Pannyman04

Well impressed by the Tudor Heritage Ranger on bracelet that I got from Toro. The only giveaways (very slight at that) are the slight texturing of the dial on the original, and the better definition of the Tudor Rose signage on the crown. Anyone suggest (directly in the thread or by IM) any possible sources? Anyone done such a mod?

I've had a close look and while the watch is an ok rep the bracelet is a mile out. Long, long way from super rep.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/06/diy-spitfire-enthusiast-builds-replica-fighter-plane-reading/

Awesome - look forward to it.

No-one got the versions figured out? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Anyone seen these watches (MkXVIII rep)? They look pretty good but I haven't seen anyone do a direct comparison.

I see Trusty is now selling a V2 V6F version of this, at a low price too. Anyone got any info?

Looks like it to me http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zenith-Pilot-Extra-Special-Type-20-Uk-Post-Only-/222148198972?hash=item33b910823c:g:Qq4AAOSwbYZXWolR

First impressions not good, dial too dark, bezel too light/red should be all over more bronze coloured. At least they got the changed case size right (who knows about the shape!).

Is the second hand still an issue with these? I had one years ago even then it looked great, but it died after only a few months. Is the 'new, improved' movement really a fix? What's the best version these days? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm no expert on these watches but this looks off to me http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IWC-Big-Pilot-Watch-/182156734040?hash=item2a69632e58:g:J1AAAOSwintXSDju

I see Trusty are selling a v3 version of this. Strongly tempted. Any feedback on it? Obvious 'tells'?

Anyone know how the blue compares? The gen is very distinctive c Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just open it (as should be done for every rep to grease the gaskets and check the screws (in this case also you need to check the lugs screws too) and put a SMALL amount of oil in the bearing. The 9015 is actually a very very good 28800 movement and a part the bit of noise (stay FAR AWAY from the Bell&Ross 123 if this is a problem) it is extremely stable and less temperamental than the eta clones. Just to say I got mine back after some watchmaker attention to lubricate the rotor and it's perfectly acceptable now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The rotor in mine is very noisy compared to A2824 it's more of a giveaway than anything on the case or dial. Its a shame as its a lovely rep. I'm informed that only the miyota will 'work' in the bronze case not sure why that might be.