Ian C. Posted March 20, 2009 Report Posted March 20, 2009 Got mine from BK a couple of weeks ago. Had it modified (by BK) with the smaller crown and of course the Clark without etched crown. Mine is running a stable +4 secs a day when wearing it. I am amazed by that litte movement, running sharp and actually holding "some hours more than 40 h" reserve. Only one issue bothers me with the watch, considered the amount of time and effort put into building this watch at WM and by BK, why not put in an extra hour the round up the edges of the case and the bracelet before assembledt? Edges is very sharp. Of course I know this is a general issue(more or less) of all reps, but I would no doubt be willing to add to the price if I could avoid the disassembly, "rounding", assembly. All in all, very satisfied with the watch and the service. Go for it if you want a very good out of the box sub. I may have to put mine on the Sales Forum shortly to help fund a couple of Omega gens I have in the buying pipeline. Hi, If you decide to sell, could I have first refusal on it please? Any idea how much you'll want if you do sell??
AllergyDoc Posted March 30, 2009 Author Report Posted March 30, 2009 I've fiddled with the timing on the Sub, tiring of it running 15-20 slow/day. After a few snags, I'm happy to report it's lost only one second in the past three days.
nleap Posted March 30, 2009 Report Posted March 30, 2009 What is the P4GR cleaning method and how do I find a more detailed description of this? Thanks for the help! I am about to get mine too! cant wait!
AllergyDoc Posted March 30, 2009 Author Report Posted March 30, 2009 What is the P4GR cleaning method and how do I find a more detailed description of this? Thanks for the help! I am about to get mine too! cant wait! http://www.rwg.cc/members/Bracelet-Rattle-...l&hl=rattle
P4GTR Posted March 30, 2009 Report Posted March 30, 2009 Doc glad you liked the bracelet fix, more importantly the new piece- which looks excellent! Great shots, thank you for sharing. The CG thing kinda urks me, does it you? more or less than your wife? Wear it well my friend!
AllergyDoc Posted March 30, 2009 Author Report Posted March 30, 2009 The wife rarely urks me and the CG never. It can't be seen with the naked eye. I did wear it to my youngest's Eagle Scout project last Sat and got a light scratch on the bezel. But even it's hard to see.
P4GTR Posted March 30, 2009 Report Posted March 30, 2009 I did wear it to my youngest's Eagle Scout project last Sat and got a light scratch on the bezel. Ugh.. Really? You better just sell it off to me then. Did you use the same lube as me?
AllergyDoc Posted March 30, 2009 Author Report Posted March 30, 2009 Exact same lube. I've done 3 bracelets now.
vlydog Posted March 30, 2009 Report Posted March 30, 2009 awaiting the return of my WM9 bkmariner fitted with gen crown, bezel insert and crystal. I can't wait to give the bracelet the "rock n roll" treatment. Thanks for the tip P4GTR! Great post AllergyDoc!
P4GTR Posted March 30, 2009 Report Posted March 30, 2009 Exact same lube. I've done 3 bracelets now. Hey, what you do with the lube is your business buckaroo.
nleap Posted March 30, 2009 Report Posted March 30, 2009 I just read the P4GR. That looks really good. I can't wait to do that to mine when it get in!
lazarini Posted March 30, 2009 Report Posted March 30, 2009 Looks really nice indeed... and i say this wearing a gen while i type this i saw one WM9 V2 recently here live when Tribal visited truly a magnificent replication... Regards laz
maxlawbr Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 I think I've got the diver's extension problem worked out. It snaps in nice and tight now and doesn't pop out on it's own. With that bicycle chain lube and keeping it washed, the steel has a beautiful sheen to it. Allergy Doc, I have exactly the same watch, mine is wonderfull, I lube the band and smooth the edges but I`m having the same issue with the dive extension, and ask, how you fixed it? Thanks, Max
AllergyDoc Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Posted March 31, 2009 Max, I very gently and slowly straightened the diver's wetsuit extension link. (This is for the Sea Dweller) I had to experiment to find the right angle. This will make a tighter fit and it won't pop out.
maxlawbr Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 Thank you very much Doc. I've made the same question to George and he answered me this: "Oh yes! That's a very common issue even on genuine Rolex Subs. Here's the quick fix: You can bend the diver's extension inward (toward the clasp) a little bit, and that will solve the problem for good." I'll try to bend the extension tonight. Thanks a lot, Max
AllergyDoc Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Posted April 13, 2009 My watch has been identified as a "refurbished" model, not the new 08 Series Z V2 George promised to send. ID was made by the lack of etched crown, apparently only found on "refurbished" models or upgraded watches w/Clark crystals, and funky CGs. I don't consider the lack of etched crown a fault and the funky CG can only be seen through a loop or macro lens, so I'm happy. It's the watch I paid for, so I'm not sore about that. I just don't like being lied to.
AllergyDoc Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Posted August 19, 2009 Five month follow-up: Runs great, keeps excellent time (COSC standards), and the steel on the bracelet has the best finish of any brushed steel bracelet I've ever owned. Old pic: 1
Member X Posted August 19, 2009 Report Posted August 19, 2009 Thanks for the update If the SD is this good I'm going to be a very happy man...
P_Diddy Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 what did you use to open up the case back? Five month follow-up: Runs great, keeps excellent time (COSC standards), and the steel on the bracelet has the best finish of any brushed steel bracelet I've ever owned.
hpy540 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Posted August 23, 2009 Has anyone had expirence withthe TT model?
frutta007 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Posted August 24, 2009 Great Watch dude... Make them proud )))
AllergyDoc Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Posted August 25, 2009 what did you use to open up the case back? The little inflatable ball from Ofrei. $8.
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