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This is a pretty rare watch to see, and I know JTime had a separate thread on gen vs rep (RWI is missing those photos unfortunately). Hence I decided to showcase my quick thoughts on the quality and initial reaction to this quality watch. Please enjoy this brief phototastic review. More than words, the photos will do the talking.
Overall perspective
The RXF SeaQ (Q for quality) in blue is very difficult to photograph. The curved/domed sapphire is very spot on and makes it tricky to capture the multitude of hues that appear. Needless to say it is very impressive and absolutely gorgeous on first glance.
Internals
The watch houses an SW-100 confirmed, with a bi-partition housing, similar to a DSSD or Omega Ultra Deep. The middle bit locks in at a specific orientation, and the outer ring seals this in. The gasket is a sneaky fellow that slips into a groove right at the bottom of the inner seal. The SW-100 is very reliable but loud. Some HP 1300 to the bearings does the trick.
Externals
The watch dial, hands, datewheel, lume, red band on crown, coin edge knurling, IWC style link swap, caseback and overall aesthetics are showcased. Holding words short, this is a VERY quality watch. The bezel clicks feel solid yet premium. The detent was solid and didn't have the usual rep looseness.
Final verdict
I would give this watch a solid 8.5/10 for being an undercover, gorgeous and reliable clone of a brand that is underappreciated and not given enough love. I don't see links for this anymore on Puretime or Trustytime, so the only way would be to directly ask a TD for an RXF GH 39.5mm. I hope more folks get to try these watches as I got the opportunity to.
Huge thanks to RWI family here for the chance to keep posting and adding to the amazing library of information here.
RWI ROCKS!
- KGC
Overall perspective
The RXF SeaQ (Q for quality) in blue is very difficult to photograph. The curved/domed sapphire is very spot on and makes it tricky to capture the multitude of hues that appear. Needless to say it is very impressive and absolutely gorgeous on first glance.
Internals
The watch houses an SW-100 confirmed, with a bi-partition housing, similar to a DSSD or Omega Ultra Deep. The middle bit locks in at a specific orientation, and the outer ring seals this in. The gasket is a sneaky fellow that slips into a groove right at the bottom of the inner seal. The SW-100 is very reliable but loud. Some HP 1300 to the bearings does the trick.
Externals
The watch dial, hands, datewheel, lume, red band on crown, coin edge knurling, IWC style link swap, caseback and overall aesthetics are showcased. Holding words short, this is a VERY quality watch. The bezel clicks feel solid yet premium. The detent was solid and didn't have the usual rep looseness.
Final verdict
I would give this watch a solid 8.5/10 for being an undercover, gorgeous and reliable clone of a brand that is underappreciated and not given enough love. I don't see links for this anymore on Puretime or Trustytime, so the only way would be to directly ask a TD for an RXF GH 39.5mm. I hope more folks get to try these watches as I got the opportunity to.
Huge thanks to RWI family here for the chance to keep posting and adding to the amazing library of information here.
RWI ROCKS!
- KGC
