Londongeorge87 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Just picked this up Only thing that's bugging me is the blue hue to the AR'd cyclops. Where could I go to get the cyclops done with colourless AR as per gen? Or is it a case of getting a gen crystal... Assuming it will take a gen crystal that is. Otherwise a very very good watch - extremely pleased. Cheers in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 The blue hue can't be seen in this pic btw, and have got a bk datewheel overlay that's going in to make the date smaller and more gen like Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 But It looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 The date wheel is larger on this watch buddy so the dw from bk will not work. I was going to see if we could source a gen crystal for these. I have one of these in bits at the moment while I relume it, I have the black one. I'm going to remove the cyclops and get the crystal ar coated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke1973 Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Oh boy! Another "watcher build" in the works! Can't wait to see it, you chose an awesome watch to mod. This watch just looks so good, Rolex did well on this one IMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted April 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Just tried having the gen crystal fitted to my 42mm exp ii. My watchmaker said it wasn't a direct fit as slightly different sizes. All he could suggest was glueing it in. Is there any mods that could be done or is glueing really the only alternative for me to get a gen crystal in this thing? Speaking to watcher about this already but wondering if any of you forum experts had any pearls of wisdom? I'm clueless on the fitment of these things. Thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjule111 Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 i love this piece..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 (edited) Just tried having the gen crystal fitted to my 42mm exp ii. My watchmaker said it wasn't a direct fit as slightly different sizes. All he could suggest was glueing it in. Is there any mods that could be done or is glueing really the only alternative for me to get a gen crystal in this thing? Speaking to watcher about this already but wondering if any of you forum experts had any pearls of wisdom? I'm clueless on the fitment of these things. Thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Which gen crystal are you trying to use?? 25-295-C ?? I would have thought this crystal would be alot bigger than the 295-C There's a modder/builder on here that spins his own crystals...but I don't recall right off hand who it is...I read it somewhere. Might be worth a shot. Edited April 25, 2012 by correctime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Was going to try and source the gen crystal. Have one coming in the next week or 2 but not sure if it will fit as dubious whether this has gen construction to allow it to. Stripped the blue ar off the cyclops already as it was annoying me. Anyone got any ideas? I think big crown on RG was making ar cyclops sports Rolex crystals, but no word on if he will offer the bigger type. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Hi buddy does the 12 o'clock triangle marker look noticeably miss aligned when on the wrist? That's the only fault I've heard everyone talking about ? Is there anything else that's not correct on this rep? I'm going to invest in one of these soon as I've got a all white wedding to goto and thought its a good excuse to buy another watch Cheers buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breitside Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the review Londongeroge. You convinced me to include this as part of my first rep order! Edited April 28, 2012 by Mr. Breitside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I was just looking in perfect clones and it looks like there is an updated version this month! Looks I've they have re aligned the bezel and the triangle marker defo gonna invest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 No problem I'm yet to receive a gen crystal or the dw. As soon as I do I'll post my progress here. They're en route so shouldn't be too long. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanView Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Looks pretty good. How is the fit and finish? Which dealer? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapsMoney Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 how did you source the gen insers? Im debating picking this up and getting it Franken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlike Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Beautiful watch. Thanks for the pic. I would go for the black one, as I already have a explorer 2 42mm black, but the quality is not that much acceptable. Who is your dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 What are the differences between the latest version if this rep to the last version ? Is it just the hands which were wrong or was there other flaws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackinlondon Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hi all! I've just recently purchased and received the updated version. The watch is beautiful and lumes great, but one thing I noticed, which I'm not sure about, is that the gmt triangle, the second hand dot, and the main hands have a different lume colour than the hour dots. The hour dots are quite whitish, while the hands have a slightly green/yellow tint. From the pics i have seen of the gen, I think this is different, as they seem to match colourwise. Anyone have any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hi all! I've just recently purchased and received the updated version. The watch is beautiful and lumes great, but one thing I noticed, which I'm not sure about, is that the gmt triangle, the second hand dot, and the main hands have a different lume colour than the hour dots. The hour dots are quite whitish, while the hands have a slightly green/yellow tint. From the pics i have seen of the gen, I think this is different, as they seem to match colourwise. Anyone have any thoughts? good spot , and you might be right. Still a cracking watch though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 @ Jackinlondon can you show us some pics of the updated version. Question about the gmt hand are you able to get in perfect sync with the hour hand. Judging from the picture of the first version here is an issue regarding the sync. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanView Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 is the date still big? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifty9times Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Is the AR fixed in the most recent Version? No more blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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