Fantastic! I did not realize that NOOB released a black bezel/orange number combo.. i thought BP still had the market cornered on that.
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45.5 mm Noob CRPO vs GEN!
- Thread starter sunnydale
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So Sunnydale, will you really sell the gen? Is the rep that good that it's a decent subsitute for the gen?
Still trying to decide...I had the rep with me on my 2 days biz trip and after I got back home and checked the genuine, it has something that the rep does not have. A bit cleaner, sharper...hard to describe. Also, at some points of my trip, in certain lighting I noticed that the rep crystal/AR is foggy (as I stated before), even a bit more than I realized in the beginning. Still the AR is super sweet and I still say that it does not need any upgrade.
The rep bracelet is top notch. I oiled it and there is really no difference to a genuine in feel and look.
By the way, just took the weight of the rep and the gen watch:
gen: 215 g
rep: 212 g
No question hands down. It's a great rep. Now we need the 8500 clone and you'll have a super rep.
Guys, am I the only one to see a big difference on the lugs? I don't know how to describe this difference, but look closely at the pics in which the lugs can be seen! However, no matter how big this difference is, no one will ever notice it unless they have a gen in hand. Even then...
And not to mention the price...
Indeed
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Unfortunately you are...I had both in my hands just minutes ago and really, 1:1 construction. Maybe it is the reflection that makes you think differently. Also the lot debated he valve position/angle is just the same as in genuine. As said, the case finish is different between gen and rep.
Hey thanks for the clarification.
How does the bezel action compare? On my 42, I think the ratchet is just a tad too easy to turn, although I do not know whether the gen is also somewhat easy to turn too. Nevethless, there is little play in the bezel and the ratchet works solidly. In this regard, can you say if the rep is notably different that than gen?
How does the bezel action compare? On my 42, I think the ratchet is just a tad too easy to turn, although I do not know whether the gen is also somewhat easy to turn too. Nevethless, there is little play in the bezel and the ratchet works solidly. In this regard, can you say if the rep is notably different that than gen?
Wow - Ive been saving up for a pumpkin but i think this just changed my mind - that is awesome and a good compromise between the black and the pumpkin
If we're going to be picky (and that's pretty much what we're here for
), I think other than the bezel teeth, the 12 and Omega Logo zone is the easiest place to spot the difference - there is something a bit skewy about the 2 in 12, and the logo is a bit un-refined - like it lacks fine sharp, crisp details...
But, comeon!
If we're going to be picky (and that's pretty much what we're here for
), I think other than the bezel teeth, the 12 and Omega Logo zone is the easiest place to spot the difference - there is something a bit skewy about the 2 in 12, and the logo is a bit un-refined - like it lacks fine sharp, crisp details...But, comeon!
There is no much difference, in genuine the steps are more defined and solid, other than that, the force needed to turn the bezel is just the same in gen and in rep.
Wow - Ive been saving up for a pumpkin but i think this just changed my mind - that is awesome and a good compromise between the black and the pumpkin
If we're going to be picky (and that's pretty much what we're here for
But, comeon!
Yes the logo and the Omega lettering are both a bit unfinished if you compare to a genuine. Can be seen only in close up pics, in real life no difference. Also the 12 numbering, really no problem irl. Bezel teeth, orange color in Seamaster, date window corners, datewheel - those are the biggest (yet very small) real life tells. And well, the too long crown but then again you need the genuine to compare.
Took some comparison photos outdoors yesterday. You can see that the crystal is just a bit foggier in rep, also in direct sunlight the rep bezel insert color is a bit brighter shade of gray than the genuine. I also tried to check the lume after sun, and the brightness is at the same level, gen has just a bit more sharper lume edges or something.
Rep has the date 29.
And yes, now I have put my gen for sale Not here and this is not a backdoor sale, I sell it locally in Finland.
Rep has the date 29.
And yes, now I have put my gen for sale
Not here and this is not a backdoor sale, I sell it locally in Finland.Thanks! great post! my watch has arrived at my local airport, hopefully it will be delivered tomorrow! im super excited after reading this.
question though, can i trust the dealer sent me a noob and not a BP is there a quick tell?
question though, can i trust the dealer sent me a noob and not a BP is there a quick tell?
If it was a trusted dealer, you can be quite certain. Check if your movement looks like mine, then it is a Noob. BP version has those barrel 1 and 2 and some other markings that Nood does not have.
Great thanks, yes it is from a TD and just checked my QC and it looks fine, thanks again for the great review!
Call me crazy, but the lugs are different! Look at the lug at 5h30min position in the photo above: the gen has a much wider high-polish surface. This difference can be seen in many of the other photos you posted. I agree, however, that lighting may be exacerbating the difference.
More important, though, is the fact that this replica IS VERY GOOD!
Hey crazy
Yes in the photo it looks like it but it is just the angle of the pic. I just measured with a caliper and no freakin difference, measured at 2 point, where it is the widest and also at "40" position. So I can confirm no difference, I have the rep and the gen in my hands.Yes the rep is super well made, today while wearing it at the office, really could not say it is a rep until I took a closer look!
One more nit I'll add to this excellent review is a difference I've noticed on the bezel inserts.
- On the 45.5, the numerals are just a hair further from the sliver printed ring than gen. It's most noticeable on the 50 and 20 I think.
- On the 42, and this has been noted in past reviews, the slilver ring is just a bit too thick.
Also, print quality on the reps suffers from lower quality. On my 42, really close up, I can see some minor imperfections that I'm sure the 6K gen doesn't have. Thankfully these are hard to see without a loupe so it doesn't bother my eyes.
- On the 45.5, the numerals are just a hair further from the sliver printed ring than gen. It's most noticeable on the 50 and 20 I think.
- On the 42, and this has been noted in past reviews, the slilver ring is just a bit too thick.
Also, print quality on the reps suffers from lower quality. On my 42, really close up, I can see some minor imperfections that I'm sure the 6K gen doesn't have. Thankfully these are hard to see without a loupe so it doesn't bother my eyes.