GRAHAM CHRONOFIGHTER

[lolex]

Bought the watch.Its an excellent piece really if you dont mind the inaccurate lever color and reset button.

AR is really really superb,so do the engraving,casing,rubber straps and buckle.

Some pics of the watch:

 

[sonicwinter]

Got meself one over the weekend as well. I love it. The lever colour is actually correct although the press pics release show it's stainless steel. But I've seen the actual gen watch in the window of a shop before and it's black.

Does your lever seem a little shaky though? It makes a rattling noise when i shake my wrist!

 

[lolex]

I thought the white dial actually comes with the corrct lever color.As I have checked through the GRAHAM website and couldn't locate a black dial with black lever .Couple with forum members saying that the lever is in wrong color which lead me to the conclusion that it is indeed incorrect color.Then it would have less flaw since you have seen one at the AD with black lever

Mine came with the lever loose as well...heck I think all of the Graham came with the lever loose ! It should not bother me that much.Its a fabulous watch overall.

 

[lolex]

Oh ..and I tried using the hex key to fix the loose lever but to no avail [smilie=angel12.gif]

 

[sonicwinter]

Well, if you ever find yourself in Singapore at one point or another, head to a place called The Bencoolen where there are some second hand watch dealers. I saw a gen sitting in the window just last week 8)

I remember reading somewhere the black lever version is from a '05/'06 model. The newer ones do come with a SS lever.

But like you said, it's too nice a watch to lose sleep over something like that! Ditto the wobbly lever!

 

[lolex]

Well, if you ever find yourself in Singapore at one point or another, head to a place called The Bencoolen where there are some second hand watch dealers. I saw a gen sitting in the window just last week 8)

I remember reading somewhere the black lever version is from a '05/'06 model. The newer ones do come with a SS lever.

But like you said, it's too nice a watch to lose sleep over something like that! Ditto the wobbly lever!

Bencoolen yeah..I was staying at the Bayview hotel last time I was there but didnt notice any 2nd hand shop there.I know one that is very famous though Passion or something like that.

Oh ..and I just went tru Wristwatch Annual 2007. There is one with black SUBDIAL with black lever and SAME RESET BUTTON AS OURS So another flaw gone I guess and that would make the watch near perfect!

 

[sonicwinter]

Wear it well and in good health, my friend... Until the Swordfish comes along?

 

[lolex]

Ok..This is the Gen pics I got from browsing the net.Indeed it is 1:1

 

[lolex]

Swordfish would be a fabulous addition to my collection if its 1:1 like this one :wink:

 

[sonicwinter]

amazing! the only difference (and i'm just nit-picking here) is the red markers on the chronos seem a fraction thicker. but like i said, i'm nit-picking!

 

[lolex]

Err...yea...tallking about nit picking....

The 9' hour baton is a bit too close to the subdial on the rep.

Also the seconds on the subdials are bolder on the Gen.

GEN:

REP:

 

[dave123]

Awesome,that thing can tell ya the time and pour you an expresso....

 

[scropper]

lolex, how's the lume on that thing?

 

[lolex]

Awesome,that thing can tell ya the time and pour you an expresso....

Make sure you touch the handle and nothing else cos it is HOT! LOL

 

[lolex]

lolex, how's the lume on that thing?

Lume is fanstactic! Just 30 seconds charge on a normal torchlight:

 

[scropper]

fantastic, thanks.

Think I've just extended my 'to buy' list!

 

[lolex]

fantastic, thanks.

Think I've just extended my 'to buy' list!

Glad you did. I have the Ultimate HBB by my side and IMHO the Graham is even better.

 

[moggio]

show us the pic side by side

 

[Hambone]

Just ordered the Graham Chronofighter also. It is an amazing watch. Thanks for the post Lolex, it helped me pull the trigger.

 

[doctorron]

Great pictures.