TDs first purchase - price difference for same reps?

[Capt. Obvious]

I am trying to decide whether to buy with SORA or TRUSTYTIME.
This will be my first TD purchase so it's a bit of a shot in the dark as I know both have reputable status.

I will be buying a BP Sub C and a KW Pam 359. Both dealers have both on their websites but one of them is more expensive. Maybe I am missing something.

Could someone please look at the websites and tell me if I am right in thinking they are exactly the same watches?

BP Sub C:
http://www.shinewatch.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=251_273&product_id=328
http://www.ttw888.com/index.php?mai...=10408&zenid=c0e4ca0c9d41b3303edf44e5ba5d8b29

PAM 359:
http://www.shinewatch.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=313&product_id=346
http://www.ttw888.com/index.php?mai...=10831&zenid=c0e4ca0c9d41b3303edf44e5ba5d8b29

If they ARE indeed the same is the price difference simply due to different TD or am I missing something out?

Also two more questions.

1- I thought the BP sub c always had the correct skinny hands, while Sora's pictures show a fat hand, maybe just the incorrect picture (old perhaps?)

2- Trustytime's Sub C video shows the second hand kinda jerking around when adjusting the time. Is this normal or something wrong there?

I will of course also speak to the TDs themselves, but just wanted to get a couple of opinions before pulling the trigger (also feel a bit conscious about asking a TD "WHY AREN'T YOUR PRICES AS LOW AS THIS TD", I know they frown on that and it's only $40 anyway).

Thanks for any advice.

 

[sharrkey]

Trusty isn't a Td here

 

[Mike116]

Go with sora.his prices are very sharp and better, your supporting one of our TDs here.btw I've got a BP Sub and they are very nice watches for the money

 

[Capt. Obvious]

Trusty isn't a Td here

Thanks for that.
I don't know why I thought he was. Did I just get it massively wrong or did he used to be one at some point?

Any thoughts on the "fat hands" on the BP sub and the slightly higher prices? (I've just checked, even Toro's prices are slightly lower).

I am either way inclined slightly more towards Sora. Heard great stuff about the man, just concerned about the "fat hands", but I guess if I contact him he can clarify.

 

[Capt. Obvious]

Go with sora.his prices are very sharp and better, your supporting one of our TDs here.btw I've got a BP Sub and they are very nice watches for the money

Good to know... did you get it from Sora? And did you go for Swiss ETA movement?
Any thoughts on the "jerking second hands"?

 

[sharrkey]

Andrew hasn't been a dealer here for about 4 years, plenty of forum members still use him and Josh, but if the shite hits the fan and you've bought from him don't expect any help from Admin or mods in sorting out.
Stick with our trusted dealers, as for the Bp sub I've not idea I'm sure another member will chime in and help you out.

 

[Mike116]

Good to know... did you get it from Sora? And did you go for Swiss ETA movement?
Any thoughts on the "jerking second hands"?

I got mine from shaidx so not sure where it came from mate.I know it's a2836 and to be honest it runs flawlessly.jerky s/hand look might be 2831 mvt?.I'm pretty sure the fat hand and bracelet issues have been resolved now by BP factory.check with sora as I'm sure I saw a post of his that stated that

 

[Capt. Obvious]

Great stuff, thanks for your help.

 

[tnprogrammer]

I might have to check out Sora's subs also

 

[xquisitor]

Who is Sora? I don't see that name on the TD list.

 

[Mike116]

Who is Sora? I don't see that name on the TD list.

His site is shinewatch under watches and parts.

 

[xquisitor]

thx!