MBW AP ROO

[GolfBum]

Aloha,
Received from George - MBW AP ROO.
Thailand to Los Angeles in 7 days.
George is a O.k. guy.

 

[lexxdiamondz]

what makes this MBW?

 

[onj]

does this has the second at twelve?

 

[hk45ca]

does this has the second at twelve?

according to the pictures, yes.

 

[buckeye]

I have this watch too (currently on the way back from Ziggy for a movement swap)...the dials are correct to the gen, but the watch functions with seconds @ 6.

 

[hk45ca]

I have this watch too (currently on the way back from Ziggy for a movement swap)...the dials are correct to the gen, but the watch functions with seconds @ 6.

for as much as these cost? you have to be kidding me. :shock:

 

[Sylar]

Just like the HBB, expensive with an Asian movement. Great watch nontheless.

 

[pugwash]

does this has the second at twelve?

according to the pictures, yes.

Sure?

I believe this has seconds-at-9. There is no replica movement with seconds-at-12.

 

[hk45ca]

does this has the second at twelve?

according to the pictures, yes.

Sure?

I believe this has seconds-at-9. There is no replica movement with seconds-at-12.

i am sure the dial shows the seconds at 12.

 

[pugwash]

i am sure the dial shows the seconds at 12.

Sure, but that doesn't mean that it's telling the truth.

The gen has seconds-at-12 and the dial is a copy of the gen. The rep, I'd bet pennies to dollars, has seconds-at-9

 

[tutima]

Pug is correct here...The dial is correct but the functionality is not.

 

[GolfBum]

Seconds at 9

 

[hk45ca]

then i would say these are extremely inaccurate.

 

[shultz]

then i would say these are extremely inaccurate.

Exactly: I was truly interested in purchasing that AP ROO and did a lot of research on three rep boards and also on gen boards. The re is one noticable difference between the CN AP ROOs and the MBWs: MBW has a way better date mag and a correct dial. But as pointed out in tis thread: The running sec. is @ 9 because it is a simple 7750 (asian or swiss doesn't matter, subdial function is the same).

I tried ti figure out wether the case of the MBW is better than the CN version. But quite interesting: No info available. It is for sure that it isn't a sandwhich construction as the gen. And the screws do not have the full-length. It means the bezel screws just seem to be glued on.

I decided to stay away because that watch is not cheap. And a dcorrect ial but with a running sec. @ 9 is to inaccurate to pay the asking price....

 

[azgjav]

then i would say these are extremely inaccurate.

Exactly: I was truly interested in purchasing that AP ROO and did a lot of research on three rep boards and also on gen boards. The re is one noticable difference between the CN AP ROOs and the MBWs: MBW has a way better date mag and a correct dial. But as pointed out in tis thread: The running sec. is @ 9 because it is a simple 7750 (asian or swiss doesn't matter, subdial function is the same).

I tried ti figure out wether the case of the MBW is better than the CN version. But quite interesting: No info available. It is for sure that it isn't a sandwhich construction as the gen. And the screws do not have the full-length. It means the bezel screws just seem to be glued on.

I decided to stay away because that watch is not cheap. And a dcorrect ial but with a running sec. @ 9 is to inaccurate to pay the asking price....

my sentiments too.

from what i can tell, the mbw case is better finished than the non mbws. and the bracelet has the beveled edges at the back so that it's more comfortable. the brushed finish is heaps finer and gives the mbw a sort of "glow" nt present in the non mbws.

 

[PAM1A]

....I have to add/summarise something for the MBW models:
- the MBW case is a bit higher than the CN version
- the date font and mag is very close to real...constructed like a sandwich, the lens lies inside the upper-dial
- the caseback engraving is different in numbering
- the bracelet is adjustable with 2 screws on each side of every link (4 pieces to adjust)
- the finish of the bracelet and the case is really superb and high quality...allthough this watch is a scratch-magnet....it will get scratched only by looking at it
- the dial itself is correct....the 60-seconds function on the 30-minute-counter-dial is bad....but I dont care

Maybe one day there will be a 7750 with running seconds at 12...or any other rep-chrono with this function...and then these thingies are ready for the swap whereas the CN version is not

I believe the missing datemag and the wrong date-hole-cut is the biggest give-away....bnut thats just my 0.02$

Theo