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mike00

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  1. Simply WOW!!! Ordered this black sub from Andrew (Trustytime) and I am impressed by the quality. I asked him about the current subs available and he advised me to go for the V2 ZZF. It arrived within 5 days and was packed firm as always. The thing what I noticed right away was the clearity of the crystal, simply amazing. I took my Noob sub to compare and the crystal of the noob is foggy compared to this ZZF. The clasp work smooth and also the engravings are crisp. The overall finish is very good and I see no reason to go GEN nowadays anymore... great job ZZF!!! [ IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191222/e9401507ec85f673d96a1046bd56b421.jpg[/img] Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk
  2. Hi there peeps! Rolex is the KING for me but WOW... the santos 100 is a must have for every watch collector IMO. The Vintage look is just awesome. Saw on Andrew (trustytime) his site GF launched the 2018 modell recently, I ordered it immediately. The watch arrived within 4 days as usual. Packaged very well and it also came with some goodies. A nice leather strap and a great Cartier branded travel bag. Both great quality. I ordered the XL version and it seemed the right choice. it wears like a classic seadweller regarding size for thos who are curious. What i do like besides the awesome retro look is for example the quick end links change system, it works flawless and saves allot of hassle regarding sizing the bracelet or if you want to swap the SS bracelet with the leather one. Within a view seconds the job's done... easy as that (“QuickSwitch” as Cartier calls it). The overall finishing is mind blowing, the polished parts have a great finish. They put allot of effort in the details, it just looks and feels so GEN. The movement runs perfect and smooth. I serious have no complaints at all about this piece. Some specs: MOVEMENT: Platinum Plated Japanese Miyota 9015 Automatic, 28800bph CASE DIAMETER: 40mm X 47.5mm THICKNESS: 9mm DIAL COLOR: White Dial with Black Roman Numeral Markers CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316F (Brushed Steel) BRACELET: Solid Stainless Steel Thin Profile Bracelet with Deployant Buckle (Smartlinks Bracelet) FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal with Swiss Grade AR Coating CASE BACK: Solid case back with detailed engraving BEZEL: Polished Stainless Steel Bezel HACK MOVEMENT: CLASP TYPE: Deployant Clasp DATE INDICATOR: At 6:00 Position (Adjusted via Crown) OTHER REMARKS: Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory Some pics for you guys! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk
  3. Hi guys, Eversince I got some Tudor reps I am amazed by the overall quality. Somehow it seems they are made so well compared to other reps. The newly launched black Bay gmt caught my eye and so i ordered myself a NICE Christmas present. lucky me it also arrived before the holidays. Thanx again for the fast shipping and smooth transaction Andrew! The case: The watch measures 41mm in diameter. The 316L SS case has a really good looking nice matte/satin finish to it which comes with beautifull beveled edges. The nicely decorated crown has no crown guards on this modell. The matte finish of the case and bracelet seems to hide scratches really well also. The caseback has a nicely brushed effect on it, just like the clasp etc. VERY crisp engravings btw, ZF did a great job with that! Compared to the many subs I own, it seems this Tudor wears a little bit bigger but I don't mind that at all. The Dial: I have to admit It is difficult to look at this watch without comparing it to Rolex, I had to teach myself this is NOT a rolex but a brand on his own with a wink to Rolex, but they are family as we all know. The BB has round hour markers. The dial has a matte finish which I find to be just pure watch porn. I always like matte finished dials especially when sunlight hits the dial (see pics below). The dial printing is (just like all the engravings) very crisp... kudos! The lume on this black boy is incredibly strong. Personally I also like the missing magnifier on the date, it makes the watch looks more clean but perhaps also a bit bigger. The datewheel: All seems nicely centered. The Bezel: One of the first things I noticed is the firm grip you have on the uni directional bezel. The color also seems same as per Gen. No fingers sliding over the bezel trying to turn it, the small groves/cut outs give you a perfect strong grip. Tudor does not work with a pearl because they simply say it will fall off as many Rollie owners can confirm . The bezel rotates smooth with very