metaljesus Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hi folks, Sorry if there is another way of describing this case, I've done some searching and nothing comes up on the forum for 'Taiwan Case'. Apparently its new. Comes in Asian and ETA 2836. What do people think? Looks pretty good to me but im a newbie, wondering what the pros think -mj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 The good is, it is slightly larger case and looks and feels more substantial than the Noob case. The bad is the crown guards are way too big. Fixing them would be my first priority. Even after shaving them down on the inside they are still a little large though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 LOOKS GOOD, better than noob. crown gaurds can be fixed to near close. cant tell if the bracelet coronet is anybetter tho. Also cant tell from pics if the rehaut is curved or not. bezel ring looks good, as does date mag. Looks like it has good potential. anyone else wanna chime in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 This is new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 This is new? That's what I was thinking. Looks the same as one I bought about 8 months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 guess not? is it not better than the noob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Isn't this the WM9 version 1? Those pictures are terrible so it's difficult to say, really. Where do the factories find these photographers... how can you even shoot garbage pics like that? Here is my photo of this same watch... if it's the same watch? That flat "S" looks familiar anyway. Double click for full size. I have reviewed this watch in my section. It's very good Sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 wonder what the price point will be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 93520 bracelet or is it me not seing correctly ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaljesus Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) Okay cool, thanks for everyones help. I assumed it was new because i couldnt find anything on here about it and King has it listed as 'new'. highoeyazmuhudee, its a cheapie, King is selling this for $240. Dont know if this is Asian or ETA. I assume other dealers have this but havnt looked. Edited June 26, 2009 by metaljesus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seal63 Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Doesn't it seem an MBW case and bracelet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonio_fr Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Isn't this the WM9 version 1? Those pictures are terrible so it's difficult to say, really. Where do the factories find these photographers... how can you even shoot garbage pics like that? Here is my photo of this same watch... if it's the same watch? That flat "S" looks familiar anyway. Double click for full size. I have reviewed this watch in my section. It's very good Sub. At least the pearl is different and may be the 5 min markers too. Is it the same ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 93520 bracelet or is it me not seing correctly ? I'm seeing that also. The bracelet isn't that good- coronet on the clasp sucks. Dial is a flat S dial like WM9v1. Case could be a TWBest- the differences between a WM9 and TWB aren't much- esp. if it has the newer gen like bezel assembly. WM9 is in Taiwan, I thought. Crown guards could use a trim and a better pearl would be in order. I would think for $240 you would get an asian movt, but the watch could look pretty good w/ a few mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I have to say I purchased this case set. the crown tube is like the noobmariner AS IS the bezel assembly. after removing the bezel ring it was constructed like a noobmariner with the teeth forged out of the bottom of the bezel ring and 3 points of click around the case base. Which means NO 1:1 gen construction. UNLESS wm9v1 is like this, this ISNT wm9V1, its a super noob, and severly screws up my modding plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 That sucks. It was impossible to say from those crap pictures. It's weird that they sell "combinations" of different reps... I haven't seen that flat S on any other rep than WM9 v1 before. You learn something new every day. PS: For any modern Rolex, I wouldn't even consider anyone else than bklm1234. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 YUP. defntly HAS the 'Z'ubmariner printing in the flesh and the fat crown guards, and the solid link bracelet. that's where the similarities with wm9V1 end. wont accept gen crown, wont accept gen crystal, insert or bezel ring, or even a retaining ring, tried parts from MBK also. NOTHING. IT IS A "SUPER NOOB" -Noob in construction, "SUPER" as the rehaut is good, the laser etched crown isnt as bad and the date mag is perfect and it's a proper thickness case with a nice feel. too bad it TRULY ISNT 1:1. CAVEAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 The one I got was a wokfest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 yeah I kind of notice that as well. whatta wast of money I guess. Also virtually impossible to recess an insert in this bezel ring. guess there is NO substitute for a BK WM9v2. my MBK is close but even that has a problematic bezel ring height issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Looks terrible, imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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