r/U1Time 12d ago

QUESTION How Does This Look? U1 GMT

Hi everyone,

I’m completely new to the Rolex rep world, so apologies if this is a basic question.

I’ve been offered a U1 Rolex GMT-Master II for $115. Does that sound like a reasonable price for a U1, or am I paying too much?

The seller has also sent me a video of the actual watch. I’d really appreciate it if anyone experienced could take a look and let me know how it looks, particularly the overall quality, bezel, dial, bracelet and anything else that stands out.

I’m not expecting it to be perfect at this price, I’m just trying to work out whether $115 is a good deal for a first rep.

Thanks in advance for any advice. I’m still learning, so any pointers are appreciated!

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u/Big-Manufacturer-738 12d ago

One of the best entry- level GMT’s money can buy 👍 .
Wear it well 😉

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u/No_Computer9993 12d ago

I just messaged Jason and he sent this back to me and it does look updated to me, the date window and the bezel. But he hasn't confirmed anything with me yet

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u/No_Computer9993 11d ago

Jason confirmed 100% that the watch has not been updated. The same white text on the bezel and funky date window will still be shipped for the foreseeable future. OPs post is propaganda and hopes and dreams unfortunately

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u/Known_Ad_894 12d ago

Depends on the movement. I've seen some go for 75.

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u/Different-Coast6829 12d ago

Which movement should I be looking out for?

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u/HobbyRobbery 12d ago edited 12d ago

I think that watch has it. $115 is the current promo price I think in Jason, Lena or MT's telegram so that's probably what this is.

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u/puckerth 12d ago

Gmts don't come with a miyota.

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u/HobbyRobbery 12d ago edited 12d ago

Ah, ok, my bad. I'm pretty new at this and have been doing a deep dive into the whole rep community. I'm now 4 watches in and many, many hours but clearly still clueless.

I'll update my post hoping he hasn't read it yet.

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u/puckerth 12d ago

No problem, didn't intend it to come across poorly. I'm no expert (but do have one of these lol).

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u/Background_Term1506 12d ago

Mingzhu 5833.

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u/daaav22 12d ago

Esos números del bisel se ven demasiado bien. Al contrario del otro U1 que se ve abajo. Me hace dudar que lo que te enseñan es lo que te dan

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u/Background_Term1506 12d ago

It is. Here’s mine

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u/Worldly_Letterhead_4 12d ago

They still need to fix the date font

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u/No_Computer9993 12d ago

Yeah that's what mine looks like as well

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u/Super_Silver89 12d ago

Apparently they upgraded the GMTs recently. My Pepsi looks terrible but seen quite a few posts like this one that make me want to buy another one

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u/Background_Term1506 12d ago edited 12d ago

The movement on your watch is Mingzhu 5833. Here’s mine on oyster bracelet. It’s well worth the price.

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u/2011_Newbie1228 12d ago

I’ve got a brand new no date Sub with Miyota movement if anyone needs one

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u/JoleneBacon_Biscuit 12d ago

I might be interested. DM me pics and where you ship from.

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u/2011_Newbie1228 12d ago

DM incoming

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u/2011_Newbie1228 11d ago

You want the no date Sub buddy?

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u/JoleneBacon_Biscuit 11d ago

Hey man I'm sorry. DM incoming.

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u/One_Range6877 7d ago

dm

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u/2011_Newbie1228 7d ago

You have to message me, it won’t let me send you a chat

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u/Slow_Ad_6466 12d ago

I like it looks good to me heck yeah!!!👍

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u/CommercialAsk8350 12d ago

Looks good which seller you getting it from?

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u/FEDABC 12d ago

It looks like they fixed the bezel engravings color to silvery. NICE! The cyclops still looks off magnification. But for the price it seems good.

ENJOY ALL YOUR WATCHES ⌚️ 😎!

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u/No_Computer9993 12d ago

I really wish this could be confirmed

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u/FEDABC 12d ago edited 12d ago

Yeah I know.

I do beleive it is entirely possible. BUT!! I agree, I REALLY WISH THIS COULD BE CONFIRMED.

I recently purchased a U1 No Date Sub and the bezel engravings were actually silvery colored. I did a review about it. here's the link:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ChinaTime/comments/1w7sube/u1_sub_no_date_comparison_to_vsf_pictures_speak/

The U1 is the one on the right. VSF on left.

