Derek Mc Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 Hi folks, Been lurking for a while but wanted to share my latest exploit's. I have been collecting replicas since the bad old days of street stalls, and just discovered the forums and trusted Dealer sites in the past few weeks. I have quite a few "good" watches but wanted to really go the extra mile and so after a long hunt and a brand switch Tag to Omega, I settled with Andrew at Trusty Time and the CrPO 42mm I am waiting for QC pics and have read all the posts good and bad and decided that I was going to go BP rather than Noob as I just "like" the matt bezel that bit more. So, I will update you as I progress and let you know how I find my experience with Andrew, as this will be far from my last purchase
sputim Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 Good decision it's a very nice watch and a great daily beater
Derek Mc Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Posted April 10, 2014 Thats the one! I wanted to go for the orange numerals but something inside made me go chrome! It won't be a strict daily beater as I have 7 that I switch about (three are all good rep's) but it will take pride of place as one of the MOST recognizable watches out there I think
ustmisha Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 Subscribed! Great watch BTW!! Sent from my iPad Mini Retina using Tapatalk
Derek Mc Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Posted April 10, 2014 Good decision it's a very nice watch and a great daily beater Did you go for BP or Noob? It looks a bit like the BP "O" in Omega,,,
pcardoza Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 Received from Andrew just two days ago! 1
ustmisha Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) Received from Andrew just two days ago!Greta watch! Wear it well! Sent from my iPad Mini Retina using Tapatalk Edited April 10, 2014 by ustmisha
Derek Mc Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Posted April 10, 2014 Received from Andrew just two days ago! WOW That is stunning! your very good health to wear it. When did you order it out of curiosity? to know how long my own may take
pcardoza Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 Ordered March 27 --- Received April 8. WOW That is stunning! your very good health to wear it. When did you order it out of curiosity? to know how long my own may take
Fracture Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 I've had the BP and currently have 3 Noob's. The Noob's can have some issues (markers, pearl glass not always applied well) but if you get a good one then it beats the BP hands down in my opinion.
Derek Mc Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Posted April 10, 2014 I've had the BP and currently have 3 Noob's. The Noob's can have some issues (markers, pearl glass not always applied well) but if you get a good one then it beats the BP hands down in my opinion. Interesting, it does come across that way, but, for now, I went BP (I have never spent SO much on a replica ever!!) and am sitting waiting for it to arrive. To any BP wearer, how do you adjust the strap on BP I know Noob's are a huge pain? I need to remove 4 links, as I have tiny wrists LMAO
Fracture Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 I don't see how Noob's would be harder, they're essentially the same. Unscrew tiny screw left or right, pin should fall out. If not, unscrew left and right and push it through. Very simple, much more practical than the old bracelets.
Derek Mc Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Posted April 10, 2014 I don't see how Noob's would be harder, they're essentially the same. Unscrew tiny screw left or right, pin should fall out. If not, unscrew left and right and push it through. Very simple, much more practical than the old bracelets. Mmmm,,,, seems OK I have a set up and tools loup and pushers. Thanks that makes me feel better
Vegasvic Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 Good luck with your new watch. Will be watching for your pics when you get 'em.
Derek Mc Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Posted April 11, 2014 I can report I have the QC pics, Andrew in his email does say they are not for sharing and I won't go against his wishes but all I can say is
sputim Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 Did you go for BP or Noob? It looks a bit like the BP "O" in Omega,,, Yup it's a bp from andrew..a very fine watch and just be patient when adjusting the bracelet! It works but it can be hard
pcardoza Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 X2! I had to take one link out and it took some searching to find a screw that I could get to come out without damaging anything. Just go easy and take your time. Yup it's a bp from andrew..a very fine watch and just be patient when adjusting the bracelet! It works but it can be hard
Derek Mc Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Posted April 11, 2014 X2! I had to take one link out and it took some searching to find a screw that I could get to come out without damaging anything. Just go easy and take your time. If it is tight, I will whip it along to a local watchsmith, infact with the way I think about this watch, I may do that anyway!!
Fracture Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 I'm sorry, but I wasn't kidding when I said it was very simple. And I mean simple as in a five year old could do it. If you need to visit a watchmaker to adjust a (and specifically this) bracelet then... wow.
Derek Mc Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Posted April 11, 2014 I'm sorry, but I wasn't kidding when I said it was very simple. And I mean simple as in a five year old could do it. If you need to visit a watchmaker to adjust a (and specifically this) bracelet then... wow. Thing is if the screws on the bracelet are super tight as indicated, I would not want to trash them when I can get someone with quality tools to do it with lesser risk of damage?
Fracture Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 I'd suggest investing in a decent set of precision screwdrivers then. It's all you need for this. Even if you have a basic interest in watches it's something you will want or need, now or in the future. A watchmaker can't do much more about this than you can. 1
Derek Mc Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Posted April 11, 2014 I'd suggest investing in a decent set of precision screwdrivers then. It's all you need for this. Even if you have a basic interest in watches it's something you will want or need, now or in the future. A watchmaker can't do much more about this than you can. Cool thanks. It's reassuring, I am fine tearing down and rebuilding BMW engines small block Chrevy's and the like so this shouldn't pose a problem, LMAO
Krister Alcantara Ruiz Posted April 13, 2014 Report Posted April 13, 2014 Pardon my ignorance.. But what are noobs and BPs? Diffrence? Great watch btw!!
fitmic Posted April 13, 2014 Report Posted April 13, 2014 BP and Noob are two different factories. To my knowledge the Noob is closest to the gen.
Derek Mc Posted April 13, 2014 Author Report Posted April 13, 2014 BP and Noob are two different factories. To my knowledge the Noob is closest to the gen. As said BP and Noob are the factories. I spent days weighing up between them as they are so close, what one has the other lacks (but to say that I am really splitting hairs! as they are both truly incredible in detail. Andrew at TT has sorted me on a CrPO 42mm as I felt the more matt bezel and the visible AR were my choice on this this one, next time I may well go with Noob, so for me for this time Andrew and BP are the way forward.
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