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drockadam · 21 September 2011, 06:33 AM

Hello All,

I just wanted to have an open discussion on these Alpha watches. Most of the watches they make are homages. They make a Sub, GMT, Daytona and some more. I'm looking at their GMT Homage. I read an old thread from TRF about them and all the members said in the post, they like theirs, they are reliable and great looking. Alpha's are cheap watches, under $120. Alpha clearly stamps their name all over the watch, to make sure no confusion happens. I'd like a GMT Pepsi Homage. What is your opinions.

Thanks so much!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=7434

worktolivelife · 21 September 2011, 07:12 AM

my honest opinion!!!! the one in your first pic ive had for several years obused thrown on the floor tossed here there everywhere without a thought and it has run faultless at about +1-2 Seconds day maybe a 'real' vintage daytona could do the same BUT! would you treat as such? but i would concide it never felt special!. The value of something is how it makes you feel" and i believe that is what largely separates expensive watchers from good ones

drockadam · 21 September 2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by worktolivelife

my honest opinion!!!! the one in your first pic ive had for several years obused thrown on the floor tossed here there everywhere without a thought and it has run faultless at about +1-2 Seconds day maybe a 'real' vintage daytona could do the same BUT! would you treat as such? but i would concide it never felt special!. The value of something is how it makes you feel" and i believe that is what largely separates expensive watchers from good ones

Very cool! Post some pics!

FeelingTheBlues · 21 September 2011, 09:38 AM

I don't know if it's just the picture but there's something I don't like about the blue on that Pepsi dial (it doesn't look dark enough IMHO). However I think that "kind of vintage Daytona looking" Chronograph would look superb on your wrist Adam!

drockadam · 21 September 2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

I don't know if it's just the picture but there's something I don't like about the blue on that Pepsi dial (it doesn't look dark enough IMHO). However I think that "kind of vintage Daytona looking" Chronograph would look superb on your wrist Adam!

Thanks mate! I've heard a couple of bad things about the GMT Pepsi Homage from Alpha, but the Paul Newman Homage, I've heard a bunch of great things about!

FeelingTheBlues · 21 September 2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by drockadam

Thanks mate! I've heard a couple of bad things about the GMT Pepsi Homage from Alpha, but the Paul Newman Homage, I've heard a bunch of great things about!

If you don't have a chronograph yet, I'd say it would be a great move to pull the trigger on this one!

FeelingTheBlues · 21 September 2011, 09:57 AM

Oh, by the way, I forgot to ask what bad things you heard about that GMT?

drockadam · 21 September 2011, 10:00 AM

I do have a Chronograph in my small collection, it's a vintage 70's 6139 8049T Seiko. That's why I want the GMT, I have a Dive Watch, A Chronograph, a dress watch. I'm kinda at a stand still, I don't know what to get next!!!! I'm honestly just going insane.

FeelingTheBlues · 21 September 2011, 10:04 AM

I remember seeing another post of yours showing an all-black GMT watch (I don't remember the brand tho but the bezel looked like a GMT-II's). If I may I think it looked better than that Alpha but, again, that's just my opinion!

drockadam · 21 September 2011, 10:13 AM

Yes, that was a Parnis PVD GMT. That is another GMT in my head. I would only buy the Parnis in PVD (Blacked out) it looks really cool, also not often do you see a PVD GMT.

LI Matt · 21 September 2011, 07:00 PM

I have the "Milsub", from their now-closed Alpha USA subsidiary.

It was $50, shipped. As such, its faults (accuracy is so-so, the included strap was terrible) fall under "what do you want for $50?"

drockadam · 22 September 2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by LI Matt

I have the "Milsub", from their now-closed Alpha USA subsidiary.

It was $50, shipped. As such, its faults (accuracy is so-so, the included strap was terrible) fall under "what do you want for $50?"

Cool! Post some pics!

drockadam · 22 September 2011, 07:49 AM

There is another homage I'm looking at, that is a GMT. It's the Parnis PVD (Pro Hunter) GMT. What do you think?

ColinB · 23 September 2011, 06:10 PM

I have 3 Alpha watches all of which keep good time and have worn well. I got mine used on ebay for very little money.

drockadam · 23 September 2011, 08:50 PM

Very cool Colin! What do you think of that GMT coke?

ColinB · 24 September 2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by drockadam

Very cool Colin! What do you think of that GMT coke?

The "coke" is very nice. I would never be able afford a Rolex coke so this is a very affordable alternative. Due to circumstances I will probably always be a 1 Rolex Guy. This doesn't stop me enjoying other brands.

drockadam · 24 September 2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ColinB

The "coke" is very nice. I would never be able afford a Rolex coke so this is a very affordable alternative. Due to circumstances I will probably always be a 1 Rolex Guy. This doesn't stop me enjoying other brands.

