seraphe Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Some quick and dirty pics from my phone... I'm LOVING IT! Thanks, BK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkBachs Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 I almost had a heart attack thinking this was the SD I ordered a little while ago that was finally coming out. This looks great, how about shot of the CG's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fer Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Man....that is a keeper! Looks Fantastic...EnjoY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphe Posted December 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 As requested, more pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphe Posted December 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 I almost had a heart attack thinking this was the SD I ordered a little while ago that was finally coming out. This looks great, how about shot of the CG's? You gave me that heart attack when you mentioned 'SD' too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nairda Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 man that looks good! can't wait to get mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Great pics, beautiful watch! With V3, I don't know where we go from here... Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarin.72 Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Great pics, beautiful watch! With V3, I don't know where we go from here... Enjoy! Next step ...a gen 16610!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Congratulations Seraphe, looks gorgeous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkman Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Congratulations Seraphe , I think its time for me to order one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shkolnik Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 bezel, now I see precisely - it big diameter, than it is necessary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Next step ...a gen 16610!!! Why would you buy a gen when you can have virtually the same thing for 10% of the price. If these reps were readily available Rolex would never stay in business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklm1234 Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) thanks for the post, seraphe @shkolnik: you are saying big diameter again. Precisely?! I told you I measured the bezel which is 39.9mm. Gen insert snaps in. How exactly did you conclude that? Precise eyeballing? -bk Edited December 18, 2009 by bklm1234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphe Posted December 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Congratulations Seraphe , I think its time for me to order one ! You should, while it's still available. Who knows when WM9 will cease production when they get too busy with new projects Why would you buy a gen when you can have virtually the same thing for 10% of the price. If these reps were readily available Rolex would never stay in business. These reps are readily available. Waiting time is one month, which is already so much shorter waiting time than most new Rolexes from AD. Who knows... if there is enough demand, BK might be able to hold stock while it lasts. thanks for the post, seraphe -bk Sure, mate. Your expertise is greatly appreciated to deserve this applaud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shkolnik Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 thanks for the post, seraphe @shkolnik: you are saying big diameter again. Precisely?! I told you I measured the bezel which is 39.9mm. Gen insert snaps in. How exactly did you conclude that? Precise eyeballing? -bk Strange, whom I do not wish to offend, and itself wished to buy these watch, but bezel sticks out over the case, the case small can? It is evident..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Strange, whom I do not wish to offend, and itself wished to buy these watch, but bezel sticks out over the case, the case small can? It is evident..... that is okay - even gen Subs have this problem but you are right the bezel could use some improvements - the good news is that you can always swap with a gen bezel cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphe Posted December 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Can a gen bezel really fit onto a WM9? Has anyone tried it yet? I've been curious about this since day 1... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Can a gen bezel really fit onto a WM9? Has anyone tried it yet? I've been curious about this since day 1... i did not try V3 - but V1-2 and Euromariner no problem ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexer Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 (edited) Strange, whom I do not wish to offend, and itself wished to buy these watch, but bezel sticks out over the case, the case small can? It is evident..... I don't really know what you are trying to say. I own a GEN, and it looks exactly the same. It's already been said that the gen insert fits the bezel. How can the bezel be too large? And it's been measured, too. - rolexer Edited December 18, 2009 by rolexer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoFaster Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Nice watch but the Pearl appears very big... like cheap Rep'... Have you got better pics of this pearl please ? Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 THe bezel is not too big nor is the case too small. My LV has a gen insert fitted and a gen crystal too all of which fit beautifully. I think members are looking at the pictures and see that the crown is touching or nearly touching the bezel when screwed inb which gives this effect. It is the only flaw in my oinion and is not the same on the V2 cases. The recess inside the lugs has been machined a little too much and has caused the tube to sit too far inside the lugs so that when the crown screws in it is too clsoe to the bezel. This is only on the V3/2824 cases in my experience and I have seen many WM9 watches recently. You can see this if you compare a full frontal shot of a gen Sub and a V3 WM9 Sub. The crown is fully visible on the gen but is slightly hidden on the V3. Does anyone agree??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 I'm wearing my gen 16800 today- yes the bezel hangs out over the case. With my $5 chinese calipers, the bezel measures 39.9mm or 40.0mm. Case measures 39.3mm between 2 and 8. Watch is 27 yrs old, been polished once or twice probably. Bezel assembly is the same for 16800 and 16610 watches, crystals are the same- biggest difference is the rehaut and the movements. Like BK says, you could put a gen 3135 in the V3 if you were so inclined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 THe bezel is not too big nor is the case too small. My LV has a gen insert fitted and a gen crystal too all of which fit beautifully. I think members are looking at the pictures and see that the crown is touching or nearly touching the bezel when screwed inb which gives this effect. It is the only flaw in my oinion and is not the same on the V2 cases. The recess inside the lugs has been machined a little too much and has caused the tube to sit too far inside the lugs so that when the crown screws in it is too clsoe to the bezel. This is only on the V3/2824 cases in my experience and I have seen many WM9 watches recently. You can see this if you compare a full frontal shot of a gen Sub and a V3 WM9 Sub. The crown is fully visible on the gen but is slightly hidden on the V3. Does anyone agree??!! yes - this and the terrible pearl are the downers of the V3 regarding the bezel : the problem is see is the thickness and the cutout of the teeth - don't know if this is correct english - hope you understand but this "problem" is there since V1 ... see her gen VS V1.5 : cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Can a gen bezel really fit onto a WM9? Has anyone tried it yet? I've been curious about this since day 1... My WM9 V2 is fitted with gen bezel but it also has a gen crystal retaining ring below. This was a necessary part to install in order to use the gen bezel. I know this because Ubi did the same modification to his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Again, congrats on a great purchase! BTW, does anyone knows if the gen ETA has been serviced by George or BK? What i mean is properly greased and everything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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