hiker01 Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Which is closer to GEN: TrustyTime's H-Factory version: http://www.ttw888.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=352&products_id=10716 or Puretimes V3: http://pureti.me/product/royal-oak-offshore-diver-forged-carbon-11-best-edition-on-rubber-strap-a2824-v3/ Went to the AD yesterday and tried the GEN........one of those "Gotta get one" moment! Thanks for the input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 the v3 is my choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 My biggest concern is the forged carbon. How good is the pattern and shine? Any tells on the watch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 My biggest concern is the forged carbon. How good is the pattern and shine? Any tells on the watch? The forged carbon is pretty good. The pattern is nice. There is no shine on it as it is very matt. When compared to my gio FC case, the gio case has a nice satin finish to it where as the V3 has a matt finish. I will eventually swap my V3 case for the gio case. Also the gio case under light seems to have that translucent qualities that have been discussed by other members on the forum who have seen a gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 IMO, I think it is worth investing in a gio case.. if they are still available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Thanks for the feedback. Next question who's selling the case you mentioned. Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 imaknockov i think on RWG and RWI. I got mine when i purchased the V1 version installed in the gio case. Worth spending the extra IMO. I meant RG and RWI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 On TTs site, the 15th picture that shows the back of the cases, the rep case is terrible, cracks all over the back of the arms, they look like they will fall to pieces in a very short time.And on the front shots of the assembled watch again I can see flaws.On PTs site the logos in the photos hide any details so you can't see if the same faults exist. I'd try to find QC or user pics of a PT watch before buying.To me it looks like they're repping a difficult process which just can't be done well on the cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchman12345 Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Well I've had the H-Fac and now have the V3. The cases are identical and perfect. No cracks, durable and lovely! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Well I've had the H-Fac and now have the V3. The cases are identical and perfect. No cracks, durable and lovely! Thanks, it's great to know that the ones they are sending out are good. You have to wonder why on earth they're using those photos to (try to) sell them! I did consider buying one and then saw those photos and was completely put off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted November 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 @watchman So between the H and the V3, which one would you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 I have never considered an AP in the past, no practically nothing about them, but this Carbon fibre diver is really, really nice. I may need to sell some that aren't getting out the watch box and get one of these. What are the differences between these two being discussed here, that would warrant the big difference in price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 waiting for watchman to chime in...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Well I've had the H-Fac and now have the V3. The cases are identical and perfect. No cracks, durable and lovely! Tried to send you a PM, but your box is full, so her it is: "Hi there, You mentioned that you have the H and V3 models, would be kind enough to share your thoughts between the two and which one you think is better quality and build wise? I you could post some side by side pictures, that would be highly appreciated. Thanks a lot! Hike" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browngo1 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 I got mine from Joshua and I am very, very, happy with it. No flaws on the case at all, as far as I can see, and the pattern is also good. None of the woodgrain effect on some of the early ones. It is quite matt, but there is a sort of side sheen which actually looks quite high quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 I got mine from Joshua and I am very, very, happy with it. No flaws on the case at all, as far as I can see, and the pattern is also good. None of the woodgrain effect on some of the early ones. It is quite matt, but there is a sort of side sheen which actually looks quite high quality. Am I assuming correctly that the Joshua version is the H factory model, the same as trustytime sells? I don't buy much from dealers, and I'm often confused by the various sites that seem to sell the same watch. I would still like to hear from someone like watchman who has both as to which he prefers. Considering that their is about 130 bucks difference in price between the two. I'm really interested in getting one, but I would like to get a little more info from the AP experts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 I have owned both the H fac and V3 and in my opinion the V3 is worth the extra $100 odd dollars. For a start the AR on the V3 crystal and cyclops are better. the lume colour on markers and the bezel on the V3 match. The H fac bezel lume has a yellow tint to it. I have also heard on the other fora that the movement in the H fac is not as reliable as the V3 movement. I also think that the yellow on the V3 is a tad bit nicer. The caseback engraving on the V3 far surpasses the Hfac version. These are a few differences that I have noticed. There is a huge writeup comparison on the other fora that has more detail of the differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted November 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Thanks a lot mj....I placed my order with Angus 3 days ago and now still awaiting WU instructions.....he must be on a weekend holiday...or something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Has anyone done a pressure test on theirs? Angus lists the V3 as having a WR of >50 meters. Seems pretty ambitious for a rep, but then writing it doesn't necessarily mean that it really is.I'm seriously leaning toward a V3 as well. Just sold a 6263 Daytona, and the funds are begging to be spent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Has anyone done a pressure test on theirs? Angus lists the V3 as having a WR of >50 meters. Seems pretty ambitious for a rep, but then writing it doesn't necessarily mean that it really is. I'm seriously leaning toward a V3 as well. Just sold a 6263 Daytona, and the funds are begging to be spent!! Do it. You won't regret getting the V3, mate. Sent from my SHV-E250S using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Do it. You won't regret getting the V3, mate. Sent from my SHV-E250S using Tapatalk 2 And I know you say that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Bah, Humbug, just got an email from angus, the V3 is out of stock and no idea when more will be available. Anyone got one they don't like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Bah, Humbug, just got an email from angus, the V3 is out of stock and no idea when more will be available. Anyone got one they don't like? Hey P, try Sead aka Supermirrors TD here or Ryan aka intime. I got my V3 through Sead last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted November 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Probably why I have not heard from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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