veja74 Posted April 18, 2010 Report Posted April 18, 2010 OK guys, I want to get to the bottom of this. I have heard now from 3 dealers (Andrew, Angus and King) and possibly now a 4th that the SOH non-chrono is not available anymore because it just wasn't selling. This started when I bought a V2 bronze from Andrew and a V1 showed up. After contacting Andrew about it he told me that it wasn't available anymore and that one of his "employees" just pulled a V1 and shipped it instead of letting me know of the problem. In trying to come to a resolution I asked if I could get a different color. He went back to the factory and was told that the V2 non-chrono is not being made in any color anymore due to poor sales of the product. The chrono version is still readily available. So, I installed a V2 datewheel, tried to get a V2 dial to install but couldn't, and have it for sale on the forum now. There seem to be some questions about this so I want to make sure that I am representing all the facts accurately and not trying to deceive anybody. So, has anyone found a confirmed source for the SOH V2 non-chrono, not just a dealer saying they can get it but actually ordering it and getting the right product? I really want to pick up a black V2 and stick it on mesh so if there is somebody out there that can get it please let me know.
mad_man_may Posted April 20, 2010 Report Posted April 20, 2010 I've just ordered one from PT so I emailed him. He said he is not sure of this and will check with the factory when he returns from his holiday. I am also really keen to get to the bottom of this. I don't want a v1 with updated dial!
veja74 Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Posted April 20, 2010 Funny thing about it is that I can't even get the V2 dials. I also did get confirmation back from Mary at watch-international that she can't get at least the black or the blue anymore... this is not looking good.
geestyleed Posted April 20, 2010 Report Posted April 20, 2010 (edited) Than I have been waiting for over a year to get my next watch - SOH V2 of course and now that! I really dont want to get for a V1....too much flaws. Does anybody know if the V1 maker also make V2 or is it a different company? Why do the still produce the V1 when the V2 is much better anyway... Edit: 100th post yeeeeeah Edited April 20, 2010 by geestyleed
Member X Posted April 20, 2010 Report Posted April 20, 2010 Good plan to move this out of your sales thread, sorry to take it off topic lol As above, this was going to be my next watch that I was saving for, but now it seems it isn't to be I've had confirmation from Mary that she can't get the Blue or Black dial but I believe she may be able to get the brown and white/silver dial versions in v2 - I think she'd have to check if you were to order one though. I've also asked two other dealers about the v2 availability - one hasn't come back to me yet and the other has confirmed that he has stock but he is due to ship to a wholesaler soon so can't say if he has any individual pieces available until they've gone out the door... I'm crossing my fingers but it's not looking good
cougaree Posted April 21, 2010 Report Posted April 21, 2010 It doesn't seem to me the black SOH v2 (non-chronograph) is out of stock. Are you sure??
Member X Posted April 21, 2010 Report Posted April 21, 2010 Here you go Ah, but has he actually got it in stock or just not updated his website?
mastrmindalliance Posted April 21, 2010 Report Posted April 21, 2010 Hey, can't say but I bought one just after Christmas. Oh, and it's awesome too!
deniz21 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Posted April 21, 2010 i would not buy it, only cause its on the website...look at his upo... he like all others two, didnt updatet the pictures of it. thats the game. why not somebody ask this dude if he can get the v2 still, i bet he cant.
deniz21 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Posted April 21, 2010 oh and i would realy like to see what he mails you after you recieve a v1, oh im so sorry friend, but factory has..blablabla :rofl: so the soh beauty as it is, is cancelled from my list. all the best.
veja74 Posted April 22, 2010 Author Report Posted April 22, 2010 OK, I got an email from Mary today saying that the factory told her that black is available in V2 non-chrono today and she can get blue tomorrow. I am waiting for confirmation of pics of what I would be getting. I really have no idea what is going on here.
cougaree Posted April 22, 2010 Report Posted April 22, 2010 I verified with Josh, and he said the black v2 is available.
Member X Posted April 22, 2010 Report Posted April 22, 2010 I am also confused!! But I'm not complaining - as long as we can get them still, all is good...
mad_man_may Posted April 22, 2010 Report Posted April 22, 2010 I'll chip in my response when PT is back form his holiday. He said he would contact the factories for me.
geestyleed Posted April 22, 2010 Report Posted April 22, 2010 Got a response from Andrew that some black V2 are available - I jumped on the deal. Hopefully I get a V2
Member X Posted April 22, 2010 Report Posted April 22, 2010 Lawrence has said that he is going to get some in also, so it would appear that the factory is selling them again?? Who knows... All I know is I need to get one while I can!! lol
veja74 Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Posted April 26, 2010 I originally asked Mary about this, thanks Member X, and she confirmed that there was not availability. Then last week she goes out of her way to tell me that the factory had the black available again. I asked her to verify that it was V2, it was, then placed an order on her assurance and this morning she emails me pics of the actual watch I will be getting!!! And it is definitely a beautiful black V2!! Ummmmm, where has Mary been since I got into this hobby? Nobody has ever emailed me pics of the actual watch I will be getting! Thanks again MemberX for directing me to her, now I just gotta figure out if I am going to break down and get the gen mesh or the Staib mesh...
krpster Posted April 26, 2010 Report Posted April 26, 2010 now I just gotta figure out if I am going to break down and get the gen mesh or the Staib mesh... Gen mesh is beautiful but the $$ I have a Staib and it is great. So long as you have about a 7" wrist or larger it is a great option. Very well made.
Member X Posted April 26, 2010 Report Posted April 26, 2010 I originally asked Mary about this, thanks Member X, and she confirmed that there was not availability. Then last week she goes out of her way to tell me that the factory had the black available again. I asked her to verify that it was V2, it was, then placed an order on her assurance and this morning she emails me pics of the actual watch I will be getting!!! And it is definitely a beautiful black V2!! Ummmmm, where has Mary been since I got into this hobby? Nobody has ever emailed me pics of the actual watch I will be getting! Thanks again MemberX for directing me to her, now I just gotta figure out if I am going to break down and get the gen mesh or the Staib mesh... lol Welcome to your new favourite dealer As above, this really is a super-rep IMO and needs a gen mesh, but they're about
veja74 Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Posted April 26, 2010 I checked with my Breit AD and I can get the gen mesh for about US$550... yikes! May need to spring for it though. I agree, this thing is definitely a super rep! Even the lume dots fill the circles completely although the lume itself is crap. I still have my bronze chrono which is near perfect as well after spending nearly an hour in the AD memorizing every detail about the gen. One thing I do have to say is about the bronze non-chrono and the discussion about the dial color. I held the gen non-chrono next to the gen chrono and on the gen the non-chrono dial is definitely darker in color than on the chrono. In fact the rep modded V1 bronze non-chrono that I had for sale was spot on as far as dial color goes. So, I would say, if you have been wanting the bronze non-chrono but have concerns about dial color, don't worry, if you can get it... go for it!
Member X Posted April 26, 2010 Report Posted April 26, 2010 Yep, $550 is about what was posted on here somewhere before... Not cheap!! I don't think the lume is really an issue tbh - there is so little on it that it almost seems pointless spending $60+ just to get 8 dots and two hands relumed lol
Member X Posted May 4, 2010 Report Posted May 4, 2010 Ok, update on this... Mary has informed me that the factory has no more case sets so the v2 is now no longer I neeeeeeeeed a v2 in black so am asking around (I've even posted a WTB post on here!) but so far I have been unsuccessful!
veja74 Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Posted May 5, 2010 Wow! I guess I dodged a bullet on that one! Mine is on the way although it still has not arrived in the US yet... a little concerned but Mary did send pics of the exact watch I will be getting so I need to be patient for now. Spent some time at the AD (AGAIN!!) last week and I can't get over just how good the replication of this watch, both chrono and non-chrono really is. Definitely super-rep quality.
veja74 Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Posted May 5, 2010 UPDATE! Inbound into customs! Woohoo!!! Now, MemberX, if I end up hating it you will be the first one I contact.
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