Discussionu/Jennifer Adams·5mo ago

Super clone vs genuine - my honest take after 2 years

I've owned both genuine and super clone watches for 2 years now. Here's my honest take. The genuine wins on: resale value, brand prestige, movement finishing, long-term durability. The super clone wins on: price, variety, peace of mind (I don't worry about scratching it), and the ability to enjoy multiple references. For daily wear, I reach for my super clones more often. They're comfortable, they look great, and I don't stress about them. For special occasions or long-term investment, I wear my genuine pieces. Both have their place. It depends on what you value.

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u/Tommy Chen·5mo ago

Salt water is the ultimate test. Mine has held up perfectly too.

u/Pete Nelson·5mo ago

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

u/Nina Patel·5mo ago

Nice! What strap are you running on it? I find the bracelet a bit heavy for summer.

u/Sarah Miller·5mo ago

The chrono pushers on mine are buttery smooth. People are always surprised when I tell them.

u/Dana Lee·5mo ago

The fluted bezel on the Datejust is what got me. It catches light like nothing else.

u/Nina Patel·5mo ago

The chrono pushers on mine are buttery smooth. People are always surprised when I tell them.

u/Pete Nelson·5mo ago

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

u/Bob Harris·5mo ago

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

u/Tommy Chen·5mo ago

Reading this while saving up for my first one. Posts like this keep me motivated.

u/Mike Johnson·5mo ago

Nice! What strap are you running on it? I find the bracelet a bit heavy for summer.

u/Richard Moore·5mo ago

Retired as well. The research process was half the fun. Enjoy the watch!

u/Carlos Mendez·5mo ago

Salt water is the ultimate test. Mine has held up perfectly too.

u/Sarah Miller·5mo ago

This is exactly my experience. The QC video is what sold me too. No other seller does that.