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Graham 3T WIS 
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It is no secret that I am a big submariner fan. I have a number of them in various renditions. 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. |
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stew77 Admin 
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Congrats Graham...love those 'snowflake' hands! One always wonders about the 'real value' in these given the low price of entry...very glad to hear that you are happy with the build/value quotient on this one!!! Enjoy! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Looking great! So now, since you owned a real Tudor butterfly mvt for decades and now have this cheapo...Is a Tudor sub worth the price when it contain a 2824-2 ? |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS 
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 Very cool I LOVE those hands... |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Very cool Graham. I may just need the sterile no date... How is the lume on these? |
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murphy j 3T WIS 
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Very Nice Graham. I've read good reviews as to the quality of the 'homages' from Helenarou. They also have a good reputation for being an upstanding seller. |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Indeed very nice. |
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Graham 3T WIS
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Paxman wrote: Very cool Graham. I may just need the sterile no date... How is the lume on these?Thanks, everyone! Mark, I did shoot a quick cellphone lume pic out of curiosity at the same time, in a closet without deliberate exposure beforehand. From the stationary seconds hand, you'll see the exposure was quite short, therefore the lume was surprisingly bright. I'll do a real life test soon....  |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrats Graham! ...I used the helenarou snowflake dial and hands on my KaziBold mod and the lume is C-3 which lasts long and glows bright... |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Excellent, bold rendition, Grahaam. I like it a lot. I'm also starting to take a fancy to those snowflake hands. What are the dimensions? A 42 x 13 at least? Enjoy it on good health for a very long time, amigo. |
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Graham 3T WIS
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Thanks, Oscar and Jeff. You are spot on with your estimate, Jeff. I know it is small through your eyes, but when it comes to subs, size doesn't matter to me.... Even the traditional 40mm wears OK. |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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I like that one Graham! Looks to be very well made. |
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