By-Tor Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 I guess this deserves a new thread. Andrew's sales link. Logo seems to look weird and I heard it doesn't have bezel lock. More thoughts? Keep 'em coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Saw some comments on the other forums and the main flaws they have picked up are; Logo Bezel numbers are a bit grey (gen more white) Clasp engraving not as deep Overall though it looks a pretty good replication. Rumour has it from Trusty there is another 1:1 version on the way and this is the lite version...I personally wouldn't hold my breath as it always seems to be 2 steps forward s steps backwards in the rep game. For 228USD this looks really very good, and I am considering buying one myself. I'm not a big fan of the look, but there is something attractive about the heritage and what this watch stands for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Bad lume on the bezel. Bezel insert is not sapphire and without AR, hence the grayish color on the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted May 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Gen for comparison: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 It's finally here! Is it me or does the lume on the bezel seem blue and the lume on the dial and hands green. Can't wait for our in house experts to get their hands on one of these to do a review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaPOFL Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 damnit fix the logo.... jeez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 I think I will wait for one more year... Maybe they can make the bezel lock work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 I believe the new model andrew remarked about is a swiss version. Don't believe there will be any cosmetic changes. Frankly, this is pretty good out of the box with the exception of the "happy feet". The other comments may relate to the quality of the photo's. I'm always amazed with the exceptional repros were now seeing being released compared to just two/three years ago. Then, we would have been besides ourselves with joy. ........Now, we're less satisfied with anything but perfection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 The thing is, if the lock button is not functional and it's so big, I personally feel like it's equivalent of me wearing a watch with faux chronograph. I can care less about the bezel not being AR coated sapphire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 How about the really important question? Where's the mesh band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 How about the really important question? Where's the mesh band? Need mesh! ... BTW looking forward to the reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Can't wait to watch the chaos unfold. Where's the popcorn smiley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Looks pretty good to me except for the happy feet logo.. And +1 on the non-functional bezel lock button and lack of mesh bracelet of course.. Does anyone know the accuracy on the date wheel font? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilSub Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Just got the tracking number on my PloProf from Trusty today. I'll post some pics when it gets here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Can't wait to see the pics on someone's wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sul Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 sry, dont like that watch/model.Don`t like a gen and don`t like rep also. Not my cup of tea. But rep price is good, flaw`s are not so noticeable...so if I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 The 1:1 version is supposed to be released in a month or so (cf. Mrs King). But I fear it will just be the swiss ETA version and I am not sure it will correct the non working bezel locking system and the other flaws. And I am pretty sure the jumping hour will not be repped... ((( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 King said ultimate version is coming. Let's wait and see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 The rumor is better version is coming from a different factory but it will be significantly more money. It sounds like we will hopefully have the best of both worlds - decent rep for decent price or better one for more money. But I also heard the more expensive version is one of those "coming out in the next couple of months" so who knows what the timing is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Is it just me or the font on the bezel less bold than on the gen? Still, very nice watch, and the first in a while that has got me mildly excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 well for the price its a great looking watch which you have to accept for what it is and enjoy it, or mod it or wait for a better version to come up in the near future! which im sure will come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 I will wait quite a while reading reviews before buying this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 I will wait quite a while reading reviews before buying this one thats good advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 They need to fix the bezel. That's the biggest let down for me. I don't even mind the happy feet since it's almost impossible to notice without a lupe. The weak lume (both bezel and dial) and bad insert will be noticeable from across the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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