wm9 from P/T

[signumboy]

Having read all the stories about wm9 disappearing, I was amazed to find when I inquired about a sub at precious time . He told me he gets them made to order and they take around 20 days.

could this be correct? I thought Wm9 had disappeared off the face of the planet.

[yaron]

He might have some WM9 V1 subs left.

[signumboy]

He might have some WM9 V1 subs left.

If so then why are they being made to order?

[Star69]

its WM9 who left - not the factory who makes the TW-Bests or WM9 or how ever you want to call them

yes they are still produced

cheers,

Frank

[signumboy]

its WM9 who left - not the factory who makes the TW-Bests or WM9 or how ever you want to call them

yes they are still produced

cheers,

Frank

Oh I see . I thought he was getting them from wm9.

[By-Tor]

That's a mystery, isn't it?

The whole WM9 v1 thing I mean... those watches used to have the same green back sticker as the very old "TW Best" models. It'd be interesting to know where PT can source them.

PT's v1 is an amazing Sub. If you have some modding skills you can always remove the rehaut engraving that comes with the new batch.

I loved my v1. LINK. Actually I'm quite pissed off now that I traded it back then. Yes, v2 with v1 SELs is the best of the best, but that flat S dial was so great.

[RolexSigEp]

How were the SEL's on the V1?

[By-Tor]

How were the SEL's on the V1?

Didn't I just post a picture & review link? Look above.

[spineguy]

i guess im lost... am i assuming this is the same WM9 watch that george and bk modify?

does the WM9 factory make the DSSD?

Where are the prices on P/T's site?

thanks all!!

Spineguy

[highoeyazmuhudee]

its kind of a mystery what youre going to get with a wm9 from PT. he convinced me a year back that he was selling me the last one he could get and even gave me a really good deal in order to get rid of it. i got the watch, it resembled some sort of wm9 type watch that was indeed constructed like the gen with a 'z' dial. it was great for the price but the lugs didnt fit bracelets correctly with out slight modification.

buy one, itll be interesting to see what you get

[Star69]

here is mine V1

the old green sticker was still on the caseback

strange - but helps to identify the watch ...

cheers,

Frank

[klocklind1]

here is mine V1

the old green sticker was still on the caseback

strange - but helps to identify the watch ...

cheers,

Frank

I asked PT some weeks ago for the WM9 V1,5 and he told that Yours ( Frank !) was THE LAST one and that he could get hold of and that it was just "lucky" to get that watch to You

He had a broken V 1,5 that I bought the loveley bracelet from and the case was bought for "spare parts" of another member!

So perhaps even the WM9 V1,5 is not avaliable any more

[klocklind1]

More news!

Just got this from PT:

Well the actual factory which makes the WM9 i have spoken to only last week.

Myself, i have never had contact with George himself.

Regards

PT

So perhaps there is some hope

[takosan]

I order one from PT ten days ago. Here is what he told me: DELIVERY TIME IS ABOUT 16 TO 20 DAYS FOR THIS WATCH BECAUSE EACH ONE IS CUSTOM ASSEMBLED.PLEASE NOTE THE MOVEMENT WILL BE GOLD ETA AS THE SILVER ETA IS NOW OUT OF STOCK.YOU CAN SEND MONEY DIRECT TO FACTORY. I WILL SHIP FROM THE UK TO YOU. REGARDS PT. I hope i dont lose my money!!

[omega64]

ASk about the wm9 sea dweller .............

[Star69]

that's confusing

hope it works out for you guys ...

but PT is always trustable ...

cheers,

Frank

[signumboy]

I've got to say at about $400 shipped. I think I will be hanging on to my cash as I'm not sure what I would be getting.

[takosan]

Today i received a pm from PT and he told me that my sub supreme is almost ready and the next days he will send me pictures of the actual watch!! Im crossing my fingers !

[omega64]

please post your impresions once received.

[highoeyazmuhudee]

link us the pics once received. are you getting one with or without the rehaut engraving?

[takosan]

I think the model with the engraving rehaut is the only avaliable.

[highoeyazmuhudee]

I think the model with the engraving rehaut is the only avaliable.

thats unfortunate, the engravings are nasty. and not because they shouldnt be there, the rep engravings are bad, but i guess that was the point. rolex +1 ?

[Star69]

okay here a few pics of mine -

stock - no mods :

engravings gone - really easy to remove and cousins crystal ...

some more mods : gen insert,gen crystal, cg shaved, BK-DW - would have a gen crown if not one member here sent me 2! times a defective crown and still

did not pay me my money back grrr ...

cheers,

Frank

[alligoat]

Although I think the WM9V1.5 from PT is probably a little better, I did run across a TWB that yamahatwin picked up modded from BK for around $400.

http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/rolex-submariner-16610-twb-bkmodded-63431.html

This one won't take a gen (or aftermarket) crystal, but it has the same flat 'S' dial and looks pretty good. Also, with the BK mods- pearl and cg's, it's nice for someone who doesn't want to do the mods.

[Dizzy]

The gen crystal looks much better because it doesnt have that HUGE etched crown that just screams "REPLICA!"

How did you remove the engraving? I would probably try sandpaper and then polishing with a Dremel... I find the 16610's look better with a polished rehaut anyways