gioarmani Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 (edited) http://www.jpc8118.com/0000000000rlss01003...836-p-5940.html Looking much, much better than the previous black & SS fantasy models. And definitely closer to the gen's "robin egg" blue color with the improvements. Edited April 11, 2009 by gioarmani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Thank you for the info Gio. Personally i will wait on the TT version of the new Blue SUB but looks like they started to roll the ball in the right direction. Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkBachs Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 I'd go with this version. I guess the one question I have is that they claim it has a Movement: Swiss Eta 2836-2 Automatic Movement Is this actual or clone? If it's actual, then I'll have to open up the piggy bank and have 'em send me one. I love the TT, but my concerns are that the finish would wear or get scratched thereby ruining the whole effect. The other is that people would be more likely to assume I could afford a SS Vs a TT... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0NiN Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 (edited) Thanks for posting this! Only one I saw close was watch eden's and it didn't look quite right (too light), will likely have to pick this up! Just a note, the gen of this watch only comes in TT, SS & white gold, so I think on the rep they just polish the center of the band since polished SS looks a LOT like white gold. Looks like it comes in an asian movement too: http://www.jpc8118.com/0000000000rlss01004...836-p-5941.html No one I know would believe I'd spent 30k US on a watch tho Edited April 11, 2009 by R0NiN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkBachs Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 No one I know would believe I'd spent 30k US on a watch tho So wear an eye patch and tell 'em you're a pirate. Eye patches are cool, pirates are cool, Rolexes are cool. Win, win, win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted April 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 A little bezel-paint mod & this might look bad-ass. I'm really curious to see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckh Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 If you like it; I recommend you to wait a little bit. Because the bezel is "Ceramic Sandwich Numeral Bezel"; that means no full ceramic. They will make an ultimate version use Full ceramic. Best Regards, Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammandel Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 I really love the look of the gen for some reason. It's not understated to say the least but.. like.. there isnt an extravagant design on it and no clashing colours like some random ORANGE on it or something. I find the black sub too understated and a little 'normal' for me. Dealers pictures aren't much to go on as we know unfortunately! (Just look at the pics of the portofino!) but the rep in the picture looks much too dark. If they make a good, lighter - more accurate version of this sub I think I'd have to go for it. I don't care that the gen is only made in white gold really, after all - this whole hobby is about buying what you want and like! To add; I made a couple of comments in another thread about my predictions for the new ceramic subs, and the addition of an AR'd cyclops is one of the new features that is actually present on the white gold gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 It's a good start, but I'm going to wait on this one, until v4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Cerachrom is a very different type of ceramic: although it falls under the ceramic "category" it is unique from ordinary ceramic. It is a "Thermal Ceramic" definition: Categories: Ceramic Material Notes: Cerachrome is a bulk refractory fiber produced from an alumina-silica-chromia composition which provides for a maximum use limit of 2600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Right... I mean i did not yet see this one in an AD not to mention in the wild... hopefully a good TT replication will folow with decent wrapping (one that can sustain at least a year of wear) and ill pick it up... I feel going a bit blingy this summer Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 I believe the genuine is released in the Asian Market .. Japan,.... Singapore ..... I thought I read somewhere... also,..... London Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnkay Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 The one thing I would like to see the factories correct on all the Rolex ceramic models is the hour markers. The gen hour markers have barely perceptible metal/WG rings around the lume, whereas the rings encasing the lume in the reps are way too prominent. It really does make a big difference. Anyhow, while almost nobody is ever going to be able to differentiate ss from white gold on your wrist, you will be conscious of the weight difference if you get a chance to try on the gen. Like all full-gold watches, it is very heavy. It's the first thing you think when the AD puts it in your hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckh Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 I believe the genuine is released in the Asian Market .. Japan,.... Singapore ..... I thought I read somewhere... also,..... London I saw this in HK AD windows around 2 months ago. List price around USD28,380...... BR, Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0NiN Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Right... I mean i did not yet see this one in an AD not to mention in the wild... hopefully a good TT replication will folow with decent wrapping (one that can sustain at least a year of wear) and ill pick it up... I feel going a bit blingy this summer Laz I think I'd rather have the SS w/out white gold wrap as it won't ever wear off and no one will tell the difference. Also, I checked with my local AD and its available in the US but very rare apparently. Was quoted 28k as well, they said they'd be happy to order it in if I put down a 10% deposit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I think I'd rather have the SS w/out white gold wrap as it won't ever wear off and no one will tell the difference. Also, I checked with my local AD and its available in the US but very rare apparently. Was quoted 28k as well, they said they'd be happy to order it in if I put down a 10% deposit . Did you tell them that 10% deposit would buy you ten reps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammalone Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Insert color seems off and the pearl must be replaced....easy enough Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Insert color seems off and the pearl must be replaced....easy enough Looks great! That's what I was thinking, the pearl looks a bit bulbous. Is there a way of replacing these pearls like with the old Sub's with a Watchmaterial, or something similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkBachs Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 And this one that just popped up today! Looks better than the Rerfect Clones version to me. I think it's time to upgrade and git me one of these... Gotta look around for some rep money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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