jayely1 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) What are the flaws with this model (what's off from oem) And is there side by side photos of OEM and this model? Also, Is the swiss movement worth the extra $150? http://pureti.me/pro...on-ss-bracelet/ Trusty time has the "same" watch for $268...Is it the same exact watch just a better price? Thanks guys! Edited January 20, 2014 by jayely1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayely1 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Anyone know?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstan83 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Check this thread out. http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/158312-super-reps-for-2013/?fromsearch=1 As far as I'm aware, yes this is considered a super rep. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayely1 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thanks for the link..Just curious on the obvious or if there is any obvious differences between oem and rep. Also, is it worth getting the swiss movement or just stick with asian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstan83 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 I can't say for sure whether there are many obvious tells on this as opposed to gen, it's a rep I've had my eye on for some time tho. Some people swear by eta others say that asian clone with a service is just as good and reliable. There are probably some good pros and cons with each. As long as your happy with it I wouldn't worry too much. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van_damme1988 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 What are the flaws with this model (what's off from oem) And is there side by side photos of OEM and this model? Also, Is the swiss movement worth the extra $150? http://pureti.me/pro...on-ss-bracelet/ Trusty time has the "same" watch for $268...Is it the same exact watch just a better price? Thanks guys! - SuperOcean 44 is a super rep. - choose Asian 2824 movement and have it serviced (or Sellita if you want a better one and willing to pay 150 USD more) - all of the SO 44 are the same. choose any dealer you want (there is a dealers section on the first page). - before the purchase, contact the dealer and check if particular model is in stock. - there was gen / rep comparison over on RWI, but the link does not work anymore - there are many threads about Superocean 44 here on RWG. you may want to use "search" button on top right of this page. - no need to create multiple threads and top them up when somebody is not answering your questions immediately. just wait. it is part of the rep game. - read a lot (use Search and type in words like "which movement", "SO44", "Superocean", "are these reps different from various dealers", "can i dive 100 m with my rep", "SO 44 flaws", "will AD notice my SO44 is rep", "why should i service my movement", etc.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Sound advice given already Jay, def a super rep mate and the van_damme is spot on with the advice he's given, get one when you can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayely1 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 So if all the dealers have the same watch, should I get this one?? http://www.rwgforum.net/links/goto/51-watcheden/ It's ike half the price of trusty time and purtime..It's really the same watch?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van_damme1988 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 So if all the dealers have the same watch, should I get this one?? http://www.rwgforum.net/links/goto/51-watcheden/ It's ike half the price of trusty time and purtime..It's really the same watch?? If you click any of the TDs, you can see that they have something called "review section". Read few of them and it will give you the best idea about what to expect. Also have a look at how many members posted reviews in their section and when was the last purchase made. So if you are talking about 418 USD version displayed on their site, I do not think, it is that much cheaper from what you can buy from josh, silix, trusty, angus or toro. If you are talking about the 118 USD version .... huh...lol... my eyes.... lets say I love the completely wrong DWO with completely wrong font, size, dial print, markers .... or almost everything. It screams from a distance "imma rep... cheap one". Just place those two pic aside and compare them. No srsly. It all depends on what you budget is. If you want a really good start, choose Asian 2824 movement, not the cheap 21J. It is much better start. Reps that come from the same factory are priced evenly, there is max 20-30 USD difference. I chose trusty as a TD to loose my rep virginity. So buy a TD not a rep And read moar :3 Compare some reviews of 21 movements and I recommend you to find some of the Rolexmans teardown reviews as there is lot of informations about what to expect and why should you have the movement serviced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstan83 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 +1I agree, you can see the difference in quality just in the photos, you'll notice it even more in real life. Listed above are your reasons why it's half the price. I also have used Trusty Time and you will receive great service and a decent rep, it's worth spending that little extra for the quality.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayely1 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Good to know, so of course no one even has them in stock...so Can't get one anyways Do they usually produce more if they run out or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Torobravos too is a TD with very good service and quality watches, has the Abyss 42mm in his hot section for the special price of 205 with Asian ETA, maybe he still has some (the yellow is not available). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayely1 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I messaged him I really need the 44. Thanks for the info nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 and this is the Steelfish V2 I got from Toro, just to have a look: and lumeshot outside at night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayely1 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I messaged him and he is messaging back instantly, which is rare I find! He said after the Chinese holiday they will be more. So I most likely will buy from him. He's has a good reputation I take it? How's the lume on yours?? How long does it last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayely1 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 http://www.torobravos2013.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=25_42&product_id=720 This is the correct newest model closest the GEN right? Just confirming toro has the same as other other leading dealers. Thanks again guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramviksrille Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Worth the wait for sure! I didn't know there was any different versions of this one except movement/colours. More like different batches. Its my favourite rep for 2 years now. Edited January 21, 2014 by ramviksrille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannesyd Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Toro is the man. Reliable and always helpful.@ramviksrille Damn, that looks sharp in all black with a rubber strap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Just about the lume: Excellent, great, at first can find nearby things in a dark room, later time is readable 8 hours or more (all night). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayely1 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 WOW, that is good..I still can't decide if I should get the Swiss or Asian movement...Toro said they are 100% new from NOOB and ptime says he doesn't sell them because they are remanufactured or used.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramviksrille Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 WOW, that is good..I still can't decide if I should get the Swiss or Asian movement...Toro said they are 100% new from NOOB and ptime says he doesn't sell them because they are remanufactured or used..<br />Well. If you got the cash, go swiss. Asian is just as good and reliable but the watchmakers will be happier working on the swiss than the asian. <br />The Asian in my so44 is smooth as silk and the watchmaker i use dont care so for me there was another $150 or so more to spend on a new rep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayely1 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Even every dealer I wrote said to go with the Asian..They're basically just as good and the swiss are used or remanufactured...Good to know! Just wish someone had one in stock right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramviksrille Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Even every dealer I wrote said to go with the Asian..They're basically just as good and the swiss are used or remanufactured...Good to know!<br /><br />Just wish someone had one in stock right now!<br />If you manage to get something shipped out of China the next week or two you are a lucky man. <br /><br />They are celebrating Chinese New year. All workers go visit their relatives. China closes down. If you have traded/bught with them during this period you know. If not read about it. Its fashinating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayely1 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 They all keep telling me they won't have anything until after the holiday. Didn't know it was such a long process! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramviksrille Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) They all keep telling me they won't have anything until after the holiday. Didn't know it was such a long process! You have a ton to learn I see you are in the us. One good thing with that is the shipping to you usually is faster than most other parts of the world. Then when they get the watch they might find issues with it that need attention and there goes 3 weeks more, Then it gets stuck in custom... When you eventually get the watch im sure you will enjoy it though! There are trusted dealer on the other forums that deals from Thailand, He deals now. He have no so44 though. Edited January 23, 2014 by ramviksrille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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