Newest Aquaracer Calibre 5 300m 2016 model

[karmank123]

Hi guys.

Bit of a noob here about to purchase my first rep.

I like the grey version but can only find the cheaper version, not the 1:1 rep:

https://puretime03.com/aquaracer-50...-gray-textured-dial-on-ss-bracelet-nh35a.html

Is this still a good rep?

Thanks

 

[Piero 88]

Got mine, have to say this is one of the best reps I have had. Build quality is very high and feel and look is very genuine like. And the light play on the dial, that is something special. I know this has its flaws but I really could not care less.







Also, color changes in different lighting conditions:

hi can you advise me where you purchased it from? looking for the exact same myself. thank you

 

[WHNCorsair]

Hi guys.

Bit of a noob here about to purchase my first rep.

I like the grey version but can only find the cheaper version, not the 1:1 rep:

https://puretime03.com/aquaracer-50...-gray-textured-dial-on-ss-bracelet-nh35a.html

Is this still a good rep?

Thanks

Depends on your definition of good rep.. V6f is probably the best rep out there. This one has thinner numbers on the bezel compared to gen.. And few more obvious tell.. You won't get 1:1 rep for 178$.. Check gen photos and compare those with the ones posted on this website. Identify the flaws and then decide if you can live with those.. Cheers.

 

[Lagunax]

Incoming from Sead!

That looks really nice and gen-like I saw them at the crystal shoppes in Vegas recently - how's it working out for you?

MKF, right?

Just hard for me to pull the trigger on this $300+ rep when the gen is just a little over $1k...

 

[sunnydale]

That looks really nice and gen-like I saw them at the crystal shoppes in Vegas recently - how's it working out for you?

MKF, right?

Just hard for me to pull the trigger on this $300+ rep when the gen is just a little over $1k...

Yes MKF 43 mm model. Super well made and mine is good for swimming too. I saw a gen chrono at boutique some days ago and looked like MKF nailed the blue color on this. Here gen is minimum 1500 euros so 300 euros for the rep is a good deal. I would not buy a gen as this rep is so good.

 

[sunnydale]

Works well on a vacation too!

 

[Aldo69]

Works well on a vacation too!

6 days, swimming in Egypt. Watch is fantastic. No problems. Even in salt water, snorkelling in the Red Sea down to 10feet. [emoji106][emoji41][emoji106]



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[zoopyip]

The Aquaracer is designed for the diver[emoji106]


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[bene1337]

6 days, swimming in Egypt. Watch is fantastic. No problems. Even in salt water, snorkelling in the Red Sea down to 10feet. [emoji106][emoji41][emoji106]



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My AD showed me the gen last week and if I remember correctly the rehaut on the rep is kind of too high. Gen seems to have more of a flat looking dial. Nevertheless it's a beauty!

 

[bene1337]

See what I mean? Maybe it's just the angle

 

[vicad]

See what I mean? Maybe it's just the angle

I think that the larger rehaut you see comes from the water distortion in this pic. The rep rehaut isn't much different from the gen one since thickness and movement are basically the same imho.

 

[bene1337]

I think that the larger rehaut you see comes from the water distortion in this pic. The rep rehaut isn't much different from the gen one since thickness and movement are basically the same imho.

Okay, it was my mistake then. Thanks for your fast reply!

 

[Aldo69]

I think that the larger rehaut you see comes from the water distortion in this pic. The rep rehaut isn't much different from the gen one since thickness and movement are basically the same imho.

Yup. Definitely a trick of the light. My pic is of my watch, underwater, taken underwater with an iPhone 7 plus. Been comparing it to some of the poor quality reps over in Egypt. These are about 3 years behind and still trying to flog off as AAA at least the Turkish I've dealt with know the factories and grades.


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[Aldo69]

I think that the larger rehaut you see comes from the water distortion in this pic. The rep rehaut isn't much different from the gen one since thickness and movement are basically the same imho.

