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Old 26 June 2009, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjeramy
Christ on a bike thats come out really f*cking sh*t,i best get myself a proper phone
I agree
Old 26 June 2009, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjeramy
Christ on a bike thats come out bad

Bloody hell I could buy that at tesco's
Old 26 June 2009, 10:43 PM
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I'll try and dig out the proper camera and get some proper pics still its a nice pic of the beans and sausage
Old 26 June 2009, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjeramy
I'll try and dig out the proper camera and get some proper pics still its a nice pic of the beans and sausage
That was the best bit
Old 26 June 2009, 10:59 PM
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Old 27 June 2009, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Nat21
Those PAM pics on the Pro-Polo site are what you will receive - they aren't genuine watch pics. The dial text is too White and the shock protection is all wrong on the movement. Also the strap is crap quality and the lume is badly inconsistent. The site just uses a v v good lightbox to take v v good pics....

If you look at this PAM - prowatch-polo Bell Ross Bell Ross Bell Ross Watches Bell Ross bell ross replica bell ross replicas bell ross Watch relojes Bell Ross breitling breitling breitling bentley watches breitling chronograph breitling chronometer breitling emergency breitli

You'll see that it's more obviously a replica. Bad L SWISS MADE L position and the 0035 serial that all the 111 reps have, plus close ups of the balance so you can see the incorrect shock protection clearer...

Pro-Polo QCs each watch they sell - idolrepicas and watcheden (same site) are drop shippers direct from the factory....you may get a good one / you may not. A lot of the watches from idolreplicas / watcheden are now not what are in the pics - the factories have updated or changed the models but the idolreplicas site have not updated their pics. Idolreplicas is an honest site but at the bottom end of honest sites.
Would appreciate your opinion on these two please.......

prowatch-polo Bell Ross Bell Ross Bell Ross Watches Bell Ross bell ross replica bell ross replicas bell ross Watch relojes Bell Ross breitling breitling breitling bentley watches breitling chronograph breitling chronometer breitling emergency breitli

Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea With Swiss ETA 2836 Movement-1:1 Ultimate Version - Replica Sea Dweller Watch
Old 27 June 2009, 01:42 AM
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Nat, exactly how good are these fakes though? (knowing that a "real" one will have more street cred )

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Old 27 June 2009, 01:59 AM
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That sea master for instance, the real one had the depth (600m) on the back, I take it the fake one wouldnt get that far down or are they still pretty similar like that? (just being a little nosey to see how well these chinese have copied watches, they seem to do quite well copying other things!)

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Old 27 June 2009, 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Nat21
Same watch from same factory...as good as you'll get for that model....until the factory releases the next update They're upto the 5th version of it so far...
thanks for that
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Cheers
Old 27 June 2009, 10:13 AM
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My brother bought the exact model you are looking at from Idolreplicas, its very good but when you put it against mine there are a number of small dscrepencies....and obviously the movement doesnt look anything like that in the picture.
My lume shines blue/blue his more green/blue and it is poor lume.
The pip is wrong and again poor lume, and the locking clasp with the crown has rivet marks on the rear when mine is flush.
The engraving ORIGINAL ESCAPE VALVE/RING LOCK SYSTEM/ROLEXROLEXROLEX is not as bold as the original but close,I belive mine is engraved and my brothers is acid etch, I used a loope to exagerate.
The two watches you have shown are made by the same company in China, Nat will tell you where, he knows more about replica watches that I do.
The next time my brother visits I will photograph the two watches together.

I my opinion well worth $300ish if replicas are OK with you.
Old 27 June 2009, 01:48 PM
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Thanks for your opinion Yoza.
I've only recently started buying watches due to the number of nice examples being posted up on scoobynet. Todate have purchased a Chase Durer and Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon, both of which I'm very pleased with.
I particularly like that rolex model but can't justify the expense of a genuine one at the moment.
Old 27 June 2009, 02:16 PM
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The problem with buying and wearing fake watches as I see it.....

If you have geniune watches, and you have worked hard to buy them, then you buy a fake and you broadcast the fact, then automatically all your watches are fake.

And worse still, if you have genuine watches and then try to pass a blag as real, your credibility is blown in one fell swoop.

I believe even showing interest and admitting to working with/on fake watches can tarnish the reputation of a bonafide collector.

If you go to " hardcore " horology sites, even the mention of Replicas is frowned upon.

I see them for what they are, some are sh1te rubbish, some are masterpieces and deserve credit for what they are.

Some have even given me a feeling that I have been somehow ripped off for buying the real deal.
Old 27 June 2009, 03:08 PM
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Interesting to see some of the reps nowadays, how good they are, and hard to "call out" For example, I own (Gens)4 tags, a Seamaster, Raymond Weil and a Maurice Lacroix amongst the usual Armani/Hugo Boss dress watches and know enough people with Tag/Omega/Rolex/Breitling to sniff out most fakes.

