cougaree Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 It looks interesting to me. Any experience with it? How is the quality and build? Does it share the same case as its A7750 brother? Thanks! http://www.kingshowbox.com/goods.php?id=5847 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker1981 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't this the ultimate rep give-away? The original is automatic, and this is based on batteries. Don't the hands go tic tic tic instead of sweeping motion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 That's true, I have never seen anybody wearing a gen UN yet. Besides, there is no word "automatic" on the dial neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Looks to me this one at least has better date window location (more closer to the edge). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 When I first got into reps I purchased a quartz SMPO,my first rep, and a Hublot BB,again quartz. I gave the SM to a friend and I rarely wear the BB. They just dont feel right. Expensive(realative) high end Swiss timepiece Is not going to be operated by a battery. If you dont have a problem with quartz reps then go for It,they look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarin.72 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 When I first got into reps I purchased a quartz SMPO,my first rep, and a Hublot BB,again quartz. I gave the SM to a friend and I rarely wear the BB. They just dont feel right. Expensive(realative) high end Swiss timepiece Is not going to be operated by a battery. If you dont have a problem with quartz reps then go for It,they look good. + they also come with a closed caseback!!!unlike the automatic 21j models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 + they also come with a closed caseback!!!unlike the automatic 21j models True dat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarin.72 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Hey Max, i've been meaning to ask you, you have got the UN 45MM from Josh and since in a couple of days (my order has just been released from customs)i will get mine, what is your first hand opinion on this rep? I payed a vist to my local AD and tried the gen (black dial with rubber strap) and to be honest i was kinda disappointed.I mean, i have handled reps that look and feel more gen than the GEN UN 45, and the mvnt, well nothing special just a modified re-finished to the UN standards ETA.Gen worths around 7200 euros btw. What is your opinion regarding the rep? Pm me if you'd like, i wouldn't want to hijack the OP's thread!!! Sorry Cougaree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 I would have to say that the UN maxi Is the best rep for the money that I own,excellent replication I do think the gens are grossly over priced for what you get. But I feel that way about many gens. That being said It Is a very nice watch, It has better than average ar and lume and the ss bracelet that came with mine Is also very nice. I soaked mine In mineral oil over night and used some light sandpaper to smooth out the edges,smooth as butter baby The exhibition caseback Is also done very well. The movement Isn't spot on of course but they did a nice job non the less. The bezel Is also nice and tight with steady firm clicks. The 23j movement keeps very good time with the a nice smooth sweeping second hand.let us know what you think of yours when you get It. I really dont think you can buy a better rep for the money,hope this helps Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarin.72 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 I would have to say that the UN maxi Is the best rep for the money that I own,excellent replication I do think the gens are grossly over priced for what you get. But I feel that way about many gens. That being said It Is a very nice watch, It has better than average ar and lume and the ss bracelet that came with mine Is also very nice. I soaked mine In mineral oil over night and used some light sandpaper to smooth out the edges,smooth as butter baby The exhibition caseback Is also done very well. The movement Isn't spot on of course but they did a nice job non the less. The bezel Is also nice and tight with steady firm clicks. The 23j movement keeps very good time with the a nice smooth sweeping second hand.let us know what you think of yours when you get It. I really dont think you can buy a better rep for the money,hope this helps Mike Thanks Mike!!! I will post pics and a small review based on the little GEN experience i had at my local UN AD as soon as i get the watch. Josh sent me qc pics and it seems that the watch runs +4/day Thanks again and please Cougaree accept my apologies for this small thread hijack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Thanks Mike!!! I will post pics and a small review based on the little GEN experience i had at my local UN AD as soon as i get the watch. Josh sent me qc pics and it seems that the watch runs +4/day Thanks again and please Cougaree accept my apologies for this small thread hijack Your welcome,looking foward to your review Sorry about the hijack Cougaree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 No problems guys! I enjoy reading you guys's posts! I've been thinking about a 23j maxi marine also, so please show me some pics when you get a chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 No problems guys! I enjoy reading you guys's posts! I've been thinking about a 23j maxi marine also, so please show me some pics when you get a chance! Imho you would enjoy the 23j maxi much more than the quartz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 I hear you man. I think I will get the maxi before anything else. Does it get serviced before wearing just like everything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Maxi Marine Diver SS lovin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi jkay, thanks for sharing with me your watch! It's very beautiful! It's exactly what I want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nakortheblue Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I think that only we guys stare at someone else's watch long and hard enough to tell if it is quartz or automatic. (I also think we are the only ones who actually care) I saw a guy (yes, a guy) over the weekend with a white ceramic 38mm J12 with a ticking seconds hand. (He was also sporting a bright red iPhone leather case...) I may be wrong but I believe that only 33mm and some iced-out 38mms (without seconds hand) use quartz movements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarin.72 Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Maxi Marine Diver SS lovin' This photo was the main reason for ordering my UN BTW!!! When i saw Jkay's MMD i fell for it, if it only had a closed caseback... Besides that this rep is spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakortheblue Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 You can also try the blue surf. Here in SS... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I hear you man. I think I will get the maxi before anything else. Does it get serviced before wearing just like everything else? I have had mine for almost a year(9-25-09) and It still keeps very good time,just as good as the day I purchased It Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 That's what I like to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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