Aquaracer 500m - SW200- QC PICS

[UKASIA]

I have this original and the SW200 has incabloc shock, but the Asian Clone does not , having checked the pictures on the link provided it seems it does not have incabloc shock so far from being one to question the authority of the many on this site do we really beleive its a genuine SW200.

I might also add the SW200 has the number of Jewels written on the movment blank around the edge ,the Asian clone does not , I do have both of these the clone and the gen and although slight they are not the same in every respect .

 

[cgn1017]

I recently ordered one and it seems the dealers are adamant that it is the sw200, but I agree after going through my qc photos last night I noticed no incabloc... Hmm. Still a nice watch!

 

[UKASIA]

But

I bought the rep and the orignal I bought the rep before the original so that I could see if I like it and I do. Also to keep the original in shape .

I posted the comparision on this forum and it is without doubt close, but the rep does not look so good in the flesh anymore, it is just a tad duller the indices have dulled down from the day I got it and the hands dont quite look as good . It is standing up well but you can tell now which is which.

The movement is a clone not doubt about that, but even so it keeps fantastic time ...after adjustment +1 sec a day !!! . I myself cant believe how consitently it does this . Heat, position and wear do not affect it so who the hell can complain about that .

Sellita have 3 grades of the SW200 and the cheapest grade does not have incabloc but the Tag does . The question must remain how close do we need it and lets not forget the cost, the rep is ten times less than the gen .

Will it last , I think so... but for 200 USD if I get a years fun out of this who the hell can moan about that .

To conclude I know the clone of the SW200 is very very close to a real one but the fact remains it is not a SW200 and I personally would not be so sure it is when who will take the claim to task , but as I have said the clone is damn good so who cares .

 

[Ruma]

I have read that the SW200 movement has several grades: Standard, Elabore, Top and Chronometer (COSC).

The first 2 come with Novodiac and the later come with Incabloc shock protection

The probability of the rep movement being an asian clone is high but it can also be a lower grade sellita swiss movement.

This rep seems to have a Novodiac Spring but I think it's a minor flaw (it can be an asian clone or standard/elabore sellita vs the top sellita movement on the gen).

In the edge of the rep movement it also has engraved "SW200 1" but I couldn't see any engraving stating the number of jewels.

This pic from the sellita website confirms that their movements can have Novodiac type springs:

 

[Kal Vilmer]

Nice

 

[ThinkBachs]

Best 500m versions and where to get them IMHO, as far as I know.

I was looking at a 500m that someone had posted just recently and I have to say I was disappointed with the quality. This made me do a little research and found this thread. Just to add to this, it seems to me there are two choices: the version perfect clones sells, or the version that King sells.

The thing that stands out the most to me is how well done the bezel is. Some versions really do a poor job with it. The other thing I noticed was that the markers are too thin. The versions below have nice thick and accurate markers. I can live with the 5 0 0 M

Sorry to those with tiny screens, please ask Santa for a nice wide screen monitor for Christmas.

 

[Keith_Jagger]

Nice

..... cheap post .. ..... (lol):stir:

 

[ThinkBachs]

..... cheap post .. ..... (lol):stir:

Cheaper post. :stir::stir:

 

[enterfornone]

Taking some advice from here, I ordered a 500m from Josh with the Sellita movement.
The experience with him was great, he was quick to respond and accommodated some special shipping request.
Here are some photos, the watch is one day old now (sorry for using iPhone, the SLR is not with me this week).

And my three questions (more concerns, really):
- I choose blue watch, as I already have a white 500M in a quartz rep (awesome btw and my preferred choice when durability is needed ) and I have a black Omega Planet Ocean gen. I have never ever seen in my hand a blue Aquaracer gen (or a blue TAG at all). So the question is - does the blue seem a bit pale and is this ok? It looks like the color is bit more saturated on the photos of the TAG site or even at the Josh site.
- Same question about the seconds hand. The orange seems bit pale and lacks saturation. My quartz rep has more "orange" orange. Same is the color for the "Calible 5" marking
- I cannot define the font size of the date - my quartz has smaller font, but this looks like more the original. I cannot judge from the photos on the TAG site and I'm gonna be able to compare with an original Aquaracer only after few months (a friend has one, but liver far). Any thoughts?

(Of course the black crown on the blue watch is a MAJOR flaw, I somehow missed it on the Josh site and the QC pics, otherwise I'd have opted out of the blue one and would have taken the black)

 

[ehfour]

Hmm

Blue looks like a nice summer watch

Anyone else selling these besides Joshandrew? off to email Lay

 

[Marty McFly]

Anyone know about the one on hontwatch? It's a much better price than the others and when comparing his picture to the gen, it looks pretty damn close to me. $96 seems like a great buy, but then again I'm pretty new to all this.

http://www.hontwatch.com/productdetails_877.html

 

[Keith_Jagger]

SW 200 is a super movt..... good luck with the watch!

 

[rhc21]

I have the one from Hont and it is really good.
Obviously it's 21J so the second hand isn't as smooth otherwise great.
If you're not bothered by that it's well worth the money.
I'm really tempted by the Sellita one as I like 500m alot and i'ld like one as close to the gen as poss. but it's a big wad to pay just for the movement.