whitestripes Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Paid for it, seller sent me pics of watch before he sends it for me to check. Need some experienced eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nex_necO Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Man! You've been ripped off! It's a replica!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmStaFF Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Man! You've been ripped off! It's a replica!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestripes Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Haha, yes it's a replica. I'd like to get it shipped soon, so anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 3717 V1 better dial with accurate lume. looks good - enjoy the waiting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestripes Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Wait, isnt this the V2? There is STRONG AR coating in some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 according to the relatively deep recessed subdials it seems to be the v1. but that's really hard to tell. the AR in the first pics doesn't look better than the standard on the V1 but the last one looks like V2 AR. I don't like the V2 dial because it screems rep in the dark and the different colors on the dial and on the hands looks cheap. but anyway - it looks good on the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestripes Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Maybe it's a hybrid with the dial of the V1 with the AR of the V2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 this would be the best thing that could happen but it's hard to believe... keep us informed when you get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 I'm a bit of a noob, but would agree with it being a v1 dial at least. Not only because of the subdials, but the 3,6,9 markers are wider like the v1. I have a v1 and mine has similar AR to the pics that I see. You could ask for a lume shot ... that would give the version away easily (assuming no mods). Lume on the 3,6,9,12 markers only = v1. Lume on the numbers also = v2. Irregardless, it looks good to my (somewhat untrained) eye. The markers look square and the day/date wheels look to be fairly well lined up (at least for Wednesday the 21st). Chrono second hand lines up perfectly to 12. Gaps around the SEL's are good and the crown looks like it screws in flush to the case. I don't know what else to check for, but I think you have a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaron Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 This is a V1 with Jakub's double AR, you can compare if it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg1459 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 its a fake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaron Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Agree.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestripes Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Why do you guys keep telling me it's a fake? Of course it's a fake! This is RWG and why would I ask for QC help if I thought it was gen? Then I'd be asking: Is this gen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 It's a fine 3717 rep. Looks just like mine before I modded it to death. That AR isn't strong... it's just very blue. The dial is very good and the case and bracelet are top notch. The minimal mods would be a set of ETA day/date wheels. For best results, relume the dial + hands and fix the 12,3,6,9 markers (FYI subdial hands on the gen are *NOT* lumed), and redo the AR. Overall, a great watch. I practically wear mine daily now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nex_necO Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Why do you guys keep telling me it's a fake? Of course it's a fake! This is RWG and why would I ask for QC help if I thought it was gen? Then I'd be asking: Is this gen? Oh, come on... be a sport. It's only your 5th thread about the watch It's a beautiful watch. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Basically it looks alright. As Chief said changing the day and date wheels + new double AR would be a big improvement. Also the marker on 3 looks a bit crooked, but that could be restored during a relume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Yep looks great, let us know which dealer it was, as I would be interested in a V1 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestripes Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Oh, come on... be a sport. It's only your 5th thread about the watch It's a beautiful watch. Congrats Haha Nex, you're right I am starting to be a little neurotic about it. It's just that it's the most expensive rep I've bought so far, and I have no reps right now, so I'm worried about lots of things going wrong. Thanks for lightening the mood, and thanks everyone for your help. I'm going to OK the watch and will wait patiently for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg1459 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 real or fake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) real or fake? fake!! dark canon pins on the sub dials... triangle @ 12 not big enogh. btw: minute counter not reset 2 zero... german daywheel - I know it can be ordered by the factory but it's not common... Edited August 20, 2008 by Merlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestripes Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 May I present my first super rep: (sorry for the pics, it's a webcam fixed to my laptop monitor) It was confirmed as only having lume at 3,6,9,12 and hands, and indeed it does. I am pretty sure this is a V1, because the AR is there, but weak (reflections disappear at some angles). The markers looked a little crooked in the pictures, but that's because they are not flat but three dimensional, so depending on the angle it looks like it's a little angled when it's not. I am thoroughly impressed by the fit and finish of the watch, legibility. This is also my first A7750, the pushers are hard to push! Also, I've noticed the minute totalizer switches over at about 58 seconds instead of at the triangle: is this characteristic of the A7750? Here's a wrist shot (not too big for my wrist, is it?) The bracelet resizing is very IWC and easy to do with toothpicks, but IMHO nothing beats screws. With these you don't need a small screwdriver or specialized tools, but I have to hold two things and push in perpendicular angles. No problem, but a little awkward at times. Question: how do I get rid of all of that blue protective sticky stuff on the crown? It's in between the small wording of Probus IWC Sca-whatever and it's hard to get all of it out. I love this watch and it's a keeper. Will most likely double AR, datewheel swap and relume, but that'll take time. I wish I could just send it to one place to get it all done. (in CONUS) Anyway, this is certainly a super rep. I don't see it getting called out because 1) IWC is not known by non WIS, like Rolex 2) Its fit/finish is damn near perfect 3) it's incredibly accurate! You need this watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 its a beauty....now u need its brother...the -02 Get the ETA day/date wheels...makes a huge difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestripes Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 its a beauty....now u need its brother...the -02 Get the ETA day/date wheels...makes a huge difference! Man, I wish I had more money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Man, I wish I had more money! Baaah! Money's for the rich. Now DEBT...that's for the common man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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