firm loud and crisp clicks with, absolutely no wiggling or whatsoever. Chrystal: The domed shaped chrystal is gorgeous, it pops out a bit like the Rolex seadweller. The main difference is that is has a bevelled edge which I think I more nicer. It plays with the light, i love it. Also the applied AR is very good. The Bracelet and clasp:The rivet bracelet really looks bada$$, again probably mostly due to the matte satin finish and especially due to the visable pins on the side. It wears smooth and very very comfortable (I gave it an oil bath also). The design of the clasp on this bracelet makes it even more special. The clasp opens and closes very slick and firm. Again, the inscriptions are very crisp! ***My conclussion: A very high-end REP, worth every dollar, guaranteed!*** Some specs from Trustytime: ZF Factory Tudor Black Bay GMT Basel 2018 Ultimate Edition MOVEMENT: Nickel Plated Asia Eta 2836-2 Automatic Movement, 25J, 28800bph with Functional GMT Hand CASE DIAMETER: 41mm (Same Specs as Genuine) THICKNESS: 14.5mm DIAL COLOR: Black Dial with Superlumed Round Markers (Swiss Grade Superlume applied) CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316L BRACELET: Special Rivet Bracelet in Solid Stainless Steel 316L with Deployant buckle FRONT GLASS: Dome Shaped Sapphire Crystal with Colorless Double AR Coating (Swiss Grade) CASE BACK: Solid case back with detailed engraving BEZEL: Uni-directional Diver Bezel, Anti-Clockwise (Dark Blue/Red Bezel) - Same color tone as Genuine HACK MOVEMENT: Yes CLASP TYPE: Deployant Buckle DATE INDICATOR: At 3:00 Position (Adjusted via Crown) Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory Enjoy the pics people. Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk
  4. Well only the thickness if yu are a real nitpicky Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk
  5. Hi there! Before my 2 week trip I ordered the new AP Royal Oak 26331ST. Once I came home my package was there waiting for me! As usual I ordered it from Andrew (Trustytime). Shipping took about 4 days but unfortunately i was not home. A few days ago I came back and finally I was able to open it and... WOW what a watch. I had no AP in my collection anymore and I missed the brand a bit. I noticed in Andrew his earlier posts it seemed they put allot of effort in this watch. Well... I can confirm that 100%. I took the blue version because the blue version is pretty rare in real life. Only the Boutiques sell these and they are pretty much not availabe/ sold out. I believe the blue version is also a bit higher prices compared to the black or white dialed version. The finishing of the case/ bracelet is regarding finish pretty much equal to GEN. I hardly could notice any difference with the piece a business friend has. The polished parts are done very well just like the brushed area's on the watch. Absolutely stunning!!! The clasp is also pure art and it closes and opens smooth like butter. The crystal is very clean looking, No AR applied which is same as per GEN. Nevertheless it looks very crisp and it doesn't need any AR anyway in my opinion. The blue dial has a bit of a sunburst effect and pops out beautifull when the light hits it. Also the dial seems to be made very accurate just like all the inscriptions which are applied. Pics don't do justice with this rep. The non recessed datewheel was also something which attraced me, just like the different subdial positions compared the earlier Oaks. Some specs from trusty: AP0558 - Royal Oak Chronograph 26331ST SS/SS Blue/Wht OMF A7750 [AP0558] - $488.00 : Trusty Time Online Store, Your Trusty Watch Shop OM Factory Best Edition Royal Oak Chronograph 26331ST Stainless No recessed datewheel for the first time!!! MOVEMENT: Nickel Plated Asia 7750 Valjoux Automatic Movement with fully decorated rotor like Genuine movement Caliber 2385 (Specially customed with working Subdial @ 6:00 and 3:00 & 9:00 Subdials are non-functional - Datewheel is like genuine and not recessed at all) CASE DIAMETER: 41mm THICKNESS: 15mm DIAL COLOR: Blue Checkered Dial with White Subdials and Stick Markers (With Green Superlume Applied) CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316F BRACELET: Solid Stainless Steel 316F Bracelet with Deployant Buckle FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal CASE BACK: Solid case back with Detailed Engraving BEZEL: Stainless Steel Bezel HACK MOVEMENT: CLASP TYPE: Deployant Buckle DATE INDICATOR: At 4:30 position (Adjusted via the crown) - Non recessed datewheel (Like Genuine 1:1) OTHER REMARKS: Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory On to the pics, enjoy them! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk
  6. I believe that is correct Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk
