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oldschoola

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5/9/24
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Sup guys. I'm Oldschoola
I bought a 2nd day date from dh gate for 75.00 which was fine for the time being. Fist one the second hand collided with minute hand now this 2nd one I accidentally banged the glass on a doorknob and it got cracked...I am now looking for a submariner with sapphire crystal
Swiss movement 1:1 and as waterproof as possible (to 50meters is fine)..is it too much to ask? Can anyone direct me to a source? Also a jacob and co. Chiron would be nice..I would like to hear from members with watches over a year old that have had no issues. Thanx!!!
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Hi and welcome to RWI! Glad you found your way here.

Yes, it's too much to ask. Forget all the sources of your pics, if it's there you read "swiss movement" then they are going to scam you. Ther is no rep with a swiss 1:1 movement, and no-one would take his rep 50m bsl. Read a bit here and you'll learn a thing or two about reps. Do that please before ordering anything. And use only RWI's TDs, don't Google them, there's people scammed every day because they use Google.

Please take some time to read the sticky threads in the new members area (all subsections), learn the basic forum rules and get some very good advice in the process. A number of questions has already been answered there, this is just an example:


As a new subscriber, you've already been directed to this thread, please read carefully and look through the linked additional threads:


Another good thread to read to understand where RWI comes from and some fundamentals is this:


Most of the information you need to know to start is there. If you're preparing to buy, read the stickies before ordering. When you're finished, you can continue learning by reading the stickies in all remaining sections. If it's stickied, it's important information.

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KillerD

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Hello, sorry for your loss. Here if you want to get as 1:1 as possible, you have to be willing to shell out more, significantly more than 75 bucks,

 

oldschoola

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5/9/24
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Hello, sorry for your loss. Here if you want to get as 1:1 as possible, you have to be willing to shell out more, significantly more than 75 bucks,

I understand that completely...I didn't expect it to last as long as it did. But I did take care of it as if it was real..I just want something that will be as good quality a maybe a gshock, seiko, citizen. Something I don't have to take off to go yo the beach or pool..I don't expect to go diving with a replica submariner..if swiss movement is out of the question that's fine sapphire would be great..maybe a good quality stainless case and strap..maybe a sub that's not waterproof but I can get a gasket and make it waterproof? Maybe the 350.00 range? Just want to get a feel for what I can expect because every watch ad shows the shininess of a watch but shiny only lasts so long..am I being unrealistic or is it possible?
 
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KillerD

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I understand that completely...I didn't expect it to last as long as it did. But I did take care of it as if it was real..I just want something that will be as good quality a maybe a gshock, seiko, citizen. Something I don't have to take off to go yo the beach or pool..I don't expect to go diving with a replica submariner..if swiss movement is out of the question that's fine sapphire would be great..maybe a good quality stainless case and strap..maybe a sub that's not waterproof but I can get a gasket and make it waterproof? Maybe the 350.00 range? Just want to get a feel for what I can expect because every watch ad shows the shininess of a watch but shiny only lasts so long..am I being unrealistic or is it possible?
Sending you a private message about Andiot, whom is a TD here. He'll take good care of you if you are willing to spend at least another 60 for a VSF.
 

Feefo

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I understand that completely...I didn't expect it to last as long as it did. But I did take care of it as if it was real..I just want something that will be as good quality a maybe a gshock, seiko, citizen. Something I don't have to take off to go yo the beach or pool..I don't expect to go diving with a replica submariner..if swiss movement is out of the question that's fine sapphire would be great..maybe a good quality stainless case and strap..maybe a sub that's not waterproof but I can get a gasket and make it waterproof? Maybe the 350.00 range? Just want to get a feel for what I can expect because every watch ad shows the shininess of a watch but shiny only lasts so long..am I being unrealistic or is it possible?
Buy a VSF submariner. High chance it will be decently waterproof out of the box, but let it test when you get it. You won't regret it and the quality surpasses the standard Seiko.
 
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trustytime

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Sup guys. I'm Oldschoola
I bought a 2nd day date from dh gate for 75.00 which was fine for the time being. Fist one the second hand collided with minute hand now this 2nd one I accidentally banged the glass on a doorknob and it got cracked...I am now looking for a submariner with sapphire crystal
Swiss movement 1:1 and as waterproof as possible (to 50meters is fine)..is it too much to ask? Can anyone direct me to a source? Also a jacob and co. Chiron would be nice..I would like to hear from members with watches over a year old that have had no issues. Thanx!!!
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Hi buddy

Welcome to the RWI Forums & Community.

From the look of the pictures you posted, those are all genuine pictures of genuine watches and not replica watches. Be real careful when a dealer does that. He will most likely be out to scam you.

On my website www.trustytime88.io, all the website pics shown are the EXACT replica watches itself 100% (unless otherwise stated)

Its better to stick with the TDs (Trusted Dealers) then to shop outside.

If there is anything you need help, please feel free to EMAIL at: [email protected] or PM me directly here.

Thank you.