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Aquaracer 500M Bracelet BA0870 Rep Vs Gen Comparison

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Received my genuine Aquaracer bracelet today, and thought you would appreciate a side by side comparison with the replication of the same model, BA0870 bracelet. Whilst there is already a comparison over at RWI, there isn't one here, hence my attempt. If you are interested in seeing this other comparison, then check out s3g0y's comparison thread here where he not only compares the bracelet, but also a complete gen watch with the rep of the same model.

 

The replica bracelet is very very close indeed to the genuine bracelet, with only very few noticeable differences, which all have to be found upon closer inspection.

 

The first series of photos show the shorter of the two bracelets being the genuine, and the longer, the replica bracelet. Also to note, in most of these photos, the genuine clasp/diver extension is a couple of holes/position/adjustment to the replica, but towards the end of these shots, I resize the genuine, and adjust the diver extension so they both show the same.

 

Onto the photos...

 

Genuine Top...

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Rep..

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Gen..

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Rep..

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Gen..

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Rep..

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Gen..

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Gen top..

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Now a quick look at the SEL's

 

Rep..

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Gen..

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Gen Top..(as mentioned earlier, you can see the diver extensions are set differently. Corrected later).

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Rep..

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Gen..

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Rep..

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Gen..

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Gen Top..

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Rep..

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Gen..

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Gen..(You can't really see the inscribing here due to the genuine bracelet being used. See second photo which shows a little better in certain light).

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Diver extension open. Gen Top..

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Rep..

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Gen..

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Diver extension closed, Gen top..

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Rear of clasp, closed, gen top..

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Rep..

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Gen..

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A look on the rear of the bracelet. Gen, right..

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Rep..

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Gen..

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Bracelet Endlinks..(rep right)

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Clasp side profile. Gen top..

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Gen top again, this photo you can see why the rep has sharper edges, unfinished like gen, top..

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And that pretty much concludes my comparison. Heres a shot of both bracelets at the same length.. Gen top..

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A look at the rep, which is a super rep in its own right. The latest version has the correct logo..

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SEL fitment..

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And of course a wrist shot :)

 

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I purchased this rep from the same guy over on RWI who I linked to his comparison thread. Due to him having the gen and rep version of this model Tag, he advised against me getting a gen bracelet because the rep is so good. I got a good deal, so thought why not.

 

This rep originally came from Ryan, a TD on RWI.

 

Overall impressions on this rep bracelet, and watch, yes, its a super rep for sure.

Edited by SSTEEL

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SSTEEL

Some editing done, and duplicates removed. My Macbook had a wobbly writing this thread, luckily I copied and pasted along the way to notepad.

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g.man

Very good comparison there mate.

 

:clap:

 

g.man

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Pharmo

Very detailed comparison mate :clap:

 

Many thanks for taking the time :)

 

 

 

 

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R1evans

Very informative,with excellent detail as always.

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Cynikal.Mindset

The rep bracelet is very good, just not as well finished.

 

Nice comparo!

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TheTinMan

The genuine is just cleaner and crisper when you get to the fine details. Nothing anybody would notice at all, but it does show attention to detail, and as they say 'the devil is in the details'.

 

Great comparison. Thanks for that.

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SSTEEL

Thanks guys, it sure is close, and yes, its the finishing which is really the only difference, all of which can be done DIY with some diamond files, and a drill press.

 

After wearing this since I wrote this comparison, the feel of the gen on the wrist is lovely, and when releasing, and clipping the clasp back in, it has that positive feel, and lock to it.

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Flipper81

Love this rep and currently resisting but it's on my list to get soon. Your posts are making the sooner rather than later a true possibility.

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SSTEEL

Every watch collection needs a good Tag Heuer imo. I have not taken this Aquaracer off since getting it around 5-6 weeks ago now. My Franken Carrera is feeling left out, but not forgotten. Will implement a form of rotation with my reps once I have more than the 3 I do have lol

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DACCAWATCHES

how much did it cost?? any links to the Seller (Ryan)

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SSTEEL

Check on our sister site, RWI. Ryan is InTime.

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kraven

I got one of these from Toro, had to send it back as the bracelet was defective. The hook on the divers extension was not curved and was too short, hence it never held in place. Hopefully will get it back soon. But I must say the feel of the bracelet itself was good.

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nathtommo_9

Fantastic! Great post :)

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thorny007

Excellent pictures. Rep isn't bad but gen is much cleaner

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lb121

Thanks for the comparison.

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rewy101

Superb when people can compare against gen. Superb pics

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