lantis Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 as usual, the crystal sucks. Would it kill them to get the crystal height right? here's the gen nah.. maybe in v5 they'll get it right, after us buying 2-3x copies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 nah.. maybe in v5 they'll get it right, after us buying 2-3x copies considering that they still can't get the HBB crystals right, I'm not holding my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lantis Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 considering that they still can't get the HBB crystals right, I'm not holding my breath. OT: hmmm... now that you mentioned it, received the qc pics of the new HBB yesterday: The crystals can't be modded to raise the height? That's the first tell on the new version, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1nah2a Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Sapphire looks tall and separated from the bezel enough from this angle. Any other pics to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Is the crystal that far off? From that picture the crystal looks taller and appears to have the bevel which makes the crystal stand out both above and away from the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lantis Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Is the crystal that far off? From that picture the crystal looks taller and appears to have the bevel which makes the crystal stand out both above and away from the case. I'm not sure for the new HBBs, that is the best picture I can show for now. I wasn't really aware of that flaw. It's been shipped today, so the countdown begins and I'll make sure to take proper pictures when it arrives @geo1nah2a I'll post to another topic, I'm thread-jacking already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanny Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 It's a great looking watch, but with quite a few inaccuracies as pointed out previously... I guess you could compare it to PloProf - impractical, but nice design. If they can nail it and fix all the problems in next versions as they did with PloProf it can easily be another hit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Why so picky? I ordered mine, knowing that some minor flaws will get solved before market-release and all other flaws I can live with. Hey, this is a 340$ rep....great price for the Titanium you get back. Theo Dude, you're going to get called out on those flaws I agree with you,looks like a great rep,not perfect but well done non the less. Let us know your personal take on the watch,cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Is the crystal that far off? From that picture the crystal looks taller and appears to have the bevel which makes the crystal stand out both above and away from the case. judge for yourself (specially with the bottom right pic from Josh) That's the same problem with all the HBBs. For some unknown reason they order a crystal that's 1-2mm too thin. They put the bevel there which in QC pics gives the illusion the crystal is good but when you get the watch you notice the crystal is almost flushed with the bezel. That's why I had to do a few custom runs of crystals to fix my HBBs. It's even more noticeable when you look at the video. The OEM crystal show a ton of markers reflection on the bevel and that has a very different (expensive) effect in real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 OT: hmmm... now that you mentioned it, received the qc pics of the new HBB yesterday: The crystals can't be modded to raise the height? That's the first tell on the new version, I guess. Unfortunately no. You need a thicker crystal to look good. The QC pic is misleading. They take it from an angle that shows the bevel on the crystal but in reality the top of the crystal is flushed with the bezel. Quite a disappointment when I compared with the gen at the AD. The funny part is, it doesn't cost more for the factories to order a crystal that's 1-2mm thicker. It's probably lack of effort/interest from the factories to fix this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Unfortunately no. You need a thicker crystal to look good. The QC pic is misleading. They take it from an angle that shows the bevel on the crystal but in reality the top of the crystal is flushed with the bezel. Quite a disappointment when I compared with the gen at the AD. The funny part is, it doesn't cost more for the factories to order a crystal that's 1-2mm thicker. It's probably lack of effort/interest from the factories to fix this. Well, people could do with another one of your wonderful HBB xtal runs again, mate. I know i was pleased with mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Can't wait to see the real life pics of this watch. I have never understood why the tendency is to have crystals flush with a bezel irrespective of the gen. That wouldn't stop me from buying it. I know someone will put together a run of better quality crystals if the rep is popular. Just have to add that and (it sounds like a relume) to the cost of the rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lantis Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 That's the same problem with all the HBBs. For some unknown reason they order a crystal that's 1-2mm too thin. They put the bevel there which in QC pics gives the illusion the crystal is good but when you get the watch you notice the crystal is almost flushed with the bezel. That's why I had to do a few custom runs of crystals to fix my HBBs. Well, people could do with another one of your wonderful HBB xtal runs again, mate. I know i was pleased with mine! Count me in txcollector, if you're having another xtal run :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 My honst opinion on the 4k DIVER...the factory is just lazy to adjust their CNC programms for the DIVER. They might use equal data as for the King Powers but they can easily re-do the sizing and... - add some millimeters to the underlayer of the bezel - add some millimeters to the caseback - add some millimeters to the sandwich case - add some millimeters to the crystal Fingers crossed for the real-release model....should be ready this weekend. Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Theo- I hope someone on the dealer side is listening to you. It would be great if they got it right the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 mmmmhh....I have to disappoint you and all the others on the fence....the model displayed in the video will be the one they´ll ship out....only the H-valve will be added/updated. So we have to live with the thinner size....anyway, I made my pre-order allready and hope to receive the watch when I´m back from my holidays. Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I'd be very surprised if they would do any kind of case change. They probably have 100's of cases already manufactured and there will be no interest to throw that away. it was very clear they were just waiting for the He valve manufacturer to finish so they can glue it it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Don't flame me - I think it looks better with the thinner case, the gen is just too big and chunky on the wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckh Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Trust me or not. J&A just selling the protype to us. Final product will release very very soon......... Best Regards, Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactower Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) Anyone get their QA pics yet? I have a TX Crystal ready to go for this bad boy, just wondering how the HE valve looks etc. M. Edited August 15, 2011 by mactower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Anyone get their QA pics yet? I have a TX Crystal ready to go for this bad boy, just wondering how the HE valve looks etc. M. I don't think my crystal would work for this model. This is a 47-48mm case while the crystal was made for a 44mm case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I don't think my crystal would work for this model. This is a 47-48mm case while the crystal was made for a 44mm case. Agreed. This crystal is most likely much thicker and otherwise has the same dimensions as the BB King (no not the guitarist ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lantis Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Anyone get their QA pics yet? I have a TX Crystal ready to go for this bad boy, just wondering how the HE valve looks etc. M. Better sell that to me!! :b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 I also have a Tx crystal....waiting to put it on the Evo though. Already have it mounted on my HBB RG and SS versions as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbiesrock Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 I'm not a big Hublot fan but that thing looks insanely cool even the name is cool! (oceanographic 4000... Sweet!) P.S. It beats the DSSD by a few hundred meters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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