siro1981 Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hi All just ordered my first Rep, just wanted some feedback on the QC pictures. to my untrained eye looks pretty good and i have approved and am looking forward to receiving it in the next week or so. some feedback from some people in the know would be appreciated though. thanks in advance. advertised as a 1-1 with original, genuine c3 superlume, functional slide rule, asia 7750 valjoux working chromo gmt movement,2880bph, insignia rotor 1st off my wish list:- Brietling navitimer world Cartier Roadster chrono xl Omega speedmaster hb-sia Franck muller conquistador GPG Rolex Daytona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardoza Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Nice looking piece! I note that your wish list is all chronos. Consider having them serviced as the A7750 can be troublesome...... Even then, treat them carefully. Do some research on the movement use and care in these forums.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siro1981 Posted November 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 thanks, yes I like cronos only really for the aesthetics. I will look for a watchsmith in the uk that can / is willing to service. I am trying to read up as much as possible on the forum but it seems there is lots to learn! i even googled horological training today... checking out courses to learn myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC099 Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Im curious how much of a difference there is between the older model and the 1:1 besides the sunken date wheel on the older ones. I have the older and Im wondering if I should get the new version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC099 Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) Im curious how much of a difference there is between the older model and the 1:1 besides the sunken date wheel on the older ones. I have the older and Im wondering if I should get the new version. Edited November 22, 2014 by NYC099 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardoza Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Those are clear QC pics. Judge for yourself if it's worth spending $300 more for a new one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 And the slide rule is still off Sent from my iBend 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siro1981 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 got the watch through! really pleased however just makes me want to buy a gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Error Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I can see that the E6B beazel is not correct. It is not aligned with the red marks. Easy way to spot a rep and you will not be able to make (correct) calculations with it! ME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardoza Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 LOL! I forgot how to use a slide-rule about 30 years ago! ;-) I can see that the E6B beazel is not correct. It is not aligned with the red marks. Easy way to spot a rep and you will not be able to make (correct) calculations with it! ME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Error Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 LOL! I forgot how to use a slide-rule about 30 years ago! ;-) Cool! You should try to use it again then! Today it is even more cool to use! It is a really show-factor! Nobody can even guess that you can do calculations with your wristwatch! It is far more cool than using the calculator on your mobile phone! Try! (But you will need a slide ruler that is correct!) ME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I'd be very Interested in a tutorial!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siro1981 Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I can see that the E6B beazel is not correct. It is not aligned with the red marks. Easy way to spot a rep and you will not be able to make (correct) calculations with it! ME Hi can you explain further? as far as i can tell seems correct! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siro1981 Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I'd be very Interested in a tutorial!! you can find it on the breathing site http://www.breitling.com/en/service/user-manuals/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Error Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Hi can you explain further? as far as i can tell seems correct! thanks Yepp. take a look at the site mentioned above. You will need some patience to learn to use the slide ruler but it is not difficult. And it is very cool! (I had a Chase Durer with the same function. Very cool!) It is quite easy to multiply and divide. In the default position it will be showing the list of 1*1=1, 1*2=2 etc.... The red "10" on slide ruler is pointing to red "10" on dial. Then the red "60" is on top/12. (If these are not corresponding the calculations will of course not be correct! Follow the scale on the dial to "20". That is some past 6 o'clock. Now the 20 will show the calculation 2*1=2 (2 is multiplied with 1 because it is turned to 10 on the red marked 10 on the dial). Look up to "35" on the dial (about 9 o'cloc). That will be 3,5 * 1 = 3,5 (read out on the outer slide ruler again!) Now turn the slide ruler so the inner mark red 10 is pointing to 20. Then you will have 1*2=2 on the "10" mark. Do it backwards and you will diviIde! There you have the basic! Have fun and learn more! (But it requires the slide ruler is correct) Good luck!! ME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardoza Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Now my head hurts! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siro1981 Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 The slide - rule is on... when the outside 60 arrow is lined up with the inside black mph arrow everything is lined up. I can do the multiplication calculations, this rep has just got a whole lot cooler now i have lots to learn :- SLIDE-RULE MULTIPLICATION DIVISION EXCHANGE RATES CALCULATING GROUND SPEED CALCULATING MILES PER MINUTE CALCULATING GASOLINE CONSUMPTION CALCULATING THE RATE OF CLIMB OR DESCENT CALCULATING THE DISTANCE OF CLIMB OR DESCENT NAUTICAL AND STATUTE MILE CONVERSION might need a pilots licence next 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefastsicilian Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 The only difference I can see is by the 9 oclock hand where it says STAT.40.... the "S" is of the wrong font. my friend has a Gen and we just compared and thats the only noticeable difference.. We spent a good 15-20 minutes overlooking both and this is all I've noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Error Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Check up Siro1981 that the alignment of the number is correct. It is not easy to compare how correct the sliderule on the picture. Ask for new pictures with the slide ruler in 1*1 position. ME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rg21044 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 That is a beautiful piece. The same watch with black dial is next for me. I just saw the gen at the AD. It us truly amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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