rct Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hi guys! Pls take a look at this beauty: http://www.puretime.co/product/mark-xvi-11-best-edition-v2-ss-black-dial-a2892-on-black-leather-strap/ it looks awesome, new datewheel, new engravings, new markers and new resized hands I could not find any difference the gen vs the rep. But am a newby, so very interested your opinion, what do u think guys? I really want a nearby perfect "out of the box" rep, and i'm thinking to buy my first rep ps.: so sorry my bad english Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hi guys! Pls take a look at this beauty: http://www.puretime....-leather-strap/ it looks awesome, new datewheel, new engravings, new markers and new resized hands I could not find any difference the gen vs the rep. But am a newby, so very interested your opinion, what do u think guys? I really want a nearby perfect "out of the box" rep, and i'm thinking to buy my first rep ps.: so sorry my bad english Ask FXRAndy who's on the staff here. He can give you a correct over view and opinion on the watch. He's a big IWC Fan. Cheers DH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 thx the reply, i know who is Andy, and i promise he will write something soon. there is 2 pictures, the "old" and the "new" mark xvi dial in my opinion, it seems, the hands sizes are correct and looks like a gen the markers are thicker, and correct the "8" and the "7" number. the datewheel is better (not 100% accurate, but a lot better than the old version) double sides AR looks okay, near the gen too. the new: the old: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 It looks incredibly good. Theoretically it's not a hard watch to rep, I mean look at it. But I am looking forward to getting this one for sure - alongside the new Laury Ingy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I wouldn't bet AR is better, it seems more likely they took better pics. Dial has some improvements but minutes markers seems too thin. Agreed on the DW, better than the previous one but not 1:1, no way. No s/s bracelet is a huge downside for me. If the price was 240USD I would buy it in a hearth beat, for 330USD I'll pass and I'll buy a different watch waiting for a price reduction or a deal in our sale forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 If the price was 240USD I would buy it in a hearth beat, for 330USD I'll pass and I'll buy a different watch waiting for a price reduction or a deal in our sale forum. yep, the price is a big mistake, A2892 and 328 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Price is CRAZYYYYY Nobody should buy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 The big improvement there is the date wheel but I would like to see the teen numbers The seconds hand is also a very big plus To be honest as long as the watch is running you would never get called out on this watch. But that price they can stick it. On stainless maybe but on leather no way that I just wrong. Dealers take note! There are so many gen vintage watches that are around this price or a little more that have so much more value and chic Just have a look for vintage zeniths and the likes. Real name in house movement good resale prospects. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpotamus Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 The big improvement there is the date wheel but I would like to see the teen numbers The seconds hand is also a very big plus To be honest as long as the watch is running you would never get called out on this watch. But that price they can stick it. On stainless maybe but on leather no way that I just wrong. Dealers take note! There are so many gen vintage watches that are around this price or a little more that have so much more value and chic Just have a look for vintage zeniths and the likes. Real name in house movement good resale prospects. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestripes Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 i heard that josh will have it when it's more in stock for cheaper - i'm deciding between a rep vs genenstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'd say hold on at this stage whitestrips and see how it pans out, if you can get it cheaper you might be able to pick up the bracelet somewhere and have a damn good rep. This could be an excellent rep, but we will only know once released and some feedback is available. I agree on above that the price on it is skewed and there has been no real concrete explaination for the jumps in price from V1 @ $228 to $328. A2892 isn't that expensive and the rep straps for these are awful, so it is essentially a high price for a 3 hand rep watchhead....it better be a good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestripes Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 it blows my mind that they can make a 3717 with chrono and almost perfect aesthetics... but cant do the mark xvi without multiple tries. how did they mess up that 7 marker in the first place? or too short hands, or fat ass crowns? this is essentially V3... and still no bracelet. All they have to do is change the end links on the 3717 bracelet! if they got that on, it'd be worth the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wat44 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 All new reps are too dear. Or should I say dearer than before. I think higher prices are here to stay :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Got mu QC picts today, wrong Mark XVI with old date font Try again PT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) <p>censored</p> Edited December 2, 2012 by rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Curious to see macro pics of the datewheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Josh sells it for 258USD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Josh sells it for 258USD Wow, just had a look Very strange, yes it is 258, that makes the previous quotes look even more skewed?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Josh is a knowlegable businessman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestripes Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 the only differnece i notice - PT's movement has linear engravings on the rotor (more accurate) while josh's has perlage. for $70 cheaper with the same upgraded dial/hands... worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestripes Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 btw noticed on PT's video - the upper "loop" on the 8 on the dial has a little misprint into the loop. check your QC pics carefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machete Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks for the observation and suggestion, whitestripes. Do they (PT) send the QC pics for every order, or do they only send when asked? Not sure of the process, but I've just bought this from PT. Thanks again for the guidance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 btw noticed on PT's video - the upper "loop" on the 8 on the dial has a little misprint into the loop. check your QC pics carefully! question: but i spotted on the qc pics (and the video) a strange thing, the number "8" on the dial inside in the smaller "inner cicle" has something. Please reassure me, the "strange thing" is only an "optical illusion" ) answer: The strange thing you see in the picture is only an optical illusion my friend, no need to worry about this. but i think, its not an optical illusion, u said the truth, be careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I received mine from PT and the dial is fine: http://postimage.org/'>http://postimage.org/'>photo sharing websites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I received mine from PT and the dial is fine: photo sharing websites amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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