gioarmani Posted November 11, 2007 Author Report Posted November 11, 2007 Here's the update I promised--shot outside in better light.
Stephane Posted November 11, 2007 Report Posted November 11, 2007 Thanks again for your time and these new pics !!!
baltic Posted November 11, 2007 Report Posted November 11, 2007 Cheers for the updated pics, much appreciated!
Star69 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Posted November 11, 2007 wow - thanks allot ! i went today to the next AD - window shopping from 1m away - the rehaut-thickness does not look much different - but i could spot a difference on the CGs - i have to shave them a little more Frank
alligoat Posted November 11, 2007 Report Posted November 11, 2007 Very nice pictorial, Gio. The rep SD is looking very good IMO. Sometimes it's hard to tell which is rep and which is gen.
crystalcranium Posted November 11, 2007 Report Posted November 11, 2007 Great replica...would hold its own, on its own...but it looks like a faded version of the genuine side by side...like all replicas. Excellent imperfect reproduction which is the best we can ask for.
FxrAndy Posted November 11, 2007 Report Posted November 11, 2007 That crown in the crystal jumps out to me every time i see one now though. And the only way to get rid of it would be to fit a gen crystal and i doupt that would fit.
bruce79 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Posted November 11, 2007 (edited) The etched crown in the crystal seems to be a step backwards in the world of rolex reps. Ever since it made its way in a few years back...IMO, if it can't be done right, leave it off. It seems it be more accurate to have a crystal with no etched crown that one with an obvious crown like ALL modern rolex models come with now. Not knocking your SD gio, I love it anyway. Edited November 11, 2007 by bruce79
Omega Posted November 11, 2007 Report Posted November 11, 2007 After this comparsion I am thinking about to order or not. It was not positive for me at all! They can do a better job! But thanks for the nice pics...
FxrAndy Posted November 11, 2007 Report Posted November 11, 2007 The etched crown in the crystal seems to be a step backwards in the world of rolex reps. Ever since it made its way in a few years back...IMO, if it can't be done right, leave it off. It seems it be more accurate to have a crystal with no etched crown that one with an obvious crown like ALL modern rolex models come with now. Not knocking your SD gio, I love it anyway. That is the thing on the gen you can bearly see it at all, maybe the photo lighting is bringing it out too much but would be better to leave it off, The daydate that i have had two of for gifts for others you had to use a loupe and realy search for the crown so they can get it right or at least some factorys can.
seadweller3 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Posted November 11, 2007 Whoooo- weeee! Love that mullet, man.
Stephane Posted November 11, 2007 Report Posted November 11, 2007 The etched crown in the crystal seems to be a step backwards in the world of rolex reps. Ever since it made its way in a few years back...IMO, if it can't be done right, leave it off. It seems it be more accurate to have a crystal with no etched crown that one with an obvious crown like ALL modern rolex models come with now. Not knocking your SD gio, I love it anyway. I agree with you guys. With a genuine you really need a loupe to see it and search for it. And again, a genuine crystal will probably not fit on this one I guess.
gioarmani Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Posted November 12, 2007 For what it's worth, the etching @ 6 is solid lines, and not dots, as it should be, which would make it less noticeable. I agree on the etching though--on mine you really can't notice it on the front of the crystal itself, but it's really noticeable on the beveled edge of the crystal, as the shape tends to magnify it from that angle. It is, however, much more prominent in the photos than it is looking at the actual watch head on.
dvn Posted November 12, 2007 Report Posted November 12, 2007 Very nice watch and picture Gio. How is the lume on this SD compare to other super-rep? Wear in well and enjoy.
gioarmani Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Posted November 12, 2007 Very nice watch and picture Gio. How is the lume on this SD compare to other super-rep? Wear in well and enjoy. Glows good even out of the dark,
Rocsen Posted November 12, 2007 Report Posted November 12, 2007 Awesome post Thanks! Can I ask you a favour please gioarmani, Can you measure the case size+bezel on the rep and gen and let me know? Many thanks
pollux1 Posted November 12, 2007 Report Posted November 12, 2007 Thanks for the pics Gio! Can't wait for mine to arrive now!
ProZac Posted November 12, 2007 Report Posted November 12, 2007 Did you change the bezel insert or just replaced the pearl? I just received my Josh SD and bezel insert from WM.
gioarmani Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Posted November 12, 2007 Awesome post Thanks! Can I ask you a favour please gioarmani, Can you measure the case size+bezel on the rep and gen and let me know? Many thanks I don't know how accurate other people's measurements are, but I've read multiple readings from this new SD, which is odd considering they're all manufactured by the same source; but there you go... I only have an old style, hand-me-down analog micrometer--not a digital one as I've never had the use for one--but they appear to be damn near the same--maybe 1/10 of a mm off, but it could just be my watch.
gioarmani Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Posted November 12, 2007 Did you change the bezel insert or just replaced the pearl? I just received my Josh SD and bezel insert from WM. The entire insert. https://www.watchmaterial.com/viewitem.asp?idProduct=358
supermanx Posted November 13, 2007 Report Posted November 13, 2007 The entire insert. did it just snap in?
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