rmcsherry Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 Not the same issue,.. I was referring to physical features, not internal capabilities. Like wearing a rubber dive suit in the rain... At the end of the day, people will wear what appeals to them. In a consumerist society, everybody looks to project their self image through products they buy, clothes they wear and houses they live in. As such, a unique aesthetic (and falsified history) becomes appealing and satisfies the owner, so it shouldn't really matter if we have differing opinions or use the product outside of it's original intended market. Anyway, back to the topic - the locking crown lever on a Panerai isn't exactly what I would call a neccessity for the daily commute!
Watchmeister Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 I am actually a fan of 300mm dive watches, cg's etc. We may not be deep sea divers but anything that is built to withstand hostile environments is more likely to survive our everyday use. And everyday use can put more stress than one might think in a watch. This is one that I would never buy the gen but the rep is growing on me. With the rise in prices of reps I do take comfort reading the very careful and nitpicking reviews. Since I can now buy fewer I am trying to buy more carefully. And on the whole "ultimate", super and 1:1 issue we all know it is hype. And that is what makes RWG and reviews like this so critical.
andreww Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 One dealer is showing this watch with the SS trigger, and at $290 shipped it's a lot more attractive than the Cartel model
rmcsherry Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 One dealer is showing this watch with the SS trigger, and at $290 shipped it's a lot more attractive than the Cartel model $290?! Who's got it available at that price?
Coeuss Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 $290?! Who's got it available at that price? Yeah, who tell us now before we bring out the light bulbs and the water board.
rwc007 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 andreww...curious who has it at that price?
bazonkers Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 So let's really get serious...how about a Limited Edition of 500...Overlord Mark III - REP THIS: I'm still not sure about the CG, but this dial/color combo looks hot. I might buy that if it was repped.
DuDro Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 Yeah, who tell us now before we bring out the light bulbs and the water board. Should be receiving mine next week from the "Crippler"...Can't wait!!! Check it out over at TRC!
andreww Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 andreww...curious who has it at that price? As previously stated, check out TRC. In the new dealers section under "Ritzshop watches". The fellow goes by the name "crippler".
rmcsherry Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 As previously stated, check out TRC. In the new dealers section under "Ritzshop watches". The fellow goes by the name "crippler". I nearly pulled the trigger on that one, but he only takes WU. I noticed that he's using photos of a genuine Graham from Bernard watch. I'm sure the watch will turn up from this dealer (and he's very pleasant to talk to), but I'm not willing to take that risk - Angus has confirmed that the factories are working on other dials with the polished lever and new pusher - but if the photos are borrowed, alarm bells are ringing. I think I'll wait for the problems to be ironed out, prices to drop and new dials to be released! Thanks for the link though.
Richard Tracy Posted February 1, 2008 Report Posted February 1, 2008 At the end of the day, people will wear what appeals to them. In a consumerist society, everybody looks to project their self image through products they buy, clothes they wear and houses they live in. As such, a unique aesthetic (and falsified history) becomes appealing and satisfies the owner, so it shouldn't really matter if we have differing opinions or use the product outside of it's original intended market.Agreed, in at least that voicing differing opinions should not dredge up arguments.... I will however watch in amusement as these watches start to show up in the member's trading forum...
andreww Posted February 1, 2008 Report Posted February 1, 2008 I agree, you kind of have to buy this one knowing that it won't get a lot of wrist time. I would be perfectly happy to wear one of these once or twice a month though.
HATORI HANZO Posted February 1, 2008 Report Posted February 1, 2008 I nearly pulled the trigger on that one, but he only takes WU. I noticed that he's using photos of a genuine Graham from Bernard watch. I'm sure the watch will turn up from this dealer (and he's very pleasant to talk to), but I'm not willing to take that risk - Angus has confirmed that the factories are working on other dials with the polished lever and new pusher - but if the photos are borrowed, alarm bells are ringing. I think I'll wait for the problems to be ironed out, prices to drop and new dials to be released! Thanks for the link though. The watch that got repped is not incorrect it is just an older version. The one with brushed lever came out in 07.
Coeuss Posted February 2, 2008 Report Posted February 2, 2008 If anyone is looking for a cheap Graham just to have try these guys http://www.brand9avenue.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21_169 I've purchased from them before and found them to be very reliable and helpful and quick shippers
Usil Posted February 2, 2008 Report Posted February 2, 2008 Hey guys, the hard work is done with creating the watch. The rest is just the dial. So there should be lots of variations soon. Usil
lanikai Posted February 2, 2008 Report Posted February 2, 2008 Checked the lever and the replication is identical to the genuine, I rather like the contrast of silver and black (case set).. with that said my Overlord should be out of customs on Saturday.... as stated by other members, it is not a timepioece that I would put on a lot.... but cool to have in my coolection to wear occasionally
Polynomial Posted February 3, 2008 Report Posted February 3, 2008 One dealer is showing this watch with the SS trigger, and at $290 shipped it's a lot more attractive than the Cartel model This is a picture of the genuine watch.
lanikai Posted February 4, 2008 Report Posted February 4, 2008 This is a picture of the genuine watch. the genuine also comes with black crown lever.. will upload pics tomorrow.
rodwc Posted February 4, 2008 Report Posted February 4, 2008 Wooha, oops, sorry ,thought it was a grenade.
lanikai Posted February 4, 2008 Report Posted February 4, 2008 Wooha, oops, sorry ,thought it was a grenade. hahaa.. that's the nickaname for it.. "hand grenade"
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