cougaree Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Well, here it is. I got it about a week ago. Overall, it's a good rep, but not a super rep. I don't know about any other AP models, but I'd say the complication on this watch is pretty hard to be replicated (especially the dial, I think the Arabic numbers are a lot easier to rep than thin stick markers, which make me wonder how good can the new AP diver be). The watch has pretty good size and stays pretty thin on my wrist. I wish the bezel and caseback can hug the case a little bit more tighter, but... nothing is perfect I guess. Some day, when I really want the watch to be perfect, perhaps I should get a genuine one. I took the watch apart today to take these pictures. I hope you enjoy. These A*F screw drivers are pretty good and cheap. I picked these up on the ebay for about $10. The screw driver I bought in Walmart is perfect size for the back screws. With these back screws, in my opinion it's very important you use the right size screw drivers. I wonder on the genuine one, the case is built like this. I wonder on the genuine one, the crown tube is like this (probably not). After I opened the watch, I replaced the original golden rotor with AP logo with a plain ETA rotor. Why? I think it matches better since the whole watch is silver in color. Am I going to install a gen dial in this watch? Probably not. For the price of the dial and the built quality of the watch, it's just not worth it. Am I going to keep this watch for a very long time? Yes, absolutely. It's interesting to see how everything put together. It's definitely unique, a mush have for my small collection. I also like how thin it is on my wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Nice, thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 You are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Is this the cartells Jumbo? Wonder if you can meassure the case-size for me (and the rest of the gang) cause I am on the fence for one of these babies in GREY dial version (I know its fantasy, but I love grey). Thax for sharing your pics, cheers Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Katerchen will chime in, in 10,9,8,7,6...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Nice pics! Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Is this the cartells Jumbo? Wonder if you can meassure the case-size for me (and the rest of the gang) cause I am on the fence for one of these babies in GREY dial version (I know its fantasy, but I love grey). Thax for sharing your pics, cheers Theo Theo, what do you think about the bezel/screws? Looks a little better than our purchase, or? Swap the caseback against our solid ones, kill the sec hand or swap the whole movement and the hands? What do you think? Best, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosk Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Looks sweet. if i didn't already have 4 jumbos....I'd definitely buy this one....the case construction is super nice. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 That crown tube assy is unique. Appreciate the teardown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Theo, what do you think about the bezel/screws? Looks a little better than our purchase, or? Swap the caseback against our solid ones, kill the sec hand or swap the whole movement and the hands? What do you think? Best, J it won't work. I tired. The new model has the correct dimensions and it's slightly larger than the closed caseback rep. The caseback won't fit. Overall the dial is pretty accurate (at least the black one is). The main issue with the missing lume between the A and P. The movement will never be right but the gen has a solid 24K gold rotor, so gold is kind of right for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 What do you say about the white/silver dial and the so long discussed bezel screws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 The new Jumbo doesn't have the issues with the screw. Here's the gen for comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Nice one! My next one - since I have a black one from Rolexfinder, I am considering a white dial. For me it looks a little silvery from the pics. Can you confirm if this dial is accurate or fantasy? Thx for Infos on this. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Is it this one? http://www.1-pc8838.com/0000ap00038-royal-jumbo-auto-ssss-white-swiss-28242-p-9303.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Yep, that's the one I have. Here are two more pictures (sorry the lighting is kind of poor for my cell phone, the pictures are a lot better under the sun light) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 @txcollector, you black dial jumbo looks really nice! If I wasn't planning on getting a black dial Patek Nautilus, I would have bought the black dial also. Surprisingly, both watches are from the same designer, Mr Gerald Charles Genta. http://harrytan.sg/watches/AP-PP-Jumbos/APvPP-jumbo.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 @txcollector, is you bezel tightly pushing down on the rubber gasket? Do you have any side profile pictures? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjoer Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 I am wondering what the improvement is on the older version. I can only spot the colour of the movement, but perhaps someone can tell me more? This is mine (old version): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 @txcollector, is you bezel tightly pushing down on the rubber gasket? Do you have any side profile pictures? Thanks! There needs to be a little gap between bezel and case....thats the way it should be with any Jumbo. Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Theo, I thought the gap should be tightly filled by the rubber gasket (the black stuff). In my case, the gasket is a little bit thin. @everybody, the other thing I've noticed on this watch is the dial ring is not perfectly centered. As you can see in the picture, there is a gap between the dial ring and bezel at 12 o'clock (this is not a crystal reflection). When I take the movement out, I was able to slightly move it, but it's still not perfect. Just want to point this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I think this is an appropriate thread for this assembly video of the gen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardo Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I think this is an appropriate thread for this assembly video of the gen THATS exactly what i wanna post!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthy Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Dear All, I got mine from Angus. Well, it looks pretty but, overall quality of case is very poor. I cannot recommend this watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Dear All, I got mine from Angus. Well, it looks pretty but, overall quality of case is very poor. I cannot recommend this watch. are you sure it's the latest one? Mine the construction is exactly like the gen. If it wasn't for the movement I'd say it's a gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthy Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Well, the clasp is very poorly constructed. It even would not lock. I had to visit local watchsmith. Other than that,, many screws are bad. They would not screwed in. The worst part is.. when I screw the back tightly to the front bezel, now the rotor is not moving. So I have to keep the screws in the back pretty loose. I am sure it is the latest version. Is it just mine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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