thogaa Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 This one arrived in the post yesterday. Well packed. I kick started the watch and set the time. It ran for about 2 minutes and stopped The caseback was not tightened and I could easily access the case by simply unscrewing it with my fingers - when I did that I found this little piece rattling inside the watch Having decided that this wasn't of any importance to the movement I grease up the seals and tightened the caseback to the usual duct tape standard torque. That issue being out of the way we can carry on with some pictures of the beauty: (Pics done with mobile phone - please refer to Lani's brilliant review of the watch) Certainly a leap forward with the new date window The clasp - a masterpiece Having resized the bracelet AND LOCTITED ALL SCREWS (remember this!!!) Some say the bracelet should have been wider for this model - but that is exactly one of the details I find brilliant in the design. Makes the watch look nice and chunky And the lume is very very good All in all one of the best reps out there. Your choice to go with the clone 3135 like this one or save a few bucks and have an ETA. I don't suppose that anyone else will get a watch with loose parts inside so probably no worries there. Andrews service and despatch was as always brilliant. Shipping to EU is no problem for Trusty - And noobs remember Andrew does NOT own the scam site www.trustytime.co.uk Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Good stuff. Need a pic of the movement, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest techlogik Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 I would seriously stay away from anything with a 3135 movement...they are complete garbage. As you found out, loose parts, keyless works screwed up... And here is a good one, while trying to fix my keyless works, I found a broken part... Wait..it gets better, as I flip the movement over, I feel something in my other hand move...the winding unit/rotor just plopped right off. It wasn't even held on with screws!!!! Unbelievable...get Swiss...it is the same price... Looks good though besides the movement problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Certainly leaning towards one soon... Wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted December 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Comforting It keeps excellent time though I received one more today as a substitute for the ETA version I ordered - that one turned out to be a christmas present for a random customs officer @gioarmani Pics of the movement are in Lani's review - same sh*t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted December 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Good stuff. Need a pic of the movement, though! Here are Lani's pictures: (stolen from his review of the same watch) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 That is a nice looking watch. Only problem I see is that darn "10" on the bezel insert. That is such and easy fix, I can't understand why they can't make it right. OH! I know, that will be the next edition of the ultimate, absolute greatest DSSD ever made, Version V5.01.02 Great watch and hopefully that little "spare part" isn't something essential. Arthur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Nice watch I got minewith 3135 no problems at all in fact by visual comparison its better than my 2836 for sweeping action. Plus time +/- is better or has been. So I assume this is another QA consistency issue as mine came from same place as Techlogik's. 2836 from ETz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted December 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 That is a nice looking watch. Only problem I see is that darn "10" on the bezel insert. That is such and easy fix, I can't understand why they can't make it right. OH! I know, that will be the next edition of the ultimate, absolute greatest DSSD ever made, Version V5.01.02 Great watch and hopefully that little "spare part" isn't something essential. Arthur Thanks The lost part is this little devil. Doesn't seem to do anything..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Thogaa - what film is the sig from? I can see Christopher Walken saying it but cant for the life of me remember the film and now its annoying me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Thogaa - what film is the sig from? I can see Christopher Walken saying it but cant for the life of me remember the film and now its annoying me!! Pulp Fiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted December 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Thogaa - what film is the sig from? I can see Christopher Walken saying it but cant for the life of me remember the film and now its annoying me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Congrats Thogaa, Looks good on your wrist best to let Andrew know of the issues so if anything goes amiss, your covered. thank you for taking the time to post pics.. Live Strong and Wear it Well AC/Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Pulp Fiction.. the watch was carried where the sun don't shine through out the Vietnam war by the dad of the character Played by Bruce Willis'. and in this scene Christopher Walken is explaining in great detail that event.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Of course........DOH!! I just couldnt get the Deeerhunter out of my head!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 So that proves the point that the A3135 is nothing more than an A28xx clone with bits screwed to it fo looks alone, I would remove this useless addition part if i had one of these just to stop it coming loose, did you find the screw in there also????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 The clone A3135 movement is just the perfect opportunity for a price hike from our dealers, get a true ETA if you can each and every time, especially when you consider they charge the same/more for the A3135 clone over the Swiss ETA version! Sorry to say, but the A3135 is just a rip off, nice high margins for our dealers there, pure and simple..... I am glad you like the watch and that it is working now, hopefully nothing more falls off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactower Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Supremely jealous over here...ordered just after Lani posted his review and it may get here before Christmas... :| Enjoy yours and wear it in good health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted December 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Thanks guys. Here's an update. My back up DSSD got here today and that's the one I'm keeping. Keeps excellent time and nothing has come off yet. IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN YOUR CASEBACK before start wearing this watch! They seem to be only put on by a weak hand on both the ones I got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIFF Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Anybody know which dealer sells the DSSD ultimate version with original ETA movement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Thanks guys. Here's an update. My back up DSSD got here today and that's the one I'm keeping. Keeps excellent time and nothing has come off yet. IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN YOUR CASEBACK before start wearing this watch! They seem to be only put on by a weak hand on both the ones I got. They just forgot to buy the DSSD caseback die from Offshore to screw 'em tight before shipping, that's why! Wear it well, mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 They just forgot to buy the DSSD caseback die from Offshore to screw 'em tight before shipping, that's why! Wear it well, mate! Thanks - I need one of those. Where to buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinamm20 Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 you can get here in the watch-bitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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