none Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Hi there, A question to the experts out there: how close is honpo's Cartier Roadster. Is it somewhere in the 95 - 100 % range? Please take a close look at the pics: http://shopping.e-conveni.net/item_info.ht..._id=792622& Hope to get some good critics, None PREVIEW: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none Posted August 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 By comparing pics of the gen with the rep I have to conclude that they are very close to each other. What do the experts think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtolcad Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 OT: it's funny to see that santos 100 with the textured dial... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 It's fairly close, but the overall sharpness isn't there. The middle bump on the end link lacks the sharp edges of the genuine. The lug-end screws are awful. There is roughness evident where the crystal seats into the case. It would be improved if you ditched the stainless band and attached a genuine leather one, but the style of the stainless band is half the attraction of that watch for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 I've had a couple of Roadster reps back a year or so and they were very good. This one has terrible case back engraving which is a huge give away if you ever take it off. The older reps were much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 (edited) The gen has black hands. Seen it @ the AD ........ Edited August 27, 2006 by Rolexman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exper Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 (edited) Actually the gen has silver hands as well, it is an extremly close rep as I have had one since almost 3+ years ago bought off the old yahoo auctions and am pleased with it - have compared it on numerous occasions with a gen at various AD's. The only cmoplaint I have now is that it feels like a ladies version compared to the GMT / Chrono but sadly those reps aren't as close. Here's a few non dealer photos for you Edited August 27, 2006 by exper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Overall a very good rep. I have one that is about 3 years old and it is probably a little better than this Honpo version. Both my version and this version have the glaring date font flaw. The real Roadster has a custom printed datewheel while the reps have the standard ETA datewheel. And it's very noticeable. This Honpo version has a lousy caseback that looks nothing like a genuine. The version I have from 3 years ago has an engraved caseback (the Honpo caseback looks to be printed on rather than engraved). And the details on my caseback are very faithful to the rep, while the Honpo isn't close. Otherwise the dial looks very good as does the case for the most part. The silver hands are accurate, too on the particular model in your photo. I have seen many a gen with silver hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Great Cartier post exper and none Best regards Gunnar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none Posted September 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Great Cartier post exper and none Best regards Gunnar Thanks for the critics people! I won't buy the honpo version right now, I will wait for a better one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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