solicitor Posted April 15, 2007 Report Posted April 15, 2007 This is just one reason why I'm becoming disenchanted with Reps lately: ARCTOS GPW K1 The Specs: Arctos K112 26 jewel Swiss auto movement (Sellita SW200, 2824 based clone) Solid Ceramic case, available in white or black Titanium crown and caseback 44mm excluding crown 15.5mm height Extra thick sapphire crystal (to 3.5mm) Lug width: 24mm Water-resistant DIN 8310
Watchmeister Posted April 15, 2007 Report Posted April 15, 2007 Wrong date font. What if you're initials aren't GPW? Actually, it is a nice watch but this has always been the case. You can buy any number of gens for the price of a number of the better reps. It is pretty tough to argue against an Orange Monster for $200.
solicitor Posted April 16, 2007 Author Report Posted April 16, 2007 Re: AR: This is a new watch, so there's not a lot of info. available yet. However, all of Arctos' other watch crystals have anti-reflective coating. GENS vs. REPS: I'm not familiar with other GENS with a SOLID ceramic CASE. If there are others, I'd doubt they're at this price point. Anyway, the point I was making is that the stated reason for the high price of the new Hublot Ceramic REP was the cost of the ceramic bezel, which is hard to understand considering the price of this watch (with a swiss movement)... AVAILABILITY: I'd check their WEBSITE for availability.
chris5264 Posted April 17, 2007 Report Posted April 17, 2007 Interesting,,,this is a really good example of something I was a bit slow to catch onto. The last 7 watches I picked up were all gens,,,,and guess what? Not a single one ended up on my watch table. All had great lum,,WR to at least 150, keeping great time and each was between 100-400 (usd). Your example is a bit more, but certainly worth the money considering what you are getting.
solicitor Posted April 18, 2007 Author Report Posted April 18, 2007 Update: I ordered it! Black ceramic case, carbon fibre dial, with rubber AND leather strap. Just 25.00USD shipping! I have no idea when it will arrive. I'll post a review when received if anyone is interested....
FWATCH Posted April 19, 2007 Report Posted April 19, 2007 Update: I ordered it! Black ceramic case, carbon fibre dial, with rubber AND leather strap. Just 25.00USD shipping! I have no idea when it will arrive. I'll post a review when received if anyone is interested.... Cool lookin' watches. Don't forget pix with review.
solicitor Posted April 19, 2007 Author Report Posted April 19, 2007 Update. New pic posted. Please note that watch comes with rubber or leather strap with tang buckle...Should arrive within six weeks..
loman88 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Posted April 21, 2007 I'm interested in this watch too. Where did you order it from? I went on their website and didn't see any info on it. Thanks.
solicitor Posted April 22, 2007 Author Report Posted April 22, 2007 I'm interested in this watch too. Where did you order it from? I went on their website and didn't see any info on it. Thanks. I wrote to dialog@arctos.info and got a response within 24 hours...
Usil Posted April 22, 2007 Report Posted April 22, 2007 Maybe it is just me but I like Stainless Steel a lot better. I just have a problem of buying a watch for that price that is made out of the same material as a crock pot. Usil
solicitor Posted May 28, 2007 Author Report Posted May 28, 2007 Update: Special U.S. promotion pricing ends June 9th! Regular price will be about $1,700USD afterwards.
Watchmeister Posted May 28, 2007 Report Posted May 28, 2007 You were smart to buy when you did. At $1,700 there are other gens I would rather buy - or better yet - reps of Aquatimer, 7753 196, Swiss 2893 GMT and a Pilot 3717 to boot. Don't give up on reps. You may not like the prices but they are getting better and better.
Mo_till Posted May 29, 2007 Report Posted May 29, 2007 I would still rather spend 700$ on a HBB Ceramic with an Asian 7750 than on this one...
solicitor Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Posted May 30, 2007 Has it arrived yet? I'm told it will be sent the week of June 7th... BTW, my credit card won't be charged until it is shipped.
archibald Posted June 1, 2007 Report Posted June 1, 2007 I'm told it will be sent the week of June 7th... BTW, my credit card won't be charged until it is shipped. I think you can buy a Aninomo, which these seem to pay homage to, for not much more than $1700 but at that promotional price you got a nice deal on a nice watch. Wear it well!
eunomians Posted June 1, 2007 Report Posted June 1, 2007 Nice watch. Sober & refreshing price at this point (before it goes up to full retail price).
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