turboGUATE Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 What about King's offer? Has anyone ordered from him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torresp Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Those who ordered from king are still waiting... just like us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 put me out of my misery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletch512 Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 What's with all the hype? Isn't this watch, from a rep perspective, just a more colorful GST chrono? Except it won't have the steel band and yet cost a whole lot more? Don't get me wrong; I'll pick one up if the price is reasonable, but with all the attention this thing is getting, you'd think it was a perfect AP ROO or some other holy grail watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 What's with all the hype? Isn't this watch, from a rep perspective, just a more colorful GST chrono? No, it's a more colourful Aquatimer Chrono. Big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 No, it's a more colourful Aquatimer Chrono. Big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletch512 Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 No, it's a more colourful Aquatimer Chrono. Big difference. Like I said, from a rep perspective: same Asian 7750, same case style, same datewheel, rubber instead of steel band, etc. Sure, the bezel rotates, which is nifty and all, but I'm just saying lets have some perspective here. No question the gen Cousteau Aquatimer is a cooler watch than the gen GST chrono. However, you know the rep's going to have poor lume, a problematic Asian 7750, and problems with the datewheel. You know this because that's the same problems all the other IWC reps have. So add in the cost of re-luming, servicing the movement, putting in a new datewheel, just to get this rep up to par. All on top of what looks to be a very expensive rep. So again, why is everyone going bonkers over this watch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddeenbob Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Like I said, from a rep perspective: same Asian 7750, same case style, same datewheel, rubber instead of steel band, etc. Sure, the bezel rotates, which is nifty and all, but I'm just saying lets have some perspective here. No question the gen Cousteau Aquatimer is a cooler watch than the gen GST chrono. However, you know the rep's going to have poor lume, a problematic Asian 7750, and problems with the datewheel. You know this because that's the same problems all the other IWC reps have. So add in the cost of re-luming, servicing the movement, putting in a new datewheel, just to get this rep up to par. All on top of what looks to be a very expensive rep. So again, why is everyone going bonkers over this watch? I think a lot of it (besides being a unique watch) stems from the fact that Angus brought the forum in close to the beginning, asked for comments, showed progress pictures and incorporated the comments. Fun to be a part of (no matter how slight) and the gen is a very unique piece. Be fun to show the rep off and talk some of its history. All that said, you're right. We can expect the same issues with the movement (though I haven't experienced any yet with my 3 7750s) and probably a high price. But... I'm waiting patiently because I do want one. Deen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 So add in the cost of re-luming, servicing the movement, putting in a new datewheel, just to get this rep up to par up to par? have you seen any/many of the new reps out of the factory that's making these super reps lately (ie. HBB, chronomat evolution, steelfish superocean, probably EL's iwc 3717)? they are IMPRESSIVE right out of the box far beyond most other standard reps. i think the costeau divers will be no exception. but to address your other thoughts/concerns: re: lume, i'm the first one to hope for quality lume on this thing -- i think it is an important part of this rep. will it be super luminova? doubtful. but if the lume is the same quality as EL's 3717, i think i'll be satisfied. re: servicing the movement, this is a "to each his own" type question. i haven't had any issues with any of my new asian 7750 movements (know on wood) out of the box. if/when i do have any issues, i'll have them serviced, or better yet, put in a genuine eta 7750 (ziggy put the myth that this isn't possible to bed in his post here). re: new datewheel, the datewheels are very expensive from cousins (maybe $5), and not all of us are that nitpicky.... just my $0.02 deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add46.88 Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Just heard that this watch will be released on the first week of may..... Hope its tuesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilts Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Just heard that this watch will be released on the first week of may..... Hope its tuesday! Anyone heard anything?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 This watch has become the biggest tease...I don't even want it anymore Ok I can't believe I said that...I still want it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdkno Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Well I had gotten an e-mail from Angus last week saying it would be released May 3rd, now if that happens??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinsic Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Guess what...I'll be back in a week to check this thread out and it'll still not be out. That's how it is guys. Just give it a miss for a few days and before you know it, Angus would be advertising it on his forum topic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add46.88 Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Well I had gotten an e-mail from Angus last week saying it would be released May 3rd, now if that happens??? Thats tomorrow! lol i know not to get too excited, will prob get delayed again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Good things come to those who are patient... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxus Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 I havn't pulled the trigger on a chrono watch yet but this one defintely looks appealing. Can't wait till the announcement is made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilts Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Just left an AD having handled a gen again for a good 10 minutes - I was within an inch of doing their interest free credit deal there and then. I took the opportunity to have a really good look at it - it is (as you would expect) beautifully made - the deep gloss finishing on the dial (no concentric circles on the sub-dials) and exquisite detailing will be really hard to rep accurately. It is hard to describe - the details may be repped accurately, but the watch has a "feel" to it that will be hard to capture! Hopefully we'll not have to wait too long to see - otherwise that 0% credit over 3 years could be hard to resist! Hilts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhead Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Just left an AD having handled a gen again for a good 10 minutes - I was within an inch of doing their interest free credit deal there and then. I took the opportunity to have a really good look at it - it is (as you would expect) beautifully made - the deep gloss finishing on the dial (no concentric circles on the sub-dials) and exquisite detailing will be really hard to rep accurately. It is hard to describe - the details may be repped accurately, but the watch has a "feel" to it that will be hard to capture! Hopefully we'll not have to wait too long to see - otherwise that 0% credit over 3 years could be hard to resist! Hilts well, i just purchased a gen while i was in HK.. not the Cousteau, but the Chronometer with yellow highlights, and rubber strap Got to tell you, this is an awesome watch.. looks better in person and on a wrist than the IWC site would indicate. I will try to post some pics later on this week but i really am not good at that stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumouse Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Being released may 6th I hear.....It is holiday where the watch is being made.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 (edited) They didn't release the rep yet and there is already a newer version of the gen! Check this out! Looks cooler with that orange bezel and white subdials! Edited May 3, 2007 by Sql_pl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 interesting. for my dollars, i think i'd stick to the original version. the orange is just too extreme / in your face for me (i feel the same way about the orange PO) deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilts Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 They didn't release the rep yet and there is already a newer version of the gen! Check this out! Looks cooler with that orange bezel and white subdials! You're right - just released. Note that the new 2007 watch does not have a wooden insert on the back. I think if you were to buy a gen, the "old" one is the one to get. Hilts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slojo Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 interesting. for my dollars, i think i'd stick to the original version. the orange is just too extreme / in your face for me (i feel the same way about the orange PO) deltatahoe What he said. First version is just on the right side of the fine line dividing classy and tacky. This one oversteps IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravishingrick Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Love the costeau divers line... If I had loot to buy a gen I would have a real difficult task choosing between the 2006 & 2007 version.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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