PPN Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Hey guys, I've been considering this model. Anyone purchased the latest rep from dealers? Any major flaws or problems? Thanks. (google image) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 It's a fantastic rep .. get the AR done and hey .. why not lume .. and enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPN Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 It's a fantastic rep .. get the AR done and hey .. why not lume .. and enjoy it. I was under the impression that there were a few problems. Crown too big, 3 6 9 12 too small, and date font. But that comparison was also from a while ago. Have those been fixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calatrava Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 I was under the impression that there were a few problems. Crown too big, 3 6 9 12 too small, and date font. But that comparison was also from a while ago. Have those been fixed? Get the one from PureTimeWatch.com, which has a shorter crown, and bigger Arabic numerals. The date font is the same, but that's not going to ever get fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPN Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Get the one from PureTimeWatch.com, which has a shorter crown, and bigger Arabic numerals. The date font is the same, but that's not going to ever get fixed. Hey, thanks a bunch for the heads up! I had no idea there were different versions out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Yes there are multiple versions. I think someone said recently that there are 3 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPN Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Yes there are multiple versions. I think someone said recently that there are 3 ... Is there a version that everyone agrees is the "best" overall version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wat44 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 your best bet is to head over to RWI or RWG and search for honeybear who has the gen and a rep and has posted pics of them all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPN Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 your best bet is to head over to RWI or RWG and search for honeybear who has the gen and a rep and has posted pics of them all Will do, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calatrava Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 your best bet is to head over to RWI or RWG and search for honeybear who has the gen and a rep and has posted pics of them all Honeybear is my handle on RWI and RWG. I posted similar photos here: which was a comparison between the gen and the cartel version... Actually this particular watch was a mix of the cartel dial with too short second hands, and a somewhat lower quality bracelet, in that the shiny bevels between the links was at the wrong angle. The crown was also too thick, the Maltese cross and the arabic numerals were too small. I've since sold this, and replaced it with a better version, which I purchased from puretimewatch.com: http://www.puretimewatch.com/product/overseas-automatic-ss-white-dial-eta-2824/ It seems to be the Silix-Prime version, but without the double AR. This is a photo of this version: The black dial version apparently comes with a black datewheel at the moment, which is incorrect. You'll also need the AR treatment more urgently with the black dial version. There is a wonderful comparison of the SIlix and cartel versions here: http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=141 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPN Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Honeybear is my handle on RWI and RWG. I posted similar photos here: which was a comparison between the gen and the cartel version... Actually this particular watch was a mix of the cartel dial with too short second hands, and a somewhat lower quality bracelet, in that the shiny bevels between the links was at the wrong angle. The crown was also too thick, the Maltese cross and the arabic numerals were too small. I've since sold this, and replaced it with a better version, which I purchased from puretimewatch.com: http://www.puretimewatch.com/product/overseas-automatic-ss-white-dial-eta-2824/ It seems to be the Silix-Prime version, but without the double AR. This is a photo of this version: The black dial version apparently comes with a black datewheel at the moment, which is incorrect. You'll also need the AR treatment more urgently with the black dial version. There is a wonderful comparison of the SIlix and cartel versions here: http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=141 Thanks, buddy. I read through your awesome comparison previously, great write-up. So would you recommend getting the silver dial, due to the datewheel color? But I'm concerned the silver is not close to the gen color... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPN Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Honeybear is my handle on RWI and RWG. I posted similar photos here: which was a comparison between the gen and the cartel version... Actually this particular watch was a mix of the cartel dial with too short second hands, and a somewhat lower quality bracelet, in that the shiny bevels between the links was at the wrong angle. The crown was also too thick, the Maltese cross and the arabic numerals were too small. I've since sold this, and replaced it with a better version, which I purchased from puretimewatch.com: http://www.puretimewatch.com/product/overseas-automatic-ss-white-dial-eta-2824/ It seems to be the Silix-Prime version, but without the double AR. This is a photo of this version: The black dial version apparently comes with a black datewheel at the moment, which is incorrect. You'll also need the AR treatment more urgently with the black dial version. There is a wonderful comparison of the SIlix and cartel versions here: http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=141 Actually, the black version they sell seems to have a white datewheel? At least from the site pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calatrava Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Actually, the black version they sell seems to have a white datewheel? At least from the site pics. Yes, but a few members have purchased that watch, and reported that it is currently coming with a black date wheel. You could try asking Angus if he'll be able to get you one with the white date wheel, but he might just end up getting you the cartel version instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calatrava Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Thanks, buddy. I read through your awesome comparison previously, great write-up. So would you recommend getting the silver dial, due to the datewheel color? But I'm concerned the silver is not close to the gen color... The color of the white dial is very close, the main difference is the depth of the guilloche. I'm still not certain that the gen has AR coating, maybe just on the inside, or it could be that the sapphire crystal is much higher quality and hence clearer and less reflective. If there is AR on the gen, it is colorless. Anyhow, single or double AR should improve the replica quite substantially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPN Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Yes, but a few members have purchased that watch, and reported that it is currently coming with a black date wheel. You could try asking Angus if he'll be able to get you one with the white date wheel, but he might just end up getting you the cartel version instead. Just to confirm, Angus and Puretime are two separate dealers, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPN Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 The color of the white dial is very close, the main difference is the depth of the guilloche. I'm still not certain that the gen has AR coating, maybe just on the inside, or it could be that the sapphire crystal is much higher quality and hence clearer and less reflective. If there is AR on the gen, it is colorless. Anyhow, single or double AR should improve the replica quite substantially. It never seemed to me that there was the blue hue on the gen crystal...that's why I never realized there was any AR on it. It seems that any reflections on the rep would be more obvious on the black dial rather than the white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wat44 Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Just to confirm, Angus and Puretime are two separate dealers, right? nup - same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPN Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 nup - same Right. I actually ended up ordering from Angus...about 3 weeks ago. And they still haven't gotten me the correct version yet! To be honest, my patience is running thin with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calatrava Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Sorry to hear that, their responsiveness does seem to be on the decline. I'm been having a bit of drama with a Pam 111M that I returned for service. Hopefully that'll be resolved soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wat44 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 there must be 10 threads currently on the boards with negative comments about Puretime - I would be choosing a different dealer, personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPN Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Sorry to hear that, their responsiveness does seem to be on the decline. I'm been having a bit of drama with a Pam 111M that I returned for service. Hopefully that'll be resolved soon. Best of luck, friend. My watch finally arrived, but it seriously probably took 5 times longer and 10 times the effort on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPN Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 there must be 10 threads currently on the boards with negative comments about Puretime - I would be choosing a different dealer, personally All I can say is that you...must...be...very...patient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrari1 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Sorry to drag up such an old posting, but i am planning on buying one of these with the white dial and wonder which version is the best right now. I believe there have been a few improvements to this rep such as improved datewheel and superlume dial. But I am not sure which version is sold by which dealer. Toro has this one for $298 with an ETA movement. http://www.torobravos.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=93_110&product_id=778 Puretime has this version for $338 with an ETA movement. http://www.puretime.co/product/overseas-automatic-ss-white-dial-on-bracelet/ Are they the same watch, or is the puretime one better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Are they the same watch, or is the puretime one better? Toro's model is a few years old. Puretime's is quite new. They both have incorrect date windows. Toro has no bevel and Puretime's bevel is too big. It's a beautiful watch .. choose whichever you like best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrari1 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Thanks JKay. Are these the only models available, or is there a better one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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