Aquaracer 500M GEN vs. REP comparison (pic heavy)

[d4m.test]

It's in stock. I ordered one from Sora.
It's in shipment and couldn't wait for it to arrive.

Looks fantastic! Nice pickup!

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[sgtguk]

Great comparison mate! I've had the Gen and sold it as soon as the rep arrived in my post box, it's really that good ! Here's mine with a few mods from Vac.....




Vac's lume is fantastic and as good if not better than Gen

 

[stonesix]

With so many good watch to choose from...
I really need vitamin-m.

 

[danova]

Here's mine latest arrival with the cyclop removed.

 

[stonesix]

Are you removing the cyclops your self?
If yes, how?

 

[timbaland]

How can i change the strap on my rub aquaracer

 

[d4m.test]

Here's mine latest arrival with the cyclop removed.

No offense, but why???

You have such an accurate rep with the much coveted logo arrows, and you remove one of the most obvious features?

I would have sent you mine with the crappy logo and traded with you with some cash if I knew you were going to modify it like that. Lol

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[danova]

Are you removing the cyclops your self?
If yes, how?

No, I bring it to a local watchsmith to have it removed.

No offense, but why???

You have such an accurate rep with the much coveted logo arrows, and you remove one of the most obvious features?

I would have sent you mine with the crappy logo and traded with you with some cash if I knew you were going to modify it like that. Lol

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Yeah, I know what you meant and would have like the cyclop to be there. But mine was slightly off to the right of the datewheel and I can't deal with it. Lol:

 

[sgtguk]

Lots of guys with the Gen have also removed the Cyclops, I reckon it makes the dial, which is quite busy, much simpler and more refined. Good on ya danova ! :thumbsup:

 

[TheOmegaFan]

Just amazing comparison!


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[guitarrich]

Hello! I joined this forum because of this post! Well done!

The watch looks fantastic and I'm definitely going to buy it, I can see it in stock at two dealers - puretime and trustytime. I'm after the version with the rubber strap, like your gen!

The watch is $288 on TT and $428 on PT. Are they the same watch? My eye in terms of knowing what to look for isn't great, if someone could help me out I'd be thrilled. I don't want to make mistake!

http://puretime.co/product/aquaracer-500m-calibre-5-ss-black-dial-on-rubber-strap-eta2824/

http://www.ttw888.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41_211&products_id=5731

Thank you!

 

[TheOmegaFan]

Hello! I joined this forum because of this post!I'd previously joined another forum last week (new to reps) but there is a lot more useful information here. Well done!

The watch looks fantastic and I'm definitely going to buy it, I can see it in stock at two dealers - puretime and trustytime. I'm after the version with the rubber strap, like your gen!

The watch is $288 on TT and $428 on PT. Are they the same watch? My eye in terms of knowing what to look for isn't great, if someone could help me out I'd be thrilled. I don't want to make mistake!

http://puretime.co/product/aquaracer-500m-calibre-5-ss-black-dial-on-rubber-strap-eta2824/

http://www.ttw888.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41_211&products_id=5731

Thank you!

The watch is also in stock at puretime for 218$ with rubber ETA clone and for 228$ on steel ETA clone. It's the same watch, just different movements!
http://puretime.co/product/aquaracer-500m-calibre-5-ss-black-dial-on-rubber-strap-a2824/


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[TheOmegaFan]

For 428$ at PT it's just with genuine Swiss ETA. For 288 it's is with clone too


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[guitarrich]

Wow! Thank you so much, a bargain for $218, I think I will just go for the clone. I really appreciate your response, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

 

[TheOmegaFan]

Wow! Thank you so much, a bargain for $218, I think I will just go for the clone. I really appreciate your response, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Thinking of getting it too. Nice piece, especially for the money!


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[TheOmegaFan]

Every time it's better to go for clone! Cheaper, and less breaks, they may use used or repaired ETAs. So almost every time it's better to buy a clone!


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[TheOmegaFan]

Of course IMO


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[R2D4]

OK so let's go to the differences.

The dial and bezel

In my opinion it's the crystal that makes one of the major difference. It's difficult to catch it in the pictures but the gen crystal is more clear. Rep is kind of foggy. They say that gen has no AR but I personally doubt it. It looks like it has some slight single AR. That makes the dial look different and all the metal index borders and hands shine much more that in rep.

You are 100% right. Tag does in fact use a single sided AR on this watch. When the Cartel posted that the gen did not have AR, on their site, I rolled my eyes. Great review and a nice gen to have IMO. Rep too of course with a relume and AR coating on the inside.

 

[typhoon]

Lots of guys with the Gen have also removed the Cyclops, I reckon it makes the dial, which is quite busy, much simpler and more refined. Good on ya danova ! :thumbsup:

I have the gen and would not even think of removing the cyclops. I have never seen one without it. How do you know that "Lots of guys with the Gen have also removed the Cyclops" Dumb move IMO.icard2:

 

[R2D4]

I have the gen and would not even think of removing the cyclops. I have never seen one without it. How do you know that "Lots of guys with the Gen have also removed the Cyclops" Dumb move IMO.icard2:

I have seen some that have done it.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f25/tag-aquaracer-mod-554210-post4060847.html

But I see your side of things too. If you save the cyclops to glue back on later, I don't see the harm.