watcher Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurleyC Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Fleischer Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Is that his or a gen?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted December 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted December 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Is that his or a gen?? It is the rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurleyC Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted December 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegaguy Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 anyone notice the date doesn't center in the window? this may become a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 On which pic did you notice that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emuozz Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Did anyone notice that the movement it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Am I missing sg? Where is a page with details + more pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegaguy Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 just go to www.watchmaker9.tv on the left, click december 6 pictures of yacht Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Fleischer Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted December 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted December 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Thanks just go to www.watchmaker9.tv on the left, click december 6 pictures of yacht Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegaguy Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Fleischer Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youpmelone Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 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.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 I just visited the watchmaker9 website. Prices are very high. Does he have RWG rates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted December 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 So am I!! Although it will not be up to your review standards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 I am not buying that about the 2892, especialy as he will sell the movements for $219 on there own fully decorated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Looking forward to receiving mine as well. Watcher and I should be getting ours hopefully within the same batch *fingers crossed*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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