mrbluesky 0 Posted October 8, 2012 Hi guys, I have been looking for a Calibre De Cartier replica (white face and body, black strap OR rose gold with brown strap), and wanted to see if anyone has one, if so what the quality was like and more importantly the movement - I fully understand it is going to be nowhere near the real deal, but just want to know I will have something that will stand up to modest scrutiny after a few beers in the local bar! So specifically: Will a replica have the 28000bph (or there abouts) which gives the gliding impression of the second hand? What detail will be on the back? The calibre has see through and auto movement, will this be a close match, or simply solid steel back? Does anyone own a replica in this model, and can you reccomend? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted October 8, 2012 I got a silver on SS bracelet with an Asian2824 clone movement for a friend. He liked it so much he now has the gen ! It is actually very close to gen in looks, but the movement is definately different through the display caseback, but who would really know ? The sweep on the small seconds dial is very smooth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted October 9, 2012 Go to Cartier subforum, and do your research. Also, read tons of our threads about watches and movements. Educate yourself. THEN, if you'll not understand something - ask questions. Also, it would be nice to introduce yourself in the 1st post, not to ask recommendations. You can find everything by yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted October 9, 2012 Welcome, You'll find the Calibre in the TDs' offerings with a 21J or the 2824. The latter has the 28.8KBPH. It's a very good looking but thick watch. I have a fairly inaccurate 21J version but love its looks (see below). You'll see that the TDs currently have a closer version. Luthier is blunt, very blunt but will go out of his way to help you once you do the "homework". Do follow his advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greed 2 Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) My dad saw it in a magazine at the dentist and wanted me to order one. Not the version you are talking about, but just to give you an impression of a +-$120 rep. I'll try to make some more pictures soon. I only took this one: Edited October 9, 2012 by Greed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wat44 0 Posted October 9, 2012 There are also homages of this watch, I have one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnezy318 0 Posted April 25, 2013 Hi, does anyone else have this? Looking to get one too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waipio Jeff 0 Posted April 25, 2013 Hi, does anyone else have this? Looking to get one too.do a search I know I have posted pix of mine in more than one thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnezy318 0 Posted April 25, 2013 Hi, does anyone else have this? Looking to get one too.do a search I know I have posted pix of mine in more than one thread. I have. I just wanted to know how people who have one, find it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted April 25, 2013 Guys/gals, do as Luthier suggested. In the main Forum of RWG, you'' see the sefction called "Watch Reviews." There will be listed all the watch manufacturer names. Simply click on Cartier, then scroll down. There are at least 4 discussions of the Calibre model, incl. a review & pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R5tdi 0 Posted April 26, 2013 Fully agree look in the cartier area also here are some pics from mine http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=48410&hl=&fromsearch=1 Great watch I got mine from timeshops it is the white face with the ss subdial so closest to gen you get Movement is the 2824 so very robust and reliable gained about 4 mins in a week Overall feel is quality I went for the bracelet rather than the strap and I'm glad I did adds to the overall feel of the watch If you look in the timeshops new arrivals section he has also some RG versions now,I can't attest if they are gen like as I only compared the white face when I purchased mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheInthusiest 0 Posted April 26, 2013 Some people need to chill out on people asking questions on their first post. They should just answer them and tell them politely via an PM to go an look up the rules of the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnezy318 0 Posted April 26, 2013 Some people need to chill out on people asking questions on their first post. They should just answer them and tell them politely via an PM to go an look up the rules of the forum. Agreed, it makes the forum seem a bit cliquey to new comers, who come with good intentions and could potentially be valued contributors in the future. As for me, I did look in the reviews section, but wanted to ask the opinion of someone who had had it for a longer period, not just someone who'd received one and done a first thoughts review. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k3rm87 181 Posted April 26, 2013 Great watch, build quality is excellent. See through caseback is a bit of an issue though, (mine has a gold plated 21j with Cartier on the rotor). Because the seconds hand is so small it looks smooth and you cannot tell the difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites