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BP subs inserts are not real ceramic...

Are they Aluminium mate ? If so do you know the thickness ? 

Just discussing this via pm with a very knowledgeable member and although the insert appears to be ceramic it must have a painted surface otherwise it would not fade or scratch like it is, ssteel you don't remember where you saw the cracked inserts by any chance do you?

We need some pics of these either damaged or faded scratched etc to make an informed opinion tbh, I for one have not had the pleasure of owning one as yet.......but it's on my list    PICS ANYONE       

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A big blank page is all I got too     perhaps the shop is sold out and there's nothing to see on the shelves    

That's definitely interesting. So what can explain the fading issue with these inserts?

Thread discussing this issue here http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/158432-is-the-ceramic-po-bezel-really-ceramic/    

From what I can gather the inserts are ceramic, at least they look ceramic ie quite thick but hey who knows. Seems to be an issue with the paint they have used to coat them though as it is rubbing off very quickly........... let's see if  anyone can post some pics of the inserts they have with the fading     

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Just sent you a pm Legend to find out how mate    and to the op my apologies not thread crapping...honest  

Looking at your wristshots you occasionally post, you definitely can S. Better than I could, many times over.

You can pull it off, and definitely with a Donerix strap! If I buy a diver, I have to add a strap like that to it!

 

Great watch, wear it in good health!  

Thanks for the encouragement to spend some more money guys  a very nice gent who's local to me is gonna let me test drive one soon..................and Legend what's with the 'Diamond Member' not seen one of those   

I'm not so sure, who confirmed that it is not ceramic? I'll admit I didn't take it apart to examine the insert, it could well but a ceramic lookalike, and it does look ceramic, the aluminium inserts we are used to on older reps are much thinner.?

 

Pic from sunnydale.

 

I stand corrected that looks pretty much ceramic to me mate    I thought I'd seen one of the orange insert pieces stripped and it looked aluminium, must be going mad  

I've got a few pieces that are going up for sale soon, I'll gladly donate the proceeds to the cause when sold   

The UN Blue Surf has been suggested. Opinions?

 

http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=74921

Looks a decent piece mate but not sure if it should be in Super Rep territory ?  Anyone else have a view on it ? 

@ Idegeneve - correct insert isn't ceramic but I've no doubt they will fix that later on, tbh I'd be more concerned about the paint coming off it ! Apparently the 45 now comes without the 'Liquid metal' on the case back and the Ar has       been addressed too, they are heading in the right direction    

Welcome to the madhouse 

Not had this one out for a while..............

Not a lover of dress watches but that one's a stunner for sure     

Nice looking piece v    Trevor's a great guy to deal with too ! 

Star rating is a good idea but a lot of members input is required so we have some pretty unanimous ratings.

Could always do a poll mate      @ seeaye - I agree  tbh as long as you know the rep listed is a quality piece that's all you need to know.  

yes, this has been raised on the other rwg as well, the clear CB is a problem but as a rep itself it is a step in the right direction. The CPO will be downgraded to *under review* but until a better version comes out it'll stay on the list, as a watch its still bloody fantastic.

Updated 

'Wonder if is worth putting star rating 1-5 to differentiate qualities and give an idea or how the reps stack up next to a gen. 1 being close but no cigar and 5 being get out the loupe etc?'  

Let's get some views on it, see what everyone thinks mate   

No worries I can't get any bloody watch companies to send catalogues to me over here  they must reckon we are too bust chasing kangaroos, bastads    

That's it mate you look after the Pam nuts and leave us Rollie guys out in the cold, we have feelings too ya know    count me in as soon as the 20mm starts   Good on ya !  

Hand stack looks good I think but it's def a rep mate, you buying or selling