rek001 Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I don't mean to thread crap here, but the bracelet /endlink gap in porsche's pic is really bad. Are all the reps like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB7 Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Homer, let's hear the answer!! I really thought the bling was a gen, but at second glance, the dw font does look a tiny bit thin compared to my gen CSO. But I think the fonts on my CSO are a little different from the fonts on the gen BCE. It really could be a lello dw. However i'm still convinced that the bling is fully gen. Check out my gen CSO '14' for reference. Perhaps italiano/dave can post a pic of their gens with the dw on 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket754 Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 So what's the answer Homer? Is that the new V3 BCE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanyboy Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 So what's the answer Homer? Is that the new V3 BCE? Because if it is, then I want to buy one! And I mean that too! Beany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest porsche356a Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I don't mean to thread crap here, but the bracelet /endlink gap in porsche's pic is really bad. Are all the reps like that? thats funny, cos that is a Gen BCE on 372a Bracelet. The pics are from TZ. But, I guess, from what Homer is saying... The Bling IS Gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 @ porsche oops, color me embarrassed...or maybe Breitling should be embarrassed, such a braceelt gap! Anyway, come on Homer, the suspense is killing us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest porsche356a Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 @ porsche oops, color me embarrassed...or maybe Breitling should be embarrassed, such a braceelt gap! Actually, the tolerances of the gaps are very much uniform. The endlinks allow for the bracelet to swing 180 degrees and when they are straightened as you see in the picture, it appears as though there is a gap. Ingenious actually, as it flows smoothly and lays flat that way, as opposed to an SEL band which sits higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Very clever! Thanks for the explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboGUATE Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 I'd say the bling is gen: the case lugs are more rounded at the tips than the rep (see profile pic), gold color is more consistent, tachy word is right and more accentuated than the rep, even the breitling logo on the dial is sharper, taller and well finished as the rest of the watch. But I'm always wrong. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodwc Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Homer, I think all these people have held their breath for long enough. Are you going to fill us all in with what is actual fact ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanyboy Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Homer, I think all these people have held their breath for long enough. Are you going to fill us all in with what is actual fact ? Well, we're waiting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 (edited) Homer, let's hear the answer!! I really thought the bling was a gen, but at second glance, the dw font does look a tiny bit thin compared to my gen CSO. But I think the fonts on my CSO are a little different from the fonts on the gen BCE. It really could be a lello dw. However i'm still convinced that the bling is fully gen. Check out my gen CSO '14' for reference. Perhaps italiano/dave can post a pic of their gens with the dw on 14 My SA on the 14th?....guess so and oddly enough,i do have a shot on the 14th,before the bling bezel was put on....not a great pic but here you go.... hmm,another...had a couple on that day.....since you asked... Edited April 18, 2008 by Dave123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Come on guys, both are cheap knockoffs from Canal St. Since they are cheap and low in quality, may I get both for $10 shipped to me via EMS, please? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giorgio Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 It's obvious that the one on the left is a rep - datewheel, v1 dial (missing "tick"), etc. The one on the right looks better - but something about it is bugging me. I'd guess it's a v2 with a datewheel and bezel swap. The dial's not as robust (but that could be lighting and angles). But the thing that grabs me is the logo. It doesn't look like what I'm used to seeing (but then again - the big watchmakers have been known to throw minute differences in font, size, etc. so who knows) Here's my analysis for what it's worth: (I'm sure Homer - or someone - will let me know if I'm wrong) Conclusion: both fake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Oh man... This is getting nerve-wrecking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterastahl Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Homer, let's hear the answer!! I really thought the bling was a gen, but at second glance, the dw font does look a tiny bit thin compared to my gen CSO. But I think the fonts on my CSO are a little different from the fonts on the gen BCE. It really could be a lello dw. However i'm still convinced that the bling is fully gen. Check out my gen CSO '14' for reference. Perhaps italiano/dave can post a pic of their gens with the dw on 14 Rep or gen on this? //P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekman Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 (edited) I already posted my responce to this one at RWG1 this morning...only one that did i think..... Edited April 30, 2008 by tekman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtiis Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 The left is rep with the tick missing - I think the right is gen - on a rep crown the curcing of the crown is not perfectly smooth- it kind of comes straight out a bit and then curves, on the gen it smoothly curves to the crowns outermost point. Also, a gen crown has deeper more defined cut lines. So, what's the answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Baron Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Peter thats a gen, to my knowledge it hasn't been repped, although I'd love to see it done to see how it would come out. I've got the gen of the white face blue subdial CSO - love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterastahl Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Peter thats a gen, to my knowledge it hasn't been repped, although I'd love to see it done to see how it would come out. I've got the gen of the white face blue subdial CSO - love it! Love that one. Does anyone of you guys know what I have to pay for a gen in USA ? Here in Sweden I think the price is aprox 5000$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 I have no clue which one is rep; however, a TT EVO with bling bezel is not introduced by suppliers. Homer is a clever man, so this has to be a modified rep. The bling bezel is taken from a EVO rep and it has attached to a TT EVO rep. The SS parts of the bezel has changed to the plated parts from the TT one. The real one is the one without the CZ bezel... The strap looks like similar snake that Homer has sold for Panerais. As I said, I am just guessing. So, Homer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanyboy Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 I have no clue which one is rep; however, a TT EVO with bling bezel is not introduced by suppliers. Homer is a clever man, so this has to be a modified rep. The bling bezel is taken from a EVO rep and it has attached to a TT EVO rep. The SS parts of the bezel has changed to the plated parts from the TT one. The real one is the one without the CZ bezel... The strap looks like similar snake that Homer has sold for Panerais. As I said, I am just guessing. So, Homer? Who cares anymore! This has gone on way too long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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