Spot on Vicad. Water distortion from taking the pic underwater. [emoji1362]


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[reckoner777]

I've been wearing my 41mm (older) version of this from V6F. Can't be more happy. Really on par having the gen tried!

 

[Poebes]

Hi guys this is my first reply on this forum
Im looking to buy this as my first watch and have been reading all the threads about it. Sadly, I can't afford the better ($300+) ones, but I think the cheaper ones look great as well. I have a couple of questions though, because I see the same watch for a difference price and I, personally as a beginner, can't spot a difference.

https://puretime03.com/aquaracer-calibre-5-ss-blue-textured-dial-on-ss-bracelet-jap-quartz.html#
http://www.ttw-1388.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41_211&products_id=15169
I am talking about these 2 watches. The one from ttw is 60 dollars cheaper, but it looks pretty much the same to me as the one from puretime. Is the difference on the inside or am I missing something? It looks to me as the hour makers aren't perfectly lined up to the boxes in front of them, but that might just be the angle. And that also looks to be the case in both watches, so it doesn;t really matter which seller I choose from.

Also, I like the 300m model from Sunnydale, above in this thread, the best, but I can only find the expensive $300+ ones. Are there also some cheaper Quartz models somewhere? Because this one looks way too brightish blue right? Somethnig just looks off to me. Or is that just because of the lighting/photo?https://puretime03.com/aquaracer-30...blue-textured-dial-on-ss-bracelet-nh35a.html#

https://puretime03.com/aquaracer-30...black-textured-dial-on-ss-bracelet-nh35a.html
And just as a last general beginner question, I'm wondering how an automatic Seiko movement can be cheaper than the Quartz one I linked above.

Thanks so much helping me choose my first watch and sorry for the long post and if I sound like a retard. Im all new to this. Thanks!

 

[d4m.test]

QC pics from Ryan @ Intime. Looks great!

Edit: can't post links or images yet

 

[Chellsea]

Hi guys this is my first reply on this forum
Im looking to buy this as my first watch and have been reading all the threads about it. Sadly, I can't afford the better ($300+) ones, but I think the cheaper ones look great as well. I have a couple of questions though, because I see the same watch for a difference price and I, personally as a beginner, can't spot a difference.

https://puretime03.com/aquaracer-calibre-5-ss-blue-textured-dial-on-ss-bracelet-jap-quartz.html#
http://www.ttw-1388.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41_211&products_id=15169
I am talking about these 2 watches. The one from ttw is 60 dollars cheaper, but it looks pretty much the same to me as the one from puretime. Is the difference on the inside or am I missing something? It looks to me as the hour makers aren't perfectly lined up to the boxes in front of them, but that might just be the angle. And that also looks to be the case in both watches, so it doesn;t really matter which seller I choose from.

Also, I like the 300m model from Sunnydale, above in this thread, the best, but I can only find the expensive $300+ ones. Are there also some cheaper Quartz models somewhere? Because this one looks way too brightish blue right? Somethnig just looks off to me. Or is that just because of the lighting/photo?https://puretime03.com/aquaracer-30...blue-textured-dial-on-ss-bracelet-nh35a.html#

https://puretime03.com/aquaracer-30...black-textured-dial-on-ss-bracelet-nh35a.html
And just as a last general beginner question, I'm wondering how an automatic Seiko movement can be cheaper than the Quartz one I linked above.

Thanks so much helping me choose my first watch and sorry for the long post and if I sound like a retard. Im all new to this. Thanks!

Hi mate,
TD Trusty from next door RWG trusted dealer has 41mm quartz Aquaracer for $118
http://www.ttw-1388.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41_211&products_id=16211

 

[Seamusflood]

Hi mate,
TD Trusty from next door RWG trusted dealer has 41mm quartz Aquaracer for $118
http://www.ttw-1388.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41_211&products_id=16211

Nice watch but that ticking hand is a huge tell


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[garnier]

how is the blue compared to gen? is an accurate blue? or better to choose the black