hmmm...
the dial was intentionally made to replicate a dial it is not, even if it is made using a gen dial, it is considered a replica. If the dial would have been black it would be considered a franken.
Let's not split hairs...the watch in question is a replica, because it replicates something it is not, hence the word fake.
First off I would like to thank WakoBirdKeeper for this stunner of a watch! His service is second to none, his shipping is lightning fast and his prices are phenomenal. This particular watch is the best of two worlds... a combination if a 7750 case set paired with a quartz movt that doesn't have a running sec as per Gen. Needless to say I'm a fan!
You don't have to like Hublot, hell I don't like Hublot...but the color combo is to die for! I was a bit hesitant to try a Hublot but now I'm glad that I did...on to the pics!
thanks for letting me share
GC
A little back story... blah blah blah... on to the pics!!!
btw: It's a V2 purchased from Mary @ WatchInternational, the mesh is from http://www.suppaparts.com/
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thanks for letting me share
It came from Mary @ WatchInternational, but I'm sure if you have a prefered dealer they can source it for you.
btw: To contact Mary send her an e-mail with a pic of the watch (you can use mine if you like) watchinternational@gmail.com
This is the watch I won in the VIP prize draw, a huge thank you to GBOGH & RWG (the other RWG) for allowing me to win this phenominal beauty! Funny because when i saw the comp for this watch i kept telling myself "wait till the exact day your VIP status expires", than up grade. I was so close to upgrading before my actual 1 year to the day anniversary,needless to say I'm super happy patience is my forte... i guess it was meant to be.
Thanx mastrmindalliance...
After owning a V1, which suffered from the xtal issue, I am super happy to see the V2
and all the fixes!!! Now after reading your impressions of the V2 I can order one with confidence!
Because it's my grail watch, I couldn't go through the heartbreak & frustration like with the V1.
Thanx again brother!
Bravo FDG!!!
I know you have just made a lot of Ploprof owners very happy!
I sent mine back to China, so I wouldn't be needing a xtal now...
but it's great to know they would be available.
thanks for stepping up mate!
Absolutely! In the second pic the Ploprof 1200 is being compared to the original Ploprof 600, which can also be determined by the difference in crown guards design.
Mikey, I came across these photos of a Gen Ploprof. If I'm not wrong the xtal is completely flat and not domed at all.
this is the best pic I came across, i believe the AR is only on the underside of the xtal
I can only give my experience with the delamination on my crystal. There was no temp change greater than +/- 2 or 3 degrees when this happened. This is purely the result of humidity as I knew not to get it wet or bring it in direct contact with water from sfa's post. IMO it is a failure of the adhesive between the two crystals and not due to temp changes. BTW: the delamination started at the left of the crystal and worked it's way to the right. As can be seen from the pics it did not complete it's course completely. The rainbow effect at the ridge of where it stopped advancing imo shows that the culprit is water/humidity and a failure of the adhesive between the two crystals.
Settings: Manual Mode, ISO 80, Auto White Balance, Resolution on Superfine, Size 1600x1200 (I down size them to 1024x786 after they are on my computer)
Setup: A watch, a tripod, lots of light (I only use natural light i.e. daylight/the sun), and finally "The Secret" ... practice, practice & more practice.