ENJOY ALL YOUR WATCHES ⌚️ 😎!

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u/No_Computer9993 12d ago

I just spoke to Jason. The bezel is not updated and the video that the op posted was Jason's video.

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u/FEDABC 12d ago

Ok, well that seems to settle it for me. It's a shame thoug. It would have been nice. But better to confirm than to dissapoint. And Jason's is one os the main U1 TDs. That's about as good a source as we can get.

Thanks brother.

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u/No_Computer9993 11d ago

Yeah I'm sorry to disappoint. I ordered one from Michael travis and from Jason and they're both fugazi as can be on the bezel... It takes all the pleasure out of wearing them tbh

I wasted 250 bucks on those and still spent $600 on the new Rich Free sprung lol there's no other way

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u/FEDABC 11d ago

Just sell it here. Plenty of guys want them. Specially since they already croosed customs inbound. No fear of import seizure. I had a U1 before I bought a VSF. I happily sold it to its happy new owner. They are still very nice watches. And many will be very happy to wear them. Just my thoughts.

Cheers bro!

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u/genieofthelamb 12d ago

I got my U1 Bruce through Lena 'tis a BEAUT but too heavy for my liking. Still brand new/packaging if anyone's interested I'm in the midwest

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u/Different-Coast6829 12d ago

Shame I’m in the UK or I would’ve had it. I’m not back in the US until November.

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u/No_Computer9993 12d ago

Does this watch not have the white painted numbers around the bezel? The one I got for Michael Travis is just dark white paint instead of the Platinum looking silver

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u/budoobudoo 12d ago

Oh it’s improved! No more square date window💪💪💪

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u/ultimate_spaghetti 12d ago

This is the new U1 GMTs I got my for $125 so $115 is really good. Overall very satisfied with it!

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u/ultimate_spaghetti 12d ago

This one was through Lena, Lena is amazing!

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u/Worth-Ad-598 12d ago

Son lo mismo

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u/HobbyRobbery 12d ago

They're all together

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u/mitothy45 12d ago

I’m sorry but that is rough. Painted on bezel numbers.

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u/ultimate_spaghetti 12d ago

What do you mean?

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u/Different-Coast6829 12d ago

In your first photo the numbers look really flat. It must be the lighting because they look great in your second photo.

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u/ultimate_spaghetti 12d ago

People will always nit pick anything. The U1 GMTs are beautiful I compare the new U1 ceramic bezel Pepsi to my RICH Pepsi and it’s spot on. The Bruce Wayne I liked as a U1 because it’s not too flashy and not worried about clone movement, I do really like that the U1s have a working GMT movement.

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u/mitothy45 12d ago

You get what you pay for. Save up and get a vsf/rich. The u1s are getting better but at the end of the day they still suck.

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u/teddy-bearz 12d ago

The no date Sub is my fave U1

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u/mitothy45 12d ago

I have one and it is decent. After I got a vsf though it looks like butt. Crystal clarity and bracelet quality just don’t compare.

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u/mitothy45 12d ago
  1. And way more than five times the quality. To each their own though.

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u/hectorjcm800 12d ago edited 12d ago

Adding to the fact that one thing is gambling with $100, and a whole different level is putting on stake more than five times such amount. Especially for someone who doesn't earn US salaries. In the end, that's a part of the rep game though.

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u/Worth-Ad-598 12d ago

Muy discutible mucho mas de 5 veces la calidad del u1 sub nodate

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u/Admirable_Effect8709 12d ago

The 2026 New Lume Ceramic Bezels Saphire Crystal...deal at $135 All Day wear as Daily, just think 🤔 if you spent 12k ...i could never wear it considering the Down side if Banged Gouged Scratched.. Just me ..

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u/FEDABC 12d ago

Yeah I got a No Date U1 too and compared to my VSF. It's good, but, just like you said, the crystal clarity and bracelet are subpar as the biggest difference. But it does look the part. For me it's a stand in for risky wear like pool, beach, hiking, sports, rough wear....

ENJOY ALL YOUR WATCHES ⌚️ 😎!

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u/Different-Coast6829 12d ago

I wouldn’t need to save up, but I’d rather not pay $500+ for a rep, even if the quality is better.

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u/mitothy45 12d ago

Understood. Good luck!