torresp Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Yes, I just receive from Maria the new TT-sub; as soon as I received it polished the sides of the bracelet and this is the result and my impressions about the watch. The dial prints are very close to the original, just like the background of the date, according to K and post-K series. Colour is correct too but the only flaw is the blue of the bezel (less dark than real). Is the first TT sub with the correct bezel ticker than previous versions, crown guards are correct too (maybe needs to open just a bit) and the tube/crown seems less off-centered than other MBW subs. Crystal raise the bezel but less than other MBW subs; the date magnification seems 2,3-2,4 (gen is 2,5 too) not like the luckky's MBW version but like the older MBW's. The laser crown located inside the crystal is near perfect, you need a 10x loupe (or zooming with the camera) and only under certain angles you could see it. Pearl is very close to the gen too, slightly raised but with the correct diameter and correct curvature. The end links are perfect in the color and in the finish (the union between gold and steel) but needs to be more curved; the link has 30º while the gen is 40º aprox. Redhaut is smaller than orig, no questions about that; I owned (and own) several MBW's subs and this redhaut isn't the same. This redhaut is the reason of the date magnification (close to 2,5 but not exactly 2,5), 1mm more in the redhaut would make the date mag Ok. The crown is bigger than real but sits against the tube like the real deal, is one of the best fit between crow/tube/case I saw, even betten than previous MBW. Luminova is similar to other models, correct color but not as bright as the real. Finally a wrist shot, nice watch no? Overall impressions are very good, I'm waiting long time for the correct TT Sub and this one is a very nice example, with some flaws but worth the money. Maybe the perfect TT sub could be obtained using parts from the old MBW TT (correct case, crystal and redhaut) and this one. Cheers, Toni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 You forgot to mention the end links which are solid like in genuines, not like in the old versions: What a magnificient rep! I guess I have to update my TT Sub reference guide again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Great review and wonderful pictures. How does one get in touch with Maria? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Nice 16613 Toni!! That dial is Maria sure does build a gorgeous watch! Any plans to mod it? Or are yu going to keep it as is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Magnifico Torresp! Did you get it directly from Maria? would it be the same luckyyy is selling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 I doubt it. This has the best cg's (spiky and thin) I've ever seen...and superb dial (for once the SUBMARINER text/font looks right). This one takes TT Subs to another level. True, the insert is probably too dark and it would be nice to see the dial color in daylight. But very difficult to call out a rep...even for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 I doubt it. This has the best cg's (spiky and thin) I've ever seen...and superb dial (for once the SUBMARINER text/font looks right). This one takes TT Subs to another level. True, the insert is probably too dark and it would be nice to see the dial color in daylight. But very difficult to call out a rep...even for us. I guess I'd still do a few mods (personally)... Like a gen 16613 insert and crown/tube. But that's all it really needs (in my opinion) to really put this one over the top. I know Toni is a resourceful guy with good parts connections, and I also know he can do the mods too, so I'm curious to know if there's more to come for this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 wow... the etching on that crystal and crown guards.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Hello, nice watch and nice review of this beauty.... RG Tribal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torresp Posted July 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Thanks for your comments guys. Randy, you can read my thoughts mate already have a gen bezel and looking for a gold crown, but first I need to decide if I keep it (perhaps much bling bling for me) or sell it to funds for another 1665 project. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnkay Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 That's the nicest TT sub rep I have seen yet. Better CGs, etching and rehaut (even if not as deep as other MBWs) than other TTs being offered. From who did you get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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