cougar1 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Small Issue was with a different watch these are the 42mm btw, just a teaser, forgot to upload any 45mm but exactly same, may even have better placed smaller pearl Andrew was the dealer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandal.tbh Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Oh man, I'm so excited. I just bought the orange PO last month, and then just dropped $600 on a new shotgun this week so the wife is not going to be happy about spending more money. But I just don't know what choice I have! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig S Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Just noticed the 45 version has "liquid metal" on case back. This isn't correct at all.... Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Small Issue was with a different watch these are the 42mm btw, just a teaser, forgot to upload any 45mm but exactly same, may even have better placed smaller pearl Andrew was the dealer! So by not sharing you want others to oversee a flaw and get stuck with a bad specimen?... Don't see what else would motivate you not to share? Kind of silly if you ask me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 They do look very nice. I ordered a silver numbered 42, but the orange looks nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Both those are 42mm. (These aren't all for me ) The 45mm actually is a tad better looking on the pearl etc, better stop now and actually check the QC, Andrew will be giving me warnings . 45mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Was with a different watch entirely Rolexman, an AP, didn't think it was relevant here ...was just joking on that earlier. All these look good, just check the locations of pearl etc. Reason why I didn't upload all pics was there are too many of them There will be plenty of people dissecting these when they get them in their hands, for now you see what I see above. So by not sharing you want others to oversee a flaw and get stuck with a bad specimen?... Don't see what else would motivate you not to share? Kind of silly if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) Some people mentioned the pearl over on the other forum, it's not actually as bad as some think, and the tilt of some qc pics can make it deceiving, it looks much better placed than 5th gen, although still a little bigger than gen. Edit: Gen for reference: Edited February 1, 2013 by cougar1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) So what size is the qc pic just above? The 45mm seems to have the correct bevelled date window, but i also notice that the silver ring on the insert is closer to the pearl triangle than the gen. Also, the - between CO-AXIAL seems shorter than gen. Just minor stuff but i can't wait to see mine!! I really hope the AR & crystal is as good as claimed. Edited February 2, 2013 by Importr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted February 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) Hi importer, just looking at it and realizing the gen pictured above is 45mm and the rep qc is 42mm on that. How I always tell 45mm from 42mm in pics (it took a while for me to realise) and its fairly obvious when I thought about it ...is to forget the bevelled window which is not aways easy to see in certain angled shots, but use the distance of the date window from the marker as a guage. The 42mm is almost right ontop of the marker, the 45mm has that extra couple of mm gap. Anyway few minor gripes as you say, the dial is also not as 'sheeny' matte as the gen (if sheeny is a word ) but it still looks a well built watch. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh. Also just a couple of things noted from rg now that more qc pics are available. I see what you're saying, alot more reflections, perhaps camera angle I don't know, will reserve judgement entirely about the AR and how good it is until I see the watches. One AR on one version and non on another would be a major faux pas. If it is lighting/set up not sure. From this angle they are all showing similar reflections. 42mm 45m One thing I'm noticing overall is the pearl on the 45mm looks to have improved immensely from the old UPO, it's almost centred, on all watches. On the 42mm they vary a bit and it's not as clear cut an improvement. 42mm vs: 42mm 45mm Edited February 2, 2013 by cougar1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandal.tbh Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 I think the biggest screw-up is the "Liquidmetal" engraving on the caseback of the 45mm as mentioned earlier. That's enough for me to order the 42mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted February 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 How they managed that I have no idea, it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, overall the back of the watch bears hardly much resemblance to gen anyway, but at the same time it was shoddy, the only thing I can think of is they were/are using the same caseback for a blue LM prototype and they decided to cut a few corners and it was kept as a 'best fit' for all. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig S Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 It's another case of placing flaws in the rep so we buy v2 v3 etc. Very tiring... come on GZ, we aren't fcking stupid. Just make what we want, reap the benefit and move on to the next rep. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Cougar, thanks for the mega cut & paste, I just saw that thread on rg. Lol :-) Hmm yes, some peeps are put off by one or 3 issues on the 45. It is pretty stupid (or greedy) to deliberately produce the wrong caseback. Perhaps the anticipated LM rep will revert to a plain caseback, forcing us to buy both! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watch.aholic Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 A couple of QC teasers! Looks very good! Bit of glare off the crystal, lots of reflections in the area though! Look amazing really, I'm happy, all in all bezel looks great, except for one minor thing which I'm not sharing That looks awesome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted February 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Cougar, thanks for the mega cut & paste, I just saw that thread on rg. Lol :-) Hmm yes, some peeps are put off by one or 3 issues on the 45. It is pretty stupid (or greedy) to deliberately produce the wrong caseback. Perhaps the anticipated LM rep will revert to a plain caseback, forcing us to buy both! on the caseback, it would be exactly like something the factories would do, that would be kinda funny though in a tragic sort of way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 These really do look good, just a shame about the date window on the 42mm which has already been mentioned but overall they look amazing. Do we know if they are making the rubber straps for these? Thanks for all the updates and pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogstar Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 As regards the open case back have you noticed if you show somebody your watch they seem as interested with the back as as they do the dail and the flaws will never be noticed ,I love um.One other thing I really hope there will be no crown stem issues that's one flaw that's bigger than the rest.It looks a real beauty gotta got one!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMS Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) These really do look good, just a shame about the date window on the 42mm which has already been mentioned but overall they look amazing. Do we know if they are making the rubber straps for these? Thanks for all the updates and pics What is wrong with the date window? The 45 has a beveled window as the 42 has not.....seems good to me on both reps. Gen 42 Gen 45 Edited February 2, 2013 by DMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig S Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I might buy one when they sort the caseback engravings. Other people might not care, but a lot of people on here will. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browngo1 Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I might buy one when they sort the caseback engravings. Other people might not care, but a lot of people on here will. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 I'm with you Craig. I sooooo wanted a 45, but the LM engraving is a definite deal breaker for me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akilles Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 How are the bars on this rep? The gen has white (as white as it gets). This rep looks like it has a small tone of beige/green on the bars or is it just the light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdkno Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Wonder when the orange bezel will be out. I have a UPO now with a gen crystal, wonder if I could put my gen crystal into this rep?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I ordered a 45mm orange numbers from Andrew at Trusty time. I paid with my credit card. No problems very smooth transaction. Nwolf I can't wait either!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Excuse my noobezum(yea i made my own word) but fellas its an AWESOME SUPER REP so What's the big deal about the LM logo? 99% of the people are like the honey badger...just don't give a shhhht! So enlighten me...what am I missing? Btw I'm not an Omega aficionado. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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