Graham Chronofighter Diver Tech Seal v2

[wisrep2010]

Hi folks,

I just received a couple of watches that I am totally excited about - first up is my Graham Chronofighter Diver Tech Seal v2 from Angus

This has to be one if the best out of the box replicas right now - there are some minor issues that I hope can be fixed:

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• Lume at 12 o'clock index unevenly applied/interrupted - hoping the reluming will fix this
  
• Lever slightly loose - I know this can be fixed with a washer
  
• Minute subdial hand at 9 o'clock resets perfectly but seems to have some play since it moves about 1/3 of a second when I move the watch
  
  
  Other than that it is close to perfect - Here are the things that I particularly like:
  
  
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  • Perfect case - no sharp edges!
    
  • Stunning CF dial
    
  • PVD on the bezel is perfect
    
  • Bezel is very tight and aligns perfectly
    
  • Nice rubber strap, be it with a strong plastic smell, but much better and deeper "Graham" lettering than on my Graham Oversize Commando TI
    
  • AR is very good, again much better than on my Graham Oversize Commando TI that only seems to have a blue tint to it, but no real AR
    

  I had the watch on my watchtimer and the results were so and so - average deviation between positions was +19.2 sec/day and the Amlitude was only 210 degrees, which indicates a poorly oiled movement or another issue - this will hopefully be taken care of with a full service of the movement.

  Enough said - now on to the pictures!

  

  

  

  

  And here is the strap - you will see what I was referring to earlier when you compare it to the Commando TI strap

  

  ...some lume shots - I played around with taking 2 pictures - one in the dark and one with light and than overlayed them

  

  

  and finally the wrist shots:

  

  

  

  Ok, that's it for now - hope you enjoyed my post? Stay tuned for posts of my other new watches (Graham Oversize Commando TI, Rolex Double Red Seadweller and Rolex Red Sub meter first)

[jj69]

I just got a similar Graham myself. Mine is the standard V2 Diver (no PVD). The lever is a bit sharp scrapes my arm, but I'm getting used to it.

My trigger is a bit loose too. Is there a tutorial somewhere for this washer mod???

My bezel is also a bit loose. I read somewhere that it can be removed and tightened. Anyone know exactly how???

[Hung Well]

I love these Grahams!

your pics are amazing!

which one do you prefer?

[wisrep2010]

I just got a similar Graham myself. Mine is the standard V2 Diver (no PVD). The lever is a bit sharp scrapes my arm, but I'm getting used to it.

My trigger is a bit loose too. Is there a tutorial somewhere for this washer mod???

My bezel is also a bit loose. I read somewhere that it can be removed and tightened. Anyone know exactly how???

I have seem it somewhere - but I can't find it anymore

I love these Grahams!

your pics are amazing!

which one do you prefer?

Thanks - I prefer the Tech Seal - there is just something about the polished SS, PVD and CF dial that makes it pop more than the Commando

[chronoluvvv]

fab pics

[BlackKnight]

Grrr, so close to buying one of those! Thanks for the bait... er pics.

[geo1nah2a]

Thank you for the review. I have been eying this one for quite a while now.

[AstroAvia]

Guys, no need to use washers. All you have to do is file the hollow cylindrical tube that goes inside the lever/trigger. It is a little longer than it should, that's why the lever has a little play.

wisrep2010: congrats on both the watch(es) and the review(s)/picture(s).

And I agree that the Tech Seal is an amazing watch. Allow me to link you to my Tech Seal on a different strap: http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=98090&highlight=Tech+Seal

[wisrep2010]

fab pics

thanks - appreciate that!

Grrr, so close to buying one of those! Thanks for the bait... er pics.

Happy to be of help...aehh temptation

Thank you for the review. I have been eying this one for quite a while now.

go for it - I wore it today and absolutely love it - despite its size it is very comfortable

Guys, no need to use washers. All you have to do is file the hollow cylindrical tube that goes inside the lever/trigger. It is a little longer than it should, that's why the lever has a little play.

wisrep2010: congrats on both the watch(es) and the review(s)/picture(s).

And I agree that the Tech Seal is an amazing watch. Allow me to link you to my Tech Seal on a different strap: http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=98090&highlight=Tech+Seal

thanks Astro - yours looks great on that orange/red strap

[bigbullykurk]

Guys, no need to use washers. All you have to do is file the hollow cylindrical tube that goes inside the lever/trigger. It is a little longer than it should, that's why the lever has a little play.

wisrep2010: congrats on both the watch(es) and the review(s)/picture(s).

And I agree that the Tech Seal is an amazing watch. Allow me to link you to my Tech Seal on a different strap: http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=98090&highlight=Tech+Seal

i cant get the nut to looosen/unscrew for the life of me

any hint guys?

[Dave123]

Had no lever issues for all the GCF`s i owned,but the V2 Tech Seal was one of if not the best rep (to me) i owned...

[bigbullykurk]

Had no lever issues for all the GCF`s i owned,but the V2 Tech Seal was one of if not the best rep (to me) i owned...

yop thats the rep i got. the trigger isnt a bit loose on yours?

[BMW760]

My Graham Chronofighter is one the best reps I've owned. When you wear this watch, it will command people's attention !

[Eton]

Wow, those are some amazing shots!!! Congrats!!!