PeteM Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Dude you got a thing going on for these Regatta Chrono's. Thanks for the comparison post , they all look pretty sweet , the 212 looks kinds of dull though and its the 286 Rattra that gets my vote. Is the waffle dial more pronounced? it looks sharper than the 53 . Which do you prefer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I defintely feel the 286 is deeper than the 253 and do prefer the 286 despite the faux pusher... Just gota thing about these cases and dome crystals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbiesrock Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 That middle tan JV? Strap looks amazing... Great little collection there Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 thanks soo much pete.. you're the man. My request has been answered . Beautiful shot. You're right about the hobnail on the 286 though. Looks deeper and more matted than the 253, although it might just be your peice.. I recall seeing photos on RG and RWI of 253 dials that look a lot more pronounced and deeper hobnail. The lighting in this pic might also have something to do with the dial effect. For me the 253 is a much better looking piece but both are soo damn sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) No problems mate I think you are right the lighting is giving it a lesser depth, if you can recall the pics I posted of it without the crystal you can see that But now I have them both and had them serviced... I have decided to keep the 286 and 212 so the 253 has to go as other reps are calling me ..... Edited February 21, 2011 by PeteM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) good choice, i also would sell the 253 when i have a 286 the black hands and the different subdial on the right on the 286 looks better but to be honest i would be also happy with the 253 they all three a very nice looking watches, specialy with the straps you have on them, great taste oh and your watchbox rocks P i have the same from rainer Edited February 21, 2011 by deniz21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 oh and your watchbox rocks P i have the same from rainer Yes mate, I really like Rainers boxes...I did get the 12 version but my watches wouldnt fit in it or rather I couldnt close the lid as the 12er is 1cm shallower so I ended up swapping it for a few 6ers Great quality and great service..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 damnit Pete... You got a 253 serviced.. and are selling it and didn't think to offer it to me! I've got one on the way anyways.. but I would've jumped on yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Sorry mate I only just decided..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Sorry mate I only just decided..... You're forgiven if you give me your 253 for free...... hahaha.. Great work pete though seriously. You bring some real quality to this forum! Cheers bro, and good luck with the sale.. i'm sure it'll move fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 You're forgiven if you give me your 253 for free...... hahaha.. Great work pete though seriously. You bring some real quality to this forum! Cheers bro, and good luck with the sale.. i'm sure it'll move fast Its in the post I didnt use tracking but I have proof of posting from my Mum !! Thanks mate I will take that even though I dont deserve it.... I appreciate it...(Now where do I send that cash to !! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Its in the post I didnt use tracking but I have proof of posting from my Mum !! Thanks mate I will take that even though I dont deserve it.... I appreciate it...(Now where do I send that cash to !! ) I take check and money order too..... haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy29 Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Great watches! Might I ask what manufacturer that strap for the 286 is from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Great side-by-sides! Just love your shots. What kind of strap is the red one? Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Thanks guys The 286 is sporting an OEM alligator mid brown The 212 has got a great croc strap made by Mario (username- Orloff), I had it made for my 177 hence the ti coloured stitch but I prefer it on the 212...Mario does great straps to order and at fantastic prices !! I really cant recommend enough Orloff's straps...... and he is a nice bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchrono Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Love the 253 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonwong Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Hi Pete. I'm looking at getting a 286 but am really new to the rep world. Can you tell me where you got yours and if any mods? Thanks Damon! I defintely feel the 286 is deeper than the 253 and do prefer the 286 despite the faux pusher... Just gota thing about these cases and dome crystals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabler Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Pete, so for you, really the best is the 286 compared to the 253, but what about the 212? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Pete, so for you, really the best is the 286 compared to the 253, but what about the 212? Correction Pabler. He didn't say the 286 is better, he said that he PREFERS the 286. I imagine the build quality to be roughly the same for all three watches. I, for example, prefer the look of the 253 over the 286, but it's purely personal. At this point, it's whichever watch you find more attractive, since quality will be the same for all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Exactly right P I like them all including the 212 !! I like the blue touch on the subdial as it lifts the chrono blue hand for my tastes Though build wise they are all comparable...I think the 286 dial seems a little better especially in replication terms but its negligible !! I am not talking so much about the texture... I really hope they produce that dial with a Blue Tachymeter...!!!! Well you know where I am going with that !!! Now I would buy that in a flash... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Guessing that technically the 212 is the most accurate of all, since the watch used to construct all three was a 212. (sure the factories don't have access to any of the older limited edition models like 253 and 286). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted February 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Guessing that technically the 212 is the most accurate of all, since the watch used to construct all three was a 212. (sure the factories don't have access to any of the older limited edition models like 253 and 286). I would have to agree with that mate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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