daytonaboy Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Enjoyed the rep enough to get the gen. I'll post side-by-sides this weekend. Per pics, the black luminova indeed glows .. including the numerals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Cool! Can't wait for side-by-side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitipaldi Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Cool! Can't wait for side-by-side! +1 I would like to buy this rep but I finally decided to go with the AP Volcano. If I like the Volcano, my first AP, I will take this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 congratulations! it will be cool to see the side by sides. all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Congrats! Amazing gen! I'm also curious to see the comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytonaboy Posted January 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Appreciate the congrats, everyone. Ordered the Masato strap as well - think the red brings a new sportiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Very nice. Look forward to your comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Martin Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Nice I didn't know the gen had Lume. Does the rep glow also? Can you send it to one of the modders on the boards to get the black lume if it does not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytonaboy Posted January 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Nice I didn't know the gen had Lume. Does the rep glow also? Can you send it to one of the modders on the boards to get the black lume if it does not? The rep definitely does not glow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitipaldi Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I don't understand why the gen doesn't have AR. It's a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertieng Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 You must have received a very good year end bonus. Great AP zanhow. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytonaboy Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) I don't understand why the gen doesn't have AR. It's a shame. Well, compared to my gen G-series Rubber-clad, the AR's significantly better. Edited January 29, 2010 by daytonaboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytonaboy Posted January 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Pardon the lousy pics - no thanks to Sony T-10 and overcast conditions. Paper-towel roll wrapped w/a t-shirt served as makeshift prop. Rep, Gen, Gen: Rep - the sub dial rings are not near as pronounced in person: Gen: Rep: Gen: Rep - hex bolts were significantly better seated w/replacement watch: Gen - no complaints: Gen on left; Rep on right - note height due to case-back: Rep - notice the lack of back-plate behind AP: Gen: Rep - strap is noticeably less substantial, but embossing's impressive: Gen: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchurch Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Is the height difference really just due to the case back? I imagine it is because of the movement that is used in the rep. Looks like the dial could use a little more work and the date wheel looks a little off but for me I wouldn't really notice either of those unless I had it side by side. The logo P is one that could be an easy tell when looking at the watch but I don't suspect anyone would notice that unless actually trying to pass it off lol. And the numbers in the subdials looks like the ink is a little more pronounced on the genuine but that could just be per model I don't know if they are all that way or not. I really like this watch. Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exper Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Thanks for the comparison shots ! Overall what are your thoughts on the rep, now that you have the gen in your hands ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aanival Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 So, Has the AP ROO AR?? Thanks for sharing the pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 All minor flaws, and in daily use not noticeable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytonaboy Posted January 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Thanks for the comparison shots ! Overall what are your thoughts on the rep, now that you have the gen in your hands ? To the untrained eye, the rep looks pretty good - it's not until holding next to the gen when differences become obvious. The gen just has this crazy magic/quality. I doubt anyone would every be called out w/the rep - unless they're offenders as well. So, Has the AP ROO AR?? Compared to my E-series Rubberclad, the AR on the new 3126 movement is significantly better. Reading the date on the Rubberclad's a PITA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytonaboy Posted January 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 If anyone reading this thread is interested in purchasing my rep, shoot me a PM w/offer. I paid $503 shipped from Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodfella0406 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 (edited) Great thread... It's funny, my silver theme has become my number one as I feel like it is just a really good rep and very close and only by side by side would someone know and I have been wearing it almost everyday. I personally feel it is the closest of the 4 ROO that I have... The lume being the major issue of course However, I recently had my hands on a gen RG RC and I feel pretty good about mine after that. Congrats on your purchase.... I am gearing up for something new.... Edited January 31, 2010 by goodfella0406 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Hey Daytona! Congrats on the gen sure is a real beauty! Brilliant to see the rep / gen side by side. The rep is a very good (if it werent sitting next to the gen). The logo and everything on the rep seem a few mm's larger than on the gen. The thing that has always stopped me from getting an AP is definitely the screws in the bezel.......Theyre so clean on the gen "siiiiiiigh". ENjoy your great collection..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcoxxx1984 Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 so guys is the silver themes better than the black themes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 so guys is the silver themes better than the black themes? compared to the posted pics, I would honestly say that my black theme has much more nicer bezel and screws. Really wanted to go for a silver one, but guess I will wait for V2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZmaster Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Wow. I agree that it is difficult to notice the difference until you have a Gen side by side. Althought the Rep looks amazing, we now see a few flaws, two of them major for me: the date number are very different and the AP logo could use a lot of redesign. In my opinion the logo on any Rep should be "near" perfect, because this is the first thing any person looks at when admiring a watch (gen or Rep). What do you think? The Silver theme is one of my favorites too. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 All said and done the rep is not bad.. given it is a replication the dial looks good.. needless to say congrats on your gen is an understatement.. thank you for taking the time for this rare treat !!! AC/Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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