Baxi90 0 Posted May 7, 2013 Hi everybody, this is my first review since i am relatively new within the forum so do not expect anything great . I recently ordered a Rolex submariner vintage 5517, the famous Rolex that every collector in the world would love own. The watch is a very limited edition that was used in 1965 by the British royal navy. I purchased this beautiful watch by Trevor because he is the only one i managed to find that had a 1:1 replica against genuine since all parts are interchangeable with the genuine, which for me is really important because it shows how accurately and perfectly it has been reproduced. Here is a brief overview of the watch: Movement: Asian ETA 2836-2 Automatic movement Dimensions: 40mm x 13mm Crystal: Doom plexi plastic Water resistant All parts interchangeable with the original. The watch itself is absolutely fantastic, the bond nato strap is amazing and the building quality of the watch and the attention to the detail is just fantastic. It has to go down as one of the best ( in my opinion the best ever) vintage replica. The service by trevor has been superb, he showed me all the pictures of the actual watch before shipping it and didnt ship anything until i was fully happy with the product, 1st class guy Trevor,extremely happy. but lets cut the crap and let me show you this beauty folks . I APOLOGYSE IN ADVANCE FOR THE QUALITY OF THE PICTURES, I WILL TAKE SOME PROPER ONES VERY SOON Lume Picture and finally this beauty on my wrist Pictures are pretty bad, but as soon as i have the actual camera ill post some better ones. Thanks for looking and god bless Trevor, always :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeterPotamus 2 Posted May 7, 2013 that is really nice, congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baxi90 0 Posted May 7, 2013 thanks guys, appreciate it, pictures just dont make justice, as soon as i get my hands on the other camera ill take some good pictures,highlighting all the details of this watch :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odyseus 1 Posted May 7, 2013 Really nice watch:) Trevor's also a great TD (not here on RWG) but on RWI, always had great service from him:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markrfc 3 Posted May 7, 2013 Its a cracker im on the look out for a vintage Rolex this adds another to the mix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baxi90 0 Posted May 7, 2013 it really is fantastic, he also have the Swiss eta for just $50 extra, he really is a top guy, and the detail on his priducts is what makes the difference, he really is a top guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baxi90 0 Posted May 7, 2013 send him an email, this watch deserves, this is a MUST HAVE :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulc 0 Posted May 8, 2013 Love the look of this and the nato works 100%, enjoy it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baxi90 0 Posted May 8, 2013 Love the look of this and the nato works 100%, enjoy it , will do!thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted May 8, 2013 I purchased this beautiful watch by Trevor because he is the only one i managed to find that had a 1:1 replica against genuine since all parts are interchangeable with the genuine, which for me is really important because it shows how accurately and perfectly it has been reproduced. ... and if you believe that, I have a great deal on a used bridge to offer you Seriously, nice watch, but don't believe the hype... m'kay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted May 8, 2013 Don't listen to Greg. He's only trying to wind you up. When a dealer says a watch is 1:1 you can believe that it is an absolutely true to the original, identical in every way replica..........................apart from the differences of course. Oh and the inaccuracies, and the errors and......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baxi90 0 Posted May 8, 2013 ahahah Greg, nice try!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted May 8, 2013 If it was 1:1 to the original it should have fixed springbars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baxi90 0 Posted May 8, 2013 Don't listen to Greg. He's only trying to wind you up. When a dealer says a watch is 1:1 you can believe that it is an absolutely true to the original, identical in every way replica..........................apart from the differences of course. Oh and the inaccuracies, and the errors and......... yeah of course, more than the 1:1, the interchangeable is important, because 1;1 is basically impossible!, Greg is just jealous indeed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted May 8, 2013 Nice watch but that ain't no Bond strap, this is a Bond strap: They are on sale right now for $10: http://www.broadarrow.net/maratac.htm Note that to be completely correct Bond wore his 5517 on a 18mm strap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaggyPants 0 Posted May 8, 2013 No he isn't. He's pointing out that no rep is 1:1, and that you shouldn't believe everything you read about parts being interchangeable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanweekiat 0 Posted May 8, 2013 ahahah Greg, nice try!!! This truly deserve a hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baxi90 0 Posted May 8, 2013 If it was 1:1 to the original it should have fixed springbars it does, from the pics you cant tell, at least, spring bars are the" bars" where you link the bracelet to the watch basically yeah?!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaggyPants 0 Posted May 8, 2013 Nice watch but that ain't no Bond strap, this is a Bond strap: They are on sale right now for $10: http://www.broadarrow.net/maratac.htm Note that to be completely correct Bond wore his 5517 on a 18mm strap Bond never wore a 5517 mate. Connery had a 6538, Moore a 5512 and Dalton had a 16610. The strap didn't have metal keepers on Connerys Rolex either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baxi90 0 Posted May 8, 2013 No he isn't. He's pointing out that no rep is 1:1, and that you shouldn't believe everything you read about parts being interchangeable thanks for the interest shown guys but i aint that stupid after all, of course i do know that there is no 1:1 , when i say 1:1 i mean very close to the original and yes, some parts can be exchanged! Nice watch but that ain't no Bond strap, this is a Bond strap: They are on sale right now for $10: http://www.broadarrow.net/maratac.htm Note that to be completely correct Bond wore his 5517 on a 18mm strap Bond never wore a 5517 mate. Connery had a 6538, Moore a 5512 and Dalton had a 16610. The strap didn't have metal keepers on Connerys Rolex either thats a nice one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H3X4GON 0 Posted May 8, 2013 Nice strap! I got the exact same one, but mine's a 5 ring zulu. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted May 8, 2013 If it was 1:1 to the original it should have fixed springbars it does, from the pics you cant tell, at least, spring bars are the" bars" where you link the bracelet to the watch basically yeah?!. Yes fixed means they are non removable and can only be worn on a NATO. Strap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baxi90 0 Posted May 8, 2013 Nice strap! I got the exact same one, but mine's a 5 ring zulu. Lol yeap, its really cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaggyPants 0 Posted May 8, 2013 No he isn't. He's pointing out that no rep is 1:1, and that you shouldn't believe everything you read about parts being interchangeable thanks for the interest shown guys but i aint that stupid after all, of course i do know that there is no 1:1 , when i say 1:1 i mean very close to the original and yes, some parts can be exchanged! I purchased this beautiful watch by Trevor because he is the only one i managed to find that had a 1:1 replica against genuine since all parts are interchangeable with the genuine, which for me is really important because it shows how accurately and perfectly it has been reproduced. Some parts, maybe, but not all parts as indicated in the original post. No one is having a dig here, but please don't believe the hype on rep dealers websites. Most of it can be taken with a pinch of salt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites