goodfella0406 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) I will be brief and get some quick pictures up for you guys and then discuss over all impressions when I have some more time. Excuse once again the camera phone and not using photobucket. I am late for a meeting i will say this very quickly.... This is my third ROO and the impression of quality when I first open the box always hits me immediately. This is a super rep. We can discuss the flaws all we want and I am right up there with the rest of you some are more nit pickey than others. But in all seriousness this is amazing at first glance. my biggest fear was the polish of the gold which really looks incredible. Actually I had a moment and thought, "jeez, maybe I can't wear this that THAT meeting because these guys will think I am loaded and I will get a shity deal!" HAHA All kidding aside, it's incredible.. More to discuss later... please note the final pic is the GEN I tried to get the lighting even on all pics, it was hard! Edited August 31, 2009 by goodfella0406 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverworn Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 this looks realy nice need to have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Wow, looks like they finally gpt this one right! The dial looks incredible! Please post some natural light pics once you have opportunity to do so! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 It is beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanytical Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Looks very good. I'd also like to see it natural light. Could you confirm the color around the numerals, is it black or does it match the dial color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodfella0406 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) Looks very good. I'd also like to see it natural light. Could you confirm the color around the numerals, is it black or does it match the dial color? it matches.... however, what I am now noticing based on my own pics and I hate to be the one to depress myself but it would appear that the "tachymeter" ring around the dial is darker on the rep than on the GEN. This is not visible by the naked eye, but only as I stare at the close up pics... the difference can not be seen with out a loop. More to come thanks guys Edited September 1, 2009 by goodfella0406 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Please also check your 6 o'clock subdial, it looks to be running with stopped chrono so the plastic brake that is there may be faulty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodfella0406 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) Please also check your 6 o'clock subdial, it looks to be running with stopped chrono so the plastic brake that is there may be faulty. I fixed the chrono, just needed to be reset.. Edited September 1, 2009 by goodfella0406 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodfella0406 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 quick wrist shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Cool. Now I am just unable to make decision. Rose Gold Rubberclad? Great but gold is not my first choice.... Rhone-Fusterie? Cool but I am not sure if red dial and red pushers match gen and 001 serial is a huge flaw... New Safari? Still some flaws, hate the rep brown strap so I'd have to invest in a new strap immediately which can add like +$300 or more... to already pricey rep.... Black Themes? Seems like a perfect choice but I already had 2 Black Themes so it is kind of boring! Aaaaaarghhhhh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodfella0406 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Cool. Now I am just unable to make decision. Rose Gold Rubberclad? Great but gold is not my first choice.... Rhone-Fusterie? Cool but I am not sure if red dial and red pushers match gen and 001 serial is a huge flaw... New Safari? Still some flaws, hate the rep brown strap so I'd have to invest in a new strap immediately which can add like +$300 or more... to already pricey rep.... Black Themes? Seems like a perfect choice but I already had 2 Black Themes so it is kind of boring! Aaaaaarghhhhh! My friend, the gold is such a wonderful and understated rose. It isn't "goldy", if you know what I mean. I was worried about that exact aspect. I dont wear any gold at all. This doesn't seem gold at all it seems super classy. Of the watches you have described, honestly I would get this one. It is just beautiful. I love my silver rubber clad as well but there is really something special about this watch and upon further review the tachy dial is in line with the color, just the lighting that made it look darker.. I will take some natural light pics tomorrow and see how they come out. I do like the updated Safari but yes that is an automatic GEN strap you would need to purchase. What I did on this purchase was, i bought an extra rubber strap. My plan is to buy a GEN blue leather hornback at westime in beverly hills. Take the rubber and my SS Navy REP and switch it out as appolo did with his Volcano. Westime told me it would be 1400. for strap and buckle and conversion. strap only 500.00 so for 598.00 I am all set with a gen stap! I will post the picks as soon as I put it all together.. oh yeah and buy the strap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverworn Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 btw: where did this come from? and $$?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodfella0406 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) Here is a quick one with natural light Edited September 1, 2009 by goodfella0406 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverworn Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 want it, need it, where to buy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodfella0406 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 want it, need it, where to buy?? Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanytical Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks for the new picture. It looks a whole lot better in natural lighting. The watch is a stunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hard to tell w/ the sticker--did they put the gold hallmarks on it? I know, I know it's an irrational quirk--especially for a $500 watch. Weight? Who cares? No gold hallmarks. No can do, poopsie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 BTW it looks like gen tachy scale is also darker than dial: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverworn Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 aaarghhhh i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodfella0406 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 BTW it looks like gen tachy scale is also darker than dial: WOW! Great find my friend... They really did a great job with this one... I have to admit, it is so good that I have really been careful about when and where I wear it... Wearing (what appears to be) a 15k watch and wearing (what appears to be) a 30K WATCH! Is such a big difference!!! ha! I love it... Regardless, real, rep.. It doesn't matter it is VERY well made and just beautiful to look at.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverworn Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 this should be a gen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodfella0406 Posted September 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 I think the thing that would really set this apart is a proper lume job. Obviously, I have heard that The Zigmeister is the best at this, yet I have been told "he doesn't like his information given out" Is his true? I would love to contact him to have this bad boy and my other rubber clad lumed I think it is really the only immediate giveaway. As I mentioned in a previous post about going to a friends house who had a GEN rubber clad on the the face was so bright.. Can anyone chime in here? I feel like a kid left out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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