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Lately I have been looking at some first class homages. I'm not comfortable with exact replicas, but like most of us, I like the odd "interpretation" watch.
This is from Helenarou. I am pleasantly surprised at the quality and sheer good value for money this piece represents.
I'm not going to do a proper review, but her are some remarks anyway:
The fit and finish is superb! The solid bracelet with SEL's has a diver's extention and Daytona-type clasp. All very nice, but there is no micro adjustment. Fortunately having removed 3 links (screwed), it fitted me perfectly.
The centre links are highly polished, with brushed sides. The case is simply superb! Absolutely nothing to fault there. Sapphire crystal and a wacky cyclop! Fantastic magnification.
The caseback is easily removed with a Rolex-type tool. I popped it to confirm there was actually an ETA 2824-2 in there. Yep, and it is running 100% true out the box!
(a bit of excess o-ring grease can be seen; already cleaned)
Note the decent all metal movement holder. A nice touch.
These figures speak for themselves!
The dial is a modern rendition of the classic square marker Tudor with "snowflake" hands. I love it! The bezel insert is ceramic - really well executed. I find the pip a bit big, but once again it is different enough to set it apart from the original.
All in all a GREAT watch, regardless of price! What I like is the fact that it basically portrays the gist of the original without trying to copy it - therefore a rendition.
It claims a WR of 50 m, but I'm sure it will easily pass 100m. It has a triplock design crown, and a decent o-ring seal on the case. I can't see the crystal seal obviously, but we'll see....
Not the best pics, but shot these an hour after it landed here today with the cellphone camera.