Mickey Padge Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Just picked this up from Tony at www.asian7750.com, not an affiliated dealer, but seems to send out great watches I had the black dial version of this watch, and I posted a thread about it here: http://www.rwg.cc/members/Rolex-Submariner...p;hl=submariner This blue version seems better, especially the pearl. Plus it is not a fantasy Rolex, it has been released, here are some pictures..... As you can see, a really nice watch! You may notice I have kept the plastic on the bracelet, due to me being skint, this may have to go straight onto the sales forum, but I really don't want too! Comments and observations welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 You know, that's actually a pretty nice watch. There are two very well executed details that really stand out to me on this- The pearl, which looks pretty good in it's own right (but maybe too 'pearlescent' compared to gen), and the lume on the markers, which looks correct- Kind of like snow packed in the indicies (not glossy lume like the reps usually have). Swap out the hour hand for one of better shape, and I'd say it's pretty good. Maybe not 100% perfect compared to gen, but still a fun piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Mickey, When you're ready to sell it, PM me! Hike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 This is the Asian clone, not bad at all for just over $200 Seems to have blue lume too! The hands and pearl seem bluer than the hour markers, which seem a tad greener, or turquoise..... I had to tweak the photo a bit, the camera sees the hour lume bluer than it is to my eye, for some reason.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammandel Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Is it obvious I love this model? The pearl looks AMAZING!!!! However, can't help but think it does look slightly different than the ones being posted on the other forum that people are ordering from "PWC" RG Link 1 The blue on yours looks slightly lighter than the other model, slightly less true to the gen. Of course it could be the lighting.. edit: Added a pic of the gen just for peoples references Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Thanks for all your input guys, much appreciated! Well I sized the bracelet, and am wearing the watch now. It's too nice to sell, no matter how much I could use the cash! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavidoc Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Here is another picture of the watch in question under less glaring light. As you can see, the watch has a darker blue then all the reps as far as I can tell. Image from Rolexreference page and a feature that no rep has copied yet and I wish they would, a microadjustment different from the current DSSD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Very interesting, thanks for sharing I had a peak at the gen in my local AD, and while it is a bit darker, there is not a big difference, and it depends on the lighting too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarin.72 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Well the biggest difference is that the gen comes out only in white gold version,at least i think so. But it looks like a nice rep though. Thanks for sharing Mikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Thanks for the pics, Mickey. Of all the new Rolex divers, only the 166618LN struck me (& remained) as a model I would actually wear. So I might have to consider 1 of these. In addition to the difference in bezel color & hour hand shape, also note that the numbers on the gen date wheel are serifed & the case edges are sharper & more defined, especially around the CGs. Here is another pic of the gen that illustrates this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Here are some more gen shots In these shots the blue looks much lighter, and closer to the rep..... EDIT: You guys can really spot these things, I am glad of my ignorance sometimes I can live with a few basic flaws, it's cosmetic problems that do my head in! (dust under the crystal, smudges and marks on the dial/hands etc....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 btw the gen is absolutely breathtaking in RL - don't trust the pics - sadly waaaaayyy out of my league cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockwerkgoblin Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 I really like this design. The baby blue is absolutely whimsical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 It has not left my wrist since it arrived, I like it too It's good to have something different for a change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 the gen is so sexy.. i never seen the rep.. but if its remotely close then well done.. coz gen is so [censored]ing sexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Very nice watch. I will have this one when the two tone version comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Now thats the kinda blue i can live with. Looks classy. It is a shame to see the typical raised crystal gone on these new model though. @MP is the rep color in real life close to these pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Now thats the kinda blue i can live with. Looks classy. It is a shame to see the typical raised crystal gone on these new model though. @MP is the rep color in real life close to these pics? No the rep is lighter, so is the gen I looked at in my local AD today at lunch time, strange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 btw the gen is absolutely breathtaking in RL - don't trust the pics - sadly waaaaayyy out of my league cheers, Frank +1 i had a chance to put one on my wrist recently in AD while in Belgium attending the GTG. Amazing in real life just breath taking heavy watch if u have a chance go wrist one to enjoy its beautifullnes... But beware ure daydream will end asap u turn around the pricetag... At 20k+ euro its like a slap in ure face and instant wake up The rep looks decent indeed all do what it tries to mimic is pointless anyone who ever tuched the watch will be able to call u out (as mentioned gen is super heavy) for what is worth dont take it of Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 I never try to pass my reps off as gens anyway, not my style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 I never try to pass my reps off as gens anyway, not my style Then nothing more to do then enjoy it i sopose... Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Then nothing more to do then enjoy it i sopose... Laz Thanks, I certainly will! A guy came into our shop today, wearing a gen rose gold, polished ceramic bezel Hublot, such a stunning watch, I spotted from a mile away! I complimented him on it, and he was surprised I even knew about Hublot watches. He even took it off his wrist and let me handle it! ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Thanks, I certainly will! A guy came into our shop today, wearing a gen rose gold, polished ceramic bezel Hublot, such a stunning watch, I spotted from a mile away! I complimented him on it, and he was surprised I even knew about Hublot watches. He even took it off his wrist and let me handle it! ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 It was totally gen, easiest tell was just that the thing absolutely reeked of pure quality, as only a gen can. Plus it had the 24k gold engraving on the back of the watch case, and a pristine Swiss movement with a rotor like silk, no noise from that baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaazaa Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Thanks for all your input guys, much appreciated! Well I sized the bracelet, and am wearing the watch now. It's too nice to sell, no matter how much I could use the cash! Cheers! Dammit Mickey! You just forced me to add another watch to my list! Love the combo or class/quirky. If you have or take any more wrist shots (wider, etc...), I'd love to see them. It always helps me decide. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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