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Review: Ginault Ocean Rover 2

derjenigewelcher

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Welcome dear forum community!

I've thought of something different than these comparisons and factory reviews. A watch with a kind of replica history.
I am not very familiar with 5-digit subs, but today I will introduce you to the Ginault Oceal Rover 2.
I know that its not a replica technically, but, well, kind of it is, because of its history. Some of you might know;)

Right at the beginning I would like to state that I wrote this whole text in German and then translated it with google translate, so forgive me any grammar mistakes and keep in mind: I did not have a stroke - it was google;)

I ordered the Ginault Oceal Rover 2 with the navy blue ceramic bezel insert, date complication and flat crystal. Ordered from "John" (;)) and after 3 months delivered to me via Taiwan from the States.
The watch came in a box with a screwdriver, various documents, well packed with a final test report over a week where the watch was regulated to + 2s / day.


Bezel
Brutally. What the fuck. I've never seen a color like this. Darker navy blue, which looks completely different depending on the light. Cloudy, sunny, artificial light, everything looks completely different, really classy! The bezel action is like a GEN rolex in terms of haptics, click and backplay. Not a single piece worse and better than all replicas I've had before.

Crown
As far as I can tell, the logo is a plum blossom which is on the crown. It comes off smoothly and turns wonderfully


Movement / data wheel
A Swiss Made (GEN) Sellita SW-200-1 is installed which is very fine. Not as fine as a Dandong 3135 clone, but fine nonetheless. Crisp data wheel with nice pressure and accuracy + 2 / s - wonderful. (Certificate, and also measured by me on a timing machine)


CG / Lugs
The case is 1: 1 as with the GEN Milsub. No words.


Bracelet / Clasp / Glidelock
The bracelet is very well made. Glidelock is flowing like the GEN.

Crystal:
I know I'll step on the tie of some, but I don't see any difference between the crystals. Please note that I am color blind and it may be that I do not perceive nuances in color differences. As with the GEN :)

SEL
10/10 :)


Dial
Wonderful, matches the pointers. Solid pressure. The manufacturer simply has a worldwide network where you can find the best parts, brutal.


Bonus:

Waterproof 300m



I hope I was able to give all of them a few sweet minutes with the review.

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great review! I am jealous about your watch since the day you have got it! ;)

Best blue tone on a watch ever!
 
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2 reviews today, someone had a day off ;);)

Your watch looks class, "John" did very well on that blue bezel, just wow, so well wear bro :thumbsup:
 
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Looks great!
Just one small tip (du weißt ja, wir helfen uns;))
Have a look at the deepl online translator (www deepl com) ... For me at least, it's way better than google...
And no, it's not an attack against your English and it's not a promotion for the translator...;)
 
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My latest 2 TC subs look much better and I paid less. Half price.


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derjenigewelcher

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And what the fuck you want to tell me with that? That you are something better? Get a real life and leave "my" thread.
 

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lol. Just use google translate and you may understand !


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And what the fuck you want to tell me with that? That you are something better? Get a real life and leave "my" thread.

I believe that he is trying to express, that you should keep your OR as is because it’s a beautiful watch, instead of using it to built a Franken, as others members have done. Let’s keep this rational.
 
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