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Reviewu/Dan Wilson·9mo ago

Finally pulled the trigger on a Submariner super clone

Been lurking here for months reading every post about Submariner reps. Finally decided to go with TIME'MAX after seeing their QC videos. The process was smooth. Messaged them on WhatsApp, got a reply within the hour. Two days later they sent me a full video of my actual watch - bezel action, date change, timegrapher reading, the works. That level of transparency is what sold me. Arrived in 9 days to Texas. The weight is perfect, the ceramic bezel is deep black, and the Glidelock clasp is smooth as butter. Been wearing it daily for 3 weeks now and zero issues. For anyone on the fence: ask for the QC video. If they won't show you the actual watch before shipping, walk away.

Finally pulled the trigger on a Submariner super cloneFinally pulled the trigger on a Submariner super clone
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u/Grace Liu·9mo ago

That dial color is perfect. Photos never do these justice.

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I dive with mine every weekend. The bezel action is still crisp after 6 months of salt water.

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The value proposition is insane. I spent $500 instead of $15,000. Zero regrets.

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u/Betty Clark·9mo ago

My AD-loyalist friend still can't tell the difference. That's all you need to know.

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u/Nina Patel·9mo ago

Beautiful piece. Did you get the Swiss movement option or the standard? Trying to decide if the upgrade is worth it.

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How is the lume holding up after a few months? That is usually the first thing to degrade on replicas.

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The key is the movement. Ask for a timegrapher reading before you buy.

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Thanks for sharing. How long did shipping take to your area? I'm in the Midwest and wondering about timing.

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