Mike on a bike Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Guys you can also go this route http://www.drcustomwatch.com/fifty-fathoms-homage-watches.html%C2'> at least at 395 to 550 you get a quality piece hand built one at a time in USA by Dennis . I have a few from him first rate. $515 with ETA 2824-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Guys you can also go this route at least at 395 to 550 you get a quality piece hand built one at a time in USA by Dennis . I have a few from him first rate. Mike, do you have a link? Edit: is this it? http://www.drcustomwatch.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Yup sorry thought I put link up that is it, Dennis is a good guy to deal with also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Yup sorry thought I put link up that is it, Dennis is a good guy to deal with also. Thanks Mike - Just bout myself a one way ticket to sleeping on the couch.... Pulled the trigger on the 100ATM PVD diver that he had with ETA 2824 for $495. Gonna need that much depth for as much shit that I'm going to get... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Saw that onet, nice! PS gone from his page now ,bet you got last one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I believe that we have totally hijacked the original thread !! However here is another example of a BP FF homage, and this is from the guy who actually owns all the Tornek-Rayville property rights, trademarks, logos, etc. that would be Bill Yao of MKII Watches. There are plans to bring out a TR in the future, but Yao is sloooow, as every watch is assembled in Switzerland and upon arrival back in the USA, he disassembles watch, checks every minute detail, adjusts the time and pressure tests to the true depth. So your watch from him is not from a lot of 100 watches that may have 10-15 selected for pressure testing, he tests every one. This watch the Stingray has been out of production for several years, however they do come up for sale on the WUS sales forum and other sales forums, so they are available if one is patient. Sales prices a year or two back were in the 500-600 USD range depending on condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Saw that onet, nice! PS gone from his page now ,bet you got last one! I think it was the last one, been wanting a diver with a 3, 6, 9 & 12 layout for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I believe that we have totally hijacked the original thread !! Right you are, sorry OP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 guys you're killing me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomic_doug Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Panerai153, you're spot-on about Bill Yao being slow as molasses. But, it's forgivable since he is so incredibly thorough. I suppose adding more employees would speed things up, but increase cost. Cutting corners would speed things up, but allow mistakes. (Seeing as I've never heard a single complaint about Mk II build quality, I think Bill would like to keep that trend going.) At some point, he is guaranteed to release a Tornek-Rayville model, but at this rate, that will be sometime in 2020. Still though, I'd like to see him expand into some original designs. He's made a nice career of copying old watches whose collector value puts them well out of the reach of the common man. However, a nice homage to a big crown Sub is still just an homage. Edited January 26, 2014 by atomic_doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschespeedster Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 $500? $800? the Blancpain top part /first line of the dial has ''softer'' printing than the bottom depth lines. it looks bad from 3 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Prometheus Sailfish is a very nice FF homage selling for about $550, I'm thinking of getting one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Prometheus Sailfish is a very nice FF homage selling for about $550, I'm thinking of getting one. Who is that? Have a link? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Who is that? Have a link? :-) Here you go: http://www.prometheuswatch.com/diver-watch-collection/prometheus-sailfish/#!/~/category/id=7120166&offset=0&sort=normal Nice looking watch with a Seiko movement. I don't care for the hands though, look like they belong on a pilot watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Thanks!indeed, hands are off!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbkr65 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I was really looking forward to this one but not for anything over 400. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I must say I think I'd rather have the Prometheus Sailfish than one of these reps. The dial is nicer on the FF rep, but it's way too pricey for what it is, we can't allow the dealers to keep on hiking the prices up, starting to get silly now. Just can't decide between the Sailfish with a black, grey or yellow dial! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Nice looking watch with a Seiko movement. I don't care for the hands though, look like they belong on a pilot watch. Ditto. Art Deco 'Skeleton Pears' are an odd choice for a diver! Handsome watch, but aside from the bezel, not a strong resemblance to the FF. Were I to choose one homage to the original '53 FF, it would have to be the Helson Skindiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Some watch porn and a link for more! http://www.ablogtowatch.com/blancpain-fifty-fathoms-5015-watch-review/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Beautiful picture Mike and super-thx for the tips from the start of this thread, my Seiko is coming in today and just waiting for Yobokies no-date gold version dial, hands and the lumed bezel insert to arrive. Only part missing is the red-tipped second hand, maybe try to put some varnish on myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 This one looks pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 OR grey dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yawn Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Bit too polished and I m not fond about the case back engraving. I still prefer my vintage FF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegasvic Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Like a lot of guys have already said, a gorgeous watch for sure, but 5 bills? Although I think I might be interested even close to 4. Just a stunning watch man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Ok, happy to have accomplished Stage 1 on my future no date Seiko 5 FFF: lumed bezel insert/ Brady sailcloth strap... more to follow:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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