Reviewu/Richard Moore·8d 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/Chris Parker·8d ago

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

u/Grace Liu·8d ago

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

u/Carlos Mendez·7d ago

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

u/Carlos Mendez·7d ago

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

u/Sam Taylor·8d ago

I compared mine side by side with a genuine at a watch meetup. Nobody could tell.

u/Dave Thompson·7d ago

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

u/Grace Liu·8d ago

This is so sweet. I did the same for my husband last year and he still talks about it.

u/Emma Davis·7d ago

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

u/Wendy Garcia·8d ago

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

u/Tommy Chen·6d ago

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

u/Pete Nelson·6d ago

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

u/Victoria Brown·6d ago

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