sangupta Posted December 25, 2011 Report Posted December 25, 2011 Hi guys, I am new to reps and have been collecting gens for a long long time. Still I have been amazed by the quality of the reps, especially since a colleague showed me a rep Pam 029 and, quality-wise, I could not find a difference with my gen 164 (apart from the movement). I ordered one because I could not help myself thinking about getting 95% of the watch for 5% of the cost... No idea what I will do (keep it or not) but I needed to test drive it myself. Now I got hooked with the AP diver. How good is it (accuracy-wise). Case, Face, Font, etc.etc. Is it as close to the gen as the Pam 029? Many thanks in advance for your help and Merry Christmas!
mikellem Posted December 26, 2011 Report Posted December 26, 2011 I think it's very accurate! One of my favorite watches. MM
projectologist Posted December 26, 2011 Report Posted December 26, 2011 It's most noticeable flaw is the date window opening shape (and although some might argue, I don't think it's really that noticeable unless the gen is next to it). Other than that it's d@mn good.
prdubis Posted December 26, 2011 Report Posted December 26, 2011 Flaws: -dial font -rotating inner bezel not lumed -crystal AR -crown at 10 too small
mbjoer Posted January 16, 2012 Report Posted January 16, 2012 As I understand it, the inner bezel is NOT screw down. That would give it away as a useless diving watch to any diver. Other flaws are for the members here to spot, that one everybody can identify.
coolfire Posted January 16, 2012 Report Posted January 16, 2012 As I understand it, the inner bezel is NOT screw down. That would give it away as a useless diving watch to any diver. Other flaws are for the members here to spot, that one everybody can identify. Ermmm. The inner rotating bezel crown IS screwdown, BTW. Sent from my SGSII 1
Watchmeister Posted January 16, 2012 Report Posted January 16, 2012 I look at it as a damn good rep with the right case proportions however IMHO the two key flaws are the date section and the inner bezel being unlumed. The date section is certainly liveable as projectologist says but the inner bezel unlumed is a fatal flaw. If you ever run into another one during the day, getting on an elevator, whatever it will be painfully obvious. So my take is great rep but if you are ever worried about running into someone who knows the watch then go with a relume including the inner bezel. The markers and hands could use a relume as well.
mbjoer Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 Ermmm. The inner rotating bezel crown IS screwdown, BTW. Sent from my SGSII That is great to hear. It has been reported elsewhere not to be the case. In that case I would really consider it for myself!!
deltatahoe Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 another random question (i keep forgetting to stop into my local AD to check) -- anybody know if the the cyclops has AR on it on the genuine? deltatahoe
Jkay Posted January 22, 2012 Report Posted January 22, 2012 VAC is currently ARing diver clopses and crystals
wilazn Posted January 25, 2012 Report Posted January 25, 2012 No AP Diver v2 is complete without going thru the hands of Vac
mjmj Posted January 28, 2012 Report Posted January 28, 2012 Here is a Vac example. All it needs now is to AR the cyclop which Vac does now. I think its very sweet!!
permabull Posted February 9, 2012 Report Posted February 9, 2012 Is there a V3 out? Great watch, I have the V2. Case is a bit slimmer than the ROOs, I prefer that.
Mr Z Posted February 9, 2012 Report Posted February 9, 2012 yes v3 is on its way .. 2/3 months away ... going be a complete new watch ....not just a upgrade !!
gran Posted February 9, 2012 Report Posted February 9, 2012 That is great to hear. It has been reported elsewhere not to be the case. In that case I would really consider it for myself!! :clap2: :clap2: mbjoer might get a watch...this I like
Niko Posted February 11, 2012 Report Posted February 11, 2012 Has anyone heard whether it is the noob factory that is making the V3? N.
Mr Z Posted February 11, 2012 Report Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) yes noob will be making it !! Edited February 11, 2012 by zorrolondon
qsb5 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Posted February 12, 2012 yes noob will be making it !! Where did you get this information if I may ask?
Fleet Posted February 12, 2012 Report Posted February 12, 2012 Where did you get this information if I may ask? Angus at Puretime has confirmed there will be a new v3 diver, that'll be 1:1, and will be "like a new watch" compared to the v2. Within the timespan of 2-3 months. My guess is: superlumed (also inner bezel), some smaller detail changes and AR.
Watchmeister Posted February 12, 2012 Report Posted February 12, 2012 I am going to hold the line and wait on the V3. If they can improve the date section and do the total lume it is quite the rep.
Jkay Posted February 12, 2012 Report Posted February 12, 2012 Where did you get this information if I may ask? Some popular dealers have email newsletters.
permabull Posted February 13, 2012 Report Posted February 13, 2012 Check Angus's section in RG, all details there - just read it myself. Claims: inner bezel lume, correct date window. And let's not forget - the right dial font!
PAM_SWE Posted February 19, 2012 Report Posted February 19, 2012 When When When. I want to order one today . Like a some boooooody
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