ThinkBachs Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 I was checking on the progress of something I ordered from Eurotimez and found some new images of the Upgraded DSSD V5 dial and ring lock. To make it easier, I'll post the latest images here... The only thing that concerns me is it seems like the dial print is a hair thicker than it should be, but I'm happy to see that the lume markers are nice and thin as well as a very nice beveled date window. Over all, it's great to see a dealer who is listening to our comments/suggestions/gripes and working to improve a product they sell. In my mind this is the best version to get, especially if you can source an HEV to replace the one that comes with the watch. Not that it's really bad, but it seems to be one of those things that I can't seem to stop obsessing over. Good job ET. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 they still haven't corrected the slanting dial print or the crooked baton marker @6. If they could do that, they would have the best one out there. Unfortunately, so much has been said about those defects. everyone is zoned in on them.I do think that they are working to solve those problems, and I'm sure it's frustrating to them as well as us. The factory probably produced fifty gagillion of those incorrect dials, and wants them all used up before they corerect the mistake. Arthur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Isnt this the old review done by Gio on the V5.1, I know it was there back in September. As far as I am aware this is not the latest V5. Gio hasnt done the latest review yet, but the pics of the V5 parts are the latest the ones posted on the XML as well. Gio also posted it on this subforumaround November Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 The date window is an improvement.. but the dial font is way too thick.. the "R" on the rolex is sloopy.. the improvements go by the wayside for me due to the sloppy and fluffy font.. correct 2 things and error on the big one (for me) the font.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest techlogik Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 According to a mod on another rep forum who resells, he says these all come from the same factory. I am stupified why they would produce so many different versions, dials, bezel inserts etc...from 1 factory...makes no sense. I think Josh has the best right now. Put ETZ bezel insert in it, and it will be an amazing Rep for around $400, with Swiss movement. If you go to ETZ's site and the xlm customer watches, the latest ones look pretty good, no slanted print, insert etc..all look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 According to a mod on another rep forum who resells, he says these all come from the same factory. Apparently these are actually n00bfactory (like you, read on another forum. Makes sense to me, as the bezel click has the same ratchety, un-smooth sound as the n00bmariner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmStaFF Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 thx for this information, when is the release of V5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroTimez-Neo Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 We are at the moment actually stopping the sell of the DSSDs temporarily. We are working on making an even better DSSD, at the moment the prototype looks stunning.. It won't be due in another couple months though, we are planning on making some pictures of the prototype and posting them on here for your comments... I'll have to work this out with Chris though.. Wishing everybody the best this Christmas/NYE Seasons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest techlogik Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 We are at the moment actually stopping the sell of the DSSDs temporarily. We are working on making an even better DSSD, at the moment the prototype looks stunning.. It won't be due in another couple months though, we are planning on making some pictures of the prototype and posting them on here for your comments... I'll have to work this out with Chris though.. Wishing everybody the best this Christmas/NYE Seasons! Neo, can you verify if all Rolex DSSD Reps come from the same factory in China? This has been brought up by some people and nobody can answer it. Here we go again...are you taking requests? Couple of things: 1) Print on Dial is straight, not slanted. 2) Sharper/cripser Dial print. 3) HEV like V3 would be good. More inset. 4) Crystal like a V3, less distortion. 5) Good factory lume, or even better than V5. 5) Bezel insert remains mostly the same, proper 10 spacing, color, good markings. 6) Proper QC! I'm sure others have input also. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 We are at the moment actually stopping the sell of the DSSDs temporarily. We are working on making an even better DSSD, at the moment the prototype looks stunning.. It won't be due in another couple months though, we are planning on making some pictures of the prototype and posting them on here for your comments... I'll have to work this out with Chris though.. Wishing everybody the best this Christmas/NYE Seasons! HI Neo, interesting news!! If is possible, for my order id 957, I'm waiting to see how is this new one so stop my order.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Neo, can you verify if all Rolex DSSD Reps come from the same factory in China? This has been brought up by some people and nobody can answer it. Here we go again...are you taking requests? Couple of things: 1) Print on Dial is straight, not slanted. 