trinsic Posted July 5, 2008 Report Posted July 5, 2008 Look closer at the remark that he has given. It has a drop down box stating if the buyer wishes to have it modded with a black date window. http://www.puretimeshop.com/index.php?productID=435
italiano17771 Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 and the "upgrade" does not add $ to the cost! who would have thought.
Mickey Padge Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 Ineresting, I did not see that before, maybe he has just added it? Most likely means only Puretime will offer this service, as it is not coming from the factory like that.....
elisiX Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 This is just becoming ridiculous. How about a straight indication from the damn dealers about what they're selling. Which is it?! An updated version with correct window or a modified watch that he's selling?. It's beyond the joke.
Mickey Padge Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 This is just becoming ridiculous. How about a straight indication from the damn dealers about what they're selling. Which is it?! An updated version with correct window or a modified watch that he's selling?. It's beyond the joke. I don't really understand your post. Puretime is offering to get the date area painted black for those that want it, how is that a bad thing?
Manitou Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 According to sources, it's just a black marker pen job. Sounds kind of uncool on something that's supposed to look like a 25.000 dollar watch?
Manitou Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 (edited) ....and according to the same source, it will be fixed properly in the next batch from the factory... Edited July 6, 2008 by Manitou
elisiX Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 (edited) I don't really understand your post. Puretime is offering to get the date area painted black for those that want it, how is that a bad thing? Mate its not a 'bad' thing that he's offering the service. My point is that before he updated the page again yesterday, he had updated it to say that there was a NEW UPDATED version. I dont know if you saw the page which was put up in between. Now he's changed it to the original listing however with the drop down menu advising that the window can be painted black. In other words, the 'NEW UPDATED version' was a lie as it was infact just a modified existing stock. Edited July 6, 2008 by elisiX
Mickey Padge Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 I wonder if the factories/dealers are not selling as many of these new AP's as they thought they would? A few went up for sale straight away as peeps realised how big the watch was. Add that to the date colour issue and it's location too far to the right. Then the Safari version is the wrong colour, plus the high price and maybe they can see they need to change things to help push sales? Clearly it had no mass purchase frenzy that the GMT2C had..... I would buy one myself, but only if it was a $120ish less........ Cheers
Manitou Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 I wonder if the factories/dealers are not selling as many of these new AP's as they thought they would? A few went up for sale straight away as peeps realised how big the watch was. Add that to the date colour issue and it's location too far to the right. Then the Safari version is the wrong colour, plus the high price and maybe they can see they need to change things to help push sales? Clearly it had no mass purchase frenzy that the GMT2C had..... I would buy one myself, but only if it was a $120ish less........ Cheers Aren't there both a version of the Safari in this color combo as well as the creme dialed one? Or aren't you referring to the dial color?
Mickey Padge Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 I agree that Puretime shot himself in the foot with that one, plus he probably saw that some people might not want a black date area, so he changed it to an offered service, which is much better....
Mickey Padge Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 Aren't there both a version of the Safari in this color combo as well as the creme dialed one? Or aren't you referring to the dial color? From what I have seen it should be cream and dark brown, not white and black. Have a peak here: http://www.iforia.com/watches/audemarsroosafari/index.html Cheers!
Manitou Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 From what I have seen it should be cream and dark brown, not white and black. Have a peak here: http://www.iforia.com/watches/audemarsroosafari/index.html Cheers! Yeah that's one version, but there's also a version in pure white and black numerals. I think you can see a picture of it on Luxury bazaar. http://www.luxurybazaar.com/timepieces/web..._D091CR_01.html Cheers!
Manitou Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 And here, nr. 3 in the column: http://www.kronosclub.com/ROC/mainX.asp?mnuNum=26020
elisiX Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 (edited) It states Safari in on both of those links mate. Once the movement has settled in and this date window rubbish is organized ill take a Black Theme and eventually a safari if it comes out. Edited July 6, 2008 by elisiX
Mickey Padge Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 I am pretty sure there is no white/black version, but just under certain lighting conditions it looks white/black...... More gen pictures:
Manitou Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 It states Safari in on both of those links mate. Once the movement has settled in and this date window rubbish is organized ill take a Black Theme and eventually a safari if it comes out. YES - but my point is that it's not creme and brown, it's black and white like the released version. It's very obvious on the high-res image on the link I posted, that it's the same color as the one for sale as a rep. I think the creme/brown safari could be a previous years version?
Manitou Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 I am pretty sure there is no white/black version, but just under certain lighting conditions it looks white/black...... More gen pictures: Yeah maybe you are right. But I am not 100% sure. AP has a tendency to change color schemes like people change socks from year to year . I think I'll try and call my local AP dealer and get it cleared up...
Mickey Padge Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 Here is another picture: Like I say the replica colour scheme is not accurate, they just assumed it was white/black, but it is clearly not.... Maybe there was a white/black Safari version? I really doubt it though, not very "Safari" in terms of colours...... Cheers!
Mickey Padge Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 I should add that if I were to get one, it would be the Safari version, but only if they correct the dial colours
Manitou Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 Maybe there was a white/black Safari version? I really doubt it though, not very "Safari" in terms of colours...... Cheers! Yeah well - I like the creme/brown better also :-P... You could argue that a zebra is somewhat safari-oriented hehe....?
Mickey Padge Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 Looks like the subdials are white though in that last photo, maybe somebody should email the dealers these pictures and links, asking when they are correcting it Did they make an AR ROO Zebra? Black/white dial and a stripped black/white strap? (Zebra leather)
Manitou Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 Did they make an AR ROO Zebra? Black/white dial and a stripped black/white strap? (Zebra leather) That would be a very pimp. SLAP on some blood-diamonds, and we're there :-P!
Mickey Padge Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 That would be a very pimp. SLAP on some blood-diamonds, and we're there :-P! Hehe
lanikai Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 Be aware all .. that the black window has been done supposedly with a black marker pen .. and not by the maker .. futhermore the maker has deemed any watch that has been tampered with as the pieces with black date windows will not be warranted..
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