tanya Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Congrats Stephanie !!! And welcome to the Gen Rollie club !!!!!! I now own two Panie reps the Ultimate Arktos (which is currently going in for the customery Lumeing) and the Pam 253 and although I love and appreciate both very much there is simply no comparison with my 4 genuine Rolexes, each purchased new from an authorized dealer. For my newest purchased in October I looked at the Seadweller but settled on the Kermit LV 50th sub. Hard choice couldn't go wrong either way!!! But my faves are my Yachtmaster Rolesium, My new GMT Ceramic SS and prob the most striking my 2 tone sub!!! Something pretty satisfying about having your name on the paper or now credit card. The craftsmanship is undisputable !!! Your pics and review are better than anything Ive seen on timezone !!! I am sure they would be very well appreciated in the Modern Rolex forum there. Happy New Year!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Here's a neat pic of three of my four babies, gotta use some of Pug's tips to take a nice pic of the Kermit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 excellent info! I love the lug holes and SEL's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Thanks again Guys. Oh, a 1.000 Modded will not fool the remaining 1% for sure but it will almost fool myself :ohmy: I don't know for you guys but this hobby is mainly for fun not to fool experts out there. @Tanya: now you make us all jalous with your brand new GMT! @Lonnie: yes, me too, and the cg are perfectly shaved...in Rolex's manufacture :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 I updated the 1st post with several HEV pictures. Sorry for the delay! Here an example.... More in the original post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section8 Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Great pictures and review, thanksfor posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Congrats! :smile: Very interesting read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodwc Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Thats what this life is about, hope you enjoy. Thanks for all the information, detailed pics and findings make all this so much more enjoyable and informative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spa Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 - putting back the end link between the lugs: I do it with my nail. No tool is needed. You hear the click right away, no need to shake the thing between the lugs and hope it will click. It's straight. Stephane That must be a Swiss Rolex... Wear it well Stephane!!! Great acquisition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrvanbuskirk Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 What kind of camera did you use to take those spectacular photos?? Very nice writeup. Thanks for taking the time to do it. And congrats on finally acquiring your dream watch... I just knew some of your SD photos in previous posts were too good to be a SSD. Make sure you regrease that case back O-ring when you reinstall the case back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Thanks again guys. My Camera is a Sony Cybershot. The photos aren't bad because I follow Pug's rules: Tripod and timer. I only follow these two rules though plus I wait for natural light to be good enough: not to sunny, not completely grey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citidon Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 I updated the 1st post with several HEV pictures. Sorry for the delay! Here an example.... More in the original post. FYI... the latest generation gens have a grey colored titanium HEV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted April 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 FYI... the latest generation gens have a grey colored titanium HEV Thanks. I still have to check that out @ my local AD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg1459 Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Heres my super ssd..are you sure is your clasp is gen? Because crown looks too shallow and somewhat crappy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted April 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Heres my super ssd..are you sure is your clasp is gen? Because crown looks too shallow and somewhat crappy.. I don't think you would say that if you had it in your hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg1459 Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 I guess you didnt have a super ssd in your hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted April 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Yes, I had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Yes, I had I think your deep feelings on the SSD would be censored if posted on the forum. Anytime time want to trade, let me know. I'll even throw in a couple of Pam 2893-2 GMTs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted April 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 I think your deep feelings on the SSD would be censored if posted on the forum. Anytime time want to trade, let me know. I'll even throw in a couple of Pam 2893-2 GMTs. Wow, a rep clasp for two GMT It's a deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg1459 Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Btw, seriously why is the crown in clasp looks so crappy like rep, i mean was that highly polished or 2000yr sea-dwellers like that? I want to learn, compare it with mine ps: cmon, its a rep clasp right? ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted April 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Btw, seriously why is the crown in clasp looks so crappy like rep, i mean was that highly polished or 2000yr sea-dwellers like that? I want to learn, compare it with mine ps: cmon, its a rep clasp right? ^^ Hey Iceberg, You are right. We're all wanting to learn and I am also wanting to learn. Has the watche been polished ? Yes, of course. Will I, as a second owner polish it? No of course even if the clasp is already full of desk diving scratches now. I have no idea why you really want my clasp to be a rep but I will point you to some facts: 1. Never trust a photo on the internet: it might be the angle showing something differently. 2. Why question a long term seller, and believe me the guy I bought this SD from is an expert and serious collector. The watch comes from Amsterdam's most famous authorized dealer. 3. The crown on the clasp: here under is a better huge picture for you. 4. The pin in the clasp (the one to adjust the size) has a cavity to receive the genuine Rolex tool rounded end to avoid scratches when sizing. That is never seen on a rep clasp. Here under is a better huge picture for you. Finally: if I was a scaming seller, I would have put a [censored] movement in the watch instead of replacing a 200$ clasp by a 40$ one... Does this makes sence now or you still want me to say it's a rep? Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Still I wonder how he got the springbar holes drilled open so well, as there is a genuine Rolex springbar in there. Indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg1459 Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Clasp doesn't look so bad. And when looking at the engravings and stampings in the clasp blades it's obvious that it is a gen. No 93160A bracelet are available that look any good. Well for comparison sake, i will just let the pics speak and you decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg1459 Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 @stephane I didnt say he wanted to scam you, your clasp is probably genuine (i can only tell the difference by looking the spring bar) but you know, i just cant believe that rep looks better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Well for comparison sake, i will just let the pics speak and you decide Well that is fake 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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