No need to be intimidated about wearing a Rolex. They're built like a tank. I've worn my Submariner since I bought it in 1989 and it is nearly indestructible.

I like to think that the Submariner falls between the Chronosport Diver and the GMT Master.

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TS or NO MOVIE!

We can find the knock-off/replica Rolexes, and they are affordable. Why can't we find a knock-off/replica Chronosport? That's what I want now, and I can't find one. Can anyone else? I want one, but I'd like to spend the $20-80 for it that I spent for my imitation Rolexes. (I have two, the male and the female sizes.)

Greedy, greedy, greedy . . .

golf

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"Portside, buddy."

Wow, awesome find MaximRecoil! The Chronosport "dive watch" has finally been ID'd!

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Higgins: It's not a scratch! It's a bloody gouge!

Great find!

To sway off topic just slightly. Did I read that a Chronosport is a Breitling or related to it somehow? I have a Breitling that is about 6 years old and it has a few similarities to a Chronosport. I love Breitling and it is also indestructable.....touch wood.....and it's also used by the RAF. Also being a bit of a flight junky myself...

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Icepick - Does it ever occur to you that you are always having to bail your friend Magnum out of trouble?

I think the UDT used the same movement as the Breitling Pluton (and both movements are next to impossible to replace) but I don't think the two companies are related. I will say though that when I had the Sea Quartz 30 about 5 years ago (got the idea to get one from Ghost Writer close up shot!), I had it serviced by Chronoserv. They had to put a new movement in it and fit a new crown. well the crown sported a large cursive "B" just like on alot of Breitling models! I was pretty shocked and think there might be more of a connection, though they could have just used the same parts supplier since neither make all parts of their watches.

On the Rolex, there is also a company now named Debaufre that sells a 42mm GMT style watch. A bit larger than the one TM wore but has the sapphire crystal, ETA movement and is WR to 300m I think. A good deal if you don't mind that the name is different, and if you're like me and never rememeber to take a watch off before swimming. Oh, and if you ever thought of getting a Rolex, now would be the time. Rolex changed the case design about a year ago and no longer make the Pepsi bezel (except in diamond encrusted hideousness), plus they raised the price on the newer ones to over 6.5K If I had the means I'd get one but that won't happen for several more years yet, if I ever do.

Oh, and on a Chronosport look alike? There are several options. The CWC company supplies dive watches (and regular field and chronos) to the British military. They make a C-sport twin! Uses fixed bars so you have to use a NATO style strap but that just makes it more secure and you know your getting a military certified watch so use and abuse aren't an issue. also check out Timefactors.com under their watches. Tehy make one with a date only display, 10 yr battery and a sapphire crystal. Very nice watch and uses regular spring bars.

Kev (a certified watch nut!)

Here are two places that carry Rolex & Chronosport style watches and other military style watches...

http://www.westcoastime.com/

http://www.countycomm.com/Watches.htm

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Great observation. I'm with you on this one. Long live the Chronosport!

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Higgins: It's not a scratch! It's a bloody gouge!

Here is a little information you might find interesting. I have done extensive research, and discovered that there is no such thing as a Swiss Rolex replica. They are all Asian copies of the Swiss ETA movement. The replica site linked to in the Magnum Gear section is charging three times what a very good quality Rolex replica should cost. In my research to find the best replica GMT Master, when the globalreplica site is mentioned, the pharases "Rip-Off artists, and Avoid like the plague" Keep coming up. The "Perfect Clones" site comes highly recomended. They have a Rolex GMT Master II that is as good as replicas get for $278.00 http://www.pc-80108.com/rlgs10009-retro-edition-master-bluered-pepsi-bezel-p-3493.html and for those who want a replica of the original GMT Master (The one worn by Thomas Magnum) they offer this for $248.00: http://www.pc-80108.com/rlgv10005-vintage-bluered-bezel-swiss-28362-p-4117.html
I really like the vintage look of the "Vintage" GMT Master, but the plastic crystal scares me. I think I'm going to go for the "Retro" GMT Master II because it has the sapphire crystal. It's not the exact watch worn by TM, but more durable and close enough.
I don't want to step on any toes here, just trying to get the best information for M-M members.

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"But Higgins, I can explain."

Took a look at the Perfect Clones website, to look at some watches I am familiar with. If what you see is what you get, those guys are great!! Thanks so much for all the work that went into finding them.

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Higgins: You've washed the car?! How extraordinary. Why would you do such a thing?

Ah, thanks N. I've updated the 'Magnum Gear' page. I feel bad now that I was using a "shady" link for the Rolex replicas.

I decided to remove the authentic Rolex link and just use the new replicas links. How many people have enough dough lying around to fork up over 4K for a watch!?

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