Toadtorrent Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Guys, do you mean this one : Of course is a low end 21j version, with wrong datewheel color and painted bezel insert instead of crystal/Sapphire. But well, for just US$ 88 (after rebate) at Watch Eden, I think it's a bargain, it's also avaible with white dial. It's true...not very accurate...but for $88 you don't expect much and close "enough" on many accounts.. A good deal too, especially if it's good for swimming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted June 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 The Galapagos rep is out soon: http://www.jpc8118.com/0195-p-6491.html although it looks more like PVD than rubber. IMO, its not a deal breaker (being PVD) as I'd think that a rubber coating would catch on clothes too much...? Its not like I'd wear a rep to go scuba diving... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Man again and again same old story they come up with a new anticipated rep all shiny BUT the sub dial color is incorrect Cmoon get real Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted June 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 what colour should the sub dials be, if its not black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 what colour should the sub dials be, if its not black? White/silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted June 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 eh?? The Galapagos dials look black to me! lol http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/321316..._d8f777e4a1.jpg we are still talking about the G/E aren't we? not the normal Aquatimer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaPOFL Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Yeah! that non-chrono looks amazing!!!! is the bezel ceramic or something? it looks like glassss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Dear rep makers, We do not like that shiny glossy crappy PVD. We did not like it on the PAM 292. We did not like it on the Blacksteel. We do not like it on this Aquatimer. Gen Makers do not use it because it looks like a turd. A shiny turd. We know you will come out with a matte version in a few months for $125 more but this time how about skipping the cheap stuff. Thanks The Galapagos rep is out soon: http://www.jpc8118.com/0195-p-6491.html although it looks more like PVD than rubber. IMO, its not a deal breaker (being PVD) as I'd think that a rubber coating would catch on clothes too much...? Its not like I'd wear a rep to go scuba diving... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 I'm hopeful that the rep makers will release a full Trojan-ENZ ribbed-for-her-pleasure rubber coated version of the Galapagos... Full protection for when you're diving in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Here is how it works for the Galapagos lovers.... Buy version 1 shiny pvd 278 - June Buy version 2 matte pvd 328 -July Buy version 1 rubber coating that wears off after looking at it wrong 378 - August Buy version 2 rubber coating that lasts a few months and realize they changed the bezel and the version 1 pvd was better 428 - October Re Buy version 1 pvd and swap bezels. Cry.... I'm hopeful that the rep makers will release a full Trojan-ENZ ribbed-for-her-pleasure rubber coated version of the Galapagos... Full protection for when you're diving in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Here is how it works for the Galapagos lovers.... Buy version 1 shiny pvd 278 - June Buy version 2 matte pvd 328 -July Buy version 1 rubber coating that wears off after looking at it wrong 378 - August Buy version 2 rubber coating that lasts a few months and realize they changed the bezel and the version 1 pvd was better 428 - October Re Buy version 1 pvd and swap bezels. Cry.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Of course! I expect no less! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted June 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Another reason not to buy one..... Look carefully at the Galapagos caseback (also on Kings site) "ANUATIMER" WTF?! This is a sick joke, right? The normal version seems ok. What is going here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Another reason not to buy one..... Look carefully at the caseback "ANUATIMER" WTF?! This is a sick joke, right??? :D oh they replaced "S" with an "A" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted June 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 LOL! I also noticed another "problem": the serials are "2345678" now, I know serials mean Jack Sh.... but, i would've thought it'd be a little more convincing. So far, the growing list of flaws: wrong sub dials colour on the blue ...the blue and orange shades could also be too light? date wheel colour on the black/yellow wrong shape bezel teeth matte dial instead of part matte/part satin Schaffhausen text alignment shiny PVD coating instead of matte rubberised on the G/Islands silly serial numbering even sillier ANUATIMER spelling on Galapagos Islands caseback the normal Aquatimers, dont have a silver rehaut, it is dial colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 eh?? The Galapagos dials look black to me! lol http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/321316..._d8f777e4a1.jpg I'm talking about the orange one sorry...it's the one to the RIGHT of the black Galapagos in the pic above...note the white/silver subdials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 It's stuff like that that almost makes me walk away from reps. Another reason not to buy one..... Look carefully at the Galapagos caseback (also on Kings site) "ANUATIMER" WTF?! This is a sick joke, right? The normal version seems ok. What is going here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 I dunno... That stuff cracks me up and makes it worth buying, to me Kinda like the GELENA SHITINERAND Rolex backs... You can't buy that kind of awesomeness with gens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 These new reps are lookin' nice--at least they are headin' in the right direction. More time is obviously needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK471 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 I'd love a good non-chrono version. I prefer the bracelet/strap design to previous AT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilVT Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 :D oh they replaced "S" with an "A" The new aquatimers look terrible compared to the slevin, etc. I think 'anustimer' would actually be a more fitting name... haha. seriously though, the new aquatimers do not look like they should $4000... not even close. I don't know what iwc was thinking when they designed these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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