Steve G Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 (edited) I happened to glace at Josh's site and look what's comming soon... http://www.perfectclones88.com/0184-p-2969.html Edited June 9, 2007 by Steve G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G Posted June 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 (edited) The orange looks too bold..but I suppose it could just be the way the picture was taken. I'm happy with the 2006 version I got, it has a nice balance of colors and "original wood". But I do like the caseback on the 2007 version. Edited June 9, 2007 by Steve G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 I have the IWC catalogue in front of me and I cannot really see a flaw to worry about. I much prefer this one and I think I'll now pull the trigger. They have even copied the book showing nuber 0001 of the 2500 series. The orange looks spot on in the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 I just stumbled upon this at Josh's site as well...looks very good...I too may pull the trigger on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 There is a flaw, the orange circle is not right. It should be continuous orange circle all the way round. The chrono second hand should be orange at the tip too...... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 (edited) Good catch...triangle under the '12' marker is too large as well (as is the 'Cousteau Divers' font). Not sure how these inaccuracies compare to the 2006 rep'd version. Edited June 9, 2007 by Dario33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 The other version has none of these issues Looks like they dropped the ball with this one, it is a big flaw and changes the look of the watch for the worse. If they corrected it, I would most probably buy it, as I like this version better than the older (more accurate) version...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilts Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 mmm - not sure - check the IWC website - no complete orange ring there or orange tip on the chrono sec hand (although it is a small image). Josh's looks pretty damn close IMO. Although, his date is out of alignment as is now the norm! Hilts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Actually, this is very accurate. Here is a picture of the RELEASED version: http://www.lussori.com/iwc-aquatimer-chron...watch-6966.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Wow they were fast this time. I am glad that I already bought my '06 model as it would be pretty hard to decide which one to go for if I'd be buying now. I am afraid orange is a bit off in this 2007 model when compared to gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 I am afraid orange is a bit off in this 2007 model when compared to gen. Having worked in design, I can tell you that one photo on the internet compared with another is not at all a good way of verifying colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 I prefer the 2006 front but 2007 case back. But I would never have the nerve to buy the 2007 until someone checks out the orange. I also question whether you can find orange superlume to relume that inner bezel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Not sure which one I prefer. Does this mean that people who purchase the '06 version will be receiving a 'second generation' Cousteau? There were rumours that there would be a revised version of the first version- dealing with some of the QC issues, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G Posted June 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Not sure which one I prefer. Does this mean that people who purchase the '06 version will be receiving a 'second generation' Cousteau? There were rumours that there would be a revised version of the first version- dealing with some of the QC issues, etc... I'd venture to guess that ths version comes with all the QC issues as before as not much is different in design. I agree with Pug, color hard to judge, I'd assume they got it right. The caseback looks pretty good as they managed to achieve the level of detail in the swarming fish. I do like this caseback a little better, but prefer the 2006 dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Nice looking watch, but I still prefer the 3536. In fact, the 3536 is the best Aquatimer aside from the original IWC military Master Compressor Aquatimer, but finding one for under $8k is impossible nowadays. My opinion, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dak244 Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 I have the IWC catalogue in front of me and I cannot really see a flaw to worry about. I much prefer this one and I think I'll now pull the trigger. They have even copied the book showing nuber 0001 of the 2500 series. The orange looks spot on in the book. Each piece is numbered differently correct? Otherwise.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 OK that's cool, it does appear close to the gen I really do prefer the style with the orange band going all the way round, I wonder why they changed it? I liked they way the dial was framed with the non released version. The released watch does not do that. Weird how such a small change can alter how I perceive the watch...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 They changed it so they can sell the next edition to all those rabid Cousteau fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 In the catalogue the orange does run all the way round to 3 but it is a very thin line and not like the picture posted further up. It is absent from Josh's pics completey but to me this is a small flaw and reps will always have them without exceptoin. Perfection can never be atained and I stopped looking for it long since. Major flaws are different of course but very slight one s are not a worry really on your wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Having looked at more pictures of the released version, it would seem there should be a thin orange line above the black triange. Also from 12-3 there should be a very thin orange line seperating the black quarter circle from the black dial. The replica is missing these very thin orange lines. You can see it here: https://www.iwc.com/collection/popup/popup_...w=0&v=50602 Might want to feed that back to the makers of this watch. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 In the catalogue the orange does run all the way round to 3 but it is a very thin line and not like the picture posted further up. It is absent from Josh's pics completey but to me this is a small flaw and reps will always have them without exceptoin. Perfection can never be atained and I stopped looking for it long since. Major flaws are different of course but very slight one s are not a worry really on your wrist. We both spotted that at the same time There is a message asking for feedback on the watch, it would be worth sending the information on to be sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilts Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Is anyone selling the 2007 version yet - or is this just pre-release info? Thanks Hilts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Is anyone selling the 2007 version yet - or is this just pre-release info? Thanks Hilts Pre-release as far as I can see...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 I am also afraid that those 2007 caseback engravings may be sharp and uncomfortable in this rep... But it is of course great to see factoris reacting so fast - after all IWC just released that model. This picture is slowly making me want one... the contrasting subdials with great AR coating and all the colors... mmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilts Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Me too - watching this with interest..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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