5. I have had some issues with some of the reps that I have purchased even some of the higher end watches that came with the Swiss ETA Movt. The thing to keep in mind is that you are buying a replica of a high-end watch that in itself is not a quartz, replace the battery every two years and keep going watch. A real Rolex for example, is suggested to have service every 2-5 years and each service costs about what you would pay for two VERY NICE reps.
Good luck, my friend and enjoy-

 

[genebe]

When one finally does die, do most have it serviced or just buy another rep? I have to admit, it seems like replacement cost is almost cheaper than service on some rep models.

 

[pobbe5]

I can be hones with you guys. I don't got the money to go and buy a $600+ watch every year and so. That's why I'm wondering. I have had my armani watch now for four years now without any issues. (it's not a rep but still hope you got my point)

 

[Resistor]

My Breitling Steelfish rep (Asian movement) is still going strong after approx. 5yrs or so. It runs dead-on and is actually my most accurate watch timekeeping wise. I also have an Omega Bond GMT which is around the same age and runs just fine.

Keep in mind however, that these watches are worn very infrequently and spend most of their time in the watch box. Still, they've not been serviced or had any special attention paid to them. I just pick them up, set the time, and go.

 

[storck92]

I've had my Hublot rep now for nearly two years (no service) and have had no problems, keeps time like my mobile phone!

 

[d4m.test]

Hi, if You want it to last it´s best to avoid all kind of complications and choose a nice watch with hours, minutes, seconds and date. An undecorated Asian ETA is the nicest. A new replacement movement will cost +- $105 plus the work of changing over the parts. The cheaper Asian 21j movement may be extremely reliable in all circumstances, it doesn´t feel as refined on the wrist. A replacement is about $35 only. Speaking from the reliability (and price) point of view only, there are very nice quartz alternatives which being quartz, are even more reliable and not so expensive to buy in the first place.

What is interesting to understand with reps is that qualitywise speaking of reliability and how long it will last, You can expect a $150 rep to be as good as a $600 rep. The price difference is mainly optical regarding accuracy to the gen, maybe a sapphire glass instead of mineral etc.

First choice (if You don´t have already one) in my opinion should be a Seiko SKX007 or SKX009 from Creation Watches (or Amazon, just compare prices) shipped via DHL. Afterwards buy anything else. Take Your time reading and choosing, consider some reps in the $200 or below range as well, a universal good choice for all purposes imo is the Tudor Blackbay red or blue ($300+ range).

 

[vavavoom]

Hi, if You want it to last it´s best to avoid all kind of complications and choose a nice watch with hours, minutes, seconds and date. An undecorated Asian ETA is the nicest. A new replacement movement will cost +- $105 plus the work of changing over the parts. The cheaper Asian 21j movement may be extremely reliable in all circumstances, it doesn´t feel as refined on the wrist. A replacement is about $35 only. Speaking from the reliability (and price) point of view only, there are very nice quartz alternatives which being quartz, are even more reliable and not so expensive to buy in the first place.

What is interesting to understand with reps is that qualitywise speaking of reliability and how long it will last, You can expect a $150 rep to be as good as a $600 rep. The price difference is mainly optical regarding accuracy to the gen, maybe a sapphire glass instead of mineral etc.

First choice (if You don´t have already one) in my opinion should be a Seiko SKX007 or SKX009 from Creation Watches (or Amazon, just compare prices) shipped via DHL. Afterwards buy anything else. Take Your time reading and choosing, consider some reps in the $200 or below range as well, a universal good choice for all purposes imo is the Tudor Blackbay red or blue ($300+ range).

+1 on the advice!

 

[zero_deficit]

I think you need to understand that there are way too many variables to give any definitive answer. A quartz rep could easily last just as long as a quartz gen. A rep mechanical may last longer than a gen (gens break too). But a rep may arrive DOA the day you get it

Instead what you should think about are the variables that would affect how long a particular rep (or even gen for that matter) would last. Eg. A sec@6 A7750 movement may end the enjoyment of your rep prematurely, buying an A3135 might cause you some troubles later on, or a particular factory may be known for more lackluster quality control etc. It would be pointless to give a number when some many factors come into play. It's like asking a person how long they will live for. Are they a smoker, do they exercise, are they prone to certain illnesses?

How would you go about answering these sort of questions? Read read and read Understand that while more often than not your rep can easily last as long as its gen counterpart, since you're buying an counterfeit product manufactured illegally half way across the world, you will still have that small chance that your rep will arrive with issues

Good luck

 

[bigwigsdad]

Had my gmtii six years now, worn on and off as a daily beater. It's never been serviced and is still going strong. It's got a swiss eta.

Simple answer id say with any fake purchase is, its pot luck how long it will last. Some good advice above though!

 

[Ibn_Hasaf]

I purchased a rep with an eta and wore it every day for about a year. It is still working fine, I got another watch to wear instead. I really expect it would go as long as any other watch before servicing.

 

[mikeski1]

It seems my watches are all still going strong I have a couple franck muller crazy hours from 6-7 years ago that are still working and that has the jumping hands a couple 21j have gone but only ones that were over 10 years old all my clone movements are working with some being about 4 years old. But the watches are Hardley worn
Bottom line if your worried about it buy a pam with 6497 its has the best odds of survival. If worn daily
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[sawalke4]

A friend of mine is still wearing a sub i bought him as a daily since 2006. Thats back when we has swiss ETA's before the clones. Still, no service and still running well .

 

[Alex_P1]

I've never had a rep die.

My advice, if you're looking for a sturdy rep to wear for several years, would be a PAM running the hand-wound Asian 6497. They're bomb-proof.