Star69 Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Haha, I think this is Frank ones,because on the Pic, the Gasket is also broken That was the sample that Chris send me for review I think.. Funny im a beta tester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 and please stop this Fat-Endlink-Talk or i have to let out my Dremel again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Here is a pic of the 2008 Euromariner Is that "fat" enough for you?: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Really very nicely done! I agree with BT about the SEL's fitting the lugs, too. Thats something I always look for and yours are nice and snug. Glad the replacement crystal worked for you. Huge etched crown is another dead giveaway, but not on yours! Oh, and I wouldn't drill it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfran42 Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Have I ever seen a gen "Bra"?...hmmm....nope "Bra". I have no idea "Bra" what I am talking about. I just just go back to collecting G.I.Joe figures "Bra" and leave you seasoned experts alone "Bra". Let the pictures "Bra" speak for themselves "Bra". Hold on...I am a dumbass. I see now that "bra" means "Bracelet". I was taking it as "Bro". Sorry for getting sh*tty with you elprimerozen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Have I ever seen a gen "Bra"?...hmmm....nope "Bra". I have no idea "Bra" what I am talking about. I just just go back to collecting G.I.Joe figures "Bra" and leave you seasoned experts alone "Bra". Let the pictures "Bra" speak for themselves "Bra". English is not elprimerozen first language and he is correct, most rep SEL's are too thick in the middle and stick up too high, kelster's look really good, but his are not the norm. I do not think elprimerozen meant any disrespect. Maybe you should chill out Bra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Have I ever seen a gen "Bra"?...hmmm....nope "Bra". I have no idea "Bra" what I am talking about. I just just go back to collecting G.I.Joe figures "Bra" and leave you seasoned experts alone "Bra". Let the pictures "Bra" speak for themselves "Bra". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Here is a pic of the 2008 Euromariner Is that "fat" enough for you?: Yes, this noob bra. is fat in the center of the SEL. Have you ever see the GEN bra. my friend? I think we all know that the SEL's are a bit different from the Gen ones... But there is no other option for better ones.. So who cares... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfran42 Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Sorry elprimerozen. I edited my previous post to reflect my stupidity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 you guys are all crazy ! that's why i like it here because of you party pooper i went over the SELs with sandpaper - that's how they look now - i think i can live with the result - maybe some one has a pic of gen SELs from the same angle ? cheers, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 I have three (!) noob bracelets here - all purchased over the last 8 months - and they are spot on to my gen 16610 according to the end link?!? Maybe somethin changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 I have three (!) noob bracelets here - all purchased over the last 8 months - and they are spot on to my gen 16610 according to the end link?!? Maybe somethin changed? can you post a pic ? gen vs rep ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 can you post a pic ? gen vs rep ? Yea, that would be a great reference if you have the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Actually I am too daft for making photographs of watches or watch parts and my cam does not have a makro mode - but I'll try my best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Cool, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Nothing changed on the design of the Noob Bracelets in the last year. It looks different because the middle piece of the endlink is rounded on the edges. Trying to sand it down like Frank does is a good idea to get it closer to gen. Also the angle of this Endlink is a bit different to the real deal. So you guys can discuss this more and more, but there is no other option in the moment. The Endlinks on the WM9 are nice but the bracelet is solid, also the clasp is much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Good thing this is a discussion forum then huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 This is one tempting watch, I am not a huge fan of Rollies but since they were founded in London, and the Sub is such a legendary watch, it is one I will definitely get for my collection and slowly add some franken parts too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted July 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 a little "thank you" update thanks to mister chefcook who send me some very nice polishing stuff for free ! the rehaut was too shiny after my dremel-attack. i think now its nearly perfect thanks again ! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrandazzo Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 The gen saphire is speechless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Nice to see that the pads worked out for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Looks Superb! Can't wait to get my Euromariner! I doubt I'll go to such extremes with the mods though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I am waiting for my euromariner, too I'll take it one step further adding a gen dial, gen clasp, gen crown, gen bezel insert and pearl and gen crystal. Here are the pics comparing a gen SEL with a noob SEL. My pretty much used gen is on the left. Sorry for the bad pic quality. I hope it is visible in the pics: the mid is really a little fat on the noob bracelet, but nothin that can't be corrected with a little grinding. What is not on the pics is how much better the gen fits even the rep cases. I don't get it why it is so difficult for the rep manufacturers to produce a bracelet that has exactly 20mm width at the end link - even their cases are pretty spot on regarding this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I am waiting for my euromariner, too I'll take it one step further adding a gen dial, gen clasp, gen crown, gen bezel insert and pearl and gen crystal. Here are the pics comparing a gen SEL with a noob SEL. My pretty much used gen is on the left. Sorry for the bad pic quality. I hope it is visible in the pics: the mid is really a little fat on the noob bracelet, but nothin that can't be corrected with a little grinding. What is not on the pics is how much better the gen fits even the rep cases. I don't get it why it is so difficult for the rep manufacturers to produce a bracelet that has exactly 20mm width at the end link - even their cases are pretty spot on regarding this point. superb !!!! thanks a lot ! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Actually the clasp is a lot worse. The crown logo on the noob clasp does look cheap compared to the gen, the noob clasp does not feel as secure as the gen and somehow the gen does not rattle that much. It is simply better made. I would not go for a gen bracelet if one is having a good noob bracelet with tight SELs. A little brushing and grinding in the right areas will improve the noob bracelet to nearly gen standard. But a gen clasp is worth to consider.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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