Just happened to notice this new Submariner just listed on Joshua's website. Anyone have any details on this?
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New Submariner on Joshua's Site???
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Don't see anything unusual about it. The rep makers have been using the F series case for a while now.
I guess you're talking about the 0061 which was added today. You might try emailing Josh for more info.
Positioning of the date window appears to be better than on one of his older 'classic' cases where it was too far to the right. Rehaut looks to be a little better than the noobmariner, maybe a very slight inward slant, but not bad IMO. Crown guards could still use a trimming and the pearl looks presentable. Don't know about the bracelet.
Since Josh sells the noobmariner w/ the dg2813 movt, it wouldn't be that difficult for him to get w/ the mfr and take a 'classic' case, noob dial w/ eta movt and a noob bracelet and take this to the next level. I also like the crown, doesn't look as large as the noob crown.
This might be the next step in the evolution of the sub rep.
Positioning of the date window appears to be better than on one of his older 'classic' cases where it was too far to the right. Rehaut looks to be a little better than the noobmariner, maybe a very slight inward slant, but not bad IMO. Crown guards could still use a trimming and the pearl looks presentable. Don't know about the bracelet.
Since Josh sells the noobmariner w/ the dg2813 movt, it wouldn't be that difficult for him to get w/ the mfr and take a 'classic' case, noob dial w/ eta movt and a noob bracelet and take this to the next level. I also like the crown, doesn't look as large as the noob crown.
This might be the next step in the evolution of the sub rep.
cableguy said:
I agree. It doesn't have the chronicle rehault of many of his other offerings and the crown guards and crown certainly resemble the MBW/MBK. With the rehault depth and thickness it might also be a version of the TW best watch.
It would be interesting to see a side by side comparison.
Did get a reply from Joshua. He said these are pictures of a new stock that will replace his item RLSS1005. TWB or MBW type...but he did not want to use thoose names for it...
It looks pretty good. But I'm no expert. I have one of his previous versions, back when they were under $200. I'm happy with it.
josh has had that watch for a while. it's a tw best, same as River's offering. River's is cheaper, $250.
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I thought it might be. I have tried to contact River a couple of times with no luck.
As I consder you to be very knowledgeable in the sub arena, would you recommend this model...want to further mod... Is River's dial any good...
Thanks...
As I consder you to be very knowledgeable in the sub arena, would you recommend this model...want to further mod... Is River's dial any good...
Thanks...
bklm1234 said:
DWSmoot said:
I bought River's. It's a toss-up with the TTK MBW. It's based on the same case as the MBW so same rehaut thickness, depth, and shape. The bezel assembly is also the same so very smooth, has soft click, feels like gen (unlike other subs which have loud clicks). The bezels have the same thickness, thicker than cn sub bezel.
TWB's pros:
- more correct bezel profile, i.e. the teeth cuts are deeper and more correct
twb teeth cuts deeper
mbw teeth cuts shallow
- CG bottom shape is correct unlike MBW's CG bottom shape, so slanted
mbw CG bottom shape
- better crown on twb, excellent teeth definition, sharp.
twb crown
mbw crown
Cons:
mbw has a better dial
River's twb has a rounded left side, major flaw to me. Hopefully this is fixed. Ask your dealer before buying it.
mbw's crystal bevel angle is better. twb's bevel is a little flat making the crystal look like it has a fat edge around it from the front, and too much crystal at an angle.
twb
mbw's crystal is very handsome
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