Stephane Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 I wish I could see the photos. For some reason I cant' open them. Anyway, congrats for getting a gen. It's a long route to take the decision to go for gens. And it's an achievement to build a mix collection of frankens and gens in my opinion Cheers Stephane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC8404 Posted October 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 I wish I could see the photos. For some reason I cant' open them. Anyway, congrats for getting a gen. It's a long route to take the decision to go for gens. And it's an achievement to build a mix collection of frankens and gens in my opinion Cheers Stephane. Stephane, PM me your email and I will send you photos if you would like to see them. @Mickey, Yes, I am in the right forum... Those guys at TZ are too stuffy and dull! Plus, I could not afford to build a large collection of Gens. One or two maybe, but not 8 0r 10! Additionally, nothing compares to the information available on this site about gens and reps alike. Lastly, I like it here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC8404 Posted October 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 @Mickey, I must be a little slow today. I just realized your comment was directed at another member... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 (edited) the thing i notice with these mbk based watches is the overly big date mag Chris' MBKs have a different mag, closest to gen ive seen so far. i think the length is off on either the magnification or on the actual cyclops dimensions : |_28_| instead of like |__28__| Edited October 5, 2008 by highoeyazmuhudee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC8404 Posted October 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Chris' MBKs have a different mag, closest to gen ive seen so far. i think the length is off on either the magnification or on the actual cyclops dimensions : |_28_| instead of like |__28__| I think the date mag is actually pretty good on the Euromariner. The date on my Euro sets just a fraction too low in the date window, but not really noticeable unless you are looking for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 I think the date mag is actually pretty good on the Euromariner. The date on my Euro sets just a fraction too low in the date window, but not really noticeable unless you are looking for it. ....and bear in mind that we all know what to look at... It's our sport to be picky! In real life, on the wrist, it's not noticeable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 For me, the datewheels and cyclops were always the easiest way to spot gens/reps from across a room almost. I can still do that with this watch, but it used to be that the terrible white crystal rings were a second, easy way (which I share with Bytor, as that is a pet peave tell for him too!). But with this new bezel/crystal/case construction that is gone. This is a great watch. After tightening up the CG's a bit it is as close to perfect as ANY rep ever needs to be. That said, I never understood why the Chinese can't start nailing some dead perfect datewheels & cyclops'. Rolex DW's are, well, perfect. For me that is the only reason why the cyclops system is even fadeable at all - because at magnification the symmetry of the numerals and uniform boldness is so nice. This watch also needs its own cyclops. The gen-like contruction has a certain distance to the dial and I wish they would design a cyclops and datewheel together for a specific watch, like they are forced to do with other brands. In other words, it is obvious that many Rolex reps just use the same cyclops between watches with no regard to the small differences in rehaut thickness, etc. between the models. So the result is that the mag is too much or too little or the font is too thin or too bold - or both. Now that they have solved the horrible sqaure datewindow issue, this is the last step to put that area of the watch to rest. So join with me in the vote for the makers to start doing "ultimate" datewheels and watch specific cyclops'. They are doing them with the other brands, so why not Rolex? I know it is nitpicky, but there is not much else to pick on for these watches. That would make it as great as it good be. I really can't see improving much else... P.S: To the OP, did I mention NICE watch? Anyway, the first order of business if nothing else is to mill that bezel channel and get that insert recessed nicely! That is a nice and cheap way to improve the look of the watch in a major way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 I had the same problem - must be security settings. Just right click his links and select Open In New Window and that should do the trick as it did for me. I wish I could see the photos. For some reason I cant' open them. Stephane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 As another side note, although not very notcieable in person, isn't it funny how obvious flashed pics show the relative whiteness and softer sheen of the 904 steel on the gen. Every side by side pic always jumps out at me, but then when I compare my gen Rolexes to my reps over the years it is almost un-detectable in person... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 As another side note, although not very notcieable in person, isn't it funny how obvious flashed pics show the relative whiteness and softer sheen of the 904 steel on the gen. Every side by side pic always jumps out at me, but then when I compare my gen Rolexes to my reps over the years it is almost un-detectable in person... Agreed 100%. But maybe you and I are very bad in that field. There are a lot of members here who can actually spot the difference in real life. Me not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Good Catch! These are the only real flaws. Also the printing of the Noob dial is a little bolder, but you can't tell unless they are side by side. I plan to send it off to The Zigmeister early next year to have these issues corrected. Crown size, insert text size, pearl, CGs, Insert depth, etc. Still, I doubt a non-rep-fixated punter would ever notice these flaws we're all highly attuned to. Excellent rep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 its a VERY excellent rep no doubt. Robbie when i was dismanteling my noob for mods i found before i pressed the crystal back into the case it yielded a near perfect date mag. also that was the exact width in rehaut that was missing from the rep i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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