Topic: Best R...x Submariner Homage for the money. (Read 9327 times)

JoseJMartinez · « **on:** April 07, 2010, 02:53:09 PM »

Yesterday I saw a picture of the Debaufre Ocean-1 and fell in love with the watch immediately and this is maybe because many years ago I had a Submariner that unfortunately got stolen. I am not wanting to spend too much on my watch hobby anymore, so I ask all...what may be considered as the best homage watch for the $$ invested? We all know the price for the R...x, and the Ocean-1 goes for about $500.00, but I would like suggestions with approx. pricing and pictures if possible. I would prefer automatics but Quartz is OK. Pricing by bracket would be fine $0 to $100, $101 to $200, etc... Mind you, I am not looking for any fakes, just for Homage or look alikes with their own appropriate brand.

ezcheese · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2010, 03:01:55 PM »

What about this Orient model?

TheTigerUK · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2010, 03:09:27 PM »

I think the SKX031 takes some beating, i wore mine continues for 3 years, it is now my beater but great looks and value for the $$$

LUW · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2010, 03:49:07 PM »

What about a Steinhart?

I fell in love with this Ocean 1 Vintage Red. Pretty nice for $359.20 with a 2824-2.

Ryeguy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2010, 04:26:41 PM »

In the sub $100 range you could look at Alpha. They make some interesting looking homages based upon Chinese movements. For a bit more money ($350 range depending upon options) I would recommend OWC (formerly known as Orange Watch Company). They are making some excellent homages of some of the more historical / classic designs. I'll also second the Steinhart watch suggestion. I haven't personally handled one, but there are some good reviews out there.

toxicavenger · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2010, 05:39:44 PM »

Steinhart, Marcello C Nettuno, Orient, Timex, Alpha, Sandoz are a few I can think of right now.

micl · « **Reply #6 on:** April 08, 2010, 06:17:15 AM »

Tigersharks are pretty nice.. 39mm, 300m, saphire crystal, solid bracelet, eta 2824 movement. They come up for sale every now and then around ~$300.

It's the one with the fully indexed bezel. I have mkii dial/hands in it. The other homage is a Chronotac, pretty nice too.

Henry T · « **Reply #7 on:** April 09, 2010, 10:59:17 AM »

I like this cheeky interpretation by Mr Ken Sato of RXW Watch.

Pic is by a forumer on TZ.

Selym · « **Reply #8 on:** April 09, 2010, 01:48:45 PM »

Here's an Ocean 1 39 mm with a Yao dial. If memory serves, I picked it up used in like-new condition for well under $300. I'm not sure what the Yao dials are selling for these days, but I'd estimate $30-$40.

Phil Sinclair · « **Reply #9 on:** April 10, 2010, 07:48:50 AM »

Hi The Prolex is quite cheeky. I prefer the 1680 from 1978 but it is a real Rolex.

Cheers Phil

nhoJ · « **Reply #10 on:** April 10, 2010, 12:42:51 PM »

I'll mention Invicta since no one else has. The new model has the Chinese made 7s26 movement inside.

TakesALickin · « **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2010, 01:13:43 PM »

Quote from: JoseJMartinez on April 07, 2010, 02:53:09 PM

what may be considered as the best homage watch for the $$ invested?

I'll throw in a vote for the Sandoz. I've owned a couple and both were purchased used for under $150 each. I bought an Alpha Coke bezel GMT for my brother in law, and each time I see him I'm impressed with how good the watch looks for only about $50.

toxicavenger · « **Reply #12 on:** April 10, 2010, 08:13:44 PM »

A custom Debaufre that MCWW built for me.

Debaufre2JPG.jpg picture by toxicavenger70

TheTigerUK · « **Reply #13 on:** April 10, 2010, 10:27:14 PM »

A custom Debaufre that MCWW built for me.

I like the dial, hands and bezel on that, real nice.

Zoodles95 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 10, 2010, 11:24:52 PM »

I like a lot of the offerings from this company. Like Revue the pricing seems very fair and a lot of the models are quite fetching.

I like my Revue. Elements of Sub (3 O'Clock crown, cyclops) which Omega elements as well (hands and indices):

Quote from: toxicavenger on April 10, 2010, 08:13:44 PM

A custom Debaufre that MCWW built for me.

junlon · « **Reply #15 on:** April 11, 2010, 01:46:04 AM »

Interesting. These Orient watches look almost the same as Rolex submariner...

Quote from: ezcheese on April 07, 2010, 03:01:55 PM

What about this Orient model?

sportshooter · « **Reply #16 on:** April 12, 2010, 02:34:38 PM »

Alpha. Prett well built for ~$70. Only thing lacking is the clasp in my opinion.

River Rat · « **Reply #17 on:** April 12, 2010, 02:40:03 PM »

I like the one Tudor did.

ezcheese · « **Reply #18 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:51:25 PM »

Quote from: Henry T on April 09, 2010, 10:59:17 AM

I like this cheeky interpretation by Mr Ken Sato of RXW Watch.

Pic is by a forumer on TZ.

Can they legally get away with sticking comex on the dial like that?

LUW · « **Reply #19 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:53:34 PM »

I would like to know too. Besides, that one is a bit far from homage and too close to rip-off in my eyes.

GarageBoy · « **Reply #20 on:** April 13, 2010, 01:37:59 AM »

Wish there was a good sterile sub clone under $100

Zoodles95 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 13, 2010, 01:44:29 AM »

Quote from: GarageBoy on April 13, 2010, 01:37:59 AM

Wish there was a good sterile sub clone under $100

Would this one fit the bill?

carlorussoscwf · « **Reply #22 on:** April 13, 2010, 02:01:02 AM »

If you are looking for any watch, I guess anyone of the above could do. However if you are looking for a great deal, I would suggest to either a. Get a used one from the forums or b. Get the Orient with the 50% discount. I believe the one in the top photo can be bought for $90 (50% off $180) using one of the coupons.

pete26 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 24, 2010, 10:00:55 PM »

Ollech & Wajs ID 3077 nice case (bigger than the Rolex) and a dial just different enough to be it's own watch, oh and made in Switzerland with a sapphire crystal, 25 jewel 2824-2 and screw links.

nhoJ · « **Reply #24 on:** April 25, 2010, 08:17:04 PM »

VooW seems to still be around on eBay. I remember someone on WUS got one of these and it wasn't so bad. Pretty cool because has sapphire and some models are PVD coated. The dial printing comes off, but I can't remember how.

I don't know about you all, but I think a PVD coated black bezel black dial sub looks HOT.

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