thedoctor Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I want one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Excellent post from an excellent dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Finally... some clarification... Great News too!!! guess that adds another watch to my list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest overboosted Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Very impressive PT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrees Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Great Post Have one of your SMP and love it Checked the gasket and now ware in the pool etc Thanks RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Nice to see a man backup his word. I salut you PT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 what is your internet site??? i will look you watches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarks Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Impressive. Very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klink Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 PT, thanks for the much needed clarification. The problem, incidentally, has nothing to do with you--the simple fact is that too many less than honest rep dealers have advertised "solid" gold and sent wrapped or electroplated. A couple questions for you: Are there any watches available with solid bezels, crowns, etc. I'd love to see a TT Turn-o-graph-or Daytona w/ solif gold bezels, etc. Why don't the makers make these parts in 18K? After all, 18K is the "gold" standard in genuines and, as your math shows, we're only talking about 30 bucks more cost for an 18k bracelet. Since almost anyone can tell the difference between 18K and 14K gold, anyone who wants solid gold in their rep is faced with a choice: Do you want an 18k plated rep that is too light and may not last or a 14k rep that looks off but is closer to the right weight and will last for years with good care? If we could get 18k parts, that problem would be solved for not too much money. OK, so why would it be that genuine makers use 18K when it has been pointed out that 18K simply will wear out like in a hot minute.. they must be very stupid? So, why then not use 9K, for 9K much harder... : ) Life is Good! Klink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330cic Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Yeah 18ct in general terms is to soft for watches and bracelets, I know that it is used in some cases as well as 24ct but the wear is not good. Ken All I have to say to PT is......[size=2]BRING IT PT !!!!!!! Put em in check !!!!!! Way to bring the proof to the table !!!!! Ahhh yes. Just another tidbit of information to assit me in my growth and knowlege of REP's. Being a newbie aint so bad at all. In fact its kind of exciting. heh heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Now, we (I) need one of these for titanium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klink Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 ok, just ask dealer to provide.. can = good cant = ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFlash Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Excellent post on mid links PT! Your veracity is appreciated! Now our next question: In our replica's, is there truly any gold at all in rose-gold watches? Or is it simply just a metallurgical imposter composed of other non-precious metals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 One of the better post offered on this new forum thus far. I love sh*t like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swemoose Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Great post PT, I'm very impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 (edited) In the grand scheme of things, its probably a damn sight easier to press the links out of 14k gold than steel Most midlinks I've seen have been plated and you can clearly see this by looking through the link side on.. But I'm not denying that solid links "dont exist".. But even if the mid links are solid you've still got a plated bezel and crown Edited March 24, 2006 by Davey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I have seen some of PT's watches with solid gold crowns... but not bezel though... guess we will have to make use of the bezel protector.... now if we only had solid 18k reps.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precious Time aka PT Posted March 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Im getting some new models with solid 14k bezels as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amptor Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Excellent post on mid links PT! Your veracity is appreciated! Now our next question: In our replica's, is there truly any gold at all in rose-gold watches? Or is it simply just a metallurgical imposter composed of other non-precious metals? I've been wondering this too, what one could do I guess is submerge a midlink in common vinegar and see if it turns green. But I'm not sure if that's a good test because rose-gold is composed of gold and copper. The rose-gold midlink watch I got a while back looks very copper color, but I'm not sure if that means it is just plated with copper or if it is rose-gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegra Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 what is your internet site??? i will look you watches www.precioustime-uk.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 In the grand scheme of things, its probably a damn sight easier to press the links out of 14k gold than steel Most midlinks I've seen have been plated and you can clearly see this by looking through the link side on.. But I'm not denying that solid links "dont exist".. But even if the mid links are solid you've still got a plated bezel and crown If you're into modding, then there is a guy who has sub and yacht-master solid 18k gold bezels. about 150 GBP. I don't know where to get solid gold crowns, but as far as I know, genuine Rolexes use a genuine triple-wrap as gold is too soft for everyday use, and the crown is the part that is most likely to get a lot of use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck88 Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Way to step up PT and put the naysayers in their place! I've never bought anything from you, but I think in the near future I will. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Im getting some new models with solid 14k bezels as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealphabeta Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 I can stand by precious time, hes a really sound dealer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Please tell me one of them is going to be a Turn-O-Graph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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