bollobandit Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Here's my santos 100 chrono two tone w/7753 movement. I replaced the rep strap with OEM and IMO it makes a huge difference. THis is apparently the 14k wrapped gold. I've sanded down the clasp and polished it..the gold plating looks like it's pretty thick cause it survived the sanding ...enjoy the pics. Let's start with the strap. Left is the rep and right is OEM. The watch I sanded and polished the clasp...thought the gold plating will be gone however it survived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Sure does look gen. How much does a gen go for and how much is this franken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollobandit Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Sure does look gen. How much does a gen go for and how much is this franken. Tried the exact model several times at the AD and this is spot on. Just a massive watch wears bigger than SA or GMT.... Only visible signs are the flat screws on bezel and backcase...other than that this is incredibly accurate. Gen is approx. $12k CDN. This one is 12% of gen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opawlows Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 looks fantastic bollo! it wears larger than a SA or GMT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollobandit Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 looks fantastic bollo! it wears larger than a SA or GMT? Yup...it's huge!! I'll try to do a size comparison later with the GMT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Tried the exact model several times at the AD and this is spot on. Just a massive watch wears bigger than SA or GMT.... ???...i thought it was small. I now want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollobandit Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 ???...i thought it was small. I now want it. Give me 15 mins...I'll put up comparison shots with my gmt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opawlows Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 does this bezel just screw off to swap it to the stainless? if so can the more accurate flat screws be ordered from the AD as well bollo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollobandit Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Sorry for poor pic quality...just a quick snap shot. You get the idea...don't let the gold bezel fool you this watch is big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opawlows Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 it definitely holds its own against the GMT! thanks for the comparison pics bollo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollobandit Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 does this bezel just screw off to swap it to the stainless? if so can the more accurate flat screws be ordered from the AD as well bollo? Trust me the screws on the bezel is not noticeable....No one would ever tell. A guy in my office has the gen ss non-chrono version and handled this watch....he absolutely loved it. I have the ss kit and may some day swap it but for now the tt will stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranisavage Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Excellent one of my grail watches for sure. It's what got me into the rep game. It is big but not HUGE. It seemed big before i started getting into watches. Maybe i could pull off a jumbo breitling then. Just need to work on the forearms. I also felt that the breitlings wore bigger i dunno. I have the 7750 version and it's mint as well really positive feel to the watch and great fit and finish. Almost lost some caseback screws though and it's running slow by a couple minutes a day. Bollo how big are your wrists? And it looks like you are wearing the strap looser. I wear this one quite tight and the clasp digs in. Is the gen strap more flexible near the lugs compared to the rep strap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollobandit Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 My wrist are 7"...wear my bentley motors and gmt all the time and feel very comfortable with these but for some reason the santos feels a lot bigger perhaps I have the straps too loose. The OEM straps are definately more flexible and softer than the rep...night and day difference...the feel is so much better. Highly recommend getting the OEM alligator strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 nice comparo Thanks Bollo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerthat Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Looks fantastic Definitely does look gen How much is the gen strap? The gmt is gen right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongkytonkman Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 looks gen. luv that oem strap:) if the screws really does matter, you can always make custom screws later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollobandit Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Looks fantastic Definitely does look gen How much is the gen strap? The gmt is gen right? Yup GMT is gen. oem strap costed $400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 I can't believe it,look at that. The biggest ladies watch i have ever seen. Cartier makes a mens watch?.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opawlows Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 after seeing your pics bollo, this watch has climbed to the top of my 'want' list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 after seeing your pics bollo, this watch has climbed to the top of my 'want' list Ya me to,guess i should pick up a Chanel while at it... Must have been that parade downtown,feeling funky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollobandit Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Thanks bro...If I swap to ss bezel I'm considering getting oem ss bracelet....hopefully the bracelet will be reasonably priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opawlows Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Ya me to,guess i should pick up a Chanel while at it... Must have been that parade downtown,feeling funky... Thats good form Dave, new watch for you and one for your wife. Im surprised you took in the festivities this past weekend As for the funky feeling........thats to be expected with all the garbage thats all over toronto. We're spoiled being in cities where they pick up garbage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kollektor Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 This model is aces. Enjoy it, Bollo. Here are some pics of her in SS. I love mine so much that it stays in the box. Pathetic. The Kollektors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollobandit Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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