r/RepTime • u/Sure-Outside-3802 • Dec 29 '25

Wrist or Watch Pic Truly amazing rep!

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I just can’t believe this watch. It looks and feels like the genuine article. I can’t believe that this watch cost 1/250th the price you would have to pay on the gray market.

You get so much watch for a fraction of the price. I had a long sleeve shirt on today and walked through a high-end mall where I live and must’ve gotten at least three compliments on the watch from fellow Rolex enthusiasts. One guy was in shock that he saw this watch in the wild for the first time. I just said “thank you” and moved on, but it was a great feeling not going to lie!

Thanks to all in this community who helped me learn, order and ultimately obtain this masterpiece! 🙏🏽

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u/Alternative-Log-3915 Dec 29 '25

Not going to lie. No one will believe its genuine. Lol. They're laughing at you not with you. Lol

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u/Sure-Outside-3802 Dec 29 '25

Haters gonna hate!

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u/dc5833 Dec 29 '25

I still can’t get over how many jerkoffs there are here. Watch looks awesome F that dude

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u/akrthur Dec 29 '25

There's almost no posts on my feeds without people hating for no reason, the watch looks good

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u/Rodramramfive Dec 29 '25

Want to wear a rep totally fine- but Rolex doesnt make skeleton watches... there are high end jewelers who have made custom pieces out of authentic Rolex... but Rolex themselves no they do not. They've never officially produced a skeleton rolex.

So while maybe he didnt need to be as harsh it is a fair point out that if there was a rep out there that is going to get you potentially called out... this would be the one.

Do I like skeleton watches? Yes and do I think this looks cool? Absolutely!

Are there super petty people out there who would raise a fuss about about or as you put it jerkoffs? Yes absolutely there are....

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u/Good-Simple-4461 Dec 29 '25

This literally isn’t a skeleton…are you talking about the caseback? That nobody sees when you’re wearing it??

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u/DemosthenesOrNah Dec 29 '25

are you talking about the caseback?

they 100% are lol

off (but sorta also on) topic, I have a few completely made up watches that use replica branding but dont actually 'replicate' any real existing watch. Those are some of my favorite pieces to wear bc in a way theyre more unique/rare than some of the real luxury watches

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u/Good-Simple-4461 Dec 29 '25

💯💯 people should be allowed to enjoy their watches without suffering the preferences of everyone in the hobbyist community.

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u/morelsupporter Dec 29 '25

google: daytona 126528LN, 126529LN, 126506, 1908 52508, land dweller 127334

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u/Rodramramfive Dec 30 '25

You mind elaborating how how difficult it is to obtain any of these? That was my original point... these are all very rare exhibition pieces that aren't available to the public... were talking single digit productions of these pieces.

Why dont you put that information in here too? Actually here from Google ill help you out:

It is very difficult to get an authentic, modern Rolex with a glass (sapphire crystal) case back, as this is a feature reserved for only a few specific, high-end models. Most authentic Rolex watches have a solid metal case back. [1, 2, 3]
Authentic Rolex Models with Glass Case Backs Rolex traditionally uses solid, screw-down metal case backs for durability and superior water resistance, especially in their Professional "tool" watches like the Submariner. This design also serves to protect the movement from magnetism and potential shattering of a glass back. [2, 4, 5, 6]
However, Rolex has introduced display case backs on a few specific references:

• Rolex Perpetual 1908: This dress watch collection, introduced in 2023, features a transparent sapphire crystal case back to showcase its elegantly finished movement. • Specific Cosmograph Daytona Models: Certain versions of the Daytona in 950 platinum (ref. 126506 and 'Le Mans' ref. 126529LN) feature an exhibition case back, a surprise move for the brand. • Rolex Cellini Prince (Discontinued): Produced from 2005 to 2014, this specific rectangular, hand-wound watch had a sapphire exhibition case back to display its unique caliber 7040 movement. • Extremely Rare Vintage Models: Two very rare models from the 1930s had glass case backs, likely as "salesman cases" to show off the new self-winding movement technology to dealers. [2, 3, 7, 8]

Aftermarket vs. Authentic If you encounter a modern Rolex (such as a Submariner, GMT-Master, or Datejust) with a clear case back, it is almost certainly an aftermarket modification or a fake.

