Pablissimo 0 Posted February 20, 2012 First off, great post! I really enjoy seeing gens side by side with fine reps. Only upon close inspection did I notice a couple of differences that give the rep away: -The crown on the gen dial is wider at the bottom than the one on the rep. (I've also noticed this discrepancy on a fine Yachtmaster rolesium rep I have when compared to my dad's gen.) -The spacing between the words in the text "OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE" is different on the rep. Almost a double space as opposed to the single spacing on the gen. I'm not sure if the newer gens read "SWISS MADE" at the bottom like the rep does, but this gen doesn't. Thanks for uploading these pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbjoer 0 Posted February 21, 2012 Most of those dffrences you guys see are because the GEN is a much older model and the Rep is based on the newer models. Yes, be very careful about "tells". Rolex has changed many small details over time. There was a long and interesting discussion (on RWI ?) about Noob vs WM9 some time ago which ended up with someone being able to point out that the bulk of the "tells" were due to the two being reps of different versions of the Submariner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmune 0 Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) I love threads like this. I'm a noob and don't know too much yet. The only difference I spotted was the spring bar, bracelet end links and the rep seemingly having more sunburst. Oh and the different wording at the bottom " -T" vs "swiss made" The only reason why I was able to distinguish the gen from the rep was the gold coloring, but that's because I'm a geologist :P. Just curious, some people mentioned the crown, hour and minute hands being different. Can some one explain why? I just don't see it. /.edit Was it that the crown imprint on the gen is "narrower" than that of the rep? And that the minute hand is skinnier on the rep? Still see no difference on the hour hand. Edited February 22, 2012 by emmune Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ellery 0 Posted February 22, 2012 amazing how real they are, can you tell me, bk is a seller? how can i find hm please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted February 22, 2012 amazing how real they are, can you tell me, bk is a seller? how can i find hm please. BK has a section here on the forum under the title BK's Watch Garage. Go to main page and scroll down, you will see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ellery 0 Posted February 22, 2012 i found this, they tell me in other rolex discussion, okya, i try to read a lot more, thank you all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fran4451 0 Posted February 22, 2012 That looks like Japanese replica, not genuine Swiss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted February 22, 2012 That looks like Japanese replica, not genuine Swiss. OK you joined a half hour ago and you are the fucking expert? Fuck off!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted February 22, 2012 That looks like Japanese replica, not genuine Swiss. Almost got it mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyril_Clunge 0 Posted February 22, 2012 Is that fucking idiot on every thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubmood 0 Posted February 22, 2012 How much did this one cost ya' mate? Nice purchase! Very close indeed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crossbones 0 Posted February 23, 2012 That looks like Japanese replica, not genuine Swiss. OK you joined a half hour ago and you are the fucking expert? Fuck off!!! LOL! Jeff = AWESOME in my book Sorry I havnt responded to the questions in this thread. Just noticed them. Ill log in later tonight and do my best answering them all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
