Usil Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Two things about the fit & finish: 1. The case back is nicely threaded and easily turns on and off with out catching or cross threading. This attention to detail is important as it is often marginal on many reps we receive. 2. In addition - the threads on the crown tube are excellently cut and the crown engages very well without the feeling that in a few more turns it is not long for this world. Everything about this watch - marvel of marvels for the rep world- actually screams quality was a conscious thought. This may indeed be an excellent year for reps. Also, on the AR - mine is excellent as you can see in my pictures. One of my wrist shots shows a nice quality refracted blue note from the thin light coming in through the window blinds. Heritage - Wrist shot Usil's 'Ultimate Heritage' Usil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 AWESOME review - brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professor_yaffle1 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Awesome review SD4000 , totally hooked on this watch - played with a gen in an AD about 4 weeks ago, and it's just such a classy design, really, really nice............really, really want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Excellent review! Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italiano17771 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 fantastic review!! thanks for taking the time to do this. quick question....little confused....does this have single or double sided AR? i thought it was double, but after reading the review it says single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Brilliant review!! Very detailed with great pictures! It's a must buy this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2222 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 the best review i ever ready. Thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usil Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Silix lists this description: Sapphire crystal, AR double coated I think he means double sided. The watch would have to be dissasembled to be sure. I only know that it looks good to me. I doubt that any rep will have the quality AR coatings being currently applied by K2222 or Chieftang but, again, this looks pretty good. Usil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Truly a brilliant review. Frankly, much better than many purist reviews I come upon. Wear that watch well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwrslider Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Ok now you can reveal it...it was a sponsored review, wasn't it?... ...just kidding!!! but you could point it to silix and ask for some discount on your next purchase...I can already imagine silix e-mail after this has been posted... you have 15 new e-mails...and all with the same subject! once again, thanks for sharing! He's definately BUSY......I ordered 2 yesterday..and still waiting on return email with PP instructions..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 What more can I say? An excellent, outstanding & amazingly-detailed review of a well-built rep! I especially liked the part where you got the watch pressure-tested & had its movt checked & regulated (wonderful pics!). Not to take anything away of this GREAT review, but I also think Jay has done an excellent job in building this watch... Jay should from now on, give you free watches for review... or pay you for it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Superb Review... Thanks very much... -MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a german in denmark Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Now that's the greatest review I've seen for ages, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 He's definately BUSY......I ordered 2 yesterday..and still waiting on return email with PP instructions..... Gotta be patient with him mate... As I think he'll be overwhelmed with orders.... & he's still away on CNY holidays... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 WOW, didn't expect so many kind words. I'm really glad you all seem to like it! oh oh - i hate you .... i need an other watch superb review - thanks allot !!! i hope to see this watch @ the GTG. cheers, Frank Hey Frank, I am really looking forward to meet you all on saturday - and of course I am going to bring this beauty with me. So you can check it out in person! Was thinking the same thing. I emailed Jay my Happy New Year compliments last night, and he hasn't replied yet (nothing unusual). I am in for this watch for my bf. Thanks SD4000 again! EDIT: There is something, I dunno, almost Panerai-like about this particular watch. Anyone else see it? Yeah, I think it is the simple design and the lugsize is the same, too. Need to find a small screwdriver to change straps. Bet my favourite Pam strap would look good on it! this is a mesh bracelet I found...it is 24mm...do you think it would look good on the B? Good find, I will definately go for an aftermarket meshbracelet, soon. I really like the look. Dunno if I might prefer a deployant, though. fantastic review!! thanks for taking the time to do this. quick question....little confused....does this have single or double sided AR? i thought it was double, but after reading the review it says single. Actually it is confusing me, too. That is why I posted both pictures showing the different glares. I think it looks nice for rep AR, but it can't compete with the real deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Great review mate. That decorated 2824 and spacer look sweet. A gen rotor and you're all set . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 What a review. It makes the rest of us look amateurish! You've done it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Great review mate. That decorated 2824 and spacer look sweet. A gen rotor and you're all set . Haha, thanks mate! But as I usually don't open the watch to show it around, I will stick to a genuine datewheel and AR Here is a pic of the movement after putting off the rotor. Note how clean it is and how well it sits in the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delicious Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Excellent review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo_till Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 The black bezel version with a beige pam strap looks amazing. Have to get one! Great review! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shultz Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Wow! I am speechless! That is a KILLER review! I already ordered my black Heritage but your review answered all of my questions especially related to the dial design (sun decor). Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camiel Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 (edited) Amazing review. I really have to fight the urge to order this now, I love the clean and pure looks of the watch. Edited February 8, 2008 by camiel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Excellent and extremely informative review, that's a tough job you did ! What I like in this Breitling is that we can be very close to the gen after simple mods, as the movement is the same as in the gen. (reminds me of the perfection of the SFSO) Thank you for making us discover an other damn good rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Wow, what a great and informative review! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroTimez Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 TKS TKS for the review and beautiful pics, still doubting if I get one of those what the HECK I'M I GONNA DO WITH MY BLACK SUBMARINER?!!? ahah....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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