Guest Sql_pl Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I haven't seen this watch photo-reviewed here so I took some pics today, hope you will enjoy! The quality is on par with all other super reps we have seen. The only thing this watch lacks is nice strong double AR but I am not sure if gens have double AR and actually think they don't so it is quite accurate. The crystal is unbelievably reflective, it is really hard to take a half decent pic of this watch. I believe the caseback engravings could be a bit deeper, they look to be laser etched: This FM engraving on the inner side of the buckle is a nice touch: Some wristshots: This is the angle that makes this watch look most amazing, quite a bubble huh? It sits nicely on the wrist and wears really comfortably. For size please refer to comparison pics below with my 111 and HBB: Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Thanks for sharing. Way to big for my wrist but it sure looks sweet. Does the gen also come with the rubber? I think this beast would look awesome on a leather strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 it looks a lot bigger than i suspected it would be.. looks like a NICE watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsexports Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Amazing quality, I second that. I also have a gen FM and confirm tha the gens do not have the AR coating on them. HKTAN can make a perfect Leather strap for this ( i have already ordered one ). And yes, GEN do come with Rubber strap ( as /website) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Very nice....love the watch. Definitely needs Double AR......even if gen doesn't have it. As for accuracy, my understanding is that the "6" marker should be half cut off by the date window.....which is not the case in the rep. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 This watch is very impressive in the AD windows. I know it's not fashionable - but I think it's a looker. I'd add AR to that watch too - it'll be stunning. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Actually, I am wondering if the gen even has a sapphire crystal. Many FM's have mineral crystals as one of their shticks is that you can't achieve the proper curvature or clarity or something with sapphire. It does look really good though. At last they have a good large Muller available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb7000 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 very nice. were did you get that Muller from. I LOVE it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 this watch had me Very interested - is the glare really bad in real life or just the photos. I have to imagine with CHieftang AR, this thing would be super rocking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sander Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hi Sql_pl, Thanks for the pics. They are great! If you look at the size, would you say it wears bigger than your APROO or Big Pilot? I really love it but I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCraig Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I've been waiting for a FM that was a great rep. Yes the '6" is wrong but who cares. This looks like a great watch. Anyone know if all sites are offering the same watch, they look identical? JW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Yes they are identical. I noticed they improved the dial by cutting the 6 marker but it does not really make a difference because in the rep the whole date window is situaded a tad too high. @sander - this watch does not wear that big - it is very comfortable and from lugs to lugs (12-6) it is identical as HBB. Anyway here are some pics of gen for reference - looks like the crystal is as reflective as the rep: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzanooo Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Pics look really nice. Man I`m really close to getting one of these, just trying to decide on which one, pvd or steel. The ar is`nt on the Gen, not sure if you can do it on this crystal? Heard somewhere back these big curved crystals were glued in and almost impossible to remove on the reps, anyone know for sure? King just listed a few more versions of it just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 She's gorgeous. This is on my want list... Thanks for the great pics BTW Enjoy your new beauty. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Mate...the V2 or V3 of Casablanca has been released. Look here http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=89707 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Yes i noticed that but it is still halfway upgrade. They did cut the 6 marker but they did not lower the whole date window which is a little bit too high. I actually think it looks stupid now as the marker should be cut to have date window fitted in it not cut just to be cut and still have distance between the window and the marker left there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zbig Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) Bought this gen dial two years ago but this dial is for conquistador Edited January 14, 2009 by szumi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Looks good... im thinking of a dress watch since i joined the forum and still have to pick one up regarding the glare white dialed version will have far better visibility... im thinking out loud here but it sure is like that on my white EXP II versus the SEA_DWELLER. Thx for sharing M. Cheers Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude82 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Was checking the websites of our deales...does the new version have a black and white dial....or is it only the black and red thats available in the new version.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Was checking the websites of our deales...does the new version have a black and white dial....or is it only the black and red thats available in the new version.... The black face in SS will probably be released post CNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Damn SQL your awesome pictures make me want to get this!! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardo Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 These photo reviews are the devil, just when I tell myself that I have enough and my collection is complete I see this and now think there is just one thing missing. I think this watch looks great, its unique, classy, and looks amazing. Oh well there goes some more money from my bank account. SQL where did you source this watch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Am soooooo close to getting the FM. Just need to decide on which one to get: the black face in SS (to be released sometime soon, hopefully) or the white face in gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude82 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Any idea when our dealers are coming out with the SS black face in the new dial.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Any idea when our dealers are coming out with the SS black face in the new dial.. Am hoping sometime soon. Been waiting for it for quite some time now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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