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Xkalifornian · 25 March 2007, 07:25 AM

Can't afford the real thing. Which is the best Rolex clone out there? MarcelloC, Steinhart, etc. By best I mean a hearty timepiece which will last for years. No need to take into account things such as best bang for the buck or customer service. Although these traits are welcome, I'm looking for the finest manufactured watch. Thank you for the input. Mark

finance21 · 25 March 2007, 07:35 AM

The Marcello is a great watch, built like a tank; time is dead on and it looks VERY nice. If you have never held one in person you will know EXACTLY what I am talking about if you get one. They are rock solid. Not to mention I don’t see too many around which makes them a bit more attractive in my book. You could get another brand however, I believe the Marcello have its own personality. Ever since I got my Rolex my Marcello just doesn’t see any wrist time.

You have a PM

mikey · 25 March 2007, 07:39 AM

Try a Tudor

Mrdi · 25 March 2007, 08:09 AM

A Tudor
Great Idea
Not a fake
Just a pre Rolex.

mike · 25 March 2007, 09:24 AM

Tudor!

Prince · 25 March 2007, 09:28 AM

A Tudor watch would be a great choice. It is made by Rolex, and would make a perfect entry to the family.

Xkalifornian · 25 March 2007, 09:41 AM

Thank you for the recommendations toward the Tudor. This is why I'm looking at other options (than Tudor). I would love to get the Tudor Sub, however they are incredibly difficult to find these days. It has been a frustrating endeavor and I've just about given up.

(anyone have one they want to get rid of?)
Regards, Mark

diablojota · 25 March 2007, 10:14 AM

The Timex one that looks like the Sub 14060 (or is it the SD). About 50 bucks and you can barely tell.

mrbieler · 25 March 2007, 10:26 AM

The Marcello is awesome.

They introduced a new version just recently. I think it looks great.
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roadcarver · 25 March 2007, 10:36 AM

Seems like all the Rolex clones including Steinhart which I have has a poor magnification. The date font alos looks thinner.

Alcan · 25 March 2007, 09:24 PM

My Invicta 9937 has a bulletproof Swiss ETA movement, sapphire crystal, display back, waterproof to 200 m, and solid, heavy SS construction for under $300.00 on eBay.

I wouldn't bother with the cheaper version with Japanese movement and mineral crystal.

Mr. K · 26 March 2007, 03:03 AM

Invicta if you can get a good price.

Maudy · 26 March 2007, 03:22 AM

Try a TigerShark. It's from a company out of Minnesota. About $300. I really like mine. The customer service is first rate. Talk to David Harrington. He is the engineer behind the watch.

Here's the link: http://www.thewatchplaceonline.com/tigershark.htm

Andad · 3 April 2007, 08:23 PM

My Grovana is 42mm. Cost Au$450.

My Robert Poseidon is 39mm. Cost AU$300.

Both are "Grovana" made as is Steinhart.

Excellent value for money and I can wear them to work and leave my Sub on the winder.

Pick a bezel and face colour.

Xkalifornian · 7 April 2007, 04:59 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions. Finally found a nice Tudor. Will post photos soon. Mark

Solo118 · 7 April 2007, 05:38 AM

Alpha?

Prince · 7 April 2007, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Xkalifornian

Thanks for all the suggestions. Finally found a nice Tudor. Will post photos soon. Mark

Excellent, Mark. Will be looking forward to the photos. Good choice!!

Welshwatchman · 7 April 2007, 08:20 PM

Alpha and Timex have Sub copies at throw away prices.

Not a fan of either, though.

25 March 2007, 07:25 AM	#1
Xkalifornian Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: Cochise County,AZ Watch: 7016 snowflake Posts: 81	which Rolex clone? Can't afford the real thing. Which is the best Rolex clone out there? MarcelloC, Steinhart, etc. By best I mean a hearty timepiece which will last for years. No need to take into account things such as best bang for the buck or customer service. Although these traits are welcome, I'm looking for the finest manufactured watch. Thank you for the input. Mark

25 March 2007, 09:28 AM	#6
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	A Tudor watch would be a great choice. It is made by Rolex, and would make a perfect entry to the family. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

25 March 2007, 10:14 AM	#8
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	The Timex one that looks like the Sub 14060 (or is it the SD). About 50 bucks and you can barely tell. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

25 March 2007, 10:26 AM	#9
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	The Marcello is awesome. They introduced a new version just recently. I think it looks great. __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

25 March 2007, 10:36 AM	#10
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Seems like all the Rolex clones including Steinhart which I have has a poor magnification. The date font alos looks thinner. __________________ I'm just a cook...

25 March 2007, 07:35 AM	#2
finance21 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: U.S.A Posts: 363	The Marcello is a great watch, built like a tank; time is dead on and it looks VERY nice. If you have never held one in person you will know EXACTLY what I am talking about if you get one. They are rock solid. Not to mention I don’t see too many around which makes them a bit more attractive in my book. You could get another brand however, I believe the Marcello have its own personality. Ever since I got my Rolex my Marcello just doesn’t see any wrist time. You have a PM

25 March 2007, 07:39 AM	#3
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Try a Tudor

25 March 2007, 08:09 AM	#4
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	A Tudor Great Idea Not a fake Just a pre Rolex.

25 March 2007, 09:24 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Tudor!

25 March 2007, 09:41 AM	#7
Xkalifornian Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: Cochise County,AZ Watch: 7016 snowflake Posts: 81	Thank you for the recommendations toward the Tudor. This is why I'm looking at other options (than Tudor). I would love to get the Tudor Sub, however they are incredibly difficult to find these days. It has been a frustrating endeavor and I've just about given up. (anyone have one they want to get rid of?) Regards, Mark

25 March 2007, 09:24 PM	#11
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	My Invicta 9937 has a bulletproof Swiss ETA movement, sapphire crystal, display back, waterproof to 200 m, and solid, heavy SS construction for under $300.00 on eBay. I wouldn't bother with the cheaper version with Japanese movement and mineral crystal. Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

26 March 2007, 03:03 AM	#12
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Invicta if you can get a good price.

26 March 2007, 03:22 AM	#13
Maudy Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: David Location: Ohio Watch: out! Posts: 22	Try a TigerShark. It's from a company out of Minnesota. About $300. I really like mine. The customer service is first rate. Talk to David Harrington. He is the engineer behind the watch. Here's the link: http://www.thewatchplaceonline.com/tigershark.htm

3 April 2007, 08:23 PM	#14
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	My Grovana is 42mm. Cost Au$450. My Robert Poseidon is 39mm. Cost AU$300. Both are "Grovana" made as is Steinhart. Excellent value for money and I can wear them to work and leave my Sub on the winder. Pick a bezel and face colour. Attached Images __________________ E

7 April 2007, 04:59 AM	#15
Xkalifornian Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: Cochise County,AZ Watch: 7016 snowflake Posts: 81	Thanks for all the suggestions. Finally found a nice Tudor. Will post photos soon. Mark

7 April 2007, 05:38 AM	#16
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	Alpha?

7 April 2007, 08:20 PM	#18
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Alpha and Timex have Sub copies at throw away prices. Not a fan of either, though. __________________ ..33

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