SSTEEL Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Received my genuine Aquaracer bracelet today, and thought you would appreciate a side by side comparison with the replication of the same model, BA0870 bracelet. Whilst there is already a comparison over at RWI, there isn't one here, hence my attempt. If you are interested in seeing this other comparison, then check out s3g0y's comparison thread here where he not only compares the bracelet, but also a complete gen watch with the rep of the same model. The replica bracelet is very very close indeed to the genuine bracelet, with only very few noticeable differences, which all have to be found upon closer inspection. The first series of photos show the shorter of the two bracelets being the genuine, and the longer, the replica bracelet. Also to note, in most of these photos, the genuine clasp/diver extension is a couple of holes/position/adjustment to the replica, but towards the end of these shots, I resize the genuine, and adjust the diver extension so they both show the same. Onto the photos... Genuine Top... Rep.. Gen.. Rep.. Gen.. Rep.. Gen.. Gen top.. Now a quick look at the SEL's Rep.. Gen.. Gen Top..(as mentioned earlier, you can see the diver extensions are set differently. Corrected later). Rep.. Gen.. Rep.. Gen.. Gen Top.. Rep.. Gen.. Gen..(You can't really see the inscribing here due to the genuine bracelet being used. See second photo which shows a little better in certain light). Diver extension open. Gen Top.. Rep.. Gen.. Diver extension closed, Gen top.. Rear of clasp, closed, gen top.. Rep.. Gen.. A look on the rear of the bracelet. Gen, right.. Rep.. Gen.. Bracelet Endlinks..(rep right) Clasp side profile. Gen top.. Gen top again, this photo you can see why the rep has sharper edges, unfinished like gen, top.. And that pretty much concludes my comparison. Heres a shot of both bracelets at the same length.. Gen top.. A look at the rep, which is a super rep in its own right. The latest version has the correct logo.. SEL fitment.. And of course a wrist shot I purchased this rep from the same guy over on RWI who I linked to his comparison thread. Due to him having the gen and rep version of this model Tag, he advised against me getting a gen bracelet because the rep is so good. I got a good deal, so thought why not. This rep originally came from Ryan, a TD on RWI. Overall impressions on this rep bracelet, and watch, yes, its a super rep for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icoopernicus Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 SSTEEL, do you know if they changed the Aquaracer bracelet for the new 500m diver. The new model shares the case with the 300m diver where your model uses a larger 43mm case, does the 43mm case use a 22mm lug width or is it 20mm which I believe the 41mm case does? Thanks for any info you may be able to share and on a side note, I may be willing to take that rep bracelet off your hands if you are not using it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted September 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 SSTEEL, do you know if they changed the Aquaracer bracelet for the new 500m diver. The new model shares the case with the 300m diver where your model uses a larger 43mm case, does the 43mm case use a 22mm lug width or is it 20mm which I believe the 41mm case does? Thanks for any info you may be able to share and on a side note, I may be willing to take that rep bracelet off your hands if you are not using it Hi, I just measured the end links for you, and they are 20mm my friend. Yes, the 500m is indeed a 43mm case set. I'm afraid I cannot advise on any changes of the bracelet, or if the same bracelet was used on the newer models. Are you referring to the new ceramic Diver Aquaracer? As to buying my Rep Aquaracer bracelet, drop me a pm. Andrew at Trustytime sells them for $80 plus shipping, so this should give you an idea on cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 If it's the new Ceramic Aquaracer your talking about then let me know I'll measure mine up for you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icoopernicus Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Yeah, I was talking about the new ceramic. I want to buy it on the Rubber and have a bracelet as well. It might be a little while before I pull the trigger but I will send you a message if you still have the bracelet around January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 No worries, just checked my Ceramic and it's 20 mm mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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