  7. Hi Guys, Hope everybody is doing well. recently i ordered the launched (GMF factory) GMT Jubilee from Andrew. I believe it reached me within 3 days... man it goes fast nowadays! Rock solid communication as always, thanks Andrew. This bracelet is IMO the most gorgeous bracelet Rolex ever produced. I think what attracts me the most is the retro kinda look it has. The pepsi colors are also the bomb. I made some quick pics because I do not have much time between work and sleep nowadays. Hope you like it. Some specs from: ROLGMT128 -GMT Master II 126710 Jubilee 904L SS/SS Blk GMF A2836 [ROLGMT128] - $428.00 : Trusty Time Online Store, Your Trusty Watch Shop GMF Factory Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Jubilee Ref.126710 904L Steel MOVEMENT: Nickel Plated Asia ETA 2836-2 (28,800bph) Automatic movement with GMT Function CASE DIAMETER: 40mm THICKNESS: 12mm DIAL COLOR: Black Dial with Round Markers (Correct Swiss Grade Blue Superlume on Dial Markers) CASE MATERIAL: High Grade Solid Stainless Steel 904L BRACELET: High Grade Solid Stainless Steel 904L Steel Jubilee Style with Updated Rolesor Flip Lock Clasp FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal with etched crown at 6:00 position CASE BACK: Solid case back BEZEL: Pepsi Colored Bezel with Engraved numerals HACK MOVEMENT: CLASP TYPE: Rolesor Flip Lock Clasp DATE INDICATOR: At 3:00 (Adjusted via crown) Enjoy the pics. Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk
  8. Hi guys, Mikey back again! recently I posted some (nice) pics of the Breitling Superocean DLC Blacksteel I got from Trusty. See:***Pictorial review*** GF Factory Superocean 44 DLC BlackSteel from Trustytime Well here is the story, I bought something Blue recently and I needed a "kinda" matching watch. Since GF makes such highend Breitlings it did not took me that long to know which modell I needed. I saw the Blue Superocean being launched and Wholla... here it is. Why I needed blue.... keep watching! [emoji6] Watch arrived within 4 days and it was an easy transaction as always with Andrew. And serious guys... the quality of GF is really really impressive. I mentioned before, no need to go GEN with this REP quality nowadays. GF simply rocks! Here are some basic specs I took from his site: BSW0358A - SuperOcean 44 Stainless SS/SS Blue/Stk GF Asia 2824 [bSW0358A] - $368.00 : Trusty Time Online Store, Your Trusty Watch Shop MOVEMENT: Nickel Plated Asia 2824-2 Automatic, 28800bph with Decorated Rotor CASE DIAMETER: 44mm THICKNESS: 15mm DIAL COLOR: Blue Dial with Thick Lume Markers (With Swiss Grade SuperLume applied) CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316F **Working HE Valve at the side of case BRACELET: Solid Stainless Steel Bracelet with Deployant Buckle FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal with AR Coat (Swiss Grade) CASE BACK: Solid case back with detailed engraving BEZEL: Uni-Directional High Quality Ceramic Bezel HACK MOVEMENT: Yes CLASP TYPE: Deployant Buckle DATE INDICATOR: At 3:00 position (Adjusted via crown) - Date Font 1:1 like Genuine OTHER REMARKS: Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory I wanted to take more pics but I barely made it take some time to post this, since work is killing me at the moment. The blue color is different everytime due to the light angle. I saw GEN is acting the same way. here we go... Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk
  9. Hi guys, once the summer/ spring vibes are getting in, I tend to buy a rubber strapped watch every season. Last year I had to get the blue rubber strapped Avenger II GMT. I still have this piece above but I recently saw the new launched Superocean Blacksteel. A bit more badass looking so... here it is! The nearly 3 days shipping time nowaydays is a party! The deal was smooth as always thanks to Andrew from Trustytime. He never let me down in the last 10+ years. Thumbs up! Some specs from Trustytime: Link to watch: BSW0355 - SuperOcean 44 BlackSteel DLC/RU Blk/Stk GF Asia 2824 [bSW0355] - $368.00 : Trusty Time Online Store, Your Trusty Watch Shop GF Factory Top Edition Superocean 44 BlackSteel Limited Edition MOVEMENT: Nickel Plated Asia 2824-2 Automatic, 28800bph with Decorated Rotor CASE DIAMETER: 44mm THICKNESS: 15mm DIAL COLOR: Black Dial with Thick Lume Markers (With Swiss Grade SuperLume applied) CASE MATERIAL: High Grade DLC Coating on Solid Stainless Steel 316F **Working HE Valve at the side of case BRACELET: High Grade Rubber Strap Ocean Style with Double Tang Buckle FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal with AR Coat (Swiss Grade) CASE BACK: Solid case back with detailed engraving BEZEL: Uni-Directional High Quality