eleley Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hi all, The last 2 months I am looking for the best version of this watch. First one is the version that most of the "known" dealers offer. For example: http://www.puretimewatch.com/index.php?productID=106 Rotor has the regulator but caseback is wrong (No LUC, 50m instead of 100m, 8459 instead of 16/8459). Second version has correct case back, but no regulator: http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn84/ec...wastatdial2.jpg http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn84/ec...tatcaseback.jpg Dials on both versions look exactly the same to me. So, I had finally concluded (with Takashi's help) to go for the second version, until I saw this: http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=30600 Correct caseback and regulator! Since the photos are not very good, I cannot tell if its dial is as good as the dials of the above two versions, but it looks it is. Is this a new, "more ultimate" version? He is the only dealer that offers the specific one. The other problem is that if you not keep the watch in your hand, you cannot say a lot about the quality. So, what would you do..??? I would be grateful if you could make some research for me. Your eye is much more experienced than mine Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caracarnj Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 (edited) Hi all, The last 2 months I am looking for the best version of this watch. First one is the version that most of the "known" dealers offer. For example: http://www.puretimewatch.com/index.php?productID=106 Rotor has the regulator but caseback is wrong (No LUC, 50m instead of 100m, 8459 instead of 16/8459). Second version has correct case back, but no regulator: http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn84/ec...wastatdial2.jpg http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn84/ec...tatcaseback.jpg Dials on both versions look exactly the same to me. So, I had finally concluded (with Takashi's help) to go for the second version, until I saw this: http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=30600 Correct caseback and regulator! Since the photos are not very good, I cannot tell if its dial is as good as the dials of the above two versions, but it looks it is. Is this a new, "more ultimate" version? He is the only dealer that offers the specific one. The other problem is that if you not keep the watch in your hand, you cannot say a lot about the quality. So, what would you do..??? I would be grateful if you could make some research for me. Your eye is much more experienced than mine Thank you in advance. Hi Eleley, I have purchased the same watch from Watchstation, dealer of the version 2 that you have shown in your post. When I dealt with him, he told me the version he gave me was the "Best Version". As my inquiry was version 2 in the beginning, Watchstation didn't recommended it as he said V2 has A7750, 21600 bph. The best version is A7750 28,800 bph. I am new and not too sure of the difference but the price difference was big enuf! (PM me for details). I have posted some photos at http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=80682 So far the complaints being AR is almost non-existence (I can be wrong bcos this is my 1st rep afterall!) and the chrono hand was loose after I reset it while it was running, without stopping it 1st. Hope I am of some help. Cheers! PS: Btw, how to spot a regulator? Edited August 23, 2008 by caracarnj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleley Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) Thanks for your reply, You can see the regulator in the ref circle: http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn84/ec...=Picture278.jpg I was ready to go for your watch, but I saw version 3 which seems to be perfect. I am just wondering why no other dealer offers it.... Edited August 25, 2008 by eleley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Other dealers may offer it. If you have a preferred dealer contact them. But other dealers may not stock it because it makes no economic sense to offer 3 versions of the same watch. Alternatively, if you are very concerned about the back of the watch I would suggest you go to the limited edition with silver dial. It has an excellent solid case back with individual serial numbers depending on the dealer (if I remember correctly). At least it is not another black dial watch and the gen is a far more exclusive watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleley Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) Other dealers may offer it. If you have a preferred dealer contact them. But other dealers may not stock it because it makes no economic sense to offer 3 versions of the same watch. Alternatively, if you are very concerned about the back of the watch I would suggest you go to the limited edition with silver dial. It has an excellent solid case back with individual serial numbers depending on the dealer (if I remember correctly). At least it is not another black dial watch and the gen is a far more exclusive watch. Yes, limited edition is perfect, but honestly I don't like the silver dial. Obviously, I am the exception... Thank you Edited August 25, 2008 by eleley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 A lot of people prefer the black dial. I just tend to stay away from clear case backs as I (like you) am bothered by inaccuracies on the back of the watch and no one is going to match the fit and finish of a Chopard movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caracarnj Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 I don't like the silver dial. Obviously, I am the exception... That was why I didn't go for the limited edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleley Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Any other opinions? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geestyleed Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Chopard MM GTXL PVD Chrono with Black Dial - also the gen is limited to 1000 - to get via PT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleley Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Chopard MM GTXL PVD Chrono with Black Dial - also the gen is limited to 1000 - to get via PT I am sorry, but what do you mean by that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleley Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Another question: Shouldn't the rotor have blue screws? http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=30600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleley Posted August 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Nobody knows..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geestyleed Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 I meant this one: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=79188 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleley Posted August 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I meant this one: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=79188 Yes, it's very nice, but I prefer the other . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Diddy Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Hi has anyone safely removed the black enamel from " Chopard" on the clasp? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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