dadog13 Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Ok guys...I am not a review type of member...this is my first time...so let's give it a try... since the first time I saw this watch (gen) on the internet, I know I wanted it badly...but there was no rep of it...few months back there was on another rep forum a section where members could put some kind of request for a gen they would like to see repped...I posted this one...and a couple of months later this one was released...I want to think that I contributed in giving the idea of repping it... let's go to the rep...I waited in the begining that some times passes, because when it was released the price was and still is high...then River came with an offer that cannot be passed...299$...and I pulled the trigger... If compared to the gen, there are just some smaller flaws...the main, that most all of the members can notice are : the lack of double AR (there is some AR, but not too strong), the wrong font on the day date DW, lack of super lume...even with those flaws the watch is truly a SUPER REP...holding it in hands and putting it on the wrist the watch has a true feel of a gen... The case back is perfect...the attention to details is great...the engravings are simply amazing... The HUGE buckle...well, you could think it is uncomfortable...but I find it more than comfortable, you do not notice while wearing it that it's so huge...and it is impressive...perfectly made for a big watch that the CACC is... The dial is excellent too...everything is done to perfection...again great attention to all details...perfect... in the end the rubber strap...let's say that is great...I have the panerai rep rubber strap...this one I like way more...great again...I haven't seen the gen, but if it is better than this, I really do not know how it can be done... The general finishing on the case, that by the way is made of titanium...is perfect again... many of you will note that all the words that I used to describe this watch are great,excellent,super,perfect....but I could not find other words...mainly because I find this one a truly SUPER REP... In the end, I can only recommend this one...it is a great sport watch...very well made... the overall vote in my opinion it would be 8.5/10 - the 1.5 points off go for the biggest (if they could be called like that) flaws...no SL on the dial and hands, lack of strong AR and wrong font of DW day date...each flaw takes 0.5 off... Now off to the pics...I know my photo taking skills are not the best...there are pics of the case back...buckle...dial...wrist shots...comparison photos with 44mm, 44mm, 47mm...and just to add, this CACC is not bigger than a 44mm PAM... Hope I did it well...If you guys need any other info or pic of the watch...just post your request here and I'll try to help... Just fore reference, my wrist is 7.1 inch or 18cm...so you have better feeling when looking at the wrist shots! Have a nice day, and BUY IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyster Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Good honest review with some nice pics, thank you for doing that. Enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1nah2a Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 I tried the gen a few days before. It looks huge because of the wide sapphire. But once you wear it, it sits very well on the wrist. The strap goes in a sharp angle around the top of your wrist and it makes it look smaller. All this sapphire, on the other hand, begs for some decent AR. BTW you are right, the buckle looks HUGE. It surprised me with its size. I might end up getting the black one and have it AR'd with the help of k222, but I would be more interested if there was the version with the rose gold bezel.. Thank you for the review and the pictures. Wear it in good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italiano17771 Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 great review. i used to have this watch, but had to sell because the lack of AR really killed it for me. with double Ar this would be a must have. good job...thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galevin Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 What movement is in this watch? The overall watch looks very nice just wondering about the movement. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Movement is Asian 7750 Hi Beat Rate. Chronograph module is not present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted November 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 great review. i used to have this watch, but had to sell because the lack of AR really killed it for me. with double Ar this would be a must have. good job...thanks for sharing. impossible that you have sold it only for the lack of AR...this would mean that all other reps that you own are perfect... this one is the 5th day on my wrist...without leaving...hey, I even sleep with it on my wrist...damn but it's nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Looks great. Wear it well. The things I was wondering about was how the hands and dial compare to the gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Great review! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesg Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Thanks for a great review.... I really like this watch but was nervous about the size. I may just have to investigate if PT has any stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted November 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Looks great. Wear it well. The things I was wondering about was how the hands and dial compare to the gen. I cannot see any bigger (to be precise not even smaller) imperfections on the dial and hands...I will enclose some nice pics of the GEN (dial and hands) so some of the "hawks" of the forum can eventually find some flaws... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkarpas Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 nice review, very good comparison pics. Although it looks bigger than the fiddy , it actualy wears alot smaller on the wrist. Its like you said a 44mm pam . I love this watch and i also sleep with it (in a good manner ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing-o Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Very beautiful watch...luv it but I am going to wait till a rep with double AR are made. How much does the original cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWP Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 The competition is one of my favorite watches. It is a helluva lot lighter than the 127 BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollux1 Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 I saw one yesterday at a local AD, definitely plan to get a rep of this after your review! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted December 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 I saw one yesterday at a local AD, definitely plan to get a rep of this after your review! Thanks! you won't be disappointed...definitely!...like it has been said several times..this is definitely a super rep...despite not being so popular among rep collectors...I already got tons of compliments on this one from a lot of people... even the AR that is present is not so bad as someone describeed...go and get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBUSTDEL Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 I can say that the original's CORUM don't have a very strong AR, it's very similar with the replica. People have obsession with AR coating and the most original's have AR but not strong... I thought this until I bought a original PAM 164, and this original has less AR than replica... Sorry my bad english. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 The Admiral's Cup chronograph has been out for a short while now with our dealers...has anyone picked one up (haven't seen any reviews)? It has definitely caught my eye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 wondered myself - i had the old cheapy version, be interested to see this one in person. - Also, for the record, my admirals cup comp is def a favorite of mine right now. I'd like to get the proper AR going - But not read to leave it in a drawer for a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubFrog Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 I enjoyed this review. I've considered this watch in the past and I think it may go on my "wish list" now. It would be nice to have at our local regatta. Thanks for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Diddy Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 when this watch is worn on the wrist, how high off the wrist does it sit? I wear a Rolex sub where the case back is not flat, does the Corum sit higher than the Rolex and by how much? cheers you won't be disappointed...definitely!...like it has been said several times..this is definitely a super rep...despite not being so popular among rep collectors...I already got tons of compliments on this one from a lot of people... even the AR that is present is not so bad as someone describeed...go and get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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