What do you think of this MilSub Homage???

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by orange monster

because a "homage" is a watch trying to give the impression of a different watch, just like a fake

i've got a real Rolex and a fake Rolex, so what?

You understand these models aren't made anymore right?
You know there are less then 2 thousand of them word wide and even if you had $25,000 to buy one you'd have a hard time finding one, right?
You know this isn't a discussion about who can afford a Rolex right?

[Flaxmoore]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

You understand these models aren't made anymore right?
You know there are less then 2 thousand of them word wide and even if you had $25,000 to buy one you'd have a hard time finding one, right?
You know this isn't a discussion about who can afford a Rolex right?

Don't forget that the Alpha version doesn't say "Rolex" anywhere on it.

[orange monster]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I warned you not to refer to fakes. You failed to heed that warning. Thus the infraction. Try it again and I won't care if the door hits you in the a@@ as I kick it out of here.

alright Chuck Norris, chill your beans before you give yourself a nosebleed

[Rockrolex]

We will stop all further discussion of fakes on this thread. I've already given points to one person who didn't observe my warning. Don't make me start giving out more points.

You can discuss the merits of the Alphas in the abstract. I suggest there be no further mention of "homage" just to make sure no one slips up.

Better yet, I suggest this thread has run its course and that we all move on to something else.

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by orange monster

alright Chuck Norris, chill your beans before you give yourself a nosebleed

[Flaxmoore]

Okay, shifting wholly to Alphas...

What kind of accuracy can the Alpha subs get? I see that you can get the timing report for an extra $10, but what's expected out of the box?

[Troy]

Gluten for punishment what a POS

[diablojota]

Originally Posted by rockrolex

[shandy]

Originally Posted by Flaxmoore

Okay, shifting wholly to Alphas...

What kind of accuracy can the Alpha subs get? I see that you can get the timing report for an extra $10, but what's expected out of the box?

Not sure about the Subs but mine is a consistent +7 a day. The $10 timing report is more than just getting the watch timed though. What it also ensures is that you are going to recieve the pick of the bunch If they took one and timed it and it was not that great you would not be getting that watch so it is a little extra margin of accuracy.

These guy's are right at the begining of their project, they are working towards moving away from homages and having original designs of their own as well.

I think out of the box most people will see on average +/- 15-20 a day without going the timing route. I have found them to be very aproachable, just ask them for the one that gets the very best timing result, I am sure they will oblige you!

One thing though, if it were me and I was looking at the sub I would definately go the mil sub route, this is the first of their exclusive line and thus I think will have had extra effort put into it, the famous online auction sight gives you a myriad of reasonable bracelet options if that is what you want!
Oh yes, I have nothing to do with Alpha USA other than happy customer

[diablojota]

If anyone is interested, I just got word that Alpha will be offering the timing report for free with their watches over the Labor Day weekend. I think, as a result, I will be ordering the Mil Sub this weekend. I always wanted to try a Nato, and now I can without having to do it on my Sub (which I still prefer on the bracelet) and not having to buy just a Sub head (which costs far more money). I'm sold.

[shandy]

Originally Posted by diablojota

If anyone is interested, I just got word that Alpha will be offering the timing report for free with their watches over the Labor Day weekend. I think, as a result, I will be ordering the Mil Sub this weekend. I always wanted to try a Nato, and now I can without having to do it on my Sub (which I still prefer on the bracelet) and not having to buy just a Sub head (which costs far more money). I'm sold.

Oh no, you have just cost me the price of a milsub, I was going to wait until after the Chronograph newman

[diablojota]

Originally Posted by shandy

Oh no, you have just cost me the price of a milsub, I was going to wait until after the Chronograph newman

Whoops! Sorry. Well, like I said, if they offer the Newman, you can get the free timing report for that as well. They're offering it on all their watches. I haven't really checked to see what they have as I'm only interested in this particular version.

[shandy]

Originally Posted by diablojota

Whoops! Sorry. Well, like I said, if they offer the Newman, you can get the free timing report for that as well. They're offering it on all their watches. I haven't really checked to see what they have as I'm only interested in this particular version.

Hmm, maybe push the Newman up the list then! I was looking at some of the bracelets that I mentioned on a previous post, the rivited one would look fantastic on the milsub!

[diablojota]

Sorry. Correction: the Timegrapher is only for the MilSub. My mistake.

