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2018 new Santos
- Thread starter kobe24
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I bought a RG santos medium by 3kf but it didn’t seem to have a screw down crown. Is this expected? It want something I played with when handling the gen
bigtiddygothgf
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- 7/10/18
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The gen Santos doesn't have a screwdown crown either. Curious on how you find the 3KF Medium. Do all the bracelet functions (quick change endlinks AND sizing pins) work? Of course at 1/15th the price I dont expect it to be identical in feel but is the overall bracelet quality comparable to the gen?
I haven't handled a gen in a while and didn't have a rep last time to look out for specific things.
I think aesthetically it looks pretty much identifcal (minus the second hand flaw).
The quick bracelet and link change mechanisms work - I was able to resize the bracelet without needing any tools. The quick release bracelet felt a bit stiff though.
The rose gold colour is a bit darker vs my gen santos dumont.
It does feel quite light though - I don't have a scale but I'd estimate 110g. Don't have a scale atm but will weigh it when I get a chance.
I think aesthetically it looks pretty much identifcal (minus the second hand flaw).
The quick bracelet and link change mechanisms work - I was able to resize the bracelet without needing any tools. The quick release bracelet felt a bit stiff though.
The rose gold colour is a bit darker vs my gen santos dumont.
It does feel quite light though - I don't have a scale but I'd estimate 110g. Don't have a scale atm but will weigh it when I get a chance.
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Hont has posted on Telegram newly realeased models from BVF
I was literally coming to this thread to ask when we might see the Santos Medium in the blue or green!!!Hont has posted on Telegram newly realeased models from BVF
I literally can’t wait to see some QC pics!
On closer inspection, why does the blue and green version have a dark grey-ish tone around the bezel…?
I hope this is a lighting issue, as the gen versions are not like this.
I hope this is a lighting issue, as the gen versions are not like this.
I understand that, fully. As stated by @leo6929 I suspect it is a reflection from the device which took the photo. But, everyone’s primary aim is to find a rep which is as close to the “real life” version as possible. If the factory had got the bezel that wrong, there would be very few buyers.
Would anyone be so kind to help me with this QC?
I think the second hand may be too large
Any noticeable flaws?
I think the second hand may be too large
Any noticeable flaws?
Colour comparison between 3kf santos and gen dumont. Pretty close but a tiny bit darker.
3kf feels cheap and rattley vs gen SS santos. Haven’t handled GF or BVF
3kf feels cheap and rattley vs gen SS santos. Haven’t handled GF or BVF
I was wondering how good dial is on this model? On gen it looks like more brushed metal, while on rep it look like flat grey or black. I never seen this model in person, only on pictures so I'm not sure about it. Thanks for help!
Any pictures in hand of these? I'm between this and the all black one but this would me my favorite.
Also I don't know which between GF and BVF.
Hi all, I am curious about the MIYOTA 9015 - is it very loud?
I have the older Santos 100 model with an Asian 2824-2 movement which at that time was far superior but it seems only the MIYOA 9015 is being used for the newer Santos. Would like to set my expectations before purchasing.
Thanks for the help
I have the older Santos 100 model with an Asian 2824-2 movement which at that time was far superior but it seems only the MIYOA 9015 is being used for the newer Santos. Would like to set my expectations before purchasing.
Thanks for the help
I got this GF version. I'm very pleased with with watch overall. Later I got original dial from ebay for around, but I don't see any real difference between them, which got me to think I got rep dial from ebay.
I have just had one delivered but can’t figure out how to size the strap? Are there any guides anywhere ?