Hi great read when you talk about the AP Diver jf v7 and level of finishing on the screws can you explain what the difference is and how to correct it if possible and people say the rubber strap is almost on par whats your take on the strap comparison
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Not worth buying in gen
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You've probably never owned a gen, lol. Now stop worrying about WTF I post and concern yourself with something else.
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No it's not. I've had both. Tc makes a very nice rep 16610 but it is not "just about as good."
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Lol, you are correct! I have owned a gen Casio G Shock and a Purple Barney watch though.....Do they count? I'm not concerned with much in life and this is humoring me so I'm enjoying it!
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We really shouldn't get our panties in a bunch here, I think the OP is strictly talking about appearance not quality of manufacturing. My NOOB 45mm 600m Pumpkin next to my genuine was only distinguishable in a few minor areas that no one not even a AD walking the street would notice.
Knock it off ya dope hehe
Reps can look great or practically as gen. But there is no comparison in materials, manufacturing and assembly.
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Reps can look great or practically as gen. But there is no comparison in materials, manufacturing and assembly.
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Although i somewhat agree with the op in general appearance of the watch, lets not forget whats driving these watches.
Hell, there are kit cars that you can pretend to be a real shelby or lambo or whatever but more often than not, not the same and probably wont ever be without investing buttliads of money into it.
My general rule for going gen is usually manufacture movement with a exhibition caseback to drool over the movement through.
Seeing how good the reps have gotten, maybe one day the reps will be as good as gens in all aspects if not better.
But as of right now, mehhhh not so much
Hell, there are kit cars that you can pretend to be a real shelby or lambo or whatever but more often than not, not the same and probably wont ever be without investing buttliads of money into it.
My general rule for going gen is usually manufacture movement with a exhibition caseback to drool over the movement through.
Seeing how good the reps have gotten, maybe one day the reps will be as good as gens in all aspects if not better.
But as of right now, mehhhh not so much
True some people will never understand.
There is no significant difference between a TC 16610 and a Rolex 16610
In fact the TC will have had a lot more care and attention put into it
There is no magic. Stainless steel is stainless steel . Rolex don't have fairy dust.
There is no significant difference between an ETA 2836 and a Rolex 3135 in terms of function and finish
One has a free sprung balance, which is in fact no significant advantage in timekeeping terms.
Read what Walt Odets had to say about Rolex movement quality many years ago, nothing has really changed.
Of course there are great watches which would be very difficult to emulate in terms of quality and function by the reppers.
But Rolex is absolutely not one of them IMHO.
http://www.timezone.com/2002/09/16/the-rolex-explorer-ref-14270-part-2/
There is no significant difference between a TC 16610 and a Rolex 16610
In fact the TC will have had a lot more care and attention put into it
There is no magic. Stainless steel is stainless steel . Rolex don't have fairy dust.
There is no significant difference between an ETA 2836 and a Rolex 3135 in terms of function and finish
One has a free sprung balance, which is in fact no significant advantage in timekeeping terms.
Read what Walt Odets had to say about Rolex movement quality many years ago, nothing has really changed.
Of course there are great watches which would be very difficult to emulate in terms of quality and function by the reppers.
But Rolex is absolutely not one of them IMHO.
http://www.timezone.com/2002/09/16/the-rolex-explorer-ref-14270-part-2/
Actually rolex doesn't use regular steel and all parts are hand finished. And common of course there's a difference between 3135 and a standard grade eta let alone an Asian clone. Does a standard grade eta Ruan -1 to +4 in six different positions? If we are talking top grade eta tested in six positions that's a different story. But have you seen a rep with a top grade cosc certified eta 2824?
I mean how about just the difference between setting the time on a rolex or a omega movement versus an eta or especially asian clone. Worlds apart.
I dint even understand how you guys can argue this especially after handling the gen. But I guess it's all subjective. Driving a mercedes might not feel the same to one person as it does the other. Some people can perceive the difference while others do not. That's not a judgement.
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I mean how about just the difference between setting the time on a rolex or a omega movement versus an eta or especially asian clone. Worlds apart.
I dint even understand how you guys can argue this especially after handling the gen. But I guess it's all subjective. Driving a mercedes might not feel the same to one person as it does the other. Some people can perceive the difference while others do not. That's not a judgement.
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