Member X 91 Posted April 30, 2010 Well, another couple of ebay snipe successes here I assume they're based on standard rep cases, dials and bracelets, just minus any Rolex markings or rehaut engraving, as they certainly feel pretty solid and tough :sh_h: The movement in them is a bit 'grindy' when you move the hands round but I'm not going to change the GMT hand now I've set it to the right time as I don't want to tempt fate... It's apparently a DG2813 movement and the sweep seems to confirm that, although the sweep is pretty smooth really! If I'd have bought a cheap rep with this movement, I think I would be pretty happy Rotor is quiet, can barely hear it unless you hold it to your ear. Anyway, endlinks are TIGHT, they don't move at all! Bracelets have no sharp edges and are easily adjusted by simply unscrewing and removing links. Clasps are good, nice and tight and also comfy against the wrist. I don't think they are waterproof as the crown/stem tube (or whatever it's called) does not look anywhere near perfect though Since the photos I have moved the fliplock clasp (I think that's what it's called?) from the black dial onto my DSSD with bracelet (see other thread I'm going to post in a minute) and have swapped the standard clasp from that onto this one. Lume is also pretty good. The monster lume shot below is a 'just charged' shot, but it does fade fairly fast. That said, it is a LOT better than some of the other rep lumes that I've got. Overall I'd give this watch an 8.0 or 8.5 out of ten. With a better movement in it (smoother sweep, better quality generally) and guaranteed waterproofing, it'd be pretty much a 10 out of 10 for me. Looks great, looks classy, goes with casual or smart, and is often the only thing I want to wear! Anyway, rubbish pics as follows: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klaatu00001 0 Posted May 29, 2010 Awesome. Who was the ebay seller? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted May 29, 2010 Very Nice... Sniping is so fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted May 29, 2010 I think the ebay seller was topwatches2009 ? I can't remember now! These usually go for USD30-40 so not too expensive :o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted May 30, 2010 Thanks I'm very pleased with them! Seem remarkable quality for the money, even though they're clearly not perfect 'reps'. The DSSDs in the comparison pics I'm less happy with - threads on the crowns seem poor to non-existent so it can take 20 minutes to get them screwed back in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,559 Posted May 30, 2010 These sterile dial pieces are very interesting. But what I wanted to comment on were your pics...very sharp! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted May 30, 2010 Why, thank you, kind sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