Ceramic Bezel HACK MOVEMENT: Yes CLASP TYPE: Double Tang Buckle DATE INDICATOR: At 3:00 position (Adjusted via crown) - Date Font 1:1 like Genuine OTHER REMARKS: Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory Case: First thing I noticed was the 100% superb smooth DLC'd case. It seems the HE valva is also actually working on this modell which is pretty unique if you ask me. The factory did a great job on that. Really worth mentioning. Bezel: The bezel has a satin/matte/ brushed kinda finish which pops out strongly, I love the combination of the two different finishings. The numbers in the bezel are also very crisp. Dial: The dial finish is really on a high level. To be honnest these GF watches are extremely close to GEN and the watch does give you this GEN feeling when handeling. What also caught my eye is the extreme smooth sweeping of the second hand. None of my watches are running that smooth and steady. Also the dial pops out very nice due to the strong AR'd crystall. Strap: Butter soft with nice details like the holes and the text "Breitling'' on the back, Also I like these type of clasps! For the BR nitpickers, the datewheel is not sunken so you guys will love that. I am impressed with the overall quality factories nowadays are producing. The difference between REP and GEN are getting extremely close these days. I am happy with this all black summer watch... It looks sporty. 100% satisfied! ONCE YOU GO BLACK, YOU...... TELL ME! Enjoy the pics I took. Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk
  10. Lately I am growing into some others brands which not realy caught my attention in the past. Is it the age perhaps?[emoji57] A good friend of mine has a tourby Franck Muller and I started to love the modell more and more. Once I saw Trusty (Andrew) launched the Casablanca I had to order one. 3 days shipping from The far east to the netherlands WOW!... Now that's rocket fast. Regarding the communication with Andrew... also smooth and fast as always. I saw the specs and I knew it had to be a special watch. Great time to buy reps, they are getting better and better by details and quality. Back to the watch. The FM wears extremely comfortable, probably due to the shape of the case and size. Also it is a great everyday watch. Many people don't know the brand to well so it is a nice starter in conversations sofar. The winding is very smooth and the watch keeps great time sofar. The crystal is just simply AMAZING!!! They claim the Sapphire glass crystal grade on the watch is swiss high grade Level 10! I think my pictures will tell they are probably right and it is top quality. I also love the way how the dial pops out depending on the light angle. The Dial Guilloche effect and also the layers of the coating & applied wordings seems to be 1:1 same to the manufacture standards of the real deal. The caseback is also made with great eye on details. I will also add some pics Andrew posted earlier with the Rep compared to the Gen Specs from Trusty (http://www.ttw-1388.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_183&products_id=17936) MOVEMENT: Asia 2824-2 Automatic (28,800bph) with Decorated Rotor CASE DIAMETER: 39.5mm X 55.3mm THICKNESS: 14mm DIAL COLOR: White Guilloche Dial with Black Applied Numerals (Process used is same technique as Genuine with special coatings applied to surface of dial after the dial engraving is done & then dial numerals is painted on top) CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316F (Caseback is specially CNC machined for every piece to ensure no gaps when we fit in the case) BRACELET: Black Croc Print Calf Leather Strap with Tang Buckle (Buckle is copied 1:1 like genuine with insignia on the underside) FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal, Same Swiss Grade Quality Sapphire which is a grade better than the usual sapphire glass used. Installation of the Sapphire Glass uses same techniques as Genuine watch CASE BACK: Solid case back with detailed engraving BEZEL: Solid Stainless Steel Bezel HACK MOVEMENT: CLASP TYPE: Tang Buckle DATE INDICATOR: OTHER REMARKS: Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory Hope you will enjoy my pics! And for the nitpickers along us, some Rep (left) vs. Gen shots. Does it get any better...i am impressed! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk
