Polynomial Posted December 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 They could brash the bezel using finer sand paper it seems, but otherwise looks good -- questions to answer how tick is the crystal, how the bazel markers were attached, and is the AR really "as per genuine". I will take it apart when it arrives and report here. Did they say anything about the rubber strap being new? The old stock was terrible, crap plastic. Visually this one looks more "rubbery", but what can one tell from pictures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 I think I can dremel the CG lever to make it look more gen. The rubber strap looks WAY better than the junk they had before. I have the old accordion strap in my strap box right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polynomial Posted December 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 (edited) Surprisingly how many people pick on the CG lever, for me the sticking out CP is the first thing that poke my eye. Lever fix should be easy, for CP it will have to go to Domi Edited December 17, 2011 by Polynomial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Surprisingly how many people pick on the CG lever, for me the sticking out CP is the first thing that poke my eye. Lever fix should be easy, for CP it will have to go to Domi Domi does the custom pin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polynomial Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Domi does the custom pin? Not sure what you mean by "custom pin", he does flattening of the cannon pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polynomial Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Guys, Josh emailed me about that: "I have delisted the item.. The 12.00 lume dot is made in accordance to the J series which is double ring... The maker's genuine is in J .. This rep is made in L.. which is single ring.. Maker decide to call back all the watches and alter.. Will be ready in about a week" Have you ever seen this before ? Here is the comparison pic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Not sure what you mean by "custom pin", he does flattening of the cannon pin. Way I mean is like the way zig does it with a custom cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polynomial Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Way I mean is like the way zig does it with a custom cap Duno how he does it, but I suppose it has to be re-cupping or some sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 for you DIY guys out there, if you decide to get this model (I'll wait for V2), here's a great tutorial from Sander to fix the CP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 My lord you guys are harsh. I'd hardly call this a monstrosity I understand the push to be accurate but when I first found RWG in 2005 we'd have killed a goat to get something like this and paid out the ass to get it - knowing the flaws. The first fiddy that came out with an acrylic crystal sold for $600. There was nothing better available in any brand. I say go forth and keep the dealers honest and push for accuracy, but no need to roll anyone over the coals. Although I felt differently at the time, when a dealer got me for $400 for the first available 177 with recessed pin, sticker (not engraved bridge) non working regulator, no AR - totally useless strap and Swiss made and the numbers printed to close to the rehaut, i understand what a eddie lee used to say Its just a watch )However, the watch did have THE BEST Lume I have ever seen. And at least 75 watches have passed through my hands, for me, family... Also,I never delt with his ass again, I established my relationship w Josh, and he was probably the smallest dealer here Anyway, carry on, make sure everyone takes their blood pressure meds this eve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 well it's one thing when the factories had no interest or capability to build accurate PAM reps. Now they do and considering that another factory will have a v2 cheaper and probably better soon, I stand to my judgment of monstrosity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 I have from good source the N-factory version is coming soon cheaper and better. Well any replication will be better than this monstrosity. That's great news, N-factory's REPs are way better built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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