Takken 0 Posted March 18, 2011 Do those rep Omegas come from this Chinese ALPHA watch-brand-makers? It just struck me, I have no idea myself, just wondering... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted March 18, 2011 That's what I'd call an Omega hommage, not a rep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takken 0 Posted March 18, 2011 Yes I know it's not a rep of Omega on that picture but I was just wondering if perhaps ALPHA made those reps. Many of their watches seems to look very close to Omega's, I mean, change the dial etc and you are almost there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jameo210369 0 Posted March 18, 2011 Never heard of Alpha before, do you have a link to a site that sells them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takken 0 Posted March 18, 2011 --> Link to orignal site <-- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jameo210369 0 Posted March 18, 2011 Were did you get the first pic from Tekken? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takken 0 Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) ALPHA SUBMARINER Buy that submariner do some minor adjustment and you have almost a winner Edited March 18, 2011 by Takken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takken 0 Posted March 18, 2011 @ jameo210369 Sorry I do not remember. I have this folder on my computer I use to save pictures and stuff I find interesting, but I do not recall from where I have that first one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jameo210369 0 Posted March 18, 2011 Thanks Takken, I'll search google images Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drhulee 0 Posted March 18, 2011 I believe they are just an assembler of parts, making homage watches. Alpha-USA carries replacement stems for ST19 movements, and definitely doesn't charge wholesale/manufacturer prices for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted March 19, 2011 Alpha buy in their case-sets etc from elsewhere and just assemble them (like many of the other homage makers), so they may well use parts that you'll also find in reps... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites