ewing Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 After cancelling my first order with Josh for the new version of the 212 over the incorrect mention of a sapphire crystal... ...I finally ordered one from him at the adjusted price of $239 Just received it today and I gotta say it is really nice! I had bought the ultimate version last year and was disappointed with the lettering of the dial the noisy rotor and the D shaped CG... Well it seems this one fits the bill. Nice CG shape, crisp white lettering on the dial, good Ar...a good base for an upgrade! I will post pics later when I get my camera! ;-) I really don't care for the slow beat movement at this time as it will be replaced with a 7753 at some time. ...and I'm on the list for a sapphire crystal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drulee Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 So they finally fixed that D shaped CG, that's one of the main reasons I sold mine, it just kept bugging me. By the way, a 7753 is completely wrong for this model. The gen has a Flyback complication movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewing Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 I know the 7753 does not have the flyback functionality but it would be the most $$$ efficient replacement for a chrono with running seconds at 9 and minute counter at 3 :-) So they finally fixed that D shaped CG, that's one of the main reasons I sold mine, it just kept bugging me. By the way, a 7753 is completely wrong for this model. The gen has a Flyback complication movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 After cancelling my first order with Josh for the new version of the 212 over the incorrect mention of a sapphire crystal... ...I finally ordered one from him at the adjusted price of $239 Just received it today and I gotta say it is really nice! I had bought the ultimate version last year and was disappointed with the lettering of the dial the noisy rotor and the D shaped CG... Well it seems this one fits the bill. Nice CG shape, crisp white lettering on the dial, good Ar...a good base for an upgrade! I will post pics later when I get my camera! ;-) I really don't care for the slow beat movement at this time as it will be replaced with a 7753 at some time. ...and I'm on the list for a sapphire crystal! You're replacing it with a Gen 7753?? or an asian 7753? If asian.. why not just upgrade to the 28800 7750.. they're more stable and aLOT easier to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewing Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 I'm looking for a Eta 7753 :-) You're replacing it with a Gen 7753?? or an asian 7753? If asian.. why not just upgrade to the 28800 7750.. they're more stable and aLOT easier to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewing Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 here's a quickie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Nice one mate! Congrats and wear it in good health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebzen02 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Nice!! Can we get a pic of the crown guard. This is one of the biggest disappointments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 So they finally fixed that D shaped CG, that's one of the main reasons I sold mine, it just kept bugging me. By the way, a 7753 is completely wrong for this model. The gen has a Flyback complication movement. What do you guys mean by D shaped CG? They're all D shaped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 What do you guys mean by D shaped CG? They're all D shaped You and me together, mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewing Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 You and me together, mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 hahaha... nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 hey guys is this the v2?? the version who should have a saphire crystal?? i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewing Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 it is v3 really nice overall! :-) now for the flaws: Ar is on the strong side and caseback doesn't have any serial numbers... hey guys is this the v2?? the version who should have a saphire crystal?? i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 hey guys is this the v2?? the version who should have a saphire crystal?? i like it no sapphire..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 thank you guys anyways looks very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewing Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 For what is it is worth, the waterdrop test was leaning towards sapphire... But I will try to have it checked with a diamond tester and will let you know! no sapphire..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maars Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Looks superb, especially that CG. Might even sway me away from the 253 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewing Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 (edited) after two weeks of ownership, I must say that I'm impressed with overall quality... movement finish is superb and it keeps excellent time (+/- 3 sec per day with 48hr power reserve) rotor is very quiet! got my hands on a previously owned ultimate 212 and the dial lacks the depth of this one. but for some reason, the ultimate looks a little bigger that v.3 ?!? feels like the case set is a totally different one as casebacks are not interchangeable. :-( Edited May 25, 2010 by ewing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drulee Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Did you manage to test the crystal with a diamond tester? I found that the water drop test wass quite unreliable, the diamond tester is really the only way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewing Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 haven't found someone with a diamond tester yet, but will gladly let you know when I do... :-) Did you manage to test the crystal with a diamond tester? I found that the water drop test wass quite unreliable, the diamond tester is really the only way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PeteM Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 At last the shape of the CG is sorted but would it of been too much effort to sort out the position of the REG TM or pin while they were at it. The Old school 212's had the same shape CGs but bettter stamping though the lever is a bit better than those ones had. Nice watch mate look forward to more case profile shots.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebzen02 Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Christ!! They finally have the CG down...My wife will definitely kill me if I get this one..I have the older version and always hate the CG..Damn!! Must resist!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Heres a pic of the old school CG I have on my 253. Just to highlight the REG TM position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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