Hey guys.
An often discussed watch here is the fiddy. current available versions are:
1. dsn fiddy.
2. standard/cartel fiddy
3. Robert/T4d fiddy, based on what seems to be same case as cartel, with better lume than standard/cartel.
4. A cheapo version not worth considering for accuracy.
What I have had the oportunity to compare is the standard/cartel version and the DSN version.
Most of all I thought about fixing up my own DSN fiddy with a case with better and sharper lugs than the DSN. second, I thought about how many parts would be interchangeable on these 2. so, would it be possible to pimp up a cartel fiddy with the better DSN parts. And are any of the parts better on the standard/cartel.
Let the pics speak:
the lugs are over all more sharp on the standard version. mind you, the finish on this dsn is not how standard dsn finish brushing looks. but the shape of the actual lugg is standard. in this case the standard is much better than the dsn.
the shape of the case is a bit different too.
Eddie Lee for reference (picture borrowed from a Big Crown thread)
Gen fiddy for reference:
Inside looks the same, and by trying it out, the bezels are interchangeable:
Crown guards:
the dsn crown guard has a ncer engraving, but I need to add that this dsn CG is modded to look this flush and nice. the standard one has a rougher engraveing. the standard has "high heels" and the dsn doesn't have this.
I have seen some gens tht actually have slilghtly high heels, but not as pronounced as on the standard rep.
overall the dsn is more accurate, or should I say, has the potential to be the better crown guard by correct modding.
The crowns:
the standard is thicker, and from what I gather, the thicker one is more accurate.
The dials:
Dials are if not identical, then at least 99 % the same of course the dsn has far far better lume than standard, but both have wrong day time colour. relume to white colour is obligatory.
Gen lume colour for reference:
The crystals:
This one is simple, DSN is saphire, standard is mineral. (t4d/Pwc/robert has a saphire version)
A saphire from DSN will cost around 100 bucks if bought seperately.
The mvts:
The DSN I have here is a swiss mvt. the standard is asian. the swiss dsn has the correct size diameter balance wheel, but doesn't have the flared spokes. the asian has the flared spokes but is a smaller diameter.
bridges are matte on the standard, and shiny on the swiss DSN. matte bridges are more accurate.
The casebacks:
both seem 98% identical and are interchangeable. the rim on the standard seems a tad wider than on the DSN, odd cuz they are otherwise very alike.
Hope this clears some answers up for some good folks.
Thanks for looking
An often discussed watch here is the fiddy. current available versions are:
1. dsn fiddy.
2. standard/cartel fiddy
3. Robert/T4d fiddy, based on what seems to be same case as cartel, with better lume than standard/cartel.
4. A cheapo version not worth considering for accuracy.
What I have had the oportunity to compare is the standard/cartel version and the DSN version.
Most of all I thought about fixing up my own DSN fiddy with a case with better and sharper lugs than the DSN. second, I thought about how many parts would be interchangeable on these 2. so, would it be possible to pimp up a cartel fiddy with the better DSN parts. And are any of the parts better on the standard/cartel.
Let the pics speak:
the lugs are over all more sharp on the standard version. mind you, the finish on this dsn is not how standard dsn finish brushing looks. but the shape of the actual lugg is standard. in this case the standard is much better than the dsn.
the shape of the case is a bit different too.
Eddie Lee for reference (picture borrowed from a Big Crown thread)
Gen fiddy for reference:
Inside looks the same, and by trying it out, the bezels are interchangeable:
Crown guards:
the dsn crown guard has a ncer engraving, but I need to add that this dsn CG is modded to look this flush and nice. the standard one has a rougher engraveing. the standard has "high heels" and the dsn doesn't have this.
I have seen some gens tht actually have slilghtly high heels, but not as pronounced as on the standard rep.
overall the dsn is more accurate, or should I say, has the potential to be the better crown guard by correct modding.
The crowns:
the standard is thicker, and from what I gather, the thicker one is more accurate.
The dials:
Dials are if not identical, then at least 99 % the same of course the dsn has far far better lume than standard, but both have wrong day time colour. relume to white colour is obligatory.
Gen lume colour for reference:
The crystals:
This one is simple, DSN is saphire, standard is mineral. (t4d/Pwc/robert has a saphire version)
A saphire from DSN will cost around 100 bucks if bought seperately.
The mvts:
The DSN I have here is a swiss mvt. the standard is asian. the swiss dsn has the correct size diameter balance wheel, but doesn't have the flared spokes. the asian has the flared spokes but is a smaller diameter.
bridges are matte on the standard, and shiny on the swiss DSN. matte bridges are more accurate.
The casebacks:
both seem 98% identical and are interchangeable. the rim on the standard seems a tad wider than on the DSN, odd cuz they are otherwise very alike.
Hope this clears some answers up for some good folks.
Thanks for looking
thanks guys, now go and buy my fiddy dammit!