gioarmani Posted November 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Here's the update I promised--shot outside in better light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Thanks again for your time and these new pics !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baltic Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Cheers for the updated pics, much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadweller3 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Whoooo- weeee! Love that mullet, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share 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, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocsen Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollux1 Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Thanks for the pics Gio! Can't wait for mine to arrive now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProZac Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermanx Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 The entire insert. did it just snap in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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