Mickey Padge Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Just purchased this little beauty from ioffer, and after a few teething problems, I have decided to upload some pictures! The build quality is excellent, very solid. Single AR on the crystal too. The rubber strap is comfortable and for a larger watch it actually fits very well on the wrist Anyway here are some quick wrist shots! I decided on the 008 after reading many, many posts regarding the accuracy of the watch. I am no expert, but I know the watch looks great! So thanks for all those who posted info about this, and other Ferrari watches, you were right! Any comments welcome! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 I should add that the teething problems were of my own making, trying to remove a spec of dust from under the crystal lol I purchased the watch from ioffer, sellers name shir. It is the second watch I have purchased from him, and his service has been very, very good indeed! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Nice one, I am thinking of going to this good old Ferrari, finally. But I am very concerned about how it wears : bigger than a PAM ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Definitely... This one even wears bigger than UPO. It's like wearing a Fiddy (to me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Nice one, I am thinking of going to this good old Ferrari, finally. But I am very concerned about how it wears : bigger than a PAM ? Definitely... This one even wears bigger than UPO. It's like wearing a Fiddy (to me). Yep it wear large for sure. If you have tried the new Chopard Chronograph, you will find this watch in the same ball park, but maybe a tad thicker! It certainly catches the eye of more people than any other watch I have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I was afraid of your answers. Not for me I'm afraid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I was afraid of your answers. Not for me I'm afraid... I felt the same about large watches, then the Chopard changed my views 180 degrees! Now I wear large watches with pride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuiceMaker Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 it's a damn fine looking watch, but it does look so thick on your wrist on one of the pics showing the thickness. it's like a brick, almost. why did you get it from iOffer anywayz??? the dealers on this forum have the exact one for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vric Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 I was afraid of your answers. Not for me I'm afraid... Then it's for me This model really start to grown in me... damn and I said no more watch this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robj Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Maybe they were more expensive? Or maybe he doesn't beleive all the hype about only trusted dealers can supply you high grade watches. Or simply he cut a deal with seller to give it a review on here. Surely it's his business where he buys from and why should he need to explain his reasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vric Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Surely it's his business where he buys from and why should he need to explain his reasons no need to "explain".. but sharing good deal is always interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 I mentioned the ioffer sellers name in my second post: Shir As for why I purchased from him, well I got it for $300 including delivery via superfast fedex! My first watch I got from him (titanium IWC chronograph), I received in two days. This one took a few days longer because of a weekend in between. Still, most of the other know dealers cost more than this price ($300) and use EMS delivery. I am really fed up with EMS, because in the UK they are delivered by Parcelforce. Add to that, the fact that EMS/Parcelfarce deliveries have been sitting in customs for over 4-5 days recently, meaning it can take up to nearly two weeks for delivery! I hope that answers your questions guys. if you are from the EU, Fedex may not be a good idea, maybe you could get a better price from the seller for standard registered delivery Cheers! PS: Some dealers were not even listing this watch for sale either, but other less accurate versions. The replica Ferrari 008 was made using the original watch, so the case back on mine is correct etc..... where other Ferrari replicas may not be..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 River used to sell this watch for 229 USD shipped Anyway, 300 is not a bad price. Back to the topic, congrats on your acquisition. It's too big for me hence I sold this piece last year. However, I have to agree that quality is really top notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 River used to sell this watch for 229 USD shipped Anyway, 300 is not a bad price. Back to the topic, congrats on your acquisition. It's too big for me hence I sold this piece last year. However, I have to agree that quality is really top notch. Key words there: "used to" All rep prices have gone up over time, weak dolllar, yadda yadda yadda.... Other dealers I looked at were over $300 and using EMS..... The build quality is top notch, and the single sided AR is very effective, more so than other watches for some reason, must be somthing to do with the crystals shape. Suffice to say, it is very accurate and considering it's size, comfortable too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 I would also highly recommend the rubber strap over the faux leather strap too. It repels dust really well and will definitely wear better over time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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