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Reviewu/Mike Johnson·4d ago

Datejust 41 - my first super clone, blown away

I've owned two genuine Datejusts over the years. Sold them when times got tight. Missed having one on my wrist. Decided to try a super clone after reading posts here. The fluted bezel is what got me - it catches light exactly like my old genuine one. The jubilee bracelet drapes perfectly. The sunburst dial shifts from silver to almost white in direct sun. The date change at midnight is crisp. The cyclops magnifies properly. The crown screws down smoothly. My wife, who has seen my genuine ones, couldn't tell the difference. That's all the validation I needed.

Datejust 41 - my first super clone, blown away
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u/Emma Davis·2d ago

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

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My wife got me one for our anniversary. Same reaction - I was speechless. These make incredible gifts.

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u/Sam Taylor·4d ago

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

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u/David Kim·3d ago

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

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

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u/Dana Lee·2d ago

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

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

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

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u/Dan Wilson·2d ago

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

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

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

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

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

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