Yes exactly! I could never see myself having more than one Rolex. I think I might get the Pepsi Alpha GMT. Have you had any problems with it?

ColinB · 24 September 2011, 05:51 PM

No problems at all.

Sent from a Galaxy, far, far away ...........

JimSnyder · 25 September 2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ColinB

I have 3 Alpha watches all of which keep good time and have worn well. I got mine used on ebay for very little money.

I like um Colin

Tudor66 · 26 September 2011, 12:37 AM

I saw this post yesterday...I thought to myself, humm, 75 dollars on ebay for a GMTII coke copy that says "Alpha", interesting. Then I looked at my 23 year old TagHeuer on my wrist and promptly reversed course...

No disrespect intended here gentlemen, but I don't want to look down on my wrist and see an copy of a swiss watch, made in Asia. Note however that I don't actually own a Rolex, perhaps once I buy I rolex I'll want something like an Alpha as a backup/secondary toy.

drockadam · 26 September 2011, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Newbieone

I saw this post yesterday...I thought to myself, humm, 75 dollars on ebay for a GMTII coke copy that says "Alpha", interesting. Then I looked at my 23 year old TagHeuer on my wrist and promptly reversed course...

No disrespect intended here gentlemen, but I don't want to look down on my wrist and see an copy of a swiss watch, made in Asia. Note however that I don't actually own a Rolex, perhaps once I buy I rolex I'll want something like an Alpha as a backup/secondary toy.

No disrespect taken mate! Everyone has their own opinons and that's fine. But in the end of the day, it all comes down to "It's your watch". I like these homages, I'll wear anyone, just that it doesn't say Rolex on the dial.

21 September 2011, 06:33 AM	#1
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Alpha Watches? Hello All, I just wanted to have an open discussion on these Alpha watches. Most of the watches they make are homages. They make a Sub, GMT, Daytona and some more. I'm looking at their GMT Homage. I read an old thread from TRF about them and all the members said in the post, they like theirs, they are reliable and great looking. Alpha's are cheap watches, under $120. Alpha clearly stamps their name all over the watch, to make sure no confusion happens. I'd like a GMT Pepsi Homage. What is your opinions. Thanks so much! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=7434 __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

21 September 2011, 07:12 AM	#2
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	my honest opinion!!!! the one in your first pic ive had for several years obused thrown on the floor tossed here there everywhere without a thought and it has run faultless at about +1-2 Seconds day maybe a 'real' vintage daytona could do the same BUT! would you treat as such? but i would concide it never felt special!. The value of something is how it makes you feel" and i believe that is what largely separates expensive watchers from good ones __________________ MEMBER NO.142

21 September 2011, 07:00 PM	#11
LI Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 298	I have the "Milsub", from their now-closed Alpha USA subsidiary. It was $50, shipped. As such, its faults (accuracy is so-so, the included strap was terrible) fall under "what do you want for $50?" __________________ I don't wear a Rolex for other people, I wear it for me. "We're going to hell anyway, let's travel first class" -- Kaiser Chiefs

22 September 2011, 07:49 AM	#13
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Parnis PVD GMT-II Homage There is another homage I'm looking at, that is a GMT. It's the Parnis PVD (Pro Hunter) GMT. What do you think? __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

24 September 2011, 05:51 PM	#18
ColinB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Colin Location: UK Watch: Tudor Submariner Posts: 447	No problems at all. Sent from a Galaxy, far, far away ........... __________________ "Why is the Rum always gone?"

21 September 2011, 09:38 AM	#4
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I don't know if it's just the picture but there's something I don't like about the blue on that Pepsi dial (it doesn't look dark enough IMHO). However I think that "kind of vintage Daytona looking" Chronograph would look superb on your wrist Adam!

21 September 2011, 09:57 AM	#7
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Oh, by the way, I forgot to ask what bad things you heard about that GMT?

21 September 2011, 10:00 AM	#8
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	I do have a Chronograph in my small collection, it's a vintage 70's 6139 8049T Seiko. That's why I want the GMT, I have a Dive Watch, A Chronograph, a dress watch. I'm kinda at a stand still, I don't know what to get next!!!! I'm honestly just going insane.

21 September 2011, 10:04 AM	#9
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I remember seeing another post of yours showing an all-black GMT watch (I don't remember the brand tho but the bezel looked like a GMT-II's). If I may I think it looked better than that Alpha but, again, that's just my opinion!

21 September 2011, 10:13 AM	#10
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Yes, that was a Parnis PVD GMT. That is another GMT in my head. I would only buy the Parnis in PVD (Blacked out) it looks really cool, also not often do you see a PVD GMT.

23 September 2011, 08:50 PM	#15
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Very cool Colin! What do you think of that GMT coke?

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