2) Sharper/cripser Dial print. 3) HEV like V3 would be good. More inset. 4) Crystal like a V3, less distortion. 5) Good factory lume, or even better than V5. 5) Bezel insert remains mostly the same, proper 10 spacing, color, good markings. 6) Proper QC! I'm sure others have input also. Thanks Correct, also 7) The ring OGEVRLS with proper alignment 8 ) and, much appreciated, it is also a true titanium caseback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shultz Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 8 ) and, much appreciated, it is also a true titanium caseback! I can second this At least a paint/ coating which is more scratch resistant than the current case backs would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroTimez-Neo Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Hi guys, Sorry haven't been online lately.. taking a short break for the NY holidays.. I'll upload some amateur shots from our prototype.. Gio will be doing a review shortly as well.. the 6 marker is still slightly off and makes it look like the rest is a bit crooked.. We will ask the factory to correct that.. below are the pix.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Hi Neo, thanks for your effort but is not only matter of 6 o'clock marker, also dial print is off center: By MAHLER and I think that still off center the written above on the OGEVRLS ring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroTimez-Neo Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 @ Mahler, It does seem to be that way and we'll see if we're able to correct it if it is (we don't have the dial and hand at the moment). This pic are quick snap shots made more for myself actually and you can also see that the shot isn't dead straight on frontal pic.. It is a bit on a slope... however like i said, we'll have it checked out again, this is just a prototype and there will be a review coming up soon.. thx Mahler for the pointers though will check into it.. all suggestions are appreciated in how to better this version.. thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 So no other member has input or suggestions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 There are some news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I was under the impression that the "new" upgraded V5 would be out around the 3rd week in January and be ready to ship in February. Obviously they are still having problems with the incorrect dial, Gas lock ring, etc. I believe that there are quite a few members who ordered at the tail end of the Ultimate DSSD, who are still waiting on this model, as well as folks who returned their Ultimate and will get this one as a replacement. Updates would be appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 I was under the impression that the "new" upgraded V5 would be out around the 3rd week in January and be ready to ship in February. Obviously they are still having problems with the incorrect dial, Gas lock ring, etc. I believe that there are quite a few members who ordered at the tail end of the Ultimate DSSD, who are still waiting on this model, as well as folks who returned their Ultimate and will get this one as a replacement. Updates would be appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beano Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 I'm waiting on a replacement 'upgraded v5' ordered late November. The first was DOA so ET is exchanging it. Photo's of the replacement have the corrected position ring-lock text. Dial print looks ok (as far as you can tell in photo). No idea if what I will get is the 'upgraded, upgraded v5' Trying to be patient....... Beano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 I am waiting patiently, but ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 @ Mahler You ever hear of developments in the new version? and your order is still outstanding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 @ Mahler I would not have had all the patience you .... believe me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 @Spiderman yes (see this thread), Neo was to announce changes to v5: We are at the moment actually stopping the sell of the DSSDs temporarily. We are working on making an even better DSSD, at the moment the prototype looks stunning.. It won't be due in another couple months though, we are planning on making some pictures of the prototype and posting them on here for your comments... I'll have to work this out with Chris though.. Wishing everybody the best this Christmas/NYE Seasons! and yes my order, already paid, was suspended pending this new model, but as I wrote here http://www.rwgforum.com/topic/112945-news-of-dssd-v5-finally-without-flaws/ I have not received any news... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Mahler, I'm in the same boat with you,which I think is being shared by quite a few others. I sent a defective DSSD back in December for exchange for the "newest v5", which i was told would be out in late January. Well here it is the first of March, and nothing from ETZ! I PM'ed Helina a few days back as well as posting a reply in their dealer review here, asking for and update on the DSSD status. Hopefully, I will get a response this week, as I'm sure everything has been closed for Chinese New Year. Now that the holidays are over, it's time to get back to work and let us know what's going on. I agree patience can only be stretched so far. mine is gettig a little thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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