the_rymeister Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Hi guys I'm going to be going to an all white wedding in August so what a perfect excuse to purchase another rep I'm currently looking at the 42mm white dial explorer 2 form josh. being a gmt with extra hands, extra parts In the movement ect what movement would you all reccomend? Swiss eta 2836-2, Asian eta 2836-2,Asian 2813 I would normally go with Swiss ete but don't really know too much about these gmt. Are there any major tells with this model I would need to rectify? I noticed that some had the triangle marker at 12 miss aligned with the coronet, anything else off? Any advice or experience with the explorer 2 and movements would be great Picture update to show model in question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I'd go with the Asian 2836-2 ( the swiss costs more and there's no guarantee you'll actually get a gen swiss mvt.) Many claim the 2813 is an excellent/reliable GMT mvt. And it may very well be. I've never used them for the simple fact that they are a 21,600 mvt. I've never had any issues with the 2836-2 OR Asian 2836-2...ICHS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Do gen parts still fit the Asian 2836 like keyless parts ect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 They can, but it's hit or miss. But you probably wouldn't need parts as much as a service, if you run into problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanic Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 For me the biggest tell was the lume is slightly yellow on the rep, instead of the pure crystalline white on the genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted April 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Just been over on repgeek and a couple of gus said thy used a guy to relume there exp 2 to make the lume look bright whet in daylight and bright ble in dark, looks really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archierocks Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 i got mine from josh and it the lume looks pretty white i have a pic somewhere will update with it later lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted April 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Cheers Archie, what are your overall opinions on the rep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archierocks Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 i got josh asian cheap one with free delivery for the money its fine keeps great time breaking in the bracelet i oiled and rubbed the bracelets so it feels better on but for $158 you cant really argue just make sure the black lettering on the inserts ok my first one was a bit off i have bought an aftermarket insert which im going to try and buff down and oxidise the lettering for a wee trial effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Hey Ry take a look at Ingenieur's sales he has one you might be interested in lume looks good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapsMoney Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 just missed it .. The new one on perfect clones looks really nice CHeck it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted April 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Yeah missed it thanks for the heads up though buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 you guys are easy to please i think the watch in Ingenieur's sales thread look horrible - the bezel is totally off - the Date-font fills the complete date window - which looks shitty - and i can not see any AR - effect on the cyclo ... cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted April 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 you guys are easy to please i think the watch in Ingenieur's sales thread look horrible - the bezel is totally off - the Date-font fills the complete date window - which looks shitty - and i can not see any AR - effect on the cyclo ... cheers, Frank Are you referring to the bezel off centre? And this seems to be a standard mis build on this rep with the date being to big. Do you know of any other flaws on these reps? Hence why I've put a thread up asking about advice on this rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Are you referring to the bezel off centre? And this seems to be a standard mis build on this rep with the date being to big. Do you know of any other flaws on these reps? Hence why I've put a thread up asking about advice on this rep no - the hole numerals - print looks off 2me - not bold enough - to far off-center the Date wheel could be fixed maybe with an BK or TC DW overlay - this is what would bother me most i also don't like the CGs - the look less defined on the outside and with too much material on the inside. cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted April 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 no - the hole numerals - print looks off 2me - not bold enough - to far off-center the Date wheel could be fixed maybe with an BK or TC DW overlay - this is what would bother me most i also don't like the CGs - the look less defined on the outside and with too much material on the inside. cheers, Frank I agree buddy the date is deffinatly what bothers me the most, hopefully bk or tc may have a Dwo which we could use, and the crown guards is an easy fix for a modder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 I don't thin BK's DWO will work. Too small for this watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I don't thin BK's DWO will work. Too small for this watch. +1...The TC and/or BK DW OL won't fit....too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I do indeed like the looks of this new Exp.II, though I'd have to go with a Black one. The CG's do look a bit chunky but the so do the gens. DW is a HUGE issue for me and until there's a way to correct the obviously too large current version, I'll have to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapsMoney Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 same here ^^! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 If you are buying a watch for an all-white wedding, why look at a sports watch? Why not a super classy dress watch? like an FA Jones edition IWC ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted May 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 That is a seriously nice watch jkay thanks for pointing it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapsMoney Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Wow that really is aweosome! Any idea where to buy it!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Wow that really is aweosome! Any idea where to buy it!? Try Essential-Watches.com ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Well that web site sells the Gen for about 20,000 usd hehe... all our dealers can get it as well for a lot less There are different dial and hand colors available. Here is black dial http://www.trustytim...roducts_id=1095 Here is the white dial replica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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