azter 0 Posted January 30, 2014 Hey! I'm thinking about the next watch I should buy. I'm totally in love with the Rolex Submariner but I don't really know which way I should go. Should I buy a quality gen watch that has the same kinda submariner style? For example the Certina DS Action Diver, its a quality swiss gen watch with an automatic movement that's good for a everyday watch. I really like that watch but at the same time the Rolex Submariner is so much nicer in my opinion. I want to buy the swiss replica of the Rolex for around 300 dollars on trusty time, but the problem is that I'm just 16 years old. A 16 year old kid with a Rolex doesn't really make that much sense even though I'm from a wealthy family that could afford many of these high-end watches. But my parents don't wanna spend that much money on me for just a watch. What do you think of kids wearing these watches? But remember, I'm not really one of these stereotype kids with hoodies etc I'm pretty much only wearing (in many ppls opinion) expensive clothes, polo shirts etc. So my friends wouldn't think it was something special if I got a real Rolex, actually my friend got one. But another question is, how good are these Rolex swiss replicas? I've heared ttw88 is really good but can you use them as an everyday watch? I don't want an everyday watch like the Breitlings with a lot of details that can fall off, I just want a pretty simple, nice looking, diver kind of watch. So, do you think I should go with a Rolex Submariner Swiss replica on trusty time or buy the Certina DS Action Diver? I am happy with the Certina but it will probably just end up wanting the Rolex anyways... Im totally in love with that watch, literally looking on videos and photos of it everyday haha. Sorry for long post but I really need help finding a new watch Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onionbag 1 Posted January 30, 2014 Hello and welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khronos 1,339 Posted January 30, 2014 16=Certina, simple Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electron17 0 Posted January 30, 2014 Hello and welcome to RWG, get yourself a Rolex sub-c from BK. Great watch and you will be very happy with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted January 30, 2014 Welcome to RWG. Maybe ask a mod to move to intro section? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted January 30, 2014 Welcome to RWG Longines Hydroconquest . Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George. 34 Posted January 30, 2014 Welcome Wear whatever you want! you don't need to justify it to anyone. Don't go telling people it's real cause thats when you can be really called out. Andrew at TTW is an excellent dealer. Seeing as it's CNY at the moment, you'd have to wait a bit if you placed an order now. Once you get at least 5 posts, you can view the M2M section - Where members sell their goodies to others. Subs come up there all the time. Keep an eye out! Best of luck in your new hobby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted January 30, 2014 WelcomeWear whatever you want! you don't need to justify it to anyone. Don't go telling people it's real cause thats when you can be really called out. Andrew at TTW is an excellent dealer. Seeing as it's CNY at the moment, you'd have to wait a bit if you placed an order now. Once you get at least 5 posts, you can view the M2M section - Where members sell their goodies to others. Subs come up there all the time. Keep an eye out! Best of luck in your new hobby ^ This. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyr 4 Posted January 30, 2014 I know car analogies suck but I'll try any way. Suppose you can buy a car that looks almost like your favorite Ferrari, is almost as fast, but comes with no warranty,and was made under very little quality control. The motor has never been tuned up or the oil changed, and very few reliable people are willing to look under the hood If and when you have troubles.The good thing is you can get it for less than 10% of the real Ferrari price. Would you buy it? If you say yes to this you may be in the market for a rep Rolex sub, if not a nice gen like the Certina may be a better bet for now. Whatever you decide ,Welcome to the forum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted January 30, 2014 If you want gen quality, but like the style of subs there are many great homages to be had as well: Check out Steinhart's ocean series... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
austinsom 47 Posted January 30, 2014 Welcome to RWG Longines Hydroconquest . Dal. +1 Absolutely agree with this. I have one myself, and they are superbly well made for the money, and different enough to a sub to not look like some sort of clone, yet close enough to satisfy you if you like the look of a sub. Look it up and see what you think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
007 0 Posted January 30, 2014 Hello and welcome at RWG, You can buy very nice Rolex Subs for $100, $200 or $300 USD. The more you are willing to pay the more closer it will come to Gen. The first thing people think when they see a Rolex is that its probably a fake one. It doesn't matter if it is rep or Gen you wear at that point. If you want a real good Sub, go for BK's Sub-c. See mine :-) Good luck with what ever you decide! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azter 0 Posted January 30, 2014 Thanks for all the answers guys! Still thinking about it, but it's so hard. Like, sometimes i want to get a gen certina, but ones I see the Rolex sub I only want that haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DG335 0 Posted January 30, 2014 Welcome to RWG Longines Hydroconquest . Dal. yes agree or similar elegant understated Breitling SO44 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted January 30, 2014 Thanks for all the answers guys! Still thinking about it, but it's so hard. Like, sometimes i want to get a gen certina, but ones I see the Rolex sub I only want that haha You should buy what you like. Compromising on that will leave to dissatisfaction. Get a sub.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kamma 1 Posted January 30, 2014 Hello and Welcome to rwg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrtsumoto80 0 Posted January 30, 2014 If you want gen quality, but like the style of subs there are many great homages to be had as well: Check out Steinhart's ocean series... +1 My nephew has your age and has a real Rolex Sub. I do not. Thing is I have many other things to pay such as two cars a very expensive mountain bike and mortgage among other things so you get the point. Anyway you could be the kid wearing a very nice replica or the hipster wearing a Steinhart telling your friends about style. Anyways welcome to the forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathtommo_9 32 Posted January 30, 2014 Rolex Daytona. I'm 21 and I think this is a brilliant classy watch with that young sporty feel. I absolutely love mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) Hi and welcome to the Forum. If You want a submariner or a seadweller You can get one for 168 - 188 USD plus shipping and they are fine, look for the green-lumed 16600 series because these are available used and just a little less flashy than the brandnew ceramic ones. Personally I would recommend an Omega PO or a perfect watch I would have loved somebody to give me when I was 16: The gen Seiko SKX007 (it´s black) or 009 (it´s Pepsi), (from 133 Euro shipped with DHL) a true classic, a reliable 200m divers watch with an in-house built movement and comes on strap or SS bracelet. This is a true Seiko-gen, no Rolex-copy, has the great lumibrite Seiko-lume and Robert Redford wears it in "All is lost". Absolutely recommend Creation Watches for this, very reliable and fastest shipper in the world (ordered on Saturday, cleared EU-customs Monday, Tuesday in the office) Seiko SKX009 on the left - 16600 Seadweller on the right - btw the dial is a very deep blue on the SKX009, black on the SKX007 Edited January 31, 2014 by Daywatch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azter 0 Posted February 1, 2014 Thanks! I think I know which watch I'm going to go with now. So no replica for me, I'll go with the Certina! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinto 0 Posted February 13, 2014 I have the Certina DS action diver too and love it. Very smooth crown handling, keeps time nicely. I like the rugged bezel shape. The material on the lunette is interesting: I'm not sure what exactly it is - some kind of epoxy perhaps - but it has the shine of a ceramic lunette, very liquid smooth black.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
