watcher Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I have taken the plunge on this watch as I have some gen parts on hand such as a crystal(may or may not fit), gen insert and gen crown and I received some nice looking QC pics from Joshua yesterday. I asked him for the updated model and to choose one with good CG's which he looks to have done. The crown also looks smaller and more gen like in the pics but we shall see when it arrives next week. I will do a full teardown of the watch. I have owned 3 gen 16600's so know what to look for. I'm not going to show the QC pics here but rather wait until it is here in the flesh. Has anyone received this update yet??!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke1973 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I have 2 of them, one from Toro (superlumed new model) and one from PC that was supposed to be the "improved" version.....They are both the exact same watch with HORRIBLE rehaut! I don't think there is an improved version? I looked at the latest QC pics posted on PC and my watch is that exact same watch, the way they held the watch during the QC pics just hides the awful rehaut. I held my watch up to the monitor in the same position/angles of their QC pics and it looks the same. I'm 99% sure I have the same watch as in their updated QC pics, the watch is nearly as good as my SSD V2 in every aspect exept that horrible wokky rehaut! I would love to see your QC pics by PM if you don't want post them here. I will send you pics of my two also.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 First don't call it 1:1 is not even close to that. do not waste your money on it. not worth it, there is a thered somewhere use the search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'm fully aware it is not 1:1 but called it to identify the watch we are talking about. I'm curious how bad it is so I will take a hit for the team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke1973 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Like I said, I've already taken a hit for the team........TWICE! And neither are very good, well the rehaut is really bad but the case (other than the rehaut), dial, hands, caseback, etc. are pretty good. I'd say almost as good as the SSD of old.. I can send you several pics of them both if you would like to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I would like to see your qc pics as the rehaut does look good in mine but pics can be made to say whatever you want them to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I would love to see your results, watcher. I'm also curious to see if they fixed it in that short period of time. However, I assume (and hope) that a better version will surface after CNY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Just buy the gen while it's still somewhat affordable. The price is only going up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Had 3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Thanks for taking one for the team watcher. I am still hoping Josh is selling a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I have known josh a long time and he did say he would ship a good one so will see. Looking at the qc pics it is hard too see he would have shop'd them just to sell to me having told him the issues I had with the early model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry563 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 After all these years and the obvious ability of the china watch makers to make super reps why can't they get this right? There Should be no reason to have a wokky rehaut or even wrong CG's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke1973 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 After all these years and the obvious ability of the china watch makers to make super reps why can't they get this right? There Should be no reason to have a wokky rehaut or even wrong CG's. This has been said for years now, with the quality of some models of Rolex being so good and all the EXCELLENT Panerai models and Omega PO's WTF?? Why the hell can't they get just one Sub or Sea Dweller correct?? I personally think they do it on purpose. If they come out with "new and improved versions" every few months such as, V1 V2 V3 etc. etc. they sell alot more watches that way.... Good business if you're a Chinese rep maker.... F---er's..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I would love to see this watch come Back from Rolex. The DSSD is huge. The 16600 was a very decent size and compromise. Something like it should come up again. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke1973 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Agreed E, they discontinued one of the BEST models they ever made for that BEHEMOTH of a Deep Sea! Don't get me wrong I love the looks of the DSSD but it's too top heavy with that skinny, overtapered bracelet. The 40+/- mm size of the SD was perfect, and for those of us who don't like the cyclops---even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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