lanikai Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 which would the members knowledgable in the Santos consider closer to the genuine.. thankyou .. lanikai Well i went with the Chrono but the A7750 ... reason being that it would not get enough wrist time to warrant anymore.. but I am happy with the buy.. thanks all who gave me input.. much appreciated.. I did not expect it to be soo LARGE... looks like a home confinement bracelet, for Martha Stewart........ it kind of stands out in a crowd... YOU THINK??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot9011 Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 which would the members knowledgable in the Santos consider closer to the genuine.. thankyou .. lanikai The chrono is more accurate. Except for the recessed DW on the asian version, its pretty much spot on. I own the TT ETA and I cannot be happier with it. Puts a dent in the wallet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 The chrono is more accurate. Except for the recessed DW on the asian version, its pretty much spot on. I own the TT ETA and I cannot be happier with it. Puts a dent in the wallet though. thanks jot... that was my belief but I like to verify with the members that are knowledgable .. thanks again lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 the santos chrono is MUCH more accurate than the standard santos 100. i did a pretty comprehensive review of the santos chrono here one other point -- in case you decide to go with the standard santos 100 for whatever reason, the dial shouldn't have waves on it. there are other inaccuracies w/ the dial that doesn't have waves (i believe the swiss made positioning was wrong), but much less noticeable than the one w/ the waves. hope this helps... deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 the santos chrono is MUCH more accurate than the standard santos 100. i did a pretty comprehensive review of the santos chrono here one other point -- in case you decide to go with the standard santos 100 for whatever reason, the dial shouldn't have waves on it. there are other inaccuracies w/ the dial that doesn't have waves (i believe the swiss made positioning was wrong), but much less noticeable than the one w/ the waves. hope this helps... deltatahoe thanks DT.. of course it helps.. the detailed flaws define the choice.. the details is what I neede to know.. thanks again, Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 happy to help and it makes me happy that i helped seriously, situations like this where my review helped someone make a decision about a watch is satisfying -- writing reviews takes time and effort; it feels good to have a (small) contribution appreciated. deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professor_yaffle1 Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 I recently bought the ETA Santos 100 from Silix, which does have the wrong dial (only really visible on close inspection), but I was planning on changing that for Rocket's new dial. Unfortunately Rocket was let down, so that project has halted, but I'm still very pleased with the watch; in fact it's the first one that I've worn to work that's been noticed and received compliments. I usually wear a pumpkin UPO, and that gets zero comments, although I'm sure it gets noticed. The Chrono was my first choice though, having seen both 'Deltahoe' and 'New and Improved Osteopath's' reviews, but my budget took a bit of a hit, so I decided to just go ahead and get the non-chrono...........but I've got a new job lined up for the New Year, so I may treat myself Couldn't decide between the SS and TT versions - normally I would never wear a gold watch, but the TT just looks really good, especially with a brown gator strap (gen or from Aaron). Anyway, best of luck with your decision. prof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kollektor Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 7753 chrono all the way. Amazingly accurate. I took New and Improved Osteo's advice and must take my hat off to the fellow. The 100 non chrono simply has too many flaws for me to feel comfortable wearing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new & improved osteopath Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Aw shucks!! Glad you agree... The chrono 7753 is arguably the most accurate rep of any type. Thoroughly recommend the gen strap, and you are good to go. Worth the extra $$$. Enjoy! -O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 thankyou ..ALL .. THE CHRONO IS ON THE WAY TO HAWAII.. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE INPUT Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Could anyone chime in and give a detailed comparison of what individual characteristic make the chrono a better rep than the non chrono, how is the case more accurate, clasp, crown, etc to the gen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 I've got a question for the chrono owners, how is the case size. I remember seeing the gen at a local watch shop when they first came out and it was a beast, huge. I think 47mm or something like that, how does the rep measure up? I know when the rep first came out, the case was the same size as the non chrono 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promotersf Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 I love the Santos 100 Chrono as well...I actually have a HKTAN alligator strap coming for my regular Santos 100 but I may need to save that for the Santos 100 Chrono. is the TwoTone or the Stainless Steel more accurate? thinking about pulling the trigger, who do you recommend getting the 7753 from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot9011 Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 No difference in accuracy b/tw SS and TT. Just the problem with durability of gold plating as usual. The plating on the TT is reported to be thicker (18 mils) on the 7753 version, but I don't know how that relates to the length of time it will last (before making the watch unwearable). A better option may be getting a SS version and sourcing a solid gold bezel- $800 USD on E-bay. The 7753 is the same movement used in the gen. For me, the recessed DW and the potential problems with the Asian 7750 were deal breakers, so the 7753 was the better option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Aw shucks!! Glad you agree... The chrono 7753 is arguably the most accurate rep of any type. Thoroughly recommend the gen strap, and you are good to go. Worth the extra $$$. Enjoy! -O Hi new & improved osteopath! You're talking about the Santo 100Chrono XL, right? I have the TT, where did you find the gen strap and how much? If you dont mind sharing the info~! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new & improved osteopath Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Went into an AD. Failed the first attempt- then second told them it was a gift to explain why I did not have the watch. Enjoy. -O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I love the Santos 100 Chrono as well...I actually have a HKTAN alligator strap coming for my regular Santos 100 but I may need to save that for the Santos 100 Chrono. is the TwoTone or the Stainless Steel more accurate? thinking about pulling the trigger, who do you recommend getting the 7753 from? HKTAN told me the Chrono and non-Chrono were not exactly the same size as far as strap width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket754 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 there is santos 100 chrono strap on the bay but it's the non gator version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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