PeteM Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Recieved this recently again as with the 253, 177, 219, 111 and 286 I am really impressed with the value for money for less than $235 shipped I think this is a great rep OTB. Of course it has it flaws but overall a nice buy I decided in the end to put a burgundy croc strap with dark grey stitching on it, I originally had this strap made for my 177 but I didnt like it but by chance I tried this and I really took to it looks Tabac in darker light and a great shade of burgundy in the bright day light.. Makes a nice change to the other straps I have. The strap seems to bring home the closeness of this look to the 288 look, not that I mind Just need to get those 1:1 crystals delivered now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Great strap mate! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sport ice Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hello Pete, very nice watch!!! Congratulation!!! Can you tell me you can see and feel a different from syntetic sapphire to gen sapphire??? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpie007 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Wow very nice!! How have ya been Pete! In better health i hope My Bentley says: Hey that a familiar wrist ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Pete, you are free to believe or not believe.......... but I love your flyback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Thanks Francois Yes that strap really works much better than the pics show Ray, Thanks mate. Yes but does the bentley miss me !! Nico, yes mate I believe you Just dont ask me to believe your track times !!! ;) As for the crystal Ice man, the difference is night and day IMHO. This crystal is better for sure, the distortion is better and the AR is almost spot on but as with all rep dome crystals on these they arent anything like the gen... Its hard to describe or even show in pics but the gen has a very distinct flat top, it almost looks like you have a 44mm flat crystal stuck on to the crystal walls of the dome whereas the rep looks like a dome of crystal. There is no sense of that flat top and the edges of the flat top that you can see at an angle on the gen. I tried to capture what I mean using the gen crystal on my 47mm Franken, if you look at the edges of the top of the crystal hopefully you sort of get what I mean... I know PF has worked hard to try and recreate the dome crystal for these and Bart is putting a run together of 1:1s hopefully they will create the look I mean Also the overall look of sapphire is much better than the rep in terms of clarity and light transmittance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gscone Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Which dealer is this from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Which dealer is this from? You can get these from any of the dealers mate. Just make sure its the latest version on i series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 HOT HOT HOT!!! Love it Pete!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Nico, yes mate I believe you Just dont ask me to believe your track times !!! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Thanks K Here is a few of the 253 awaiting new strap..Cashmere with blue stitch Same comment on the crystal but the blue is better in reality than in the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicpath Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 any shots on the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Pete send me that Burgundy croc when you get sick of it! I just ordered the Paci Pav 91 for my gen 240-296 (gonna give the bracelet a rest) I love the color of Chianti and blood on my pams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexfinder Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 you better sell some watches to me, mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabler Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hi Pete, what are the big differences for you between 212 ultimate and the previous version? I have the previous version and don't know to mod it or sell it and buy the new one. You really have bought so many watches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) pete.. the 253 looks GREAT. I think i'll be upgrading mine to the new version in the next few months as well! you wouldn't happen to have any calipers and willing to remove your crystal to take measurements would you. AS far as I know.. no one has removed the crystal from one of these new 253s yet.. I'd love to get measurements, to make sure it's compatible with previous models. Especiallly if I plan on buying this version! but even more importantly for everyone else that is interested in my sapphire crystal but also in this brand new version. Edited January 18, 2011 by plaifender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hi Pete, what are the big differences for you between 212 ultimate and the previous version? I have the previous version and don't know to mod it or sell it and buy the new one. You really have bought so many watches? Blimey mate thats a big question or rather a big answer..basically the lot!! The CG of course is full rather than cut off, REGTM is better positioned, pin is flush and full fitting plus highly polished, case has a better shape especially the lugs and the flat hull boat shape side on, the crown is better though still a bit thin, the crystal is better especially the AR, the dial has better texture and finish, the inscriptions are crisper and closer to gen colour, the LSML is better placed around the 6 though its still slightly off but the 286 is better placed, the rehaut is better the Tachy is correct size and again all markings are crisper, CB is accurate and individually serialed like all new PAMs, bezel is a little bigger but a better shape, the CG lever is better shape where you catch it with your thumb, the chrono pushers are under polished and slightly too long though it could be the angle of them I cant be sure, the movement is the older version asian but its OK and isnt a big thing for me on the wrist. The brush work is much better overall and also lume is pretty damn close to gen the numeral shape and lume height is also pretty much there. Overall its a very nice OTB rep for your dosh pete.. the 253 looks GREAT. I think i'll be upgrading mine to the new version in the next few months as well! you wouldn't happen to have any calipers and willing to remove your crystal to take measurements would you. AS far as I know.. no one has removed the crystal from one of these new 253s yet.. I'd love to get measurements, to make sure it's compatible with previous models. Especiallly if I plan on buying this version! but even more importantly for everyone else that is interested in my sapphire crystal but also in this brand new version. Give me a couple of days mate I will pop one out for you and post pics and measurements ( I have an electronic calliper) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talhah Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I lost my virginity to a 253 (theres a song in there for sure). I always had a soft spot for this model. Really glad the factories came to the party with this updated model. Your watches look amazing. Congrats. I would never have figured the croc strap on the 212 to look as good as it does. Very nice combo. Just placed my order for the 253. Will post pics as soon as i get it. cheers Talhah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Blimey mate thats a big question or rather a big answer..basically the lot!! The CG of course is full rather than cut off, REGTM is better positioned, pin is flush and full fitting plus highly polished, case has a better shape especially the lugs and the flat hull boat shape side on, the crown is better though still a bit thin, the crystal is better especially the AR, the dial has better texture and finish, the inscriptions are crisper and closer to gen colour, the LSML is better placed around the 6 though its still slightly off but the 286 is better placed, the rehaut is better the Tachy is correct size and again all markings are crisper, CB is accurate and individually serialed like all new PAMs, bezel is a little bigger but a better shape, the CG lever is better shape where you catch it with your thumb, the chrono pushers are under polished and slightly too long though it could be the angle of them I cant be sure, the movement is the older version asian but its OK and isnt a big thing for me on the wrist. The brush work is much better overall and also lume is pretty damn close to gen the numeral shape and lume height is also pretty much there. Overall its a very nice OTB rep for your dosh Give me a couple of days mate I will pop one out for you and post pics and measurements ( I have an electronic calliper) GREAT!!! pics would be really appreciated Pete! I love this forum Diamter, overall height, and edge thickness would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabler Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 <br /><br /> <br /> Blimey mate thats a big question or rather a big answer..basically the lot!! The CG of course is full rather than cut off, REGTM is better positioned, pin is flush and full fitting plus highly polished, case has a better shape especially the lugs and the flat hull boat shape side on, the crown is better though still a bit thin, the crystal is better especially the AR, the dial has better texture and finish, the inscriptions are crisper and closer to gen colour, the LSML is better placed around the 6 though its still slightly off but the 286 is better placed, the rehaut is better the Tachy is correct size and again all markings are crisper, CB is accurate and individually serialed like all new PAMs, bezel is a little bigger but a better shape, the CG lever is better shape where you catch it with your thumb, the chrono pushers are under polished and slightly too long though it could be the angle of them I cant be sure, the movement is the older version asian but its OK and isnt a big thing for me on the wrist. The brush work is much better overall and also lume is pretty damn close to gen the numeral shape and lume height is also pretty much there.<br /> <br /> Overall its a very nice OTB rep for your dosh <img src='http://www.rwgforum.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Give me a couple of days mate I will pop one out for you and post pics and measurements ( I have an electronic calliper)<br /><br /><br /><br /> Thanks for your comments, Pete. Probably better to sell the old one and buy the new version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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