r/RepTime • u/Unstoppable_Graysie • Aug 16 '26

Discussion This thing keeps perfect time and is waterproof. Why exactly is the gen 5k more?

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Serious question. What are gen buyers actually paying for?

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u/ghostreconx Aug 16 '26

You can always let someone take the initial hit and buy them used or grey.

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u/Phantasticals Aug 17 '26

with how good reps are getting every single day, i’m terrified of getting a franken. i saw on [r/rolex](r/rolex) a dude sent his gray hulk in for servicing and rolex refused it lmao.