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Reviewu/Mike Johnson·1mo 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.

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u/Nina Patel·1mo ago

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

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u/Ryan Cooper·1mo ago

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

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u/Will Anderson·1mo ago

I was worried about being called out too. Never happened. These are that good.

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u/Ryan Cooper·1mo ago

Great write-up. I have the same model and everything you said about the finishing is spot on.

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u/Victoria Brown·1mo ago

Fellow engineer here. I did the same spreadsheet analysis. TIME'MAX won on transparency every time.

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u/Dana Lee·1mo ago

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

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u/Richard Moore·1mo ago

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

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u/Dave Thompson·1mo ago

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

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u/Emma Davis·1mo ago

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

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u/Tommy Chen·1mo ago

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

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u/Jennifer Adams·1mo ago

What was the beat error on yours? Mine came in at 0.2ms which I thought was excellent for this price point.

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