Looking for a basic Rolex Ladies Rep .. no diamonds ideally any sugggestion .. spend a decent time lookingon AE but no luck ... pls help out ..
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What you can acutally get from Aliexpress with a bit of research (no live links)
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OK guys Guangzhou is now evacuated for New Year celebrations...
May the Ali watch makers have a relaxing time with there families, ready for another year of us lot buying their merchandise!
Photos credited to BBC News!
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May the Ali watch makers have a relaxing time with there families, ready for another year of us lot buying their merchandise!
Photos credited to BBC News!
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Ok so I got my first 2 watches from Ali
Let's start with the black Navitimer, with a side-to-side $33 rep vs $330 rep (blue)
At medium distance I find it quite impressive for the price paid
It is a bit thinner, not obvious but still an automatic watch
while I expected a quartz at this price
Case back is not remotely as detailed as TD's version
As you look closer, flaws become noticeable easily, insert is weird, logo is not straight, but still it's not too bad
Strap is real crap, I will probably change it (and buy a strap that's worth more than the watch )
I like my intime rep even more now, and the gen is still a dream
Now the second watch, I know far less about this model but when I took it out of the box I felt like I was looking at a TD 300 dollar rep. Tag experts will tell me I am crazy but god this watch does not look like a cheap rep at all, unlike the above black navy.
This tag is very heavy, the bracelet is robust, here are some pics let me know what you think.
I tried to remove some links yesterday but the bars did not fit back in
Let's start with the black Navitimer, with a side-to-side $33 rep vs $330 rep (blue)
At medium distance I find it quite impressive for the price paid
It is a bit thinner, not obvious but still an automatic watch
while I expected a quartz at this price
Case back is not remotely as detailed as TD's version
As you look closer, flaws become noticeable easily, insert is weird, logo is not straight, but still it's not too bad
Strap is real crap, I will probably change it (and buy a strap that's worth more than the watch
)I like my intime rep even more now, and the gen is still a dream
Now the second watch, I know far less about this model but when I took it out of the box I felt like I was looking at a TD 300 dollar rep. Tag experts will tell me I am crazy but god this watch does not look like a cheap rep at all, unlike the above black navy.
This tag is very heavy, the bracelet is robust, here are some pics let me know what you think.
I tried to remove some links yesterday but the bars did not fit back in
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I think we've got the same watch! Turn you watch upside down, and slowly tilt is left or right. Does the flywheel stop??
To put the bar in, sorry to state the obvious, it's all about alignment. I managed this by folding the 2 joining links at a right angle, then slowly tapping the bar with a jewellery hammer, with a slight adjustments it should drop in. Tap slowly, otherwise you'll bend the bar...
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To put the bar in, sorry to state the obvious, it's all about alignment. I managed this by folding the 2 joining links at a right angle, then slowly tapping the bar with a jewellery hammer, with a slight adjustments it should drop in. Tap slowly, otherwise you'll bend the bar...
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I'll try tonight. How do you like it so far?
Actually my problem was not to put the bar back in but to make it stay. Once I put it back in using your method, it became loose as if it was too slim, and it kept sliding out so I tried another link but I could not remove the bar as the second one was much harder to move out.
I don't want to touch any other links now... How many did you remove? Any trouble? I have ordered a watch repair kit on Amazon, it will be better than my needle
Can any of you AE geniuses (genii??) help me find a strap for a Corum Admirals Cup in brown rubber. I need to be able to fit a deployant clasp to it.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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I'll try tonight. How do you like it so far?
Actually my problem was not to put the bar back in but to make it stay. Once I put it back in using your method, it became loose as if it was too slim, and it kept sliding out so I tried another link but I could not remove the bar as the second one was much harder to move out.
I don't want to touch any other links now... How many did you remove? Any trouble? I have ordered a watch repair kit on Amazon, it will be better than my needle
It's not bad. Not great quality tbh. But I really like the watch and style. I May upgrade it to a TD version later!
