First off, the *obvious* place that keeps popping up is replica watch sites themselves. The content I was lookin’ at earlier mentioned a “trusted replica watch site,” which sounds promising, right? They’re all about making “unattainable timepieces a thing of the past,” which, let’s be real, is code for “we make fakes, but good ones.” Now, whether they sell *just* the cases… that’s the million-dollar question. You’d have to dig around and see if they offer parts separately. Probably worth a look-see, though.
Then there’s the “Guangzhou China Watch Market” angle. I mean, China’s basically the Mecca of replica stuff, right? If you’re feeling adventurous (and have a VPN, maybe?), you could try to source directly from there. I’ve never personally done it, but I’ve heard stories. Could be a goldmine, could be a total scam. Proceed with caution, ya know? (Plus, good luck navigating the language barrier, lol).
Now, for a slightly more legit (maybe?) option, look at SeikoMods. This place is about modding Seiko watches, but they sell cases, bezels, crystals, all that jazz. Technically, they aren’t “replica” cases in the *illegal* sense, but you might find something compatible or at least use them as a base for something cool. I mean, who knows, you might end up frankensteining your own awesome watch! Plus, it’s based in the UK, which, I dunno, feels slightly less sketchy than sourcing from, like, a random forum seller.
Speaking of forums… r/RepTime. That’s a goldmine of info, but remember that the content says “no selling or trading”. You can pick people’s brains and ask about the best places to source cases but don’t try to directly buy from the posters.
And then there’s eBay. Classic, right? The article mentions “Rolex Faux Leather Watch Boxes & Cases”. You might find something there. Just be super careful about what you’re buying. Read the descriptions carefully, check the seller’s feedback, and if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I’ve gotten burned on eBay before, so trust me on this one.
Honestly? Finding a *specific* replica case is gonna be tough. You might have to get creative and look for something that’s “close enough” and then modify it. Or, you know, just buy a whole replica watch and cannibalize it for parts. I know, it sounds a bit drastic, but desperate times, desperate measures, right?
