fijiman Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Hello, I wanna get skyland blacksteel and was wondering if anyone has purchased from trsuted dealer in this forum? If so, what are your thoughts and comments on your purchase. Also what version did you get with what type of band? it'll be my first rep so wanna ensure I get as good as it gets Thanks guys.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 i think here are houndreds of people who purchased from the trustet dealers mate skyland blacksteel is a cool watch and you cant go wrong with the trustet dealers, choose your dealer..it depens from where you are and then start it but not at the moment cause there are in holidays, and for the thought of the watch go to the breitling section, or type the watchname in the search window and you get tons of posts, see ya. denz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy66 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 You wont get any joy till atleast the 21st so do what deniz says and use the search... Theres a few versions of the skyland blacksteel so you need to make sure you know exactly which one you want mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I got my BS from Josh perfect clones...... the dial has been re-lumed and I swapped the A7750 with an eta 7750. his email is perfect88clones@gmail.com AC/Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fijiman Posted February 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Thanks guys.. Yea I read about everyone being on holiday for CNY. Lani, your BS looks great... Question for you.. when you got with A7750, did it have smooth 28800bph (8ticks)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 Got my V2 from hontwatch for $270 free shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Thanks guys.. Yea I read about everyone being on holiday for CNY. Lani, your BS looks great... Question for you.. when you got with A7750, did it have smooth 28800bph (8ticks)? It was smooth and the rotor relatively quiet.. but this for me, deserved a Valjoux and since I had a few that I got for a good price I chose the BS as one of the recipients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 They always come on the Pro Diver rubber strap, don't get a bracelet for this one. There are a few different choices of straps for it though, Lani started a huge scrabble when he unveiled his HKTan, black and red strap!! I got one made by our own Blackbard, made from large scale gator and red stitching. Makes a nice change from the rubber!! Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strattakan Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Got my V2 from hontwatch for $270 free shipping. This is the PVD version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 This is the PVD version? Technically it's the V2 DLC version that I have (the most correct).. DLC is (Diamond-Like-Carbon)and is the hardest coating treatment available for your watch. The watch survives anything and is almost impervious to any scratches or markings! My Blacksteel hasn't got one mark on the case and I wear it quite often. DLC is a type of PVD.. but in general when we say "PVD" here it refers to a lower quality Powder Coating that is of much lower quality.. and also a different color. PVD is generally straight black.. where as DLC treatments will acheive the gunmetal color of my PIC. Secondly.. a while ago HONT had a special going for this watch but I'm positive it was only for a couple of weeks while he was trying to clear stock. The price he'll quote you will probably be closer to $310 or $330 now... but you can email and ask. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 dam you guys caught me again... another one on the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strattakan Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Technically it's the V2 DLC version that I have (the most correct).. DLC is (Diamond-Like-Carbon)and is the hardest coating treatment available for your watch. The watch survives anything and is almost impervious to any scratches or markings! My Blacksteel hasn't got one mark on the case and I wear it quite often. DLC is a type of PVD.. but in general when we say "PVD" here it refers to a lower quality Powder Coating that is of much lower quality.. and also a different color. PVD is generally straight black.. where as DLC treatments will acheive the gunmetal color of my PIC. Secondly.. a while ago HONT had a special going for this watch but I'm positive it was only for a couple of weeks while he was trying to clear stock. The price he'll quote you will probably be closer to $310 or $330 now... but you can email and ask. Good luck! Yes, i will ask him. Thanks for information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Yes, i will ask him. Thanks for information Good job.. hopefully he might be still offering the same deal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Antstar24 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 man i really like your watch plaifender. I just emailed Hont as well to try to get me the same watch. I of course have to wait till march 3rd before it can be done im excited. I hope to get the same version as you V2 with the dlc coating. Very nice buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 man i really like your watch plaifender. I just emailed Hont as well to try to get me the same watch. I of course have to wait till march 3rd before it can be done im excited. I hope to get the same version as you V2 with the dlc coating. Very nice buy. Thanks alot Antstar. It's a great watch, I get compliments on it all the time. It's been fully serviced and should last me forever if i take good care of it. It's running silky smooth and the power reserve last for about 30 hours. Before i got it serviced it was a very short power reserve of 8 hours. The other watch that I was considering was a Top Gun V2. (another black and red themed dark colored watch). I'm glad i got this one when I did mainly for the great price. I'll might end up getting a Top Gun as well later this summer.. but who knows.