There is a small tube that's loose and goes in the middle part of the link, without that the bar will stay loose. See if you've dropped that.
Removing the links was difficult. Need to push the bar out using the tool, then with something thinner push it through the middle part (where the little tube is). I tried pulling it out with pliers but that didn't work.
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Quite a specific watch to get a strap for, especially on Ali - Slim pickings on Ebay too
Id try a TD who supplies the watch - I cannot think of any off the top of my head though
Bit of an 'obscure' watch that, and one id get if I wasn't firmly in the 'skinny wrist club'
Hi,
I'm really tempted to get a speedmaster, would you say Aaron's watch ones are the best in his price range?
He refer to the same model for this one http://fr.aliexpress.com/store/prod...less-steel-watch-311/1948844_32515761293.html and this one http://fr.aliexpress.com/store/prod...dials-work-Stainless/1948844_32518511724.html but they are different. For which one would you go?
I'm really tempted to get a speedmaster, would you say Aaron's watch ones are the best in his price range?
He refer to the same model for this one http://fr.aliexpress.com/store/prod...less-steel-watch-311/1948844_32515761293.html and this one http://fr.aliexpress.com/store/prod...dials-work-Stainless/1948844_32518511724.html but they are different. For which one would you go?
can't comment on the speedmaster but I bought a DSSD d-blue from Aaron and I'm really happy with it for the price. I've ordered another watch from him as well (seamaster pro). It hasn't arrived yet but I'm excited to see how it turns out based on my first purchase.
https://goo.gl/photos/vUQk8XnoLj7sZ4os7 - DSSD d-blue
http://kfdown.a.aliimg.com/kf/UT8Wu1EXBhaXXagOFbX1.jpg - SMP pic from Aaron
Well i suggest you to buy these watches.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Spee...ed-4-0mm-Professional-sports/32379942165.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Spee...ed-4-0mm-Professional-sports/32424385985.html
Because only quartz version has got real chronos. Stay away from cheap automatic watches.
I don't know both sellers and why one of them has half price.
I bought a seamaster from this "powerseller" guy for only $20.
Thats why i don't expect too much
I'll share my reviews when the watch arrives.
it says "seamaster" on the dial instead of speedmasterWell i suggest you to buy these watches.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Spee...ed-4-0mm-Professional-sports/32379942165.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Spee...ed-4-0mm-Professional-sports/32424385985.html
Because only quartz version has got real chronos. Stay away from cheap automatic watches.
I don't know both sellers and why one of them has half price.
I bought a seamaster from this "powerseller" guy for only $20.
Thats why i don't expect too much
I'll share my reviews when the watch arrives.
I hear alot of bad stuff about aliexpress but I have had some good experience on there. I ordered a sub but got sent a ladies datejust! The seller then sent out the sub at his own cost so I got 2 decent watches for £60!
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Well i suggest you to buy these watches.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Spee...ed-4-0mm-Professional-sports/32379942165.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Spee...ed-4-0mm-Professional-sports/32424385985.html
Because only quartz version has got real chronos. Stay away from cheap automatic watches.
I don't know both sellers and why one of them has half price.
I bought a seamaster from this "powerseller" guy for only $20.
Thats why i don't expect too much
I'll share my reviews when the watch arrives.
I wouldn't buy either of those; they look like they've lifted their pictures from another seller (Aaron)
The problem with Quartz is that they are instant give aways !
At least with automatics is harded to be noticed, with Quartz all it takes is a quick look at your ticker, so having working chronos is useless in this regard.
At least with automatics is harded to be noticed, with Quartz all it takes is a quick look at your ticker, so having working chronos is useless in this regard.
well there are a lot of those multistepper quartz which are like a 21j, but to be honest even 21j 25j auto's are a giveaway to the trained eye, the sweep of a real omega or rollie is far far smoother they will never replicate that. and with so many brands now with open caseback its getting tougher