Christie Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 G'day ppl, I've been recently introduced into the world of reps and have been gathering the endless knowledge of many people here. However due to my noob situation, I haven't been able to post or contribute to many (actually most) discussions in the forum. Nevertheless, I've got a question that I need to ask you folks. I've been interested in buying Bentley 6.75 (REP) for a while now and finally decided to pull the trigger last night but to my horror the dealers have told me that they don't have any of the advertised models in stock and that they have been discontinued! Instead, they offered me an alternative, 'updated' model with a different caseback wheel at a higher price... I've been set on the 6.75 because of the 'datewheel' issue on the Navitimers. The new 'updated' watch can be seen in the link below. http://www.marvellousreplica.com/Product_Detail.aspx?ProductID=201007310821 I've attached the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted August 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Ooops I forgot the question... Can someone confirm whether the new update is actually more accurate for a new genuine model? Or is the old (discontinued) model more accurate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 no one knows this so-called "Marvelous" guy here talk to an approved dealer instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaPOFL Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 i don't know about the "upgrade" but yeah like chrono said, try to stick to the dealers on this board... they are approved by the admin team here for a GOOD reason.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted August 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 I used the pictures as a reference guide nothing more. The same watch has been offered by Puretimewatch dealer. The answer was same there. The old model is discontinued and this new model is the updated version... Maybe I could get some of the other dealers to see if they have the old model in stock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strattakan Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Well, puretimes show in this month as a "new arrival": http://www.puretimewatch.com/product/breitling-2010-07-22-04/ If anyone can provide more information... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakortheblue Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 MR is a dealer on dark side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Looks nice, but I don't know what gen looks like. I wonder how long the B sticker will stay on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doni01 Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 I do know for a fact that the Genuine 6.75 has been updated but never knew that the Rep has been too.....Here's few picks of the new upgraded Genuine on my wrist: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
israg Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 The date font and size are off on the rep, it should be smaller. Even in the "updated" one in puretime. Just compare the gen pics on the thread with the one in puretime and its evident. Maybe they updated the movement who knows. Here is a pic of mine which is curently getting an AR service with taka. The rep AR is not good at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 ROFLMAO @ the 'updated' 6.75 rep someone forgot to swap the hands on the sub-dials ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted August 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 So the new 'updated' rep is akin to the genuine? I haven't been able to find any 'updated' pictures on the official Breitling website. The one on the official site seems closer to the 'older' model. I know that the 6.75 has been sold without the caseback wheel in the past. Do you think this 'updated' caseback is a min-cost way of retaining the wheel? The quality is REALLY comparative between the old/new models.... Isn't the conventional wisdom to assume that 'update' = better? I just want to know whether the update is decrease in quality or whether it's update parallel to the gen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanytical Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 (edited) I just want to know whether the update is decrease in quality or whether it's update parallel to the gen... Sorry, it's not parallel to the gen. The date wheels are a dead give away for both new and old version. It's also lacking Double AR on the crystal on both. The previous version looks better to me. The update is supposed to mimic the 6.75's new minor face lift with the sub dial rings and slight bezel change. I haven't seen the case back on the new gen 6.75 update, but the previous rep version had the case back correct. Also, the previous version had a red font version and an "updated" maroon font version. Sometimes dealers had the wrong case backs on these various iterations. I saw some 6.75 came with incorrect Motors T case backs. If you like the look then get it, double AR it, and enjoy it for what it is. It's just not the most accurate rep available, if that's what you were looking for. Edited August 3, 2010 by alanytical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
israg Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Sorry, it's not parallel to the gen. The date wheels are a dead give away for both new and old version. It's also lacking Double AR on the crystal on both. The previous version looks better to me. The update is supposed to mimic the 6.75's new minor face lift with the sub dial rings and slight bezel change. I haven't seen the case back on the new gen 6.75 update, but the previous rep version had the case back correct. Also, the previous version had a red font version and an "updated" maroon font version. Sometimes dealers had the wrong case backs on these various iterations. I saw some 6.75 came with incorrect Motors T case backs. what he said also I just wanted to show you guys my new avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doni01 Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 what he said also I just wanted to show you guys my new avatar Love the avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 I have one of the updated Bentley. Not sure how close it is to gen, but the quality seems to be really good. The date wheel on this watch is also very interesting. Whether or not the date font is maroon, I can really careless about. After all, I don't know anyone has a Bentley. The watch is heavy, but wearable. I don't think I would ever put on a SS bracelet. The wheel caseback is interesting, but the standard flat caseback maybe more practical. Don't how close the dial is to gen, but it's nice built and I don't think I would ever replace it with gen (even though I understand it's impossible to do). On mine, the small second hand is bit choppy. I think have the watch serviced will make it smooth. I hope in the mean while the way it is will not damage anything. The crown tube is also short. I wonder if it can be improved or replace with a gen. The bezel is butter smooth right now, I wonder if it gets looser over time. Does anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 I have one of the updated Bentley. Not sure how close it is to gen, but the quality seems to be really good. The date wheel on this watch is also very interesting. Whether or not the date font is maroon, I can really careless about. After all, I don't know anyone has a Bentley. The watch is heavy, but wearable. I don't think I would ever put on a SS bracelet. The wheel caseback is interesting, but the standard flat caseback maybe more practical. Don't how close the dial is to gen, but it's nice built and I don't think I would ever replace it with gen (even though I understand it's impossible to do). On mine, the small second hand is bit choppy. I think have the watch serviced will make it smooth. I hope in the mean while the way it is will not damage anything. The crown tube is also short. I wonder if it can be improved or replace with a gen. The bezel is butter smooth right now, I wonder if it gets looser over time. Does anyone know? pics ? MMS ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Here is one picture. . MMS? What do you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Here is one picture. . MMS? What do you mean? Multimedia Messaing Service (phone to phone) here's mine, but then you've already seen it my bezel still feels the same as it always was, maybe its because the bezel doesn't get any real action besides the dual DW's the bezel/crystal moving together is one of the biggest tells on the 6.75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Yes, I remembered yours, but it's still super nice seeing it again in your pic! I don't remember, is the sub dial second hand smooth on yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 yep, it's smooth as can be imVho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Mine is not. I think it needs a service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 LoL mine too, worked great in the winder but fell asleep soon after so i just sent it out along with another few this past Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illmaticalones1 Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Damn Doni....shave your arms much.....lol...nice watch though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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