davesteel

I got the same model from Toro (swiss movt is all he has in stock supposedly FYI) and it came looking just like the pics these guys have posted so you can go there too. Quality

FYI it seems that a bunch of people are waiting on new and better Ceramic bezel versions of the PO - 42 and 45 - from Noob factory. I believe they recently came out with (>6 months ago) good CrPO versions.... also the LMLE (ceramic glossy dial/bezel, red detailing) from Noob is very accurate to gen but obviously there are always flaws, it being a rep. If you would go for the aluminum bezel versions then you should probably go with the latest UPO (45mm) which is from a different factory. If you really want super accurate rep, it's going to require a mix build e.g. best case base for franken is probably v5 PO (42mm) but with dial from a Noob, etc. but you can do a whole search for that . And it should go without saying that opinions vary. cheers dave "this is my first post helping a noob, rather than being a noob" steel

Toro answered my question - says the size is 42 x 14

Since I have some wise fellows here on the LMLE -- and indy owns it - what is the thickness on this watch? Toro lists at 42 x 16 - which would indicate the case was designed for the 8500 and is INCORRECT Puretime lists at 42 x 14 which would be the correct size for the 42mm LMPO steel limited edition Thx from a Noob

how's the Asian 2824 clone running you now after this first week? when do you think you'll send it in for service or did you already?

bump - I have the exact same questions as his most recent reply ... please answer

First of all, thanks to this forum (and the boards in general) for a wealth of information. Before I get all the generic responses: I get it, search the AD first, pick the model you like because it doesn't matter one bit what anyone else thinks (IMO), all the models are going to be pretty similar and you can always build. My question is specific and anecdotal --> I have seen a variety of people being able to Pressure Test / Water resist reps. Sometimes the same model goes to 70m, sometimes 30m. What I want to know is, what kind of luck pressure-testing have all the RADIOMIR owners had? Do these rep cases tend to suck or work for general water resist? x...DS

this is a GREAT rep... I would add three "differences" from the gen that I didn't see in the review -- the "caliber 5" is a little more red than the correct orange; the TAG part of the TAG Heuer logo is fatter on the gen; and the 12,3,6,9 lume are a little too square, the gen are more triangular and pointed. DS

Happy to see Levi's holding it down. I've spent 100-200$ on jeans... and the simple 40-50$ levi's (501s preferred here, or bootcut models since I am a cowboy) have outshined everything... in terms of design and durability. What else would you expect from the first American jeans company wrought from the needs of soldiers during the civil war?

repiratory issues aside, I'm not exactly sure what studies or rumors you may be referring to... but activity in colder weather tends to burn more calories. In fact, simply being in cold weather you burn more calories, not just shivering, but also reallocating blood closer to your skin and burning cals to keep warm. In fact a very stupid, but marginally true, way to boost your metabolism is to turn the shower cold for a bit (or take cold showers)... etc etc... but then it's so much easier to watch diet and allocate time to working out (We ALL have 10-20 minutes a day, no matter how busy you are... most of us 3 hours of free time)... DS

+1 but interested in the 42.3mm version(s) over the 39

True... but then again that has to be the EASIEST fix on a rep, by far...