speedy1969 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Hello fellow enthusiasts, I've been hearing a lot of talk this past while of a new submariner ceramic coming out of the noobfactory in the very near future? Can anyone confirm this? I was originally looking at getting my hands on a new BP from Andrew but if theres a new competitor on the way perhaps I should wait it out? Thank-you, gentlemen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 BP sub is so nice! I would get it as if your not happy with the noob you didn't have to wait all that time! Plus not sure with the noob but my BP takes gen crystal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy1969 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Thanks for the reply. Have you handled your BP side by side with a gen? I'm sure they're almost indistinguishable but I just want to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I have and they are really close here is mine with upgraded gen crystal and correct gasket height Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 The 25-295-CAR-CY crystal fits the BP..........?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy1969 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Wow! Looks gorgeous! Well If I don't hear any news on an updated version by the end of the month I'll have no choice but to pull the trigger on one of these beautiful BP's! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycheez Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 If you are picky just grab a modded BP sub-c from Vac. I just picked up my stock BP Sub-C from the mail today and I am definitely impressed. They do suffer from QC issues but it's hard to complain considering I only paid $125 and what a steal! Since my heart is into vintage I will likely only wear this on a few occasions so I won't be upgrading. If I had the funds though a gen would be on my wrist as the size is perfect. I will say IF I were to upgrade (or cared about this watch) I would go through Vac and pay the price. There are definite QC issues when viewed upon close inspection on mine. Lume could be applied much better on both the dial and pearl. The etched crown at 6 is off center. The BP glidelock clasp is crap but it is fixable if you glued on an L shaped piece of metal that allows it to hook on the grooves better. The bezel numbers definitely need the platinum paint mod. Most physical issues can't be seen from the wrist though. It does look like the real deal if you aren't looking at it from 6 inches away and it oozes that gen sparkle.While mine has issues I STILL think it's a steal and it's extremely hard to complain at $125.Edit: add pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I have the prototype noob 2013 sub and it already runs rings round the quality of the bp!!!It needs modding to be close but that's nothing new. The gen crystal fits perfectly and there is no need to use the bp gasket as the noob is perfectly repped dimensionally. The case is better and more crisply finished and the bracelet is excellent like the noob exp quality. Cg's are better and the crown is nice whereas bp is poor on these parts!Here is a quick pic to give an idea. Hopefully the finished product will impress us more than the bp and prototype model. I have a gen crystal fitted and a wm9 v3 dial with bp markers and hands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 nice noob.it has the no space text issue like the bp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 No it doesn't as this is not the noob dial as i said in the text. The photo makes it appear closer than it is in reality. The gen does not have a huge gap either!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Pardon my ignorance, but what is this BP? I have been around here for 4 or 5 years but that seems to be new terminology to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 how hard would it be getting hold of the hulk ceramic insert from the noob.and putting it on my hulk bp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Bp - big pilot factory watches The other ceramic sub often talked about on the forums is made by this factory. The other pic further up the post is a bp factory model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVojlib Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) I have the prototype noob 2013 sub and it already runs rings round the quality of the bp!!! It needs modding to be close but that's nothing new. The gen crystal fits perfectly and there is no need to use the bp gasket as the noob is perfectly repped dimensionally. The case is better and more crisply finished and the bracelet is excellent like the noob exp quality. Cg's are better and the crown is nice whereas bp is poor on these parts! Here is a quick pic to give an idea. Hopefully the finished product will impress us more than the bp and prototype model. I have a gen crystal fitted and a wm9 v3 dial with bp markers and hands. That pearl and DWO look very gen-like compared to the BP... I agree in terms of looking the part from a few feet away the BP is good, however, the finishing touches of the noob show a much better build quality. If they could just tweek the insert and dial/markers they can have what we all strive for "The Best Sub" ..... Very nice.... Edited April 18, 2013 by eVojlib 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Waiting for my Vac Sub to arrive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clskinsfan Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I have to disagree on the noob. The SEL is horrible on that watch. The pearl is better on the BP as well. Bezel color is more accurate on BP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 I have to disagree on the noob. The SEL is horrible on that watch. The pearl is better on the BP as well. Bezel color is more accurate on BP. Agreed. SEL fit on my BP is perfect. That to me is the most important detail on a subC. If there is a glaring gap it just makes all of the other details pointless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 The 25-295-CAR-CY crystal fits the BP..........?? Yes it fits. There are very specific steps you must take to successfully install the 25-295 crystal. If anyone wants it done I'd highly recommend sending it in to myself or mymanmatt. We have sat down and done quite a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemark Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Prototypes: Black http://intime.co/product.php?id_product=1052 Hulk http://intime.co/product.php?id_product=1053 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Why can these people centre a bloody pearl, surely it cant be that hard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 408.00 dollars? No thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 408.00 dollars? No thanks +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsh Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 408 dollars is a joke.....wow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemark Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 408 dollars is a joke.....wow.... I'd rather add a little more for a TC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Aaaah NO! Rather go for TC as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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