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supra2nv · 19 September 2007, 03:04 PM

curious if anyone here has a replica to beat up while the original is safe at home?

Gaijin · 19 September 2007, 03:05 PM

No way. I'd rather beat up a Rolex instead.

supra2nv · 19 September 2007, 03:09 PM

that first scratch is always so painful...it haunts me !

BiG JeEzY · 19 September 2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

No way. I'd rather beat up a Rolex instead.

I Agree!

Erix · 19 September 2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

No way. I'd rather beat up a Rolex instead.

Hear hear, what's the point in having the good stuff in a safe? If you can't use it ,why bother getting one?

Jedi · 19 September 2007, 03:21 PM

someone gave me a replica Panerai... it works well, very accurate, nice weight... and I gave it to my mum as a collar for her Shi-Tzu...

Iceman · 19 September 2007, 03:37 PM

I don't bother to coz I "beat up" on the real thing all the time!

JJ Irani · 19 September 2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by supra2nv

curious if anyone here has a replica to beat up while the original is safe at home?

If you need a "beater", why bother with a fake Rolex?

Just get yourself a genuine SEIKO!!

GoISU · 19 September 2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

If you need a "beater", why bother with a fake Rolex?

Just get yourself a genuine SEIKO!!

X2

ron17402 · 20 September 2007, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

If you need a "beater", why bother with a fake Rolex?

Just get yourself a genuine SEIKO!!

I agree with JJ.

bwalkerVintage · 20 September 2007, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

If you need a "beater", why bother with a fake Rolex?

Just get yourself a genuine SEIKO!!

I agree - don't fuel the fire with the replicas - defninitely in poor taste.

Here is a pic of my beater (and diver).

Tools · 20 September 2007, 03:04 AM

Here's my "daily beater" for the past half decade. It doesn't look too bad and I never thought of having a "stand in" in case it got scratched. Even though I replaced a badly scratched insert on it a couple of years ago, all it took was a good wash and a wipedown with a sunshine cloth for this photo..

Destroy · 19 September 2007, 07:17 PM

Fakes are an abomination. For any purpose.

Here endeth today's sermon.

Tombstone · 19 September 2007, 07:36 PM

I have a "beater" it is my SD Rolex, it is the king tank tool watch. There is nothing I can do to a SD that can not be buffed out or fixed if I damage it. So far so good. Why buy a Rolex if you are not going to use it I say. IMHO

Robb · 19 September 2007, 07:47 PM

If I want a beater I wear this!

EvEr34 · 19 September 2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Robb

If I want a beater I wear this!

Robb tha't a fake Seiko and you know it.

Downing · 19 September 2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone

I have a "beater" it is my SD Rolex, it is the king tank tool watch. There is nothing I can do to a SD that can not be buffed out or fixed if I damage it. So far so good. Why buy a Rolex if you are not going to use it I say. IMHO

Right on, bro!

Earl · 19 September 2007, 07:49 PM

Does the responsiveness here reflect the answer your getting supra2nv ? We do not support the replica side Rolex here, if you want a Rolex buy a real one!

Jedi · 19 September 2007, 08:04 PM

I can understand the use of a replica if we're dealing with say a museum piece on display for posterity in a high risk environment, but even then, the relevant authorities would not disclose for certain whether the piece is actually genuine or not.

For a Rolex, or any other timepiece for that matter, it is first and foremost a tool, and if you're going to get one, why hide it away and fake it? If the situation you're going into involves beating, then get a beatable watch...

JAD3703 · 19 September 2007, 08:09 PM

Nope, no interest. I have a Seiko Black Monster, Casio Pathfinder and Timex Ironman if I really want / need to wear a watch in situations where I may substantively beat it up.

Replicas / fakes are simply stealing the intellectual property rights and efforts of the original manufacturers.

James

ohsixx · 19 September 2007, 09:11 PM

I wear my Rolex everyday, but know a few people with cars that have never been rained upon.

Paulie · 19 September 2007, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ohsixx

I wear my Rolex everyday, but know a few people with cars that have never been rained upon.

supra2nv · 19 September 2007, 09:59 PM

maybe I will pick up an Invicta or something instead :)

Tools · 20 September 2007, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by supra2nv

maybe I will pick up an Invicta or something instead :)

Sup,

An Invicta is a respectable purchase.. And you have a watch with a respectable following.. A great beater when necessary..

As others have said, I'm not sure why you would believe that a Rolex needs to be left at home rather than being worn. While expensive in watch terms, they are not particularly delicate and in most cases do not need to be "protected"

explodingtaco · 19 September 2007, 10:21 PM

Dont buy something you cant afford to loose, or damage in this case. I am absolutly shocked out much dmg my crystal can take and not scratch, of course the body has scratches but with a clean and clear face it looks great.

roadcarver · 19 September 2007, 10:33 PM

Replica / Fakes / Counterfeits are funding the mob / underworld business. There was a recent report that this is a multi-billion dollar industry and the world hasn't really taken a second look.

