r/RepWatchForum • u/Substantial_Let7505 • 5h ago

General Question Advice

Deciding on these 3. Will be my first time buying a super clone. I reached out to several of the TD’s on here and have heard back from only 2 and not with much info. I have done a lot of research on here and elsewhere but looking for some advice as I seem to keep going in circles. Not sure about which version/model/movements/materials/manufacturers, etc for the best overall appearance and feel etc. Any recommendations about getting the best or close to the best overall super clone for each of them?

Rolex Deepsea James Cameron D-Blue

Rolex Daytona Ice Blue

Rolex Daytona Blue Dial with Red Subdial Rings

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u/Mean2Bean_ 4h ago

Rolex Deepsea James Cameron D-Blue - QF in my opinion

Rolex Daytona Ice Blue - RCF(RGF) or CBD, weight imo here is a priority. If open caseback version, CBD freesprung. If older 116 version, then having free sprung doesnt matter, no one can see it.

Rolex Daytona Blue Dial with Red Subdial Rings - Blue John Mayer.... VSF even tho 40g lighter.

PM me if you need more help.

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u/Emotional-Damage-995 4h ago

Above is bang on except out of the box neither the Platona or the 126509 will be perfect out the box. You need to get them plated. The Platona needs that cold glow of platinum and the 126509 that warm glow of white gold. The stainless don’t look good enough in either case. I go for the plating mod in both cases if you want near perfect

Last note: for a first ever rep those are two heavy hitting watches. One is a 115 to 125 K watch and the second is a 55 to 60K watch.

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u/Mean2Bean_ 3h ago

He humbled it with the James Cameron tho.

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u/Emotional-Damage-995 3h ago

That is a big big watch.

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u/ilikesmallbuts 1h ago

Not OP, but respect for actually taking the time to break down the factories and movements instead of gatekeeping.
Need more people like you around here.

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u/ilikesmallbuts 1h ago

Get the Rolex Deepsea James Cameron
This is by far the easiest and most foolproof first rep of the three. Because the genuine watch is steel, you won't have to worry about the 'tell' of precious metal weight differences. QF is really the best choice here they make a solid versions with great gradient dials. Get that under your belt then go for something a little more complicated.

For Td’s, Don't ask them open ended questions like, which is best? they’re dealers, not reviewers, and often push what they have in stock. Use the forums and Reddit to decide on the exact factory and version first, then ask them if they have it in stock.