wildcard Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 They all have the same case-design, the differences are the measures . The 8005 SC is the biggest watch (avail. Rep) 33x49mm without lugs Concerning the dials you better look on Pauls site, he has pics of all 3 models. I`m also searching for the best offer for a 8005SC and I guess I found it. If interested >>PM me. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eLiNK Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Could someone comment on the quality of the caseback? Is it the pictures or the quality is not that good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I have the 2892 silver face model. The numbers are luminescent. It's not super lume, but it's better than my panerai's. It's probably standard type luminova. I don't know how to tell if the caseback is etched or engraved. I will tell you this. I compared it to the genuine and the case back and engraving/etching are of similar quality. I didn't pull mine out and look at them side by side, but it was in my pocket when I was at the dealer. I have had the watch for a couple of months and wear it about once a week. In terms of reliability, it's been fine so far. Winding the crown is the smoothest of any rep. I've had. There is definetly a difference between this 2892 and the 2836 and 2824 reps I've handled. The rep. isn't perfect b/c the crown is slightly smaller and the seconds hand has to much paint at the tip. On the gen, only the tip is painted. On the rep, the tip and 1-2 mm of the shaft are painted. Since Frank Muller's are extraordinarily rare, this doesn't bother me. I only have a couple of friends who have even heard of it. I would guestimate the quality of this watch to be about 95% of the gen. If you like Frank Muller, get this watch. It is awesome. I would have no qualms wearing it into a Patek or Rolex dealer b/c the quality is that good. I haven't opened that back, but even the rotor is supposed to be correctly engraved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshot Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I've worn my silver dial into a Rolex, Breitling, IWC dealer here in town and the salespeople all fawned over it. If I ever send it to Joe for work I'll have him fix the sweep. Until then I agree it's an awesome rep as is. And it does wind smoother than any rep I own and runs between +3/4 seconds a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eLiNK Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 thedoctor Thanks a zillion. Actually, I like the silver dial model more. Except I haven't found a gen with such a dial. But I understand there are many other variations of the dial one can order at FM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcard Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 ............Actually, I like the silver dial model more. Except I haven't found a gen with such a dial....... I quess I can help you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilboBaggins Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 I was watchin the Bristish Apprentice last night, and saw some guy flashing around what looked to be the FM Conquistador. You could tell he was proud of it...gave it to one of the contestents and they had to try and pitch a sale for it...just so it got loads of camera time!! V.nice watch, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Coincidentally, I recently ordered a Conquistador from Paul. Instead of the 8005SC (with the 2892 movement), he shipped me the 8001 (with 2824) by mistake. When I notified him, he sent me the correct version. Before I returned the 8001, I snapped a couple of side-by-sides that I thought you might like to see. (The 8005 is on the left, and on top in the photos): The cases have almost identical dimensions, but the shape is not exactly the same. The case backs are similar...the engraving is slightly different. The bracelet on the 8005 seems to be more precisely made. You can see the difference in the crowns and the dial treatments. THe price difference is $80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilboBaggins Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Nice comparison...thanks Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 The bracelet on the 2824 model is awfull. I have that version and had to swap it out for a strap b/c the screws all get loose. They need loctite. I didn't need loctitie on the 2892 new version. I believe the 8001 is an older model. The new dial is so much better. Notice the lack of lume on the 8001. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eLiNK Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 thedoctor How close is the blue color on the hands to the original? As I can see it is pretty easy to get rid of too much red color on the seconds in the black dial version as the seconds hand is of steel. could this type of modding be posssible with the silver face model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eLiNK Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 (edited) avitt I thought 8005 was supposed to be bigger than 8001 or am I confusing it with 8005 King version? wildcard 10x Edited May 11, 2006 by eLiNK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tescardo Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 I`ve got mine from King today. It´s the black dial version and it`s exactly the same that Josh is selling. concerning the measures; it`s 34mm (without crown) x 42mm (52mm lugs included) Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 avitt I thought 8005 was supposed to be bigger than 8001 or am I confusing it with 8005 King version? You're probably thinking of the King. I measured both cases with a micrometer, and they were within 0.1mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eLiNK Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 good news for FM Conquistador's owners. Read comment by fkhill33. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HeWhoIsLikeGod Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 I really am starting to like the FM Conquistador, we need some wrist shots. I really like the one josh has with the roman numerals and black face. is this a real model, how accurate are the FM's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robideaux Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 (edited) On banda's "heavy padded and elegant" custom sized for 19 mm at the lug and 16 mm at the buckle. also sporting an OEM buckle i snagged off ebay: Edited June 6, 2006 by robideaux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halley Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Is king 2892 conquistador the same as Josh's? Appears to be the same but I can't tell about the bracelet and small details? Anybody who has king's version has some infos and pics? thanks I'd also like to get my hands on the box: http://www.etaworldgoods.com/franck3b.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HeWhoIsLikeGod Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 that is a good looking watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eLiNK Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 (edited) Is king 2892 conquistador the same as Josh's? Appears to be the same but I can't tell about the bracelet and small details? Anybody who has king's version has some infos and pics? thanks I'd also like to get my hands on the box: http://www.etaworldgoods.com/franck3b.jpg I would be surprised if it is not the same. From my experience, both of them sell watches from the same factory. Joshua does seem to have other sources as well. Anyway, I have the rep from King. And we could do a comparison to the Joshua's version. Edited June 7, 2006 by eLiNK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eLiNK Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'd also like to get my hands on the box: http://www.etaworldgoods.com/franck3b.jpg I've been eyeing the box myself. Perhaps King can get it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halley Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 No she doesn't have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkhill33 Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Check out this box and certificate from ioffer, $180. The pics are gen, but not sure if this would be the one you are getting though. Also ignor the fact that the guy is trying to sell the watch for $900 =) BTW, whats the serial number of your watch? I've seen a couple of different ones already on this rep, but want to know if they use the same serials for all watches or not? Mine is 6309. Cheers http://www.ioffer.com/i/Franck-Muller-conq...-silver-8209732 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eLiNK Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Check out this box and certificate from ioffer, $180. The pics are gen, but not sure if this would be the one you are getting though. Also ignor the fact that the guy is trying to sell the watch for $900 =) BTW, whats the serial number of your watch? I've seen a couple of different ones already on this rep, but want to know if they use the same serials for all watches or not? Mine is 6309. Cheers http://www.ioffer.com/i/Franck-Muller-conq...-silver-8209732 Somehow, I've got the impression that the serial numbers on the rep are unique or there are many rep producers having come with the rep. Have seen 6 reps so far and all of them had a different serial number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eLiNK Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 The SN on mine is 6437. It is from Ms. King. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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