  11. Hi Guys, Rarely posting nowadays due to a busy private life but... still here though and still buying a watch every now and then. Kudos to Andrew for the quick deliverey and rocketfast communication as always. Recenlty I purchased the new 2017 Sea Dweller from Andrew. A previous version from another factory was launched already but i knew this BP version was on his way. Finally it's here. The Deepsea I still own but I wear the regular subs more because of the balanced look. The minute I saw this 2017 version was launched I knew I had to have one. For me this is kinda a BIG Submariner brought as a Sea Dweller. Due to the balanced looks I wanted one. The bracelet is more balanced towards the size of the watch IMO. Also, the ARF version (with the so called 904L steel) was not made from a genuine piece. BP did purchased the GEN and they have the HE valve made correct as per GEN. One of the reasons I went for this version. You can see some comparison pics up here: http://www.ttw-1388.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_8&products_id=17861 The thing I noticed after receiving was the smooth polished bracelet. It seems they put allot of attention into the finishing touch (no sharp edges). Although it is a big Rolex it wears perfect. I made some pics so you guy can judge the quality. Specs from Trusty: Ultimate 1:1 BP Factory Basel 2017 Rolex Ref.126600 Sea Dweller 43mm This is the Ultimate version made 1:1 with reference to a Genuine Ref.126600 Correct 21mm Lug Width Bracelet MOVEMENT: Nickel Plated Asia Clone 3235 Automatic Movement, 25J, 28800bph with Perforated Rotor, Decorated Bridges & Plates to look like Genuine Calibre 3235. CASE DIAMETER: 43mm THICKNESS: 14mm DIAL COLOR: Black Dial with Round markers and "Single Red" Graphic on Dial (With Swiss Grade Blue Superlume Applied) CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316F (With Correct Color Tone for the "HE Valve") BRACELET: Solid Stainless Steel 316F with Flip Lock Deployant Buckle FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal (Same thickness as Genuine) - Etched crown at 6:00 position CASE BACK: Solid case back with detailed engraving BEZEL: Uni-directional High Grade Ceramic Diver Bezel, Anti-Clockwise (With Superlume on Bezel Dot) HACK MOVEMENT: Yes CLASP TYPE: Deployant Buckle DATE INDICATOR: At 3:00 position (Adjusted via the crown) OTHER REMARKS: Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory HE Valve at 9:00 has same color tone as genuine Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk
  12. Hi pal. Just went out of bed to check and it's same to Gen. 24 clicks exactly and bidirectional... how cool Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk
  13. Besides the LHD Destro tudor I received this Blue boy. I really needed a summer watch so, I ordered a blue breitling GMT along with it. Again, thanks to Andrew! Great guy and truly a trusty gentleman. Package arrived within 5 days, nothing to complain here. Specs from Trusty; http://www.ttw-138.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16_137&products_id=17054 Top Quality GF Factory New Avenger II GMT Made with a Genuine Avenger II GMT A3239011 ONLY available at Trusty Time!!! Comparison Pics of Genuine vs. Replica: https://imageshack.com/a/Sbnl/1 MOVEMENT: Nickel Plated Asia Eta 2836-2 Automatic Movement, 25J 28800bph with Working GMT Function & Decorated Rotor CASE DIAMETER: 42mm THICKNESS: 12mm DIAL COLOR: Blue Dial with Stick Markers (With Swiss Grade SuperLume Applied) CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316F High Grade BRACELET: Blue Rubber Strap with Insignia with Double Tang Buckle FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal with AR Coating (Swiss Grade) CASE BACK: Solid case back with Detailed engraving BEZEL: Uni-Directional Bezel (Anti-Clockwise) - With Superlume Pearl Insert on Bezel HACK MOVEMENT: CLASP TYPE: Double Tang Buckle DATE INDICATOR: At 3:00 Position (Adjusted via the crown) - Correct Date Font as per Genuine OTHER REMARKS: Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case: First thing I noticed was the 100% superb strong polished case, if I think of breitling a strong polished case is what crosses my mind. The factory did a great job on that. Really worth mentioning. Bezel: In contrast to the case the bezel has a satin/matte finish which pops out strongly, I love the combination of the two different finishings. The numbers in the bezel are also very crisp. Dial: As I already mentioned in my tudor review earlier today, I am a sucker for matte dials which this GMT also has! The bright white markers are popping out strongly. Strap: Butter soft with nice details like the text "Breitling''! For the BR nitpickers, the datewheel is not sunken so you guys will love that. I am impressed with the overall quality factories nowadays are producing. The difference between REP and GEN are getting extremely close these days. I am happy with this blue summer watch... It looks sporty and classy. 100% satisfied! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk
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