matmus 0 Posted November 11, 2018 Hi all This is my first post and and new to the whole rep scene. Im interested in getting a ARF Submariner Hulk. My question to all of you is how long have your replica watches lasted for you and how often you service them. I appreciate all answers. Regards matmus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rx4Time 1,472 Posted November 11, 2018 I've got some member to member that are pushing 10 years old and still running fine. You can get one that run for decades or one that dies in a day it's luck of the draw. only reason the service to movement is if there's something wrong with it like as a low-power reserve not keeping time well, etc. Welcome to The Forum enjoy your time read up...do lots of studying before you make your first purchase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,873 Posted November 11, 2018 Get the arf and when it plays up get it serviced. Trust me you’ll be craving another watch well before that. So many watches so little time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted November 11, 2018 3 hours ago, Rx4Time said: I've got some member to member that are pushing 10 years old and still running fine. You can get one that run for decades or one that dies in a day it's luck of the draw. only reason the service to movement is if there's something wrong with it like as a low-power reserve not keeping time well, etc. Welcome to The Forum enjoy your time read up...do lots of studying before you make your first purchase. +1 Welcome aboard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted November 11, 2018 8 is my oldest, but yes, running fine. I suspect if I knew how to properly oil a movement, they would last quite awhile. I know for a fact that several are delivered dry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted November 11, 2018 This crappy hybrid Sub/GMT was bought for $50 in Colombia in 1995. Never wear it and beat up but I think it's still running! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD12112 44 Posted November 13, 2018 New good quality reps, if you take care of them they can last long. I had a seamaster omega blue dial, eta mechanism , 12 years . Longest asian movement Ive had is a rolex daytona , 8 years 7750A . Next was a 7750 Breitling chronograph, 5 years before it ran slow, like new after service. 7 years overall. Cheaper miyota movements 2 years at the most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stfrance 17 Posted November 13, 2018 On 11/11/2018 at 09:00, NFleischer said: in 1995 Wow~~~ 23 years????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PostMaster 3,665 Posted November 13, 2018 I’ve had watches from Robbie a TD here and they’ve lasted me for about 3 years plus.. TANKS!! Wear them well and look after them in cute boxes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VMSG 2 Posted November 16, 2018 Almost 6 my oldest, works great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GulfGT40 3,162 Posted November 16, 2018 My first one is 7 years and still going. Couple of jammed chrono buttons on others but they didn't work to start with. I had one stop after a nasty shunt on the raceway. We had to re-shell the body so now I have a replica car. I enjoy the irony of that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,231 Posted November 17, 2018 It ultimately depends upon the quality of the rep and how you treat your watches. I have some that are 20+ years old, never been serviced, and still work well. (Servicing watches in Australia is an expensive affair, hence my first comment above) Welcome to the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beetleything 0 Posted November 17, 2018 it lasted till that night i drank too much and wet myself - then it was shot to shit forever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RX951 18 Posted November 21, 2018 2 years on my NOOB V7 Hulk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill_C 148 Posted November 22, 2018 I have a cheap DateJust I bought in S.Korea in 1992 that has a Chinese 35zuan movement that still runs and keeps great time. It really is pretty hard to predict how long a watch will run. It could last a long time if you take care of it, or it could fall apart if you don't. I would suspect that the newer reps with better movements could last decades, but I am just speculating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike R 1,336 Posted November 22, 2018 12 minutes ago, Bill_C said: pretty hard to predict how long a watch will run So true I have a gold date just that’s over 15years old, still works other side of coin, have a sub I bought off the gate last month and it’s broke and already thrown in the boneyard draw one never knows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watchrepairsuk 4 Posted November 22, 2018 From the servicing we have done at watchrepairsuk we see no reason why the movements in the reps once serviced and overhauled wouldn't last just as long as their swiss equivalent. There are varying levels of quality but if buy one of the higher quality versions there is no reason why they wouldn't last for decades providing they are maintained. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
