gtanak Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Guess what my postman dropped off today... Unveiling and more to come - stay tuned. PS: Note the "AAA" sticker on the glass.. first time i've ever seen a rep grading sticker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Sweet one, dude. Dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Nice... wear it well! PS: Note the "AAA" sticker on the glass.. first time i've ever seen a rep grading sticker I've had that before... only it wasn't... "AAA", I mean... Unless that means something different in China, like "looked at it three times and didn't see any issue"... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtanak Posted July 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Sweet one, dude. Dealer? Yeh dealer.. Ordering gen crown/tube, prob Taka AR and a relumed dial/hands.. Hopefully i will be up before the world cup and will do a photo unveiling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtanak Posted July 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Nice... wear it well! I've had that before... only it wasn't... "AAA", I mean... Unless that means something different in China, like "looked at it three times and didn't see any issue"... lol Thanks! I will! When i went to the canal rep market in Shanghai, the dealers were explaining they had Crap/A/AAA+ quality. Haha.. guess its real afterall! Can't decide... Steel or rubber... haha shall size both and feel the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tolis Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 from where?dealer?swiss eta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Yeh dealer.. Ordering gen crown/tube, prob Taka AR and a relumed dial/hands.. Hopefully i will be up before the world cup and will do a photo unveiling Cool! I meant who is the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 yeah the AAA thing is a really common sticker on this rep for some reason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtanak Posted July 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 from where?dealer?swiss eta? Well.. i ordered an ETA, so i shall verify that when i open it and shoot pics. But i trust my dealer enough although... one can never be sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramerica2 Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 The dealer doesn't make the watch, he buys it from someone just like you. He can be the most honest guy in the business, it doesn't mean he can't be fooled too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tolis Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 AAA.THIS i had in my replica when was come before 2 months.dealer?when you open your watch show picture from movement.real swiss eta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtanak Posted July 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 The dealer doesn't make the watch, he buys it from someone just like you. He can be the most honest guy in the business, it doesn't mean he can't be fooled too. My dealer actually gets the watch from the factory, opens it and verifies ETA then sends it out. But i get what you mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtanak Posted July 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 After a sneak preview... we have the unveiling. My 45.5 Omega UPO black bezel/white numbers ETA 2824-2 on SS bracelet with spare rubber strap. My impressions: The watch has a very solid feel on the wrist, good weight, slightly heavier than my Skyland avenger. I believe the UPO seems larger on the wrist because of the lug size. Coupled with a long solid clasp below, the watch can give a tight fit on the wrist. The bracelet is a pain to adjust.. quite a bit of tools needed for the operation. The rep lume on the dial however is unimpressive and will be relumed .. maybe to stealth blue Perhaps a gen dial will best resolve this. Bezel has 120 clicks, turns smoothly and i can't imagine if the ceramic Liquid metal version comes out.. that'll be a jigsaw complete. Only gripe i have is the common one about the flimpsy crown. It feels like the stem is going to snap when you're winding the watch. So most likely a gen crown, tube is a must mod for UPO. Most likely followed up with gen hands and a dial, Taka or chief AR and i think we have ourselves a keeper Waiting for my Black bezel, orange numbers to arrive now Enjoy folks! A closeup Pearl shot Caseback UPO Clasp Diver extension Inside engraving on Bracelet --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Now for the inside. If only it was a caliber 2500 co-axial Caseback Inside Anti-magnetic cover ETA Jewel - note the 3 clasps, 3 grooves Yes folks, its a ETA 2824-2 DM --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lastly, how can anyone forget.. a wristie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Very nice. Everything looks like it should. So.. Everyone is dying to know. Who'd it come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tolis Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 very good UPO!!!!!!!!BEST!!!!!!!dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Hm! I thought the UPO had a smooth(but media blasted texture), non-knurled case-back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtanak Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Very nice. Everything looks like it should. So.. Everyone is dying to know. Who'd it come from? Ahh yes. The credit goes to King for her excellent QC and guaranteed ETA. 3 out of 3 ETAs later, i can say she's my trusted dealer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Very nice. Looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tolis Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 so its myth that they dont put real swiss eta 2824-2!!!!!!!so my UPO have real swiss eta from mary-international!!!!! http://www.rwgforum.com/uploads/monthly_05_2010/post-18507-127446082429.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtanak Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Yes congratz my fren, just compare to my photos and you can be sure. It was never a myth my friend, just find a dealer that doesn't drop ship, does QC diligently and i think you will get what you pay for. In fact, the price difference btw asian n eta are so close these days that i always pick the ETA. Afterall, there are watch smiths that DO not service clone mvmts. To each his own, but if you're gonna svc your watch with either service, i reckon the ETA should last longer and come out better than the clone. But that's just mho. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tolis Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 you have right my friend!!!just myth!the best is find trust dealer nothing else!!and the swiss eta its better and better from the clone!!!and the service is for easy from the watchmaker!!!!!enjoy your watch!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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