Mardo Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Alright, I apologize in advance for this question but I have been out of the rep world for a while and am now just getting back! After not being active for over a year it seems as though some things in the rep world have changed for the better. The H-Factory when I left was the best game in town and now it looks as though they have moved on to other brands and makes, that's a huge step in the right direction. The price vs. quality imbalance seems to have corrected itself from the posts I have read and great quality watches are now at reasonable prices. Question- Sub c- Seems as the sub c is a hot topic but in my search I could not find any reviews of it, last time I was here BK had the best one and it was just ok. Has that changed? Is the new sub c offered by Angus, Sead and the Cartel all coming form the same factory and the same quality? Anyone have a review or link to one that I can read? (I did search and couldn't find one!, so I don't want any use the search button smart ass answers!!) 16610 and 16610LV Are TC and BK still the best games in town? Are any of the other factories making off the shelf anything close to what they offer as far as build quality and detail? I see BK's prices have dropped since I bought his LV v1 and TC is essentially the same price as the old BK's. Thanks for your help guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry563 Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 The latest subc from are the best. The TC subs are the best non subc types. Nothing really is as good. BK is in second place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidhle007 Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Unless you want something custom built (and very costly) TC is your best option for a 16610 at this point. The latest round of SubCs seem quite good but they're still powered by that damn 2836 so the crown height is a huge tell for me! The SA3135 option that Angus sells is the best looking but lacks superlume and really needs a service before it can be considered a stable movement. Even then it should still be considered as the asian clone movement it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardo Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Thats helpful, are all the newest Sub-c's that the dealers are selling from the same factory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 The new subC reps are coming from "BC" maker and have SL and AR with correct sapphire pearl they look top notch in my opinion. But as stated they have incorrect crown height and still have a ways to go. Eventually we will see "TC" quality in the subC but until then we can enjoy what we have now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidhle007 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 The SA3135 version is coming from a different factory though, yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I believe that is correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig S Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Not a fan of the old school (pre ceramic) black sub but the old school Sub LV, i would say TC V1 LV. Clasps on some of these TC reps are a bit crap mind. The latest SubC on Josh's site looked great until i realised the text on the dial (Officially certified) has no bloody gap in it! http://www.1-pc8838.com/rlss00008-116600-submariner-p-13285.html Looks nice apart from that. I really can't understand why they can replicate a watch, doing all the hart parts like case pearl etc, and then miss something so obvious. My only guess is they are there deliberately to make us keep buying new reps. I'm still on the lookout for a good SubC LV rep with the correct sunburst dial, but still nothing decent on the market Happy to be proven wrong, but I doubt I will be.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidhle007 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 The Noob factory SubC LV has a great dial but the wrong case. Buy a watch with the right case and swap the guts or just wait for V2 of the SA3135 LV. The LB and LN V2s are incredible, lacking only in the lume department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardo Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Craig- I agree that some of the version improvements are pre-planned so people on boars like this will keep demanding fixes and therefore buying new watches. They have always done that, fix one flaw but create another where a v1 had a perfect lugs/case (whatever) v2 then screws that up but fixes a dial issue. Are the LB and LN V2s the current versions Sub C versions? What dealer sells those (or do they all sell them)? I personally have always loved the LV and prefer the older versions without the ceramic bezel to those with the ceramic. TC will be getting my order soon for one of his LV's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 TC will bring light into this dark section one day. A nice Sub-c will be awesome. I for one would love a nice 114060 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardo Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Hopefully, his builds look great and a good compliment to BK's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig S Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Has there been a rough release date for the v2 LV anybody know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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