mjmurphy926 Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 The build quality is top notch. The date wheel is awesome. This is something I'm very anal about. I need correct font and center spacing to be happy. I have had some great watches that I wouldn't wear because the date wheel sucked. I eventually got rid of most of them. Even the movement seems great. I received the watch and set the time 18 hours ago and it has only gained a tad over 2 seconds! I have only one negative comment about the Rolex design. The bracelet seems disproportionately small when compared to the watch. I think it tapers too much. It seems to me that a 20mm clasp would have been a better choice than 18mm given the bulk of the watch. I'm used to wearing a PAM 111 on a big, thick 24mm strap and a Breitling Skyland Avenger on stock rubber, so I like the big size of the DSSD, but just wish the bracelet was a little beefier. But that being said, even after only 18 hours, the total package is growing on me. I bought this thinking it would be my daily workhorse, and I still think it will be. And dealing with BK is a true pleasure! I'll try to post some pics over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Congrats! Looking forward to see pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 As promised. A couple of quick point and shoot pix. I'll break out the DSLR and take some better shots this week. But for now: EDIT - Adding 1 more pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippster Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Nice! I still haven't decided which DSSD to go for but BKs version looks amazing. The fit of those endlinks seems perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Looks great. Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Nice! I still haven't decided which DSSD to go for but BKs version looks amazing. The fit of those endlinks seems perfect. Yeah. There is virtually zero gap in the endlinks. I know it's a tough call whether to go with Trevor's or BK's as they are both great pieces. One thing I find kind of amusing is that a couple of the flaws on both versions are the same flaw, just in the opposite direction. It looks to me like the bezel triangle on the gen is curved on top, but with a larger radius than the bezel (so it looks less curved than the bezel). The BK (noob) makes the radius about the same, if not slightly smaller as the bezel (making it look more curved than the bezel), while Trevor's makes it flat. The other thing I think where they are both wrong, but opposite is the hour markers outer ring. I think noob is too wide and Trevor is too narrow. Too bad we can't put each watch in a room together and wait for them to mate and create the perfect watch! I guess we all just have to pick which looks more correct to his/her eye. I will say that there is one thing on my particular watch that I need to address, and that is the paint on the rehaut engraving is a little sloppy and needs to be cleaned up. I couldn't see it at first, but after looking at close up pics and through a loupe, I saw the "K" in "LOCK" and the "A" in "VALVE" need a little work. Now I just need to figure out how to take it apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Looks great. Very nice Thank you Sir. You would know about a nice DSSD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippster Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Yeah. There is virtually zero gap in the endlinks. I know it's a tough call whether to go with Trevor's or BK's as they are both great pieces. One thing I find kind of amusing is that a couple flaws on both are the same flaw, just in the opposite direction. It looks to me like the bezel triangle on the gen is curved on top, but with a larger radius than the bezel (so it looks less curved than the bezel). The BK (noob) makes the radius about the same, if mot slightly smaller as the bezel (making it look more curved than the bezel), while Trevor's makes it flat. The other thing I think where they are both wrong, but opposite is the hour markers outer ring. I think noob is too wide and Trevor is too narrow. Too bad we can't put each watch in a room together and wait for them to mate and create the perfect watch! I guess we all just have to pick which looks more correct to his/her eye. I will say that there is one thing on my particular watch that I need to address, and that is the paint on the rehaut engraving is a little sloppy and needs to be cleaned up. I couldn't see it at first, but after looking at close up pics and through a loupe, I saw the "K" in "LOCK" and the "A" in "VALVE" need a little work. Now I just need to figure out how to take it apart. I noticed the difference in triangles earlier today aswell. But with an endlink fit like that I think I am going to have to go with BK myself, a real dealbreaker for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 I noticed the difference in triangles earlier today aswell. But with an endlink fit like that I think I am going to have to go with BK myself, a real dealbreaker for me! I don't think you'll be disappointed. One of my favorite things about BK's watches is the fact that you KNOW you will be getting a genuine ETA movement and that he has them regulated by a watchsmith in China (at least mine was). Mine is +4 sec/day. I also want to say something about the steel color conversation that has been going around here. The steel on my BK noob DSSD is definitely lighter and brighter than the steel on my other sub replicas. Whether it is any different than the Trevor DSSD, I don't know. I may order a Trevor sub and do a comparison to answer the question once and for all. We'll see. -Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippster Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 I don't think you'll be disappointed. One of my favorite things about BK's watches is the fact that you KNOW you will be getting a genuine ETA movement and that he has them regulated by a watchsmith in China (at least mine was). Mine is +4 sec/day. I also want to say something about the steel color conversation that has been going around here. The steel on my BK noob DSSD is definitely lighter and brighter than the steel on my other sub replicas. Whether it is any different than the Trevor DSSD, I don't know. I may order a Trevor sub and do a comparison to answer the question once and for all. We'll see. -Mike Good to hear about the steel, I guess we all just want it as good as it gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Yeah...and the cool thing (at least I think it's cool) about the 2 current versions of this particular watch (Trevor's and latest noob)is that both watches have been purchased by several members that feel they made to correct choice! Most reps that have multiple versions have a clear winner when it comes to accuracy vs gen. This watch, not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Congrats on a beautiful watch. You make very good points about the tiny things wrong with each popular version. Nice pics too! Oh, this watch was wildly popular 18 months to a year ago, and there are How To articles regarding taking one apart. Look for posts by Gioarmani from early last year on this. He was the forum DSSD expert until he pretty much vanished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Which dads does precioustime supply?Bloody predictive text! I mean dssd! Not dads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonporsche Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Great shots, I ordered mine last week and only just made my mind up to go for BK's and not Trevor's (both are good and make it difficult to buy one). Can't wait for it to arrive after seeing these pic's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Which dads does precioustime supply? Bloody predictive text! I mean dssd! Not dads! As far as I am aware, the trusted dealers here all have the Noobfactory dssd, except Trevor. I suspect that small "shopper" dealers like Watch International might be able to source the Trevor watch as well. Just be sure to confirm this via QC pics before you take delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Great shots, I ordered mine last week and only just made my mind up to go for BK's and not Trevor's (both are good and make it difficult to buy one). Can't wait for it to arrive after seeing these pic's. Comparing BK's watch and the Trevor version is apples to oranges. BK sells a modded watch .. that's why it costs so much more money. You can't really compare a piece from a modder with a piece straight from the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonporsche Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Comparing BK's watch and the Trevor version is apples to oranges. BK sells a modded watch .. that's why it costs so much more money. You can't really compare a piece from a modder with a piece straight from the factory. BK's DSSD is just the current noob factory with a date wheel overlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Right. He's had to disassemble the watch to insert the datewheel. And in re-assembling the piece you can be assured he takes the utmost care, unlike normal rep factory workers. He's able to eyeball the movement since he has it out of the watch as well. See where I'm going with this? What's this procedure commonly called? A datewheel mod. It's a modded watch with careful assembly by someone who gives a crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonporsche Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I totally agree, I've read lots of comparisons between his and Trevors recently but QC & respect from others for BK swung it for me.I'd rather pay the extra as I'm not as keen and knowledgeable as others to mod or fix issues which seem to be the norm from most suppliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 great , this watch looks great, i realy like the whiter writing on the bezel.. looks realy good, someday i have to get me one of these btw a few questions is the lume better then the one from the v5 with the updatet bezel 10? and for how much are they going?? enjoy your beauty deniz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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