daytonaboy Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Took delivery on Saturday (from Josh). Overall, impressive - although mine is going back due to bezel brush misalignment (not parallel w/case brushing). Also - prev posts mention concerns of inner tach alignment and visibility of red ticks @ 12. Neither were an issue w/mine.IMG_0486.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchlover1 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 NICE Watch!!! Instead of sending it back it looks like the bezel was just installed wrong. If possible take off the bezel and turn it so the brush matches up with the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytonaboy Posted December 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 NICE Watch!!! Instead of sending it back it looks like the bezel was just installed wrong. If possible take off the bezel and turn it so the brush matches up with the case. Unfortunately not so easy - there's additional keyed lock rings per each bolt once inside the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Unfortunately not so easy - there's additional keyed lock rings per each bolt once inside the case. Nice piece.....wanted to order mine as well...now I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitipaldi Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Amazing piece Daytona!!! I'll get one for shure in the next months! One question: what is the size of your wrist? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverworn Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 hmmmmm eyecandy :Jumpy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytonaboy Posted December 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 For the bezel-removing; you can "unscrew" those tiny rings, use a very thin screwdriver or a toothpic and unscrew them...allign the bezel and screw tight again...more easy than sending it back! Theo No - for the $500 paid, I want an already-aligned bezel. Agree on the sending back ... my fingers will be crossed for next few weeks. Thankfully Josh is great w/communication. Meantime, it's back to the rubber-clad. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytonaboy Posted December 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Amazing piece Daytona!!! I'll get one for shure in the next months! One question: what is the size of your wrist? thanks Not sure of wrist size - and I've no ruler @ the moment. I am on the first strap hole on both rep and gen, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 This is the one which will be delivered to me in Q1/2010...horny stuff! This is a stunning piece of steel - the only thing imho would be an AR treatment and maybe a steel bracelet - nothing else! Even the leather strap is nice, but not really my taste for this kind of watch. As I am located in EU, my fav suppliers would be ETZ or PT - ask them if they could deliver it and how much it is. I also had the issue with the unalligned bezel, but it didn´t work with the toothpick, nor with the screwdriver. I had to build my own "special" tool for unscrewing this...THIS was a job… If there is no customs issue and if you have the time, send it back and get it repaired. Best, and wear it with pride! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donpedro Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 No - for the $500 paid, I want an already-aligned bezel. Agree on the sending back ... my fingers will be crossed for next few weeks. Thankfully Josh is great w/communication. Meantime, it's back to the rubber-clad. : ) Dude, that rubberclad looks gen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodfella0406 Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 You beat me to it! Congrats on the watch, sorry about the bezzle. I thought for sure mine would arrive today but alas it did not. Can you speak about the strap and your thoughts on the quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 You are right....paying 500 should get you a 100% watch with no flaws. Josh is a great guy, he will take care and work it out for you. Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertieng Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 The gen has AR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytonaboy Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Dude, that rubberclad looks gen! The gen has AR? Yes - gen .. E-series. Not sure when the change-over was for AR. You beat me to it! Congrats on the watch, sorry about the bezzle. I thought for sure mine would arrive today but alas it did not. Can you speak about the strap and your thoughts on the quality? Strap was impressive .. all corners nicely glued .. uniform shaping around plots .. clean edges, w/consistent stitch spacing .. no issues w/painted sides cracking when bent .. convincing langkawi embossing. With limited exposure to water or sweat, I'd expect a good 2+yrs of wear. I do wish they'd address the clasp holes - hidden on the gen (see arrow). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitipaldi Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 a little concern: the description of the gen says it has a 44mm case size. (http://www.luxurybazaar.com/items/itemid_9187_Royal_Oak_Offshore_Themes_SS__Silver__Hornback.html) The rep says 42mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerthat Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 No worries on size they are the same different measuring point been discussed 100 times on this forum rep and gens have been compared face to face they are the exact same size believe a 2 mm difference would be huge and not many of us would buy the rep To the op great looking watch thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodfella0406 Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) Just opened my box....... pics and a quick review to come as soon as I can.... or should I say, till the sun comes up so I can take some natural light shots.... cant seem to get a good picture with a flash (a cameraman, I am not!) Edited December 16, 2009 by goodfella0406 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Just opened my box....... pics and a quick review to come as soon as I can.... or should I say, till the sun comes up so I can take some natural light shots.... cant seem to get a good picture with a flash (a cameraman, I am not!) Looking forward to that mate. Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertieng Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 The poor hex cutouts on the bezel and the off-centre printings on the subdials quickly becomes an issue. Hope the factory is listening and take the corrective actions quickly to boost the Silver to become a big seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytonaboy Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Quick update: I'm still awaiting the replacement ... the original made it back to Josh in a mere 5 days. Will post pics once the new arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertieng Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Addressed the quality issues to the dealers, hope the factory will make improvemnet in thier next batch of production. But don't expect much until they have sold out the whole old batch first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitipaldi Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Daytona any news about your replacement? I'm waiting your news to order one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Another great looking AP Man I'm torn between the Survivor and other models.. they all look good in their separate ways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytonaboy Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) Replacement arrived. Bezel hex fitment is notably better - although not as perfect as the black/white Themes I've seen posted (see 10:00 and 11:00 hex). One thing to note - under a loupe, several of the grommets below each hex were squished through to the front. From a distance, these appeared as gaps/poor fitment. I was able to trim by tracing around the hex perimeter w/a needle. Overall, a keeper .. but I see a gen in my future. Daytona any news about your replacement? I'm waiting your news to order one. Edited January 10, 2010 by daytonaboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitipaldi Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Thanks Daytona!! About the hex issue, do you think is a general issue of this model or it is because the dealer removed the bezel to fix the position? I'm in a very difficult position now. I don't know whether to buy the Silver themes or the Volcano. After seeing your video and Apollo Volcano's pics, I can't take a decision. Andrew is selling an orange leather strap with orange stitching for the Volcano, but I couldn't find any post talking about the quality of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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