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Avoid fakes and get an....
In Response To: What are the best lookalikes ()

: i'm not rich. what are the best lookalikes for
: omega seamaster and rolex subs.

...Invicta. They are nice watches of good manufacture, yet sell for US $60-260.

Invicta has models that resemble the Seamaster Pro and the Rolex Submariner -- but they are legitimate watches bearing the Invicta name, not fakes or counterfeits.

I bought their Submariner-like watch for my dad and he loves it. Has an automatic movement and see-through back. Also available in a quartz version.

Link to their website is below. Look for the 8926 under their "Professional Diver Collection" and the 8577 under their "Sport" collection.

Here are photos of two of their Omega and Rolex-like diver's watches:

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