Koukla 0 Posted September 17, 2013 On a trusted dealer website you see a watch that you like and above the Watch it says " made with genuine watch, completely dissected!! 1:1 exact dimensions. Completely interchangeable. Movement is per the same model as genuine, perfect gift for loved ones!! " Is it a marketing ploy, or are they that confident in that watch? Because I only see that written on certain models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted September 17, 2013 1. What do you think it means? 2. What do you REALLY think it means? 3. Yep, you're probably right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted September 17, 2013 It means that the factory went out and purchased the gen watch, pulled it apart, measured it up and still got shit wrong on the rep. It's going to be a better than average rep but it still won't be perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted September 17, 2013 It means that the factory went out and purchased the gen watch, pulled it apart, measured it up and still got shit wrong on the rep. It's going to be a better than average rep but it still won't be perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nygiants 0 Posted September 17, 2013 It means that the factory went out and purchased the gen watch, pulled it apart, measured it up and still got shit wrong on the rep. It's going to be a better than average rep but it still won't be perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,743 Posted September 17, 2013 It means that the factory went out and purchased the gen watch, pulled it apart, measured it up and still got shit wrong on the rep.It's going to be a better than average rep but it still won't be perfect. +1Million Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koukla 0 Posted September 17, 2013 Ok, lol. I've also seen them write on a particular model "this model is using genuine over run case sets and bracelets!btge movement is same specs and model as genuine!" Is that also bullshit?? Lol! This is on trusty times website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted September 17, 2013 Ok, lol. I've also seen them write on a particular model "this model is using genuine over run case sets and bracelets!btge movement is same specs and model as genuine!" Is that also bullshit?? Lol! This is on trusty times website. answered on post #3... reading is hard these days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koukla 0 Posted September 17, 2013 I didn't understand what the over run case sets meant, obviously reading is hard these days for you as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,777 Posted September 17, 2013 I didn't understand what the over run case sets meant, obviously reading is hard these days for you as well Probably that they measured the case dimensions and tried to replicate them as best they could, sometimes it gets lost in translation from Chinese to English. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash64 17 Posted September 17, 2013 I didn't understand what the over run case sets meant, obviously reading is hard these days for you as well That one is just a lie. they are claiming that they somehow got a hold of genuine case sets from too large a production run and are using them for their reps. Nope. No way. There will never be any gen case sets used in the rep world. Everything is repped. No gen anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koukla 0 Posted September 17, 2013 That's what I figured, just though since he was a trusted dealer that maybe it meant something else Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted September 17, 2013 I didn't understand what the over run case sets meant, obviously reading is hard these days for you as well That one is just a lie. they are claiming that they somehow got a hold of genuine case sets from too large a production run and are using them for their reps. Nope. No way. There will never be any gen case sets used in the rep world. Everything is repped. No gen anything. Actually, not entirely true. There have indeed been instances of gen parts used in reps (I'm thinking of the 1:1 Santos XL particularly - it was $1500 though! ) It's not a common occurrence, though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted September 17, 2013 Ok, lol. I've also seen them write on a particular model "this model is using genuine over run case sets and bracelets!btge movement is same specs and model as genuine!" Is that also bullshit?? Lol! This is on trusty times website. Very very rare but it does happen. You would be shocked if you knew just how many "Swiss" watches have cases and bracelets made in China. I didn't understand what the over run case sets meant, obviously reading is hard these days for you as well That one is just a lie. they are claiming that they somehow got a hold of genuine case sets from too large a production run and are using them for their reps. Nope. No way. There will never be any gen case sets used in the rep world. Everything is repped. No gen anything. Wrong, as per greg_r's reply above. There is suspicion about the initial run of the Ebel Discovery as well as a couple of others. I can tell you 100% it happens with bags so why not watches? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted September 17, 2013 if it did happend you could be sure theyll tell us and want extra $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted September 17, 2013 Not always, do you think the factory is going to want to admitting to selling case sets out the back door? Same with bags, I have "rep" bags that a friend has confirmed are 100% genuine yet were sold as A grade reps. The factory is hardly going to want it any other way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chats 1 Posted September 17, 2013 well apparently the "Completely interchangeable" with genuine is a bit of a lie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted September 17, 2013 Not always Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted September 17, 2013 well apparently the "Completely interchangeable" with genuine is a bit of a lie how is it a lie if a piece uses an over run case and bracelet set and a same spec movement as the gen...this is pretty well a factory franken and will accept more gen parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted September 17, 2013 Not always, do you think the factory is going to want to admitting to selling case sets out the back door? Same with bags, I have "rep" bags that a friend has confirmed are 100% genuine yet were sold as A grade reps. The factory is hardly going to want it any other way. good one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chats 1 Posted September 17, 2013 well apparently the "Completely interchangeable" with genuine is a bit of a lie how is it a lie if a piece uses an over run case and bracelet set and a same spec movement as the gen...this is pretty well a factory franken and will accept more gen parts. in this case we are talking about Andrew's watch right? if yes, then he did state the same thing like the OP said. for example, you can change the bezel insert with the genuine, but you need a few mods first. at least thats what he said to me when i bought a sub LV from him, its a great watch though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thang 579 Posted September 17, 2013 It means that the factory went out and purchased the gen watch, pulled it apart, measured it up and still got shit wrong on the rep. It's going to be a better than average rep but it still won't be perfect. :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koukla 0 Posted September 17, 2013 What does factory Franken mean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chats 1 Posted September 17, 2013 Franken: Assembled from a mixture of genuine and replica parts. (From Frankenstein - Mary Shelley's novel). read this http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=6210 its a glossary list, will save you a lot of time figuring what is what, pretty useful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
