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I did that the first day I got it. It looks good..I just wish I could source a correct dial with the fatter 5 min markers....and a more correct bracelet.

Thanks for the info. I will steer clear due to the date window. I would however like to try out that bracelet as it appears closer to gen (as long as it has hollow center links).

Good call on the date window! I didn't notice that earlier. I also agree with you that the HEV is a tad too dark. I too was interested in getting a better look at the bezel on this one but what I have posted are the only pics I could find. Thanks for the feedback!

Thanks but I already have the SSD V2 which you state is the current best you can buy. It has glaring issues that have apparently been addressed my my "Good" points 1-3 above. How can you say "The links I provided you are for the best Sea Dweller you can buy at this time" when I just showed you pictures that address three of the horrible flaws found on Jandrews/Angus/Ruby's sites? All I am saying is that this SD looks better (I think) than the one I picked up for $278.00 from Andrew Note the minute markers and rehaut from Andrew's SSD V2 Now look at the rehaut and minute markers on the new one I found (closer to gen?) Now look at the SELs from Trusty (Andrew) And compare them to the SELs on the new one I found (closer to gen?)

Not sure if I can post pics from a non recommended dealer but I was following another thread on a different forum and I found a "1:1, Super Rep" of a Sea Dweller. It states that it is the correct 14.5mm thickness so I am assuming that it is in the SSD family. The main things I noticed vs. the current SSD V2 are: Good 1. Rehaut is deep and actually has some thickness 2. 5 min markers are thicker (per gen) 3, Back of SELs are not imprinted with the oyster bracelet pattern (per gen) Bad 1. Grown guards look bad IMO 2. SELs are a little loose 3. Pearl is crappy Unknown 1. Is the crown stem fat like the current SSD V2? 2. Does the crown look like the right size? There are three major improvements on this model IMHO and if it is constructed like the current SSD V2 we may have a winner?! I would love to hear the experts weigh in on this. I never stray from the trusted dealers but I wonder why they don't have access to this (if in fact this is a good copy). Also the price is reasonable with a claimed Swiss ETA 2836 movement. Here are some pics: (BTW, site makes a point to stated that the pics are of watches that are actually in inventory and that they are not pics of gens) Fire away gentlemen....

Stop what you are doing...take a deep breath...clear your head.....go to one of the trusted dealer's websites......order the PO. When you actually look at it while holding the watch in your hands, your questions will all be answered. Just take the plunge. I was in your exact situation.....then my SSD showed up and I was amazed by the quality! Good luck

ETA...but I am only following The Zigmeister's lead

You have inspired me to search for a display cabinet... Nice setup

Definitely the Euromariner..and I would get it with the ETA movement for $475.00. Do a couple of mods (CGs, pearl, etc) and you are finished with it...for good!

I signed up and got prices. Looks like the range is between $50.00 - $139.00..from what I have seen so far.

I have an idea! Sell me the pumpkin!

LOL..I just got back from the bars and all I can say is...GREAT PHOTOSHOP!!! How did you do that?...select and stretch?

Stunning!

NIIIIIIICE!

I like this pic too...Something about the glare. BTW Murphy, you did a really good job on your CGs

I took By-Tor's "How to take pics with a cheap digital camera" internet class.

I want to play...

johng, you are that guy that stayed up all night with me beating down that dude from BestSwiss. That was a lot of fun...but to get this thread back on track the watch is fake and I would be willing to bet my SSD, that he knows it is a fake. He probably bought into the SUPER REP hype and thought that no one would be able to call him out on it.

Everyone is anticipating your review of the Euromariner V2 Submariner. Can we get an update? Did you receive it in the mail yet?

Euromariner is going to be closer to gen that the Perfect Sub that is available through Perfect Clones / Trusty Time. If you need to convince yourself, just look at the rehaut keeping in mind that the rehaut is one of the parts of a watch that CANNOT BE CHANGED. When looking for a Sub rep, my advice is to look at the features that CANNOT BE CHANGED (case dimensions, rehaut)...if you get these features correct, then you can change almost everything else to suit your needs. Here are my points: 1. Look for a rep that gets the rehaut and case dimensions as close to perfect as possible (choose correctly and your watch will be able to accept genuine parts such as bezel, dial, crystal, crown etc.) 2. Next look for the rep that meets point #1 and additionally provides as many other accurate features (dial, bracelet, hands, date font, date mag, bezel teeth, crown, crown tube, crystal heigth, crystal edge shape, etc.) as possible. 3. Place these items LAST on your priority list as they are easily moddifiable - pearl, bezel insert, crown guards

Freddy, Did you notice that both of the "4"'s on your bezel are different? One has the flat part on the inside of the numeral you spoke of (14) and the other (4) does not. Is this issue corrected now?

Oh Golly..JohnG is tearing into that guy over at RWG1

Uhhh, maybe because he has been keeping abreast of the latest developments?

Dangit TT... why did you ban him so soon?....I was trying to get a free watch here!!!