DVS Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 This is a review I wrote a while back at RepGeek. I received my Skyland V3 from Peter and I love it!! It felt gen right away. The strap feels nice, the watch is heavy and built quality is great. I took these pics at work, sorry for the quality... Gen vs Rep When I first compared the rep to the gen the first thing I noticed was the difference in AR and dial quality. The gen AR is stronger. The rep AR has a more blueish tint. This is very difficult to capture on photo, but is very noticable when held next to each other. Another difference are the subdials. The subdials have some kind of texture. This can be seen when it reflects light. Also, this is very difficult to photograph... A side by side comparison: rep: gen: Nothing to add here.. they are identical.... Pearls, rep vs gen: rep: gen: I think the pictures spoke for themself... Then the most discussed part of the Skyland, the lumedots!! gen: rep: The dial close up. If you see the dials up close you can see the difference in quality. gen: rep: Casebacks: The rep caseback is very good! The sticker isn't very accurate, but that's an easy fix rep: gen: Some more shots: And last but not least... the wristie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Nice write-up and review. Thank you for your generousity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 The rep is indeed amazing. Thanks for the great comparison. I will add this to the Breitling Guide so please keep those images hosted in your Photobucket (for good). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 The rep is indeed amazing. Thanks for the great comparison. I will add this to the Breitling Guide so please keep those images hosted in your Photobucket (for good). Well, it's really amazing, but the V2 is even more accurate Compared mine to the gen this weekend, and I couldn't believe my eyes! (and I'm not a noob, I know what to look for...) Reps are gettin' better and better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 What this means is that we need to be "up close and personal" to tell if 90 percent of our collection is a REP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szvwj Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Excellent review (I wish I had a gen to compare mine to). It just makes me love my Skyland even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 wow D, didn't know you fancied Breitlings......? But then again, you just have to grab them while working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockandRoll Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 schweeet... I want one of these w/a slate face and a brown leather strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Just curious. Does anyone know if a gen bezel for SA will fit on the rep Skyland? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 How could it fit? It's completely different! (markings on the bezel, rider tabs, and SIZE!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 wow excellent. So how do you guys feel with that on your wrist. its a 48mm right? Im used to 44's and Im on the fence on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawo Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Great review and pics!! Indeed this is one of the best reps around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Just saw this. Excellent side by side comparison. The rep is quite good Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Very informative! Great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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