George has finally updated the WM9 Yachtie

[watcher]

http://www.watchmaker9.tv/wallpaper/pic/Ro...PRE/YMPRE43.jpg

Can't wait to get mine now having seen these finished pics. I cannot see any immediate flaws but I do have reservations on the movement being gen eta!

Bytor we need your expert Yachtie eyes on this one my friend!

[Guest TurleyC]

Nice, Can't wait for mine either. Had seen one of my clients wearing a GEN yesterday, I fell in love with it all over!

Edited December 6, 2008 by TurleyC

[Noel Fleischer]

Is that his or a gen??

[watcher]

http://www.watchmaker9.tv/wallpaper/pic/Ro...PRE/YMPRE43.jpg

Can't wait to get mine now having seen these finished pics. I cannot see any immediate flaws but I do have reservations on the movement being gen eta!

Bytor we need your expert Yachtie eyes on this one my friend!

Here is a couple of pics.

[watcher]

Is that his or a gen??

It is the rep

[Guest TurleyC]

It is really hard to be anal about it, But when comparing it to the GEN, I can see where the crystal meets the case toshow the white thick circle, which is a problem with even the best rollies we've seen in the past, Also the dial markers enamel seem to be a bit bubbly when they are suppose to be flat. These are just assumptions looking at the pics provided.

PS: Any assupmtion on when we should be getting this? I had placed my order through BK.

Edited December 6, 2008 by TurleyC

[watcher]

I ordered mine quite some time ago direct from george and was told by Allan who usually deals with shipping that it would be early next week so we will see what happens.

I agree about the crystal but I intend to fit a gen in my watch upon arrival. the crystal is the same 295c2 that fits the Sub but uses a different gasket and sits higher above the bezel which probably explains the unpolished edge seen in George's pictures.

[omegaguy]

anyone notice the date doesn't center in the window?

this may become a problem

[yodap]

On which pic did you notice that?

[emuozz]

Did anyone notice that the movement it

[yodap]

Am I missing sg? Where is a page with details + more pics?

[omegaguy]

just go to www.watchmaker9.tv

on the left, click december 6 pictures of yacht

[Noel Fleischer]

you're kidding! a seagull mov't!! they swear up & down they use gen eta's. but i really doubt it.

i got a WM9 sub from PT and i've had problems already with the mov't. you should see the date wheels they put in these

reps! they are a paper cut-out, and they fit on top of another date wheel that has smaller numbers. then they have the balls to charge $700.

[watcher]

you're kidding! a seagull mov't!! they swear up & down they use gen eta's. but i really doubt it.

i got a WM9 sub from PT and i've had problems already with the mov't. you should see the date wheels they put in these

reps! they are a paper cut-out, and they fit on top of another date wheel that has smaller numbers. then they have the balls to charge $700.

All Rolex reps and a lot of other reps use overlays on existing DW's! Usually because the original DW is in the wrong position so that does not really say anything about WM9 watches.

[FxrAndy]

And the seagull movement can be pretty good as it is a copy of an eta 2892 so the stem position means the crown is the correct height

[watcher]

Searching the web it does look awfully like the Seagull st26. I'm guessing the hand sizes will be the same as it is a clone of the 2892 so a movement swap is an option should the other fail.

I think BK should ask George for us as he will get a better response hopefully.

[yodap]

Thanks

just go to www.watchmaker9.tv

on the left, click december 6 pictures of yacht

[omegaguy]

if this date wheel is inacurate (numbers too far to the left), is it swappable with another one? i'm assuming the GEN 3135 or noob date wheel won't fit

any input?

everything else looks amazing

[Noel Fleischer]

my main point is the seagull is a copy and they advertise these watches as

having 'gen swiss etas' and charge alot of $$. if its a copy, they should tell you (theoretically)

and charge less. this YM is about $700. i know, we spend alot on A7750's too sometimes like

with the HB BB. at least we know up front its asian. this copy/clone thing has gotten to be a pet peeve of mine.

i spent alot of $$ fixing my watches with 'swiss' mov't'. the truth is- the cheapo asians DO work well.

[youpmelone]

Is BT on holiday? keyboard broken? :-)))

This looks very good, something still bugs me about the bezel but that might be because of the use of flash in the pics.

Did anyone notice how smooth the bracelet looks?

Want the links on my IIc..

[georgegrasser]

I just visited the watchmaker9 website. Prices are very high. Does he have RWG rates?

[By-Tor]

Is BT on holiday? keyboard broken? :-)))

Sorry guys... been just very busy with work lately. But now I'm back again.

Yes, this looks incredible... there's no denying it. The U-shaped crown guards, excellent crispy looking dial, etc.

The seconds marker at '6 is just a dot, and it's too short. But I doubt it's any kind of issue in real life. Noticeable in these huge photos though.

This is Christmas for the Yachtie fans. Yeah, the prices are what they are, but WM9 has brought Sub and YM to a new level.

Looking forward to watcher's review. Beautiful watch.

[watcher]

So am I!! Although it will not be up to your review standards!

[FxrAndy]

I am not buying that about the 2892, especialy as he will sell the movements for $219 on there own fully decorated!

[ubiquitous]

Looking forward to receiving mine as well. Watcher and I should be getting ours hopefully within the same batch *fingers crossed*.