redwatch Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I just got this in today and I must say I am really impressed with the overall quality of this one. The fit and finish is superb. The decoration on the rotor and movement is so close to the gen it's very impressive. Feel wise it feels just like the gen I tried on about a month ago. The dial texture is beautiful and the lettering is very nice and crisp. I purchase this one from Perfect Clones, along with a rep box and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. I will note one thing. There does seem to be a small scuff mark on the crown above the logo. I will be contacting Josh about that one for sure. On to some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 looks good red. congratulations and thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Excellent. I've been considering that model as well. That black version is great. Too bad the rep blue version is so inaccurate. It's a great looker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Excellent. I've been considering that model as well. That black version is great. Too bad the rep blue version is so inaccurate. It's a great looker. The blue one is not even close to the gen. This one, though, is superb!!! I have to admit I really, really love this one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Time for a little P4GTR rock n roll lube job I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Turns out the mark at the crown above the logo was a little piece of sticky tape. A little rodico and some patience and it cleaned right up and looks perfect Watch bracelet is all lubed up now and feels fantastic! Thanks P4 for the great tutorial with the Rock N Roll Lube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 The blue one is not even close to the gen. This one, though, is superb!!! I have to admit I really, really love this one!! You're absolutely right. The black one is the only rep worth getting. But the gen blue is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroAvia Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 One of my preferred reps. As a matter of fact, I just realized that I am a TAG Heuer fan; this is the one and only brand I have many reps of. And I am now just waiting for the Aquaracer all black and the chrono versions to come out then I'll buy them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 The blue one is not even close to the gen. This one, though, is superb!!! I have to admit I really, really love this one!! I don't get it. If they can do the black one so good, why not the blue one??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I don't get it. If they can do the black one so good, why not the blue one??? That is the big question, now isn't it. Same applies to many of our beloved reps The other popular question lately: why didn't they just copy the ETA 7753? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I don't get it. If they can do the black one so good, why not the blue one??? Because they can't. There has never been a decent blue dialed replica. The blue is ALWAYS too purple. They can't even make the blue bezel colors right, they're always too purple as well. Maybe the WM9 blue TT Sub is accurate, I dunno... Gen Aquaracer chrono vs. rep (on the right). The rep blue is nice but not even close. Same with the Steelfish. That's why I had to buy the gens. I have an expensive blue dial fetish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 This has become one of my favorites. One of the best "out of the box" reps. Congratulations and wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 This has become one of my favorites. One of the best "out of the box" reps. Congratulations and wear it well! Thanks Robert! It was your watch that made me want it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 But the gen blue is Agreed BT. I also quite like the Leo DiCaprio Limited edition blue dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Congrats...that's a good, slick, burly piece!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Congrats...that's a good, slick, burly piece!! Yes it is a very thick burly beasty this one! Not used to wearing a watch with solid midlinks. It is quite heavy, but very, very nicely balanced Feels a lot like my old V5 DSSD, although it's not as thick as that one (which is why I let it go). This is a great daily beater watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luda46 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Does this version have the Swiss ETA because it definitely looks like they got the Saw type rotor bearing correct but is the movement decorated like the gen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Does this version have the Swiss ETA because it definitely looks like they got the Saw type rotor bearing correct but is the movement decorated like the gen? It's a Swiss ETA 2824. Now, whether or not it's a genuine ETA I haven't confirmed as of yet. It's close, but it's not quite like the gen. I was surprised that it had the Saw Type teeth on the rotor bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Of course, a week after I get my new Tag, Josh goes and releases and newer version with a Tag movement in it! I'm sure it's not a real Tag movement, but it sure looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 What about the latest blue Aquaracer 500 guys...just released: Updated Blue TAG AR500 There's also a model with Sellita SW200 mov't, same as genuine AR500 mov't, a bit pricier though: TAG AR500 with gen SW200 Please discuss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 I saw that blue one too. Their pictures are so bad often times that it makes it very difficult to judge the actual color of the dial. Seems promising though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Anyone purchased one of the newer versions yet? I'd love to hear what your thoughts are. That blue one looks quite nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howiestt Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) i just got the aquaracer with the replica TAG movement. Feels great and looks great. One question...is the rotating bezel supposed to be that loose? is it like that on the gen? Edited November 4, 2010 by howiestt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saander Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 the black is amazing, definetly on 'must buy' list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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