[Flaxmoore]

Originally Posted by shandy

Not sure about the Subs but mine is a consistent +7 a day. The $10 timing report is more than just getting the watch timed though. What it also ensures is that you are going to recieve the pick of the bunch If they took one and timed it and it was not that great you would not be getting that watch so it is a little extra margin of accuracy.

These guy's are right at the begining of their project, they are working towards moving away from homages and having original designs of their own as well.

I think out of the box most people will see on average +/- 15-20 a day without going the timing route. I have found them to be very aproachable, just ask them for the one that gets the very best timing result, I am sure they will oblige you!

One thing though, if it were me and I was looking at the sub I would definately go the mil sub route, this is the first of their exclusive line and thus I think will have had extra effort put into it, the famous online auction sight gives you a myriad of reasonable bracelet options if that is what you want!
Oh yes, I have nothing to do with Alpha USA other than happy customer

Impressive. So, spend the ten bucks and ensure a good one. Good plan.

[cody p]

wow, this thread lasted longer than i thought it would:)

[shandy]

Originally Posted by cody p

wow, this thread lasted longer than i thought it would:)

There is a lot of passion and respect for alpha watches on the various forums. Though there are the occasional dogs that slip through QC the watches offer a great deal for very little money, especially the manual wind daytona/Newman models. maybe that is why this thread is longer!

I think several established memebers (paddi being one?) have Alphas and hold them in high regard!

[Flaxmoore]

Call 'em a gateway drug. No way am I going to have a Rolex or Omega as my first automatic, but an Alpha would work nicely.

[diablojota]

Originally Posted by shandy

There is a lot of passion and respect for alpha watches on the various forums. Though there are the occasional dogs that slip through QC the watches offer a great deal for very little money, especially the manual wind daytona/Newman models. maybe that is why this thread is longer!

I think several established memebers (paddi being one?) have Alphas and hold them in high regard!

We had a group buy a couple years back, and that's when I got my Alpha. It has been a solid watch (even though I don't wear it much). I definitely think that for the money, you can't go wrong.

[cody p]

my fears have not yet been totally allayed, but did you say Paddi? the dude's got some watch sense:)

[Flaxmoore]

Originally Posted by cody p

my fears have not yet been totally allayed, but did you say Paddi? the dude's got some watch sense:)

He does. One of his reviews of the Alpha chronograph led to me getting interested in the brand.

[shandy]

Originally Posted by cody p

my fears have not yet been totally allayed, but did you say Paddi? the dude's got some watch sense:)

Yep! If you have not seen it already here is a link to the thread about it!
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...t=alpha+newman

[diablojota]

I ordered a MilSub over the weekend. Can't wait to get it.

[Flaxmoore]

If it's not too much trouble, how about a review? I'm darn close to getting one, a nice review would push over. ;)

[diablojota]

Originally Posted by Flaxmoore

If it's not too much trouble, how about a review? I'm darn close to getting one, a nice review would push over. ;)

Once I receive it, I will definitely do one.

[SLRdude]

I've never had an Alpha, but I would have no problem owning one.
Many of my friends have bought them and had nothing but good luck with them. One had an issue but Alpha was quick to reply and arrange for a replacement.

IMHO, a nice homage and you just can't beat the price.

[chriseskew24]

Where is our review? How do you like the watch????

[the_old_curmudgeon]

I'm not adding a review as much as I am just making comments.

I ordered my MilSub early AM on the 4th, got an email with USPS tracking on the 5th, and it arrived on the 8th complete with the free timing report. Mine is running at about +15sec/day, which I'm happy with even though I'm hoping that number drops over the next few weeks as the watch breaks in. Fit and finish are obviously not to the standard your Rolex is held to but they are pretty good in their own right and as others have alluded both hacking and manual wind functions work.

There are really only 2 things about the watch that I don't really like.

The bundled strap is pretty stiff so after a day I replaced it with a spare Bond NATO strap which makes it a lot more comfortable to wear. I'll probably toss the bundled strap in with the laundry for a couple of loads to see if that softens up the strap at all. The other annoyance is that the lume on the watch hands is much brigher than the hour markings.

It's good enough that I'll be wearing it on those times when I am doing something where I am risking damaging either of my Subs or if I just want a bit of a change. For me the watch is worth the $70.

[Flaxmoore]

Did you spring the extra $10 for a timing report? You may have been able to get a better one that way, though it's still pretty fine.

[Ultraman]

Originally Posted by Dr.B

Oh no....he used the "F" word