Cromag Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Finally! Much to my surprise the letter carrier delivered my VCO this morning. Angus (PureTime) and I thought it got lost in the mail. I placed the order on July 19th and today is Sept 4th. China to California in 6 and a 1/2 weeks! Angus was an excellent TD and was working on resending me a new order with QC pics! Wow! I'm very happy to finally get my hands on a VCO and it will definitely help me determine if I want the gen. So far I really like it a lot. Its 42mm size fits my 6.5" wrist perfectly. Here are a few quick pics but they do not do this watch justice. The watch is pristine and I used my iPhone 4s but it gives you a good idea of how it looks. I'm really surprised that this watch is not a lot more popular on the forums. I really love the DW placement. It's so much easier to read than at the 3 o'clock position. Anyway, it's a beauty. Enjoy; 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Looks great. This was a very popular rep in 2006/2007 when it first came out...Looks like the finally got the Cross right and the DW cutout looks pretty good. Thank for sharing. You need to get the crystal Double AR coated. It really makes adifference on these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Very nice Cromag, good to see you finally got it on the wrist, looks very good, as d says the cross and dw cutout do look much better than previous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 DW is still incorrect. The bevel is too pronounced. Can you post a caseback pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Hey! Thanks Cougar. Its been a long wait and hunt. Now let's see how much wrist time it gets compared with my slowly growing Pilot collection. Compared to the gen the DW bevel is slightly different but I'm just evaluating it to decide if the gen version is what I want to buy. The Geneve is also missing the tilda above the E and the cross and markers are not perfect but overall it's a nice watch. It's rich looking without being blingy IMO. DW is still incorrect. The bevel is too pronounced. Can you post a caseback pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 no improvement in the back. The gen is awesome. I'm very happy with my franken. VC also hold their value well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 You can't just say, "I'm very happy with my fraken," and not post any details. Come on man. Give it up. What parts are gen and post some pics. We must have more info no improvement in the back. The gen is awesome. I'm very happy with my franken. VC also hold their value well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Ya I had a nicely modded VCO quite some time back. I still like the watch a lot. I think I prefer the black dial, though mine was white. The problem with the rep back in the day was that the bracelet was a piece of [censored] and mine fell apart while I was driving down the highway at 75 MPH with my arm resting on the window sill with the window open. Hasta la vista baby. Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 You can't just say, "I'm very happy with my fraken," and not post any details. Come on man. Give it up. What parts are gen and post some pics. We must have more info Details here http://www.rwg.cc/to...e__hl__overseas I think I prefer the black dial, though mine was white. Both the black and white are awesome. Very different vibes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Thanks for the link and info Tx. They do have a different vibe. That's a good way of saying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) Ya the black goes well with a full sleeve tattoo. The white with a suit. LOL. Actually both are quite versatile. These are great watches. Hey tx, how's the datewheel alignment in the gen dial's date window? Edited September 5, 2012 by chieftang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vilius69 Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 I do prefer the black one too. probably would like to build it frankenstain but the dial is needed first which is hard to source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 They just released a new version with Superlumed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted September 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 They just released a new version with Superlumed. Who? Got link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Determine Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Very nice! I just adore that intergrated case and bracelet style. I have a genuine GP Laureato tt and will not sell at all. Classic and timeless look. Thanks for posting. Enjoy! Blessings D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 The new improved VCO super lume was announced in this week's Trusty newsletter. I dont have links of pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 The new improved VCO super lume was announced in this week's Trusty newsletter. I dont have links of pics. Any thoughts on it? It looks like the date font might be improved too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 All he did was announce it .. I didn't see any hard proof of it at all. I'm hoping for an improved case back and a more accurate date window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 There are pictures on his website. Is that the old rep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 There are pictures on his website. Is that the old rep? He listed the new model, but didn't add it to the NEW section. Here it is ------> http://www.ttw168.co...roducts_id=9799 There are two or more versions currently in production. the new Superlume dial is on the watch with no date window frame. The other watch available has a heavy date window frame. Neither watch is "just right" with the date window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 He listed the new model, but didn't add it to the NEW section. Here it is ------> http://www.ttw168.co...roducts_id=9799 There are two or more versions currently in production. the new Superlume dial is on the watch with no date window frame. The other watch available has a heavy date window frame. Neither watch is "just right" with the date window. I think I've seen this version before. Looks like the one in that review where the guy had a gen and took lots of pics. If it is the one from the link Wittgenstein all the pics, the it is not as nice as the one I got. JMHO Tho neither are perfect. After wearing it for a while now I wish the hands had more contrast to tell time easier. Its a nice watch and wears well tho. I have gotten compliments on it too. The white Rolex Exlorer II has more contrast as does the IWC black pilot watches. Maybe I'll check out the black VCO next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Should read, "I think I've seen this version before. Looks like the one in that review where the guy had a gen and took lots of pics. If it is the one from the link above with all the pics, then it is not as nice as the one I got. JMHO" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CokeSmurf Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Simply amazing, beautiful piece! Wouldn't mind having the real deal on my wrist each day! VCO never dissapoint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrari1 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 He listed the new model, but didn't add it to the NEW section. Here it is ------> http://www.ttw168.co...roducts_id=9799 There are two or more versions currently in production. the new Superlume dial is on the watch with no date window frame. The other watch available has a heavy date window frame. Neither watch is "just right" with the date window. Is this one a different version? It seems to cost more, but does not have the superlumed dial, but claims to have a better bracelet. What do the experts think? http://www.ttw168.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=43&products_id=589 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Thats the common version, which has been around for seven years. If you read the actual description, it says it has a genuine swiss ETA movement, which makes it more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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