jpohl402 Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Joshua @ PerfectClone informed me that this watch is made by noob, which has been raided by the government. There are no stock at this moment, and no one can really say how long the wait will be. Does anyone know if any other factories make this updated version? Any update on this...? I placed an order with Trusted dealer for Diver V3, still waiting... Told I'm not far away in Queue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 The larger hour hand base is a rep characteristic not many people bring up when comparing gen/rep AP ROOs in the forum. Yet to me, it is one of the obvious tells, having it smack in the center of the dial! I have asked my dealer the same thing before: Would it be possible to shave the base down such that the min hand and hour hand have the same size "base".. and gotten a negative reply. I wonder if it could be done on a DIY basis. The oversized hand tubes cannot be remedied without a different movement or at least canon pinion. The size of the hole on the hand tube for a 7750 is larger than the entire tube on the gen hands. And yes, when I lok at someone's wrist that is the first tell I look for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 The oversized hand tubes cannot be remedied without a different movement or at least canon pinion. The size of the hole on the hand tube for a 7750 is larger than the entire tube on the gen hands. And yes, when I lok at someone's wrist that is the first tell I look for. W, I want to check with you: For models like the survivor, T3 and Montoya, the hand tubes are not easy tells right, when compared with models like the black theme, chronopassion, volcano etc etc.. I am new to this and have lots to learn yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 I haven't looked at the reps but on the bigger Survivor and T3 it makes sense. AP is of course using the same pinions as it is the same movement dbut uses a more substantial hand including the size of the hand tube as they are bigger watches than the standard Offshore chrono. In truth, other than in the boutique I don't see either of those watches in the real world. The various standard pieces I see fairly frequently. Just last week I saw my first Vegas in the wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpohl402 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Any update on this...? I placed an order with Trusted dealer for Diver V3, still waiting... Told I'm not far away in Queue... Just wanted to give an update. Received QC photos about four days ago & order has now been shipped.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
997 s Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Just wanted to give an update. Received QC photos about four days ago & order has now been shipped.... Keep us posted Looking forward to see some pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick86 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Just wanted to give an update. Received QC photos about four days ago & order has now been shipped.... Who did you order from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflyingdutchman Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 They/We need to update the buckle as well to the "no hole on the side" version! Easy fix! Some quartz models have this much better buckle... some dealers can get for it 65 USD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torobravo Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Wow, that gen strap kicks ass! How much was it. Difficult to get？ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torobravo Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Here is mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpohl402 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Who did you order from? PureTime. The second I receive the watch (not even opening bubble wrap) - I am shipping to a modder for a ton of spa work on her. Then I will post photos/info !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpohl402 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 They/We need to update the buckle as well to the "no hole on the side" version! Easy fix! Some quartz models have this much better buckle... some dealers can get for it 65 USD! Explain to me about the lack of side hole, never owned an AP before (but have other deployant clasp watches.) Shouldn't there be the two release buttons on those sides...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 PureTime. The second I receive the watch (not even opening bubble wrap) - I am shipping to a modder for a ton of spa work on her. Then I will post photos/info !! can you expand? what kind of work and from whom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
997 s Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I hope that a new gen hornback is part of the tre spa treatment..? Give us more info on what u are planning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpohl402 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) Not a hornback strap planned as I love the rubber and they suit the diver perfectly. Doing..... Asian Movement service (right off the bat) Crystal AR Cyclops AR Crystal height corrected Bezel screws lowered Full Re-lume !!! Waterproofed & Tested Like this one below: http://www.rwg.cc/to...he-beauty-farm/ Sending another watch with it for similar treatment as well Edited August 21, 2012 by jpohl402 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflyingdutchman Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Explain to me about the lack of side hole, never owned an AP before (but have other deployant clasp watches.) Shouldn't there be the two release buttons on those sides...? Hi, no the gen does not have these holes! You do not need release holes to move the spring bar. Dutchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Any word from the TD if this is on their improvement list??? Dr. Theo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflyingdutchman Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Any word from the TD if this is on their improvement list??? Dr. Theo No it is not.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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