Stephane Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 We should give you a medal for this Watcher Paying that kind of money to help the community to decide if this guy, George, is a scamer or not is an incredible gesture. I'm sure your review will be the TOP 1 thread of 2007 Thank you very much. Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Will do Oli. I have one for my new SD when it arrives but a gen insert would be nice. @Stephane I have had every Sub going over the last 6 years so there is no point stopping now! I'm not looking for 100% perfection but this does have some merits if it ever arrives. One thing I have noticed on these new generation Rolex reps is the crown tube and crown. The new SD and this WM9 Sub have a gen sized tube and crown so I guess fitting a Gen crown should be a straight swap. I have 2 here waiting for a transplant into these watches so fingers crossed on that point. I wonder how many views the review post will have in the first 24 hours!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Will do Oli. I have one for my new SD when it arrives but a gen insert would be nice. @Stephane I have had every Sub going over the last 6 years so there is no point stopping now! I'm not looking for 100% perfection but this does have some merits if it ever arrives. One thing I have noticed on these new generation Rolex reps is the crown tube and crown. The new SD and this WM9 Sub have a gen sized tube and crown so I guess fitting a Gen crown should be a straight swap. I have 2 here waiting for a transplant into these watches so fingers crossed on that point. I wonder how many views the review post will have in the first 24 hours!!!These 2 latest-greatest-most-perfect-sub/SD threads are interesting reads. It's interesting that a gray area guy like WM9 had the cojones to do what I've always expected one of our smaller, hungrier dealers to to--fire up a CNC shop and try to do a small run of excellent sub cases. That's too bad because someone over in china who's less greedy than WM9 could make a tidy little sum putting out a reasonably priced run of 2892 (or even 2892 lite) subs with a CNCed case, decent aftermarket inset, and noobmariner dials and bracelets, even if the only buyers are on the forums. The other interesting thing is that it should now be clear to even the most delusionally optimistic among us that we're never going to see a sub or SD that approaches 1:1 until the people that make these things become convinced that folks will shell out the dough for 2892 powered versions. Sadly, I don't see that happening either--most sane people (unlike us) would rather plunk down a Franklin for a Noobmariner-- which will fool everyone on the planet who doesn't know about a 1/2 mm too low crown or .75mm too shallow rehaut, which is to say almost everyone on earth. My only comment on WM9's piece is that anyone who plunks down 1/4 the value of a used gen on a 2836 powered rep is a brave dude indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 I received the much anticipated WM9 Sub today. They must have sent it at the end of last although I was only told yesterday about shipping. It is from what I know of these, a TW best latest edition and is very close to the genuine case. The bezel fits exactly as per Gen and resembles the MBW vintage fitment types with a large rubber gasketed clamping plate that fits around the gasket holding in the crystal. The bezel then fits to this with the OEM style clicker. The case is very well done. They have made the rehaut slightly more shallow and now looks perfect for depth allowing the crown to sit in the middle of the guards. They are now using an OEM size crown tube as per the new SD too so a fitting of gen crowns will be easy. Generally this is the best out of the box Sub I have seen yet and yes it is overpriced from WM9 and hopefully will be available from other dealers soon. I will post pics later tonight when I get home in a review thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellomen Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Now you make me really curious Watcher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrC Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Now you make me really curious Watcher! ME TOO!!! i can't wait to see the review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 must be almost nite time for watcher now... waiting for pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellomen Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 No mates... not nighttime... worktime it is... i hope to see the pixx within an hour or 7-8 when he comes home from work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 mhhmm TW best latest edition ? sound interesting .... please make i nice front shot - i like to see the date font + magnification. thanks alot !!! Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 This is getting interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Give it one month, and every dealer on this board (and then some) will have it. Of course, this will be perfectly timed for the appearance of an unreleased & over-priced SD. The next link in the evolution of "super" reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itreeman Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 YAYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyone want to buy 2 16610 Noobs, 1 LV noob, a Josh Classic 16610, a Josh Classic LV, Beginmariner, MBW 16610, MBW 16610 LV? I am selling all 8 of them for a special package price of $655.99, I will even throw in shipping...haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millemiglia Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Give it one month, and every dealer on this board (and then some) will have it. Of course, this will be perfectly timed for the appearance of an unreleased & over-priced SD. The next link in the evolution of "super" reps. While everybody seems to treat this watch as something new (like the new SD) and suggest "everybody" and then some will get it too, it should be noted that this guy "george" has been selling this piece for many months now. I don't know if it's any good (could be crap for all I care), but the "wait a little, and everybody will have it" has been said several months ago by other forumers as well and after all this time nobody has it (doesn't look good on this regard I'm afraid ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itreeman Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 While everybody seems to treat this watch as something new (like the new SD) and suggest "everybody" and then some will get it too, it should be noted that this guy "george" has been selling this piece for many months now. I don't know if it's any good (could be crap for all I care), but the "wait a little, and everybody will have it" has been said several months ago by other forumers as well and after all this time nobody has it (doesn't look good on this regard I'm afraid ). I hear you but, although it was announced several months ago I don't think any were actually shipped out until now. I am pretty sure that watcher signed up a long time ago for this watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millemiglia Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 If that is the case it would be very good. Still, if its true they are made in Taiwan instead of China, all other dealers that get their stuff from the "people's republic" will have some difficulties getting these. Maybe TTK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 If that is the case it would be very good. Still, if its true they are made in Taiwan instead of China, all other dealers that get their stuff from the "people's republic" will have some difficulties getting these. Maybe TTK? More likely RIVER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 While everybody seems to treat this watch as something new (like the new SD) and suggest "everybody" and then some will get it too, it should be noted that this guy "george" has been selling this piece for many months now. I don't know if it's any good (could be crap for all I care), but the "wait a little, and everybody will have it" has been said several months ago by other forumers as well and after all this time nobody has it (doesn't look good on this regard I'm afraid ). For clarification, this Sub wasn't out months ago (it's supposed "release" was July, specifically--according to his site); it's just a stall tactic of lying, in order to get front-money. It was just released a few days ago, because the manufacturer simply didn't have them made yet & he couldn't get his hands on any. George is not a watchmaker and didn't create this piece in the privacy of his garage, all by his lonesome; he's just a dealer like all the rest. As soon as our "collectors" get the same pieces from this factory, we'll have them too. And probably for less than this jerk-off is hocking them for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Maybe TTK? Not unless you want to wait another 6 months for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millemiglia Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Not unless you want to wait another 6 months for it... Who do you think then? (considering that only a few get their hands on MBWs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Who do you think then? (considering that only a few get their hands on MBWs) If there's one thing this hobby should teach you, it's patience. We'll know who has it when they get it. Not a lot more than that to say, really. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millemiglia Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 (edited) If there's one thing this hobby should teach you, it's patience. We'll know who has it when they get it. Not a lot more than that to say, really. :-) Indeed. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a EU based seller then! Edited October 19, 2007 by millemiglia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I'm sure there are a few will attempt to corner the market... But if they're listening, he with the best price & service wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 SOLD! send them to me now! LOL YAYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyone want to buy 2 16610 Noobs, 1 LV noob, a Josh Classic 16610, a Josh Classic LV, Beginmariner, MBW 16610, MBW 16610 LV? I am selling all 8 of them for a special package price of $655.99, I will even throw in shipping...haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cableguy Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 ^ I'll split the lot with you Lonnie. lol 1mbw for each of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 hhaha ok you get the LV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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