V Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 LOVE them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoesmith Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 My research shows that the second hand should be orange on the pro models (with dots instead of arabic numerals) and that the two crowns should have black inserts on them. Aside from the date wheel issue already mentioned, these are the only faults I can find...seems like a pretty good job for the first round on a new rep! I've been wondering why they don't just use the same movement from the 03, which has the black date wheel in it already... The bottom line is that this is a very good price for a rep this close to the genuine! The Movement from the B&R 03-92 comes with black date wheel but the basic movement is supplied with a white date wheel, the factory that makes the B&R 03-92 made the black date wheel especially. I presume that this is made by a different maker. as for this first rep there are a few flaws 1 - Should have a black date wheel 2 - Crown, mentioned above 3 - Case back , the & symbol is raised but infact it should be recessed. When these are fixed ill buy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeuss Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 (edited) I could be wrong but I think the symbol is recessed. The spaces in between the & symbol seemed to be raised like the original. My eyes could be playing tricks on me as the pic isnt all that clear. But it was clear enough for me to buy one for $120 (can't beat that price). Can't wait until it's shipped and arrives. I've been hoping someone would rep this one, it was on my top 5 liist, 4 more to go. Also Reg said it was 44mm, Asian 21 J and the inner bezel rotates Edited January 21, 2008 by Coeuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I am NOT a B&R fan under normal circumstances but I find myself drawn to this watch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Love this watch -- hopefully these 3 flaws get resolved in a subsequent version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cronsell Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 The one I lust for is the black 02 pro...dots instead of numerals...especially with the orange seconds hand! C'mon, just a few fixes and this is so close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazonkers Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I don't mean to take a crap in here but there are some better 02 reps out there: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 And where do we find them ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazonkers Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 And where do we find them ????? One of the dealers on Repgeek in the VIP area had a very limited number of these for sale (2 of them.) I don't know if he has anymore but someone is obviously making them. Other dealers will get them in time I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 hmmmmm what price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cronsell Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 It's not that much better...the date wheel is black, but the dates should stay parallel with the font on the dial, and still no orange seconds hand on the pro dial. It seems to me the only thing better about this one is the crowns have the black inserts on them. I like this watch so much that I'm willing to wait a while for these small issues to be addressed. I really don't expect that black carbon finish (awesome!) to make into rep-land, so I'll probably go with the stainless steel on this one! Although I'll wait for a closer replication, this watch at the asking price is a GREAT deal. Most people won't run into a gen owner of this watch during their lifetime, so unless perfect accuracy is the goal in your collection, grab up this inexpensive beauty from Narikaa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeuss Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I took the leap and ordered the watch yesterday. It's going to be a long wait. I'll let you all know when I get it. All you B&R fans know you want one, just part with the USD $120 better than parting with USD $4K for a gen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeuss Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Narikaa shipped this morning. It might be a short wait. free bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walooo Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Hows the lume, if any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjeffers58 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I'd like to see the new phantom model rep'd ... if you haven't seen it check out the online catalog at B&R website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narikaa Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hows the lume, if any? They glow in the dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboGUATE Posted January 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 What if it could be repped ala SFSO?: -Excellent quality in case and strap -Great AR -Waterproof rating as gen -Same movement as gen Now that could be a contestant for best 2008 rep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magagne Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Josh will have it soon but still no He Valve, and no black crown... Aggrrrr... ETC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeuss Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) hmmmm I should have waited. Live and learn I guess let that be a lesson..... Edit: Then again I just noticed that it doesn't have the orange HE valve. The one I purchased from Narikaa does have the HE valve but it doesn't have the black calendar dial. Hmmm a question of tradeoffs Edited January 29, 2008 by Coeuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magagne Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 hmmmm I should have waited. Live and learn I guess let that be a lesson..... Don't worry, your rep would be probably better... there's no orange He valve on these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangers158 Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Quality looks really bad if you actually seen the gen. These are not so accurate and you can tell its a rep from a distant. Suggest anyone who is used to the type of quality we are used to here to hold out. The third pic from josh, the lume on the markers is a joke... uneven and looks like bird-droppings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triodus Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Hey Guys, I received mine from Andrew yesterday. I got the model without the numbers. It has the orange He valve and the black date wheel. The rubber band is nice and soft, the only drawback is that it attracts dust like most rep rubber bands do. It is very comfortable, wears much smaller than it looks. I will post some photos tommorrow when I get to work. I have access to a better camera there. Does anyone know where I can get one of those nylon bands? "SOF" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triodus Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Hey Guys, I received mine from Andrew yesterday. I got the model without the numbers. It has the orange He valve and the black date wheel. The rubber band is nice and soft, the only drawback is that it attracts dust like most rep rubber bands do. It is very comfortable, wears much smaller than it looks. I will post some photos tommorrow when I get to work. I have access to a better camera there. Does anyone know where I can get one of those nylon bands? "SOF" As Promised here are a few photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newdoc Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 As Promised here are a few photos. Im hitting the sack so don't have time to get the pics. I started a thread about the same model a few months ago as well with some more info and pics in it. The helium valve on this one is definitely way off. I know some of the reps either don't have the He valve, or have this 'bubble' version which is nothing like the gen. This is the only pic I could find quickly, but the pics in the beginning of this thread have it too I think. And I'm out http://mytimesquare.net/cat_images/1195429...o_300x450_1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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