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escudoturbo · 22 July 2010, 03:46 AM

I was thinking recently that the explorer & milgauss models are never seen to be 'copied' by a 'lesser' brand. Subs, GMTs, Daytona, DD, DJ all have had models created by other watch brands that look almost identical - I'm not talking fakes, just watches with the same case/dial/bracelet to make it look Rolex at a casual glance.
e.g:

I know Rolex's are considerd almost genre defining in certan applications but how many more £25 Datejust look-alikes does the world need, and why are some other classic premium watches never 'paid homage to'?

I know these questions are a bit pointless but it will be intresting to hear anyones thoughts.

GerardoG · 22 July 2010, 03:49 AM

Now that you mention it; I do not recall movies/TV shows in which a white or black expy II nor a milgauss are worn (I know Daniel Craig wears a milgauss but not on the movie)

Sponon · 22 July 2010, 03:58 AM

You were saying?

jrpb · 22 July 2010, 04:00 AM

ya mate i see what your saying and that is one reason i got an EXP II, i have also wondered who was first rolex or omega on certain watches like the railmaster is very similar to the origional explorer and the Daytona or the speedmaster as they are both similar as well

jrpb · 22 July 2010, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Sponon

You were saying?

escudoturbo · 22 July 2010, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sponon

You were saying?

Evidently I stand corrected.

Sponon · 22 July 2010, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by escudoturbo

Evidently I stand corrected.

Rolesor · 22 July 2010, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by escudoturbo

Evidently I stand corrected.

lol

Dan Pierce · 22 July 2010, 04:20 AM

There's more than a few EXP II clones out there.
dP

learningtofly · 22 July 2010, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sponon

You were saying?

Aaaghhh! beat me to it

Juggernaut · 22 July 2010, 07:59 AM

What about the Milgauss? Is that still safe from being copied?

ersnyder · 22 July 2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sponon

You were saying?

That IS a beautiful watch, makes me want to run home and slip on the Exp II! Great pic, thanks for sharing!!

Sponon · 22 July 2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ersnyder

That IS a beautiful watch, makes me want to run home and slip on the Exp II! Great pic, thanks for sharing!!

It`s not my picture. Taken from WUS.

brandxbrand · 22 July 2010, 12:40 PM

PLENTY of Explorer 2 homages out there. My old man has a Swiss Army version. He loves it. Going to get him the real deal for his 50th next year though.

ersnyder · 22 July 2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sponon

It`s not my picture. Taken from WUS.

OK, but still a great shot!!

sakuraba · 22 July 2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Juggernaut

What about the Milgauss? Is that still safe from being copied?

Haven't seen a homage, but certainly been knocked off. Ask Shade.

Psmith · 22 July 2010, 01:23 PM

I rather like this Seiko...

veidtadrian · 22 July 2010, 01:42 PM

That Grand Seiko might even cost more than the EXP II...!
[If i remember correctly, the Grand Seiko equivalent of the Sub was about the same price as the new ceramic sub...]

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Originally Posted by Psmith

I rather like this Seiko...

escudoturbo · 22 July 2010, 04:20 PM

So we conclude if you want an unique Rolex design buy a milgauss.

Psmith · 22 July 2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by veidtadrian

That Grand Seiko might even cost more than the EXP II...!
[If i remember correctly, the Grand Seiko equivalent of the Sub was about the same price as the new ceramic sub...]

Yes indeed... nice watches - soon to be sold outside of Japan, I read...

cakim · 22 July 2010, 06:36 PM

You've gotta love the explorer. What a beauty it is!

22 July 2010, 03:46 AM	#1
escudoturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Baz Location: U.K Watch: Explorer II Posts: 364	Explorer II - Never Copied. I was thinking recently that the explorer & milgauss models are never seen to be 'copied' by a 'lesser' brand. Subs, GMTs, Daytona, DD, DJ all have had models created by other watch brands that look almost identical - I'm not talking fakes, just watches with the same case/dial/bracelet to make it look Rolex at a casual glance. e.g: I know Rolex's are considerd almost genre defining in certan applications but how many more £25 Datejust look-alikes does the world need, and why are some other classic premium watches never 'paid homage to'? I know these questions are a bit pointless but it will be intresting to hear anyones thoughts.

22 July 2010, 04:00 AM	#4
jrpb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: jon Location: london Watch: White Explorer II Posts: 332	ya mate i see what your saying and that is one reason i got an EXP II, i have also wondered who was first rolex or omega on certain watches like the railmaster is very similar to the origional explorer and the Daytona or the speedmaster as they are both similar as well __________________ Explorer II Polar Zenith Class Elite 18ct Marathon SAR Auto plain dial Casio G-Shock MTG 910D

22 July 2010, 04:20 AM	#9
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	There's more than a few EXP II clones out there. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

22 July 2010, 01:23 PM	#17
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I rather like this Seiko... Attached Images __________________

22 July 2010, 03:49 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Now that you mention it; I do not recall movies/TV shows in which a white or black expy II nor a milgauss are worn (I know Daniel Craig wears a milgauss but not on the movie)

22 July 2010, 03:58 AM	#3
Sponon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: Norway Posts: 311	You were saying?

22 July 2010, 07:59 AM	#11
Juggernaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 901	What about the Milgauss? Is that still safe from being copied?

22 July 2010, 12:40 PM	#14
brandxbrand "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Concord, Ma Watch: your back Posts: 422	PLENTY of Explorer 2 homages out there. My old man has a Swiss Army version. He loves it. Going to get him the real deal for his 50th next year though.

22 July 2010, 04:20 PM	#19
escudoturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Baz Location: U.K Watch: Explorer II Posts: 364	So we conclude if you want an unique Rolex design buy a milgauss.

22 July 2010, 06:36 PM	#21
cakim Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London Posts: 78	You've gotta love the explorer. What a beauty it is!

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