TK471 Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 1. The AD inspection 2. Pool time with my daughter. The AD was unintentional. I went in to the store to buy a rubber strap, and the jeweler insisted on changing the strap -- he was trying to be nice. It was 100 degrees outside, and I wanted to wear the strap so I capitulated. He changed it, inspected it and said it looked wonderful. I compared it to the newer version (they had a blue dial), and I could detect only two differences; (i) the pearl; and (ii) the date font. Mine is one of the first batch with the non-standard ETA font, but it's still too small when compared with gen. The pool was a revelation. I took it in the water, nervous the entire time? What if I got one like Rolli that wasn't water resistant? But it was. I had no worries or second thoughts about it. People, if you don't have this watch, get it. This is an example of watch that's a great WATCH for $300, not a great REP. It just happens to be a rep. Color me impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 I am saving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breitlingGT Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 1. The AD inspection 2. Pool time with my daughter. The AD was unintentional. I went in to the store to buy a rubber strap, and the jeweler insisted on changing the strap -- he was trying to be nice. It was 100 degrees outside, and I wanted to wear the strap so I capitulated. He changed it, inspected it and said it looked wonderful. I compared it to the newer version (they had a blue dial), and I could detect only two differences; (i) the pearl; and (ii) the date font. Mine is one of the first batch with the non-standard ETA font, but it's still too small when compared with gen. The pool was a revelation. I took it in the water, nervous the entire time? What if I got one like Rolli that wasn't water resistant? But it was. I had no worries or second thoughts about it. People, if you don't have this watch, get it. This is an example of watch that's a great WATCH for $300, not a great REP. It just happens to be a rep. Color me impressed. I'll be purchasing one in the very near future but I have a question. Will an AD refuse to assist you if he knows you have a rep? Additionally, would an AD call you out if he knew it was a fake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 I'll be purchasing one in the very near future but I have a question. Will an AD refuse to assist you if he knows you have a rep? Additionally, would an AD call you out if he knew it was a fake? There is only one golden rule: NEVER WEAR A REP TO AN AD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 I agree, this is not very responsible behavior. I have no problem with you wearing an almost perfect rep like the SFSO to an AD. But to take it off your wrist and handing it over is just plain stupidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Estaban Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 I swam all summer with my asian steelfish. The crown and stem are so long and it seals very well. I wouldn't do the AD thing with mine--No AR, but I would with a swiss version. I wouldn't take it off for inspection though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest rafib Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 (edited) I agree, this is not very responsible behavior. I have no problem with you wearing an almost perfect rep like the SFSO to an AD. But to take it off your wrist and handing it over is just plain stupidity. I received a black sosf about two weeks ago (swiss), I don't know if it is an improved batch, but I think it is perfect. Even the little flaws mentioned in the brilliant review by By-Tor (like the 1884 font, the date font and window, the distance of the 15 number from the date box and the relatively weak lumes) are lacking in this watch. I compared with a blue gen that was presented in the front window of an AD store and I coud not find differences. I did not dive with the watch, but I rinse it with running water a few times everyday, and it just looks better and better. So, go for this watch (the best version) it worth every cent. Edited September 8, 2007 by rafib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen1985 Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 What can go wrong if you go with a rep to an Authorized Dealer???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 What can go wrong if you go with a rep to an Authorized Dealer???? They will shoot you in the face... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK471 Posted September 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 They will shoot you in the face... LOL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmzy Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 What can go wrong if you go with a rep to an Authorized Dealer???? They will call the cops (after sodomising you) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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