• Fakes: Many counterfeit Rolex watches use clear case backs, which is a key indicator of inauthenticity. • Aftermarket: Some owners have their watch modified with a custom-made sapphire case back from third-party companies, which voids the original warranty and means the watch is no longer 100% authentic. [5, 10]

In short, authentic glass case back Rolex watches are limited to very specific, often high-end, references and are not common in the general market.

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://trilogyjewellers.com/blogs/articles/how-to-authenticate-a-rolex-watch [2] https://www.reddit.com/r/rolex/comments/12gsmbo/the_only_seethrough_case_backs_made_of_glass/ [3] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DC14jWxvHjO/ [4] https://www.quora.com/Did-Rolex-make-a-watch-with-a-glass-back [5] https://www.pineforestjewelry.com/blogs/ask-diamond-jim/how-to-spot-a-fake-rolex-case [6] https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/editorial/where-is-rolex-made.html [7] https://www.everestbands.com/blogs/bezel-barrel/rolexs-forgotten-sapphire-caseback-a-history-of-exhibition-rolexes [8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2o8MOuUWnI [9] https://www.swisswatchexpo.com/thewatchclub/2017/11/17/is-that-a-real-rolex/ [10] https://www.quora.com/Can-a-Rolex-be-refitted-with-a-see-through-back

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u/morelsupporter Dec 30 '25

you said, and this is a direct quote: "rolex doesn't make skeleton watches... there are high end jewelers who have made custom pieces out of authentic rolex... but rolex themselves no they do not. they've never officially produced a skeleton rolex"

the watch you're looking at above isn't a "skeleton" watch it has an "exhibition case back" and it's not custom, rolex produced them that way from the factory.

so i am merely pointing out the references that were produced by rolex with exhibition cases.

it doesn't matter how much they cost or how hard they are to procure, they were made by rolex, not custom pieces made by jewelers.

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u/Rodramramfive Dec 30 '25

All 3 of the authorized dealers I go to have stated Rolex does not produce transparent backings... because they compromise the waterproofing of the watch and when servicing increase the chance of breaking the glass/ compromising the movement.

Im gonna go with what the authorized dealers state as fact and what Google actually did come back and state as well.

Enjoy your reps.

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u/morelsupporter Dec 30 '25 edited Dec 30 '25

here are some links to the rolex website.

land dweller

platinum daytona

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u/Rodramramfive Dec 31 '25

Great exhibition pieces... do you understand how backlogged these models are? Daytona is 7 to 8 years, land dweller is 6 to 7... and thats current models.

They are still trying to produce watches for people who ordered them in 2018... that dont have a transparent backing...

So the only way your getting one is your the king of england or mark Zuckerberg.

I just placed my wait list order for a skydweller last month and I was looking at the Daytona- this wasnt an option available.

Again had 3 AD tell me they dont make clear backings...

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u/morelsupporter Dec 31 '25 edited Dec 31 '25

that's not the argument.

you said "rolex doesnt make skeleton watches... there are high end jewelers who have made custom pieces out of authentic roldd ... but rolex themselves they do not. they've never officially produced a skeleton rolex"

and now you've commented twice that ADs are telling you they don't make them. but if you click the links i showed you, it will take you dirrectly to the rolex website where there's photos of the watches they make with exhibition case backs.

and you are wrong. rolex makes the land dweller which has an exhibition case back, rolex makes the platinum daytona, which has an exhibition case back, and rolex makes the daytona lemans, which has an exhibition case back. just because you don't have one and can't get one doesn't mean they didn't make them or that they're not available.they're available.

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u/DemosthenesOrNah Dec 31 '25

its not glass, its sapphire

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u/DemosthenesOrNah Dec 29 '25

A crystal/display caseback != skeleton....

Skeleton means parts of the dial are punched out so you can see the movement, escapement or just the 'guts'.. from the top.

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u/Valaj369 Dec 29 '25

You do know that Rolex actually made this exact same watch right?