edgematic1 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Though Hont is not yet a recommended dealer here I think the UN lovers should check out his website. The other dealers will have them soon Loads of new UN watches released! Hont's website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Awesome Still no 'RobbieG' Rhodium dial All in good time, I'm sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Indeed awaiting the same one, though the rhodium dial is somewhat harder to rep I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Indeed awaiting the same one, though the rhodium dial is somewhat harder to rep I guess. Maybe That said, how the dial looks on the less accurate Yacht-Master reps, (Silvery 'sunburst') I don't think it'd be too far from that finish to get the UN correct I'm really surprized they've repped all these models so far, and 'left that one till last' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Can't wait to see the rhodium dial! The white will be a nice rep to have too. Hopefully they'll get the brushed satin finish that you get with the rhodium dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Can't wait to see the rhodium dial! The white will be a nice rep to have too. Hopefully they'll get the brushed satin finish that you get with the rhodium dial. Absolutely Given the finish of the less accurate Yacht-Masters, I would think that they would be able to replicate it easily enough, I think the real question though, is, given the popularity of the watch, might this be one which gets a 'basic' release, only for a V2, V3 Ultimate V released in quick succession Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 EDIT - just noticed it's not the standard dial...this one must be a fantsasy of some sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 The factory is wasting all their time with these other models, if nobody buys them, they may not bother with the silver dial version, thinking there is no interest! The only one I am waiting for is the silver version too, somebody should tell Hont to put a word in with the factory, and to get the steel bracelet repped too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 The factory is wasting all their time with these other models, if nobody buys them, they may not bother with the silver dial version, thinking there is no interest! The only one I am waiting for is the silver version too, somebody should tell Hont to put a word in with the factory, and to get the steel bracelet repped too That's what makes me laugh too, I've seen a UN on Tony's site which I quite like (even though it's not the Rhodium dial) but it's only on the silicone strap, and I think I'd really only like it on the bracelet. I guess I could buy one of the other models which are on the bracelet, do a part swap, and then try and sell off the other one with the rubber strap installed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I really dislike the rubber strap, the lug > rubber/metal/rubber design looks strange, and I know it will not fit my smaller wrist well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I really dislike the rubber strap, the lug > rubber/metal/rubber design looks strange, and I know it will not fit my smaller wrist well..... I know what you mean about the look of the strap, it looks 'a bit forced' somehow... Oh well, I'm sure they'll get there in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 It's good to see they put a gold rotor on the gold versions. That was missing on the original chrono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot9011 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 EDIT - just noticed it's not the standard dial...this one must be a fantsasy of some sort. These is a genuine Black Surf version for 2009. Don't know if it comes in SS though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Though Hont is not yet a recommended dealer here I think the UN lovers should check out his website. As someone who had a semi-successful purchase from Hont. Be informed, no PayPal or "regular CC" (hmmm site now shows Visa/MC). By the time you incur Western Union fees, etc, you might as well wait for our trusted cartel's to get a hold of these. Finally, it took almost a month after payment for the watch to ship. The watch received was, well, not to my standards. YMMV.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 well, interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 As someone who had a semi-successful purchase from Hont. Be informed, no PayPal or "regular CC" (hmmm site now shows Visa/MC). By the time you incur Western Union fees, etc, you might as well wait for our trusted cartel's to get a hold of these. Finally, it took almost a month after payment for the watch to ship. The watch received was, well, not to my standards. YMMV.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 That black surf is quite nice. I see many UN's in my future........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 i would love the silver rohdium dialed version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I somehow feel let down by the new UN offerings... Maybe my expectations were too high? After the last Maxi Marine Divers, I was hoping that they'd continue the trend; it seems (at least to me) as though they took it down a few steps and gave us a piece they thought we'd 'settle' for instead of a piece we'd be extremely excited about... Or, maybe my perception is just skewed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypie Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) I got one of these from Hont on special request a few weeks ago, which is essentially the UN's out by Hont now but with a different dial and hands. Size, movement, bracelet, etc are the same as all these releases. A really good rep for its price really, was pleasantly surprised. Clasp is a bit wonky and feels kinda weak, and apparently there is supposed to be lume, but maybe they ran out. Other wise the details are actually very well done. Numerals are well embossed and raised. Power reserve works and is actually quite good, which goes down around 1/4 over night but will charge up to almost full through out the day. AR also great. Font color a bit light on my watch, but who is really going to notice? Having handled the real deal, its a really good approximation, and I'm really picky and will take 2-3 months just to decide whether or not to get a watch. Not really a super rep considering its a 100 USD watch compared to a 30,000 USD watch. I do wear it to work few times a week and it has great wrist presence. Edited August 26, 2009 by monkeypie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 good, i'll be getting th eroman numeral lmodels next just cause its cheap doesn't mean it can't be super. seriously, what is so expensive about producing these? my newbmariner is practically a super rep and it was 100 bucks the AR is the key. its not fixable out here. also the rubber on the strap. wwe'll all know in the in the next few weeks as we get our watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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