AS90 5 Posted August 12, 2012 At first I thought it was junk and I would never wear it, but once I had a good look at it, I started to like it. Now I have done a little research on replicas and have been bitten by the bug. I like collecting, and have collected airsoft weapons and guitars in the past, cool watches might just be my new thing Can anyone tell me anything about my watch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted August 12, 2012 It's a cheapie fantasy watch powered by a 21J. Chronos and 'tourbillon' are faux. Not worth a lot TBH. I'm trying to be polite about it, but to be honest it don't have a lot going for it. You're in the right place now, though. Welcome to RWG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powderfreak 0 Posted August 12, 2012 Welcome! Have a good read, throw away that fugly POS and order a nice rep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGPS 0 Posted August 12, 2012 Welcome and enjoy exploring the rep world! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted August 12, 2012 Welcome ... If you have a passion for watches it can be fuelled here..i agree with Greg.. trying really hard not to rain on your parade!! surfice to say now you can find one that presses all the buttons. Dal............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted August 12, 2012 G'day Mate, Huan Ying, Velkommen, Welkom, Bienvenue, Willkommen, Benvenuto, Dzieñ dobry, and Welcome. The best advice is to only buy from the Trusted Dealers because they are trusted and they deal in watches! Whilst its a fantasy model Breitling make a special edition Bentley Mulliner Tourbillon but it is in Gold with a white dial and costs around £100,000! Yours looks identical to a K+S model I have but with Breitling markings, my K+S was just £25 so yours is probably the same real value but would be sold for more like £60 to £80 as a replica. We all start somewhere and you are now in the best place to start collecting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted August 12, 2012 Dont get me wrong, I will never wear it I cant even get it to fasten on my wrist as the strap is miles too short, its too big and tacky looking and the date is stuck on the 39th However I was expecting utter junk when my friend said he had a watch for me, but I actually quite liked the fact it worked, the second hand sweeps and it was perpetual/kinetic. I just want to know what type of watch it is, what's inside, what kind of metal is it made from etc. I might strip it down and rebuild it to learn some skills. I will be buying a nice Rolex rep as soon as funds permit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted August 12, 2012 Dont get me wrong, I will never wear it I cant even get it to fasten on my wrist as the strap is miles too short, its too big and tacky looking and the date is stuck on the 39th However I was expecting utter junk when my friend said he had a watch for me, but I actually quite liked the fact it worked, the second hand sweeps and it was perpetual/kinetic. I just want to know what type of watch it is, what's inside, what kind of metal is it made from etc. I might strip it down and rebuild it to learn some skills. I will be buying a nice Rolex rep as soon as funds permit! Day 39th !! you are from planet zod yes .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted August 12, 2012 Dont get me wrong, I will never wear it I cant even get it to fasten on my wrist as the strap is miles too short, its too big and tacky looking and the date is stuck on the 39th However I was expecting utter junk when my friend said he had a watch for me, but I actually quite liked the fact it worked, the second hand sweeps and it was perpetual/kinetic. I just want to know what type of watch it is, what's inside, what kind of metal is it made from etc. I might strip it down and rebuild it to learn some skills. I will be buying a nice Rolex rep as soon as funds permit! Day 39th !! you are from planet zod yes .. Sure am! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted August 12, 2012 Asian 21 j auto movement - one of mine has a bad case of rust / de-chroming suggesting its made of cheap metal rather than stainless steel. Yours might be a better metal but I get the feeling a factory just knocks out tons of these at a real cheap rate, some get labelled as K+S and go out on ebay for £20 to £30 and others get a Breitling label and sell for whatever they can get for them - I saw one being sold at $125. Pic shows the problem with rust de-chrome and also the movement most likley in your one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted August 12, 2012 Whats the best way to get the back off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted August 12, 2012 Hello and welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted August 12, 2012 I dunno mine has a glass back and lugs so can come off with a standard case remover tool. Yours looks like a Breitling type and for that I am told you need a "Sticky Ball" You can find them on EBay or maybe the RWG shop. Sure someone else may be able to advise the best way to get it off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted August 12, 2012 Thanks guys Although I have never been a big watch guy, I always liked James Bond's Roler as he wore a NATO strap, and as a young Army cadet I always wanted a MWC G10 with a NATO. Screw the G10! Im getting me the Rolex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted August 12, 2012 So what is the best Submariner I can get for around £100? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fastrack 0 Posted August 12, 2012 So what is the best Submariner I can get for around £100? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted August 12, 2012 Hello - Let your madness begin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted August 12, 2012 Tell the noob, who has the best Sub. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted August 12, 2012 So what is the best Submariner I can get for around £100? Words are more helpful than smileys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,278 Posted August 12, 2012 Welcome to RWG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) Welcome to RWG Thanks! http://www.watch-international.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=42_45&products_id=2566 I am liking the Omegas too The wife will not like this at all! Edited August 12, 2012 by AS90 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted August 12, 2012 The smiley's are because of the question "what's the best sub" its one asked by so many new members and the answer is we all have different ideas and to work it out you need to read as much as you can on here and make your own decision. Subs can be had from £30 to £350. I have what some here would call a crappy Silix special Sub but i love it and cant fault it at all for the money. If you are like some members wanting everything to be exact then you will end up pay 10X what I did for a watch that to most people looks the same. I even found the tiny laser etched crown on its glass the other day which shows the attention to detail on even the cheap reps is excellent. For £100 you are in a grey area as you will not find anything with a better movement at this price as all will have an Asian 21J movement in them and to step up will be more than that. I suggest you visit some of the TDs and look at what they can offer you, maybe spend a bit more for a better movement or go for a 21j which are usually very reliable and save a few pounds. Or save a lot and get a Silix Special Sub and then by some more reps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted August 12, 2012 The smiley's are because of the question "what's the best sub" its one asked by so many new members and the answer is we all have different ideas and to work it out you need to read as much as you can on here and make your own decision. Subs can be had from £30 to £350. I have what some here would call a crappy Silix special Sub but i love it and cant fault it at all for the money. If you are like some members wanting everything to be exact then you will end up pay 10X what I did for a watch that to most people looks the same. I even found the tiny laser etched crown on its glass the other day which shows the attention to detail on even the cheap reps is excellent. For £100 you are in a grey area as you will not find anything with a better movement at this price as all will have an Asian 21J movement in them and to step up will be more than that. I suggest you visit some of the TDs and look at what they can offer you, maybe spend a bit more for a better movement or go for a 21j which are usually very reliable and save a few pounds. Or save a lot and get a Silix Special Sub and then by some more reps. Hmm, more to think about. What would something like this be like?... http://www.watch-international.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=42_45&products_id=2566 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
