Long-term Reviewu/Dan Wilson·1mo ago

Explorer - 8 months of hiking and camping

I'm an avid hiker in the Pacific Northwest. This watch has been through rain, mud, snow, and more than a few bumps against rocks. The sapphire crystal has zero scratches. The case shows some minor wear on the bezel, but that's expected. The movement is still running at +5s/day. The lume is still bright after all this time. The bracelet has held up perfectly. The crown still screws down smoothly. For an outdoor watch at this price, I couldn't ask for more. It's been more durable than some genuine pieces I've owned.

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u/Olivia White·1mo ago

I was skeptical about super clones for years. Posts like this finally convinced me to try one. Ordered last week.

u/Sarah Miller·1mo ago

College student here too. This is exactly what I needed to read. Saving up now.

u/Chris Morgan·1mo ago

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

u/Hank Williams·1mo ago

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

u/Grace Liu·1mo ago

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

u/Will Anderson·1mo ago

The GMT hand jumping independently is the killer feature. I use it every time I fly.

u/Steve Wright·1mo ago

I had mine pressure tested at 10 ATM. Passed without issue. These are legit.

u/Dana Lee·1mo ago

College student here too. This is exactly what I needed to read. Saving up now.

u/Greg Martinez·1mo ago

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

u/Bob Harris·1mo ago

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

u/Emma Davis·1mo ago

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

u/Tommy Chen·1mo ago

I usually only buy vintage, but you make a compelling case. The value equation is hard to argue with.

u/Kevin O'Brien·1mo ago

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