Blown Wide Open · 19 September 2007, 11:21 PM

My Sub date gets the most abuse. It will continue to do so.

Patrick

yachtsales · 19 September 2007, 11:57 PM

I wear my Prez everyday. I will echo what has allready been said. Rolexes are to wear! My watch being all 18K is considered to be the "weakest" of Rolexes, BUT it is still tougher than most anything else out there!

karmatp · 20 September 2007, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by roadcarver

Replica / Fakes / Counterfeits are funding the mob / underworld business. There was a recent report that this is a multi-billion dollar industry and the world hasn't really taken a second look.

True story, don't buy a fake anything. You truly are funding some of the biggest scumbags in the world. It's not like your less of a man for not having a Rolex on the cut your grass or trim your trees......

f16570 · 20 September 2007, 06:03 AM

Fake's are just that. Wear the real thing or nothing.
My boss appeared at work the other day with a fake GMT on, I lost a lot of respect for him for some reason.

f

19 September 2007, 03:04 PM	#1
supra2nv "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cali Posts: 355	This may be taboo, but will ask anyways lol curious if anyone here has a replica to beat up while the original is safe at home?

20 September 2007, 03:04 AM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Here's my "daily beater" for the past half decade. It doesn't look too bad and I never thought of having a "stand in" in case it got scratched. Even though I replaced a badly scratched insert on it a couple of years ago, all it took was a good wash and a wipedown with a sunshine cloth for this photo.. Last edited by Tools; 20 September 2007 at 04:35 AM..

19 September 2007, 07:47 PM	#15
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	If I want a beater I wear this! Attached Images __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

19 September 2007, 08:09 PM	#20
JAD3703 Non-Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UTC-5 Toronto, ON Posts: 515	Nope, no interest. I have a Seiko Black Monster, Casio Pathfinder and Timex Ironman if I really want / need to wear a watch in situations where I may substantively beat it up. Replicas / fakes are simply stealing the intellectual property rights and efforts of the original manufacturers. James __________________ "AUT VIAM INVENIAM AUT FACIAM - "I'll either find a way or make one" Last edited by JAD3703; 19 September 2007 at 09:35 PM..

19 September 2007, 10:33 PM	#26
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Replica / Fakes / Counterfeits are funding the mob / underworld business. There was a recent report that this is a multi-billion dollar industry and the world hasn't really taken a second look. __________________ I'm just a cook...

19 September 2007, 03:05 PM	#2
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	No way. I'd rather beat up a Rolex instead.

19 September 2007, 03:09 PM	#3
supra2nv "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cali Posts: 355	that first scratch is always so painful...it haunts me !

19 September 2007, 03:21 PM	#6
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	someone gave me a replica Panerai... it works well, very accurate, nice weight... and I gave it to my mum as a collar for her Shi-Tzu...

19 September 2007, 03:37 PM	#7
Iceman Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 35	I don't bother to coz I "beat up" on the real thing all the time!

19 September 2007, 07:17 PM	#13
Destroy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: AJ Location: Australia Posts: 732	Fakes are an abomination. For any purpose. Here endeth today's sermon.

19 September 2007, 07:36 PM	#14
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	I have a "beater" it is my SD Rolex, it is the king tank tool watch. There is nothing I can do to a SD that can not be buffed out or fixed if I damage it. So far so good. Why buy a Rolex if you are not going to use it I say. IMHO

19 September 2007, 07:49 PM	#18
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Does the responsiveness here reflect the answer your getting supra2nv ? We do not support the replica side Rolex here, if you want a Rolex buy a real one!

19 September 2007, 08:04 PM	#19
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	I can understand the use of a replica if we're dealing with say a museum piece on display for posterity in a high risk environment, but even then, the relevant authorities would not disclose for certain whether the piece is actually genuine or not. For a Rolex, or any other timepiece for that matter, it is first and foremost a tool, and if you're going to get one, why hide it away and fake it? If the situation you're going into involves beating, then get a beatable watch...

19 September 2007, 09:11 PM	#21
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	I wear my Rolex everyday, but know a few people with cars that have never been rained upon.

19 September 2007, 09:59 PM	#23
supra2nv "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cali Posts: 355	maybe I will pick up an Invicta or something instead :)

19 September 2007, 10:21 PM	#25
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	Dont buy something you cant afford to loose, or damage in this case. I am absolutly shocked out much dmg my crystal can take and not scratch, of course the body has scratches but with a clean and clear face it looks great.

19 September 2007, 11:21 PM	#27
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	My Sub date gets the most abuse. It will continue to do so. Patrick __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

19 September 2007, 11:57 PM	#28
yachtsales Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 560	I wear my Prez everyday. I will echo what has allready been said. Rolexes are to wear! My watch being all 18K is considered to be the "weakest" of Rolexes, BUT it is still tougher than most anything else out there!

20 September 2007, 06:03 AM	#30
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Fake's are just that. Wear the real thing or nothing. My boss appeared at work the other day with a fake GMT on, I lost a lot of respect for him for some reason. f

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