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antstar24 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Sorry im a little new to the rep game. When u say you got it serviced where did you go how much does it cost? I dont understand how getting it serviced can make it go from 8 hrs reserve to 30 hrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 I've had two of these... I regretted selling my first, so I bought it again second hand from BHWhitesox... I couldn't be happier with the BBS... it's one of the best watches I've had, gen or rep... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahboo Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 that's such a nice watch!....i want one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Sorry im a little new to the rep game. When u say you got it serviced where did you go how much does it cost? I dont understand how getting it serviced can make it go from 8 hrs reserve to 30 hrs. Hey man, good to see you on the boards! A personal friend of mine! All mechanical movements need servicing. Mechanical auto's, hand wind auto's... [censored] besides quartz. its a bunch of springs and gears that make it work. So, like an engine, it needs to be tuned to run optimally. Our reps from China have the potential, they just havent been tuned/serviced. Swiss watch house movements are doted on before they leave the factory. A rep being "serviced" by a watchsmith/maker, gives it that personal attention. The kind that gen Breitling Super Avenger of yours would've got before it went to the AD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antstar24 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Wow your up late. So when i do get my rep Dan, do you know someone that could service it too? and what would a service run. I also linked Marvellous this thread so he knows what im asking for. So far Hont hasnt been responding but oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fijiman Posted February 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hi P4GTR, So do i just go to a watchsmith at a mall and ask them if they service reps? also is there a specific term you tell them that will indicate what sort of service my rep needs? Thanks, Hey man, good to see you on the boards! A personal friend of mine! All mechanical movements need servicing. Mechanical auto's, hand wind auto's... [censored] besides quartz. its a bunch of springs and gears that make it work. So, like an engine, it needs to be tuned to run optimally. Our reps from China have the potential, they just havent been tuned/serviced. Swiss watch house movements are doted on before they leave the factory. A rep being "serviced" by a watchsmith/maker, gives it that personal attention. The kind that gen Breitling Super Avenger of yours would've got before it went to the AD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hey man, good to see you on the boards! A personal friend of mine! All mechanical movements need servicing. Mechanical auto's, hand wind auto's... [censored] besides quartz. its a bunch of springs and gears that make it work. So, like an engine, it needs to be tuned to run optimally. Our reps from China have the potential, they just havent been tuned/serviced. Swiss watch house movements are doted on before they leave the factory. A rep being "serviced" by a watchsmith/maker, gives it that personal attention. The kind that gen Breitling Super Avenger of yours would've got before it went to the AD. hey thats not fair, platinum mebers can say [censored] without the beep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Wow your up late. So when i do get my rep Dan, do you know someone that could service it too? and what would a service run. I also linked Marvellous this thread so he knows what im asking for. So far Hont hasnt been responding but oh well. Hi P4GTR, So do i just go to a watchsmith at a mall and ask them if they service reps? also is there a specific term you tell them that will indicate what sort of service my rep needs? Thanks, P4GTR is correct. It's not necessarily true that your watch will arrive with 8 hour power reserve.. but it's a fairly common problem to have low power reserve on an unserviced watch. Watch servicing should include a complete disasembly of the movement, a cleaning of all parts, oiling and reassembly of the movement. This can vary anywhere from 50euros from a trusted local watchsmith to 400euros at an Authorized Dealer. (obviously they won't work on reps though). Depending on where you are, you could send the watch to Vacuum, or Ziggmeister if your in the U.S. or Francisco or Dominico if you're in europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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