Some amazing watches and a Tour through Europe.... Enjoy this link I sure did.http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1450283013/last-1450335999/View+entire+thread
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Very cool! That looks like one helluva fun trip and a whole lot of Bronzos
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Lots of Bronzos indeed. Love it. Only wish a Rep could look as good. Rep Bronzo case color just doesn't do it for me. I might pull the trigger and buy one to see how it looks and patinas over time. I know I could sell it for face value a few months down the road.
I've been very happy with the rep -- the material is much better in person than photos.
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KW Version 3 or ZF ? Could you post some pics or message me some pics? TD's really don't use the best lighting
Mine is a KW V2. The material is fantastic -- the finish quality is where I would quibble. Things like markers, dial, bezel tightness (or lack thereof) and power reserve. I went through 2 V1's and had a V3, but the V2 was the one I was most satisfied with. The inconsistency in batches makes my previous statement a bit of a misnomer -- there our outstanding pieces in each batch, and then times when the QC was not quite up to snuff. I will say that the V1 power reserve was about 48 hours (pre P.9000 'better clone' movement decoration) and that seems to be consistent. My V2 has about 12-18 hours or running time after I take it off.
I force fed the patina, so its not a pristine example, but here is mine:
When you clean it up, the case color matches the hands perfectly. Cheers!
I force fed the patina, so its not a pristine example, but here is mine:
When you clean it up, the case color matches the hands perfectly. Cheers!
Thanks for the pic. That thing is so cool. The Patina is spot on.Mine is a KW V2. The material is fantastic -- the finish quality is where I would quibble. Things like markers, dial, bezel tightness (or lack thereof) and power reserve. I went through 2 V1's and had a V3, but the V2 was the one I was most satisfied with. The inconsistency in batches makes my previous statement a bit of a misnomer -- there our outstanding pieces in each batch, and then times when the QC was not quite up to snuff. I will say that the V1 power reserve was about 48 hours (pre P.9000 'better clone' movement decoration) and that seems to be consistent. My V2 has about 12-18 hours or running time after I take it off.
I force fed the patina, so its not a pristine example, but here is mine:
When you clean it up, the case color matches the hands perfectly. Cheers!
Wonder how hard it will be to get a Version 2 KW. Ill ask my TD.
I wouldn't worry about specifying the version. The case material is the same in all the KW's and is the most important part. In your QC, keep an eye on bezel alignment, pearl, 12 o'clock marker and dial alignment. Also, make sure the timeograph shows a strong movement.
After that, everything else is cream cheese.
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Bezel alignment isn't a huge thing for me as it is very very easy to fix myself and realign in a matter of seconds. I re-aligned my 571. Case color and bezel number markers being straight are my concern. Seagull movement should do the trick as it has been flawless so far in my Pam571. I also have two 571 now and have a spare seagull movement for back up incase i need a part if something goes wrong. Thank you so much for your insight in this matter. You have restored my faith in the Rep 382. One last thing is the crown guard chamfer edges on the top and bottom. Are they cut out or is it completely rounded off?