oirish Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 Hi all. Ive just ordered a graphite BCE v2 from one of your recommended dealers. I'm sure it'll take a few weeks to arrive so I'm waiting with gleeful anticipation. Its my first rep purchase. After ordering I realised there is a v3 out. When did this version come about? What are the differences? I've looked around and I cant seem to find a post describing these. I'v already ordered the v2 and its the watch I wanted, so I'm not bothered that theres a newer version... its my own slip up. I'm curious as to what I've missed out on. Could someone help?
frankpower88 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 for me the most important is the date font, i think only v3 has the good one, maybe i am wrong. i got one with the good date font and i love it.
oirish Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Posted February 5, 2009 My BCE v2 is advertised as having an updated date wheel. Does this make it a v3?
therooster Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 My BCE v2 is advertised as having an updated date wheel. Does this make it a v3? My understanding is that there was a V1 with a super-crappy DW... Then came the V2, with an updated DW that was slightly better but not perfect. I have the V2 and the DW is actually not too bad. The DW on the V3 is close to perfect and there are also other improvements (I think the bezel, the pearl, and a few other small things).
oirish Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Posted February 5, 2009 BALLS! I take it back... Im near tears now. I could've had a near perfect rep instead of a not so near perfevt
b16a2 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 Dear me, back in my day we never had this problem with V'x' and V'y', it was oh so simple to determine what you were buying/talking about haha Which dealer did you buy it from, do you have a link? Some of them advertise the watch as having an upgraded datewheel, so you may receive the so called V3. I think the V2 and V3 came from the same factory, in which case I doubt that the V2 is still in production (this is mere speculation on my part)
oirish Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Posted February 5, 2009 I ordered from Joshua; jpc8118.com. I'd be really happy if I did get the v3, although I would still be happy with the v2. Ahhh! Ignorance is bliss. We always want the latest and greatest...
oirish Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Posted February 5, 2009 Here's the link http://www.jpc8118.com/bl10098-chronomat-e...bph-p-2576.html
b16a2 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 Rest assured, that's the V3 The datefont is bold and fills the datewindow like the genuine, the older versions datefont was good, but no where near as good as the V3.
oirish Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Posted February 5, 2009 Thanks b16. Thats great news. I'll now wear it with quiet pride.
b16a2 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 No worries, the period between ordering and receiving a watch can be nerve racking as it is, let alone having to worry about receiving the right version I should have mentioned that the reassuring post above was subject to the condition of pictures when it arrives, I love the BCE
oirish Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Posted February 5, 2009 I know the BCE's been photographed to death already, but I'll post up some pics.
Toadtorrent Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 I know the BCE's been photographed to death already, but I'll post up some pics. Everybody sees things differently...so new pics are always fun to look at. As well...you have to post your first pics so you get the bug for posting more!!
AdamJ Posted February 9, 2009 Report Posted February 9, 2009 The graphite BCE is a beautiful watch (from the photos I have seen). I'm actually trying to find a dealer for that exact same watch!
xelorrolex Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 V3 V2 to V3 improvement is a "must". Did you swap the date wheels or did you buy another watch ? Xel
tazzman Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 I also did some comparing shots a couple of months ago.. This is the black + white .. - tazz
PaulVanDyk Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 just ordered a BCE from Josh... can't wait... hopefully its a V3 from the pics its a gorgeous watch and the AR is awesome (dont care about the AR tint being a little too blue or w/e) im in love
digitalnrg Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 The graphite BCE is a beautiful watch (from the photos I have seen). I'm actually trying to find a dealer for that exact same watch! I have a v2 with graphite dial looking to sell. Come with both SS bracelet & black leather strap. PM me if interested.
oirish Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Posted February 16, 2009 Pics are really nice... does the piece justice. Mine to follow when I get hold of it. Its going to be my daily beater.
therooster Posted February 17, 2009 Report Posted February 17, 2009 I also did some comparing shots a couple of months ago.. This is the black + white .. You will be happy with the purchase. It is still one of my favs, but it dont get the wristtime it deserves nowadays.. :/ - tazz The one on the left is actually a V1. It has the first DW before any updates.
shkolnik Posted February 17, 2009 Report Posted February 17, 2009 V2 to V3 improvement is a "must". Did you swap the date wheels or did you buy another watch ? Xel .......another watch
oirish Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Posted March 2, 2009 There's talk about a v4 BCE. Whats your take on it?
PaulVanDyk Posted March 2, 2009 Report Posted March 2, 2009 There's talk about a v4 BCE. Whats your take on it? where did you hear about a V4 BCE? i've searched through this forum and haven't found anything. i have a V3. There are only a few minor things i'd improve 1). the bezel numbers (15;30;45) should be engraved deeper into the surface 2). get rid of the "Blue tint" AR in favor of the "Pink tint" AR 3). further perfect the alignment of the DW (which is pretty good as it is but could be better)... 4). it seems to me they got the font right so no real need to do anything in that department. If they want to get real anal about the quality of their rep i'd make it a little bolder. 5). use appropriate Lume (they still use factory rep lume which dies quickly and is not bright....its about as bright as my gen 10 yo Citizen but doesn't last as long) that should do it....if they were to correct all these i'd buy it for the same price they are selling their Flying B's for at the moment.
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