folex Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I looked over at andrews 332l. Looks pretty good, but i cant see the cg. Any thoughts on it? Super rep maybe? I can spot some flaws such as the difference in the color of the base of the hands. The gen has a copperish color whereas rep is much darker. Quite an obvious tell but overall looks pretty good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerthat Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 The non functioning button in the side may prevent it from super rep category Other thing is I am not sure if front crystal is mineral or sapphire Everything else looks great I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshed Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I spotted this today too - must admit, it caught my eye... gonna hold off until i see some more expert opinions though... superficially, thought it looked great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folex Posted November 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 http://i.imgur.com/hTjtLs.jpg For pic references. Looks pretty cool though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louky Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I saw this one as well and seemed pretty well made!Is the 7 o'clock side button for decoration only ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Its as super as a rep this model will get because of the expensive movement it takes to make it a true "rattrapante" watch with the split second hand. Guys this is a great watch and grab one while you can! The original release sold out quickly back in 2010 due to the popularity of the "Expendables" movie in which Sly Stallone wore the watch. I waited for over a year to get this watch and yes the button at the 7 is for looks as I mention already the movement would be way more than average rep hobbyist is willing to pay and I'm not even sure a chinese rattrapante movement has been made. Bottom line GET THIS WATCH! The original cost over $19k and is almost impossible to get and the high quality reps of this watch go very fast. If you want a $98 version of this watch you can buy all day long but will not be satisfied. Trusty time and Andrew have the real deal. Pull tha trigger! I did! Pics forthcoming..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Oh yea sorry fellas forgot to mention it is a synthetic sapphire which basically means mineral crystal. The chinese factories stopped making the 1950's style Panerai case with the true sapphire because of the cost. You can buy the original sapphire crystal for this watch on Ebay and have it installed....here is the link..... http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAPPHIRE-CRYSTAL-FOR-PANERAI-212-FLYBACK-1950-PAM-212-/310304825568?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483f9be0e0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolonusTM Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 It is an option to choose real or synthetic sapphire while ordering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I don't believe its an option cause Andrew did not mention it to me. What TD are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folex Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Hmm, waitin for ur pics anyhow:D just email and ask andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolonusTM Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 When ordering from Perfect Clones, there is an option to choose to stay with regular synthetic sapphire or go with real sapphire for $145 more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Yes you are correct! I just received an email from Andrew and the H factory does offer an upgrade to sapphire crystal for $90USD. Thanks for the suggestion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esmatt2012 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Annbody care to comment on movement? Same problems with AP sec@12? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Annbody care to comment on movement? Same problems with AP sec@12? The 1950 chronos don't have the same issues as the APs at all because the sub dials are in natural movement position, not rearranged with an extra gearplate like the APROOs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esmatt2012 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Thanks for your input friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 I have a 1950 fly back same movement zero issues. Very accurate and reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolonusTM Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 I don't know if it is against forum rules, but I made a review of this watch on i.e. rep geek: http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=192314 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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