However, Bell and Ross/Graham/U-boat/etc are pretty obscure, and I don't know enough about gens to tell a fake.
Old 27 June 2009, 03:25 PM
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Pacenote:
Which Hydrocarbon did you get? I'm pretty new to this watch game and after seeing yoza's ***** (ooer ) I bought a "Madcow":



and it looks pretty good with the lights off
Old 27 June 2009, 05:10 PM
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Old 27 June 2009, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by markr1963
Pacenote:
Which Hydrocarbon did you get? I'm pretty new to this watch game and after seeing yoza's ***** (ooer ) I bought a "Madcow":
I got this one........

Grail Review: Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Chronograp
Old 27 June 2009, 05:47 PM
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You will have witnessed the 'lights out' experience, yes?
Old 27 June 2009, 05:56 PM
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i've been after a planet ocean crono for ayear or two now, but never found a good or close rep, the sub dials were always wrong, but i've now been told you can get one with all the correct markings and crono spacings

this sites worth a look at Index page

cheers mark
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Originally Posted by scooby(puppy power)
does anybody know somewhere that could fix an omega speedmaster no questions asked, need a new glass and gains time like mad was dropped down a flight of stairs, it is deffinatley a genuine omega
You'd be taking a chance if it's "dodgy" because all genuine have a unique serial number, and keep a "stolen" register if someone has reported it to the police and/or claimed on insurance. I have heard a "Story" or "Urban legend" of a watch being taken for repair at a specialist, and it being on the stolen register and the police getting involved. Being prosecuted for receiving stolen goods is quite easy for the CPS to prove, unless you have receipts, names and adresses Etc. Best-case-scenario is prob a caution and the goods confiscated. . . .

Personally, I declared everything to my insurers, including serial numbers and photographs of serial numbers, photo's of the watches and boxes, warranty cards etc for my watches so that if I did get mugged or burgled, I would have less trouble claiming. I also keep them in a wall safe when not being worn.

Taken from Darren Reays website (Respected watch dealer-I have bought from him and his service is impeccable!)

"Rolex Watch Register

Darren Reay Watches specialises in used Rolex watches


Rolex UK log the serial numbers of all of their watches and have done for many years now. If a watch is ever 'lost/stolen' it is put on the Rolex register at Rolex in Bexley. Rolex provide a free service whereby the public or trade can call them and check a Rolex watch against their register. They will ask for your address, land line phone number, watch serial number and model number. They go away and check their records and then call you back with the result. Be warned that if it turns out that the watch you have checked is on their register then Rolex will inform the police and you can expect a call or visit from the police soon after. If you would like to check your Rolex watch with Rolex Bexley please call them on the following number Monday - Friday during normal office hours:

Telephone: (01322) 553454 "
Old 28 June 2009, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by markr1963
You will have witnessed the 'lights out' experience, yes?
Yes mate, the ' does your ball glow in the dark experience '
Old 28 June 2009, 11:21 AM
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I like the look of the Rolex Daytona. The one I have got tells me the time etc and I really don't care if it is a replica. I did not buy it to impress anyone else.

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Old 06 September 2009, 09:28 AM
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Blimey
Just read this as I saw an advert on one of the pages here for Rolex's at $50

I only have a couple of watches - a Rolex Daytona, and an Omega Seamaster - both bought brand new and genuine from the dealers (In fact the wife had to pre-order the Rolex as they were all sold before they even came out in the dealers)

Omega's are relatively cheap - mine was £1200.. the Rolex on the other hand was very expensive and they are smaller than my large size Omega - so I tend to wear it very rarely (personally having bought brand new and compared to the Omega I think they are a rip-off anyway.............. thats life)

I am quite shocked at some of these sites - I always thought these kind of things were always illegal regardless of the fact they say replica

To me its like infringing a watch patent - but I'm not a lawyer

At some of the prices quoted I'm tempted to have a watch for every day of the week - I didnt buy mine because they were genuine - bought them because liked the look of them.....

At these prices I wouldnt care if they were fake - like the Graham watches, but cripes it is a nonsense that these sites can exist
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Holy thread revival BatMan.

Fabreeze, its known as The Awakening....

You may feel aggrieved but believe me, however good they look they are not as good as the original.

I have handled and worked on a wide range of "replicas" from scrap to unbelievable quality, but most of them dont last.

Also you may find it difficult to get them worked on, especially from larger dealers, in extreme cases you wont get them back.



PLEASE EXCUSE MY SPELLING, ANYTHING YOU DONT UNDERSTAND, PLEASE ASK...x


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