mudfish Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Can someone PM me with a link to King's website... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Funny isn't it, all the praise this model's receiving..... Where were you lot when I put this up for POLL last Christmas?!!!!!! Well???? Too busy creaming yourselves over another IWC probably So, does this mean tonton and I get a prize? OK, rant over....yes, the logo on the gen is same as this rep, a raised/stuck-on silver logo. Good so far. Blue dial version is nice, hope we see the silver dial too like with the Carrera...the black is too common, although I concede it is the only one that suits the rubber. Pity about the datewheel though - the gen I mean, white on black dial never looks good. I hear they are changing this on the next version though. However, I'd like to see the bracelet first before commenting. Also, will email King to check case size - this model is based on the gorgeous 43mm Aquagraph case (albeit not as thick as it doesn't have a 2894 and isn't similarly depth-rated), slightly larger than the 41mm standard Aquaracer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 can anybody confirm what king means when she says "have rubber strap with steel band."?? hopefully they do have the bracelet and she just didnt post pics yet. anybody know how thick this one is?? No bracelet yet. She means rubber strap with steel tang buckle. She also says 44mm on site, gen is actually 43mm so safely assume this is just measurement typo and case size is accurate to gen they used to CNC. Thickness of gen is 14mm compared to the Aquagraph's 15.5 (same case essentially, analagous to Sub vs. SD). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I have the review of the gen from Chronoworld 'zine ... A/R is present ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 ok.. im buying this next month for sure.. man.. im waiting for the bracelet version too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 So, does this mean tonton and I get a prize? When I get my free Aquatimer, sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 When I get my free Aquatimer, sure. Touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Still I have been rude about the Aquatimer and IWCs in general many times (zzzzzz.... that kind of thing) but must admit the new 2007 Cousteau with the orange index, is mildly appealing. Now don't be taking that as any excuse to hijack this thread to talk about the Cousteau! Any opportunity with you Pugs, I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Very sharp piece...hopefully bracelet version soon follows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Very sharp piece...hopefully bracelet version soon follows. According to Precious Time it'll take 2-3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 According to King, it's available now, pics going up later today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 For me it's the blue version or nothing. The black w/ rubber strap is very good looking though... but I've always wanted the blue one. You are reading my thoughts By-Tor trying to convince myself the black is better value as I can wear it on rubber also, but that azure beauty has always called out to me. Especially as I don't own a blue-dialled watch....no that's right, not even the venerable (but dull) SMP. Decision will go down to the wire on this one, I'll probably waver so any morale support appreciated Can't wait to see the bracelet - the gen is just so much better than the old date-only bracelet, feel, clasp everything. I know what you mean about the datewheels, same issue seen with the IWCs, but the trade-off for having this gorgeous Aquagraph 'Lite' case is well worth it IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Okay guys. Here's 5 pics of the genuine that I've found from the Yahoo search (old model, without the day). Looks like the rep is pretty damn nice. And the black version: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Nice pics BT Incidentally, the white dial rep is fantasy - the gen is actually silver, same as previous 41mm Date-only model - doesn't photograph well but here's best pic I've found of old model. A group pic of the 43mm DD in which you can see the blue dial under relatively normal light - ever slightly faded blue compared with deep blue on the rep. Of course photos are always difficult to judge from but still.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 dammit.. the bracelet is OUT already for 10 bux more.. and if you want both rubber and steel.. or "if need have extra total is usd 20 more".. i dont really know what that really means.. but im suspecting if you get both steel and rubber it'll cost 20$ more? /me shrugs now im weighing in to buy either this one or aquatimer!!! decision decision that i would have to make :@.. man i promised myself that UPO was my last.. now this thing is tempting me big time :S.. ok this'll be my last purchase :S i promise.. if any of u see me saying i wanna buy another one after this can u pls slap me across the head? because really i have to stop it till the end of the yr at least AQUATIMER OR AQUARACER? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 ohh and wtf.. i just realised the gen doesnt have AR and the rep does LOL.. does that mean the rep is better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 ohh and wtf.. i just realised the gen doesnt have AR and the rep does LOL.. does that mean the rep is better? I can only get excited about TAGs when somebody posts pics of one on a hot chick's boobs, but this is a pretty accurate v.1 rep. The main dial flaw will be that the concentric rings on the dial and subs will not be a crisp on the rep. Since those concentric rings seem to be in fashion on sports watches, I hope the chinese figure them out. Price is key: If they want $400 bucks for this, my hat's off to anyone who spends that and whatever mods are possible for a rep of a watch that will be selling used for $1000 bucks a year from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 I can only get excited about TAGs when somebody posts pics of one on a hot chick's boobs, but this is a pretty accurate v.1 rep. The main dial flaw will be that the concentric rings on the dial and subs will not be a crisp on the rep. Since those concentric rings seem to be in fashion on sports watches, I hope the chinese figure them out. Price is key: If they want $400 bucks for this, my hat's off to anyone who spends that and whatever mods are possible for a rep of a watch that will be selling used for $1000 bucks a year from now. nope im not sure if im allowed to tell u prices.. but its under 300.. hehhehe.. i just hope aquatimer IWC will bea round the same price ouftttt *fingers crossed* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 I can only get excited about TAGs when somebody posts pics of one on a hot chick's boobs, but this is a pretty accurate v.1 rep. The main dial flaw will be that the concentric rings on the dial and subs will not be a crisp on the rep. Since those concentric rings seem to be in fashion on sports watches, I hope the chinese figure them out. Price is key: If they want $400 bucks for this, my hat's off to anyone who spends that and whatever mods are possible for a rep of a watch that will be selling used for $1000 bucks a year from now. how much is it new now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 how much is it new now? RRP here in EU is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 ahh okay.. so its around the price of planet ocean? i want the aquatimer tho i think.. i cant pick argh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Is it me or do the caseback inscriptions look etched instead of engraved. I'm also missing a serial# and type#. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Since it has been released... anyone have pics of the watch with rep bracelet? King's and Joshua's sites show nothing yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italiano17771 Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 ohh and wtf.. i just realised the gen doesnt have AR and the rep does LOL.. does that mean the rep is better? the gen does have AR, although on josh and andrews site there is no mention of AR being on the rep. i hope there is AR on these. http://topperjewelers.com/d/brands/tag/CAF2012.BA0815 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawo Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Andrew and Joshua has just posted the Aquracer on their site. I am just not sure about the rubber strap though. Might have to wait for the bracelet also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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