Group buy for new PVD Skyland Avenger V2

[brittt1]

lets be clear here..

1) there is NO NEW PVD Skyland V2, There IS going to be released a correct actual BlackSteel Copy, not PVD but they have created black steel cases as per Gen
2) J and A are letting you pick the serial number (well you have a choise of 3 if available) as the Factory is producing 599 unique serials and then there will be more than one of each so multiple 001, multiple 500 (yeah they wont tell you that)
3) The blacksteel V2 coming out will NOT be with a blacksteel ocean racer strap as this doesnt exist in gen form, it will come with a pro diver strap with Blacksteel buckle (like Gen)
4) becuase of the process to produce the blacksteel cases they are pricing it from 400-550 (TBD)
5) Lume dot application still sucks..

In Summary
Whilst the watch in General will be as close to Gen as you can get, the crappy Lume dots make the 400-550 price tag ridiculous..its like buying a bentley car and ordering a Pyle stereo for it..

Any group buy mentioned here will prob not be for this model it will prob have to be for the existing PVD version 1 or 2 and I doubt you will get a PVD or Blacksteel ocean Racer clasp as part of it as no-one make this and its fantasy..

here is what it looks like....

 

[guru]

Hi britt, thx for the info, this post was released when the information you gave us today was not available. This release is coming from the original HBB makers,I still would call it aV2.
To get the color,it is still a PVD process. I have some RG watches which have seen thePVD process before, my information is that every color could be done in PVD.

I am not clear about your message, do you wont to give us an advise here or do you want to get people to order from J&A by getting the specific serial number?

I am confused, with 14 postings you talk like a professionel!

Why don't we wait for the pics? I guess it will be the same as what you showed

 

[brittt1]

Hi britt, thx for the info, this post was released when the information you gave us today was not available. This release is coming from the original HBB makers,I still would call it aV2.
To get the color,it is still a PVD process. I have some RG watches which have seen thePVD process before, my information is that every color could be done in PVD.

I am not clear about your message, do you wont to give us an advise here or do you want to get people to order from J&A by getting the specific serial number?

I am confused, with 14 postings you talk like a professionel!

Why don't we wait for the pics? I guess it will be the same as what you showed

I Didnt mention once to buy it from J Or A, I do happen to have ordered from them before (as many folks on this board have and continue to do so)with no issues the same way I have ordered from DSN, King or Hont.. Right now they are the only ones releasing any meaningful details about the new Blacksteel version and have offered serial number personalization whcih while is an added service im not sure anyone really gives two hoots. Im also sure that if you ask King she could prob get you whatever serial number you want too, and for less money..I even make reference to the fact that the lume is crap and once again looks like it was applied by a 5 year old. Hence this isnt a watch i would buy from J or A as i'd personally want it inspected. For that there is CONUS FL dealer that will inspect for you and send you the best there is especially when its gone cost you upwards of $400

I also dont believe it is still a PVD process, you wouldnt get that finish im sure its carbon nitr finish that you can get on some seiko models so its not that terribly expensive but then again im no chemist.

As for your only 14 post remark i didnt realize the number of posts was an indication of your depth of knowledge or IQ. If it is then forget what i posted as im obviously a dumb ass.

 

[R2D4]

Guru,

Britt was just trying to quash the 500-600 price talk by giving the facts on the Black Steel. No big deal really, he is just stating what he knows and is participating here. That's a good thing! So thanks Britt.

Britt,

Guru misunderstood your intentions. Your not a Dumb Ass and we appreciate your information and participation. Post count is irrelevent as we want people to open up and talk. Keep posting! Please.

Well that should get this back on track now, right. :wink:

 

[brittt1]

Guru,

Britt was just trying to quash the 500-600 price talk by giving the facts on the Black Steel. No big deal really, he is just stating what he knows and is participating here. That's a good thing! So thanks Britt.

Britt,

Guru misunderstood your intentions. Your not a Dumb Ass and we appreciate your information and participation. Post count is irrelevent as we want people to open up and talk. Keep posting! Please.

Well that should get this back on track now, right. :wink:

Yes Right!!

So if this is a group buy for this latest blacksteel (where the steel is really a gen like black and not some shiny spray on crap) and the person selling them will inspect those damn dots and guarantee they are at least as good as he/she can get..Then im in...for a little less than 400. sound reasonable?

 

[triple-d]

I might be in. I have one that will arrive probably tomorrow. I bought it from watchstation. If they are different than what guru can get, might have to get one of guru's also.

Man..........V1.....V2.....V3....V10........can't keep up!!! :lol:

 

[atespo]

I may be interested, just depends on the price tag, I dont think I will pay over $400 for it...

 

[Persuader]

I'm in. I have only posted so I automatically get the emails of new posts.

 

[lynchie88]

Price and pics dude and if all is well then count me in.

 

[watchbuff]

I think this is done guys.

 

[doctorron]

I too am starting to have big doubts. This was for sure my next watch. Please note the existing thread on the Skyland having problems. I'm sure the black steel is no different.

http://forum.replica-watch.info/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=66&t=46125

 

[fakemaster]

The V2 is definitely having problems. Been seeing threads and getting PMs from people asking me to fix them. I say screw the lume dot and focus on function.

 

[pamfried]

+1 Fakey

 

[guru]

I think this is done guys.

Why should this be done ?

 

[seventhexile]

The V2 is definitely having problems. Been seeing threads and getting PMs from people asking me to fix them. I say screw the lume dot and focus on function.

idk fakey .....
that 1/2 lume dot is really noticeable when I hold the watch 1/2 inch from my eye then turn it at a 45 degree angle and squint

I'm thinking I'd much rather have a paperweight with proper lume dot then a nice working watch w/ a 1/2 lume dot that I can barley notice.

- Ex

 

[lynchie88]

Price and pics dude, and if all's well then count me in.

 

[buckeye]

Josh posted the blacksteel version 2 on his site today for $428......I hope that means we can suspect some update on the group buy effort.

 

[sonicwinter]

Astronomical price as expected but yet I feel like I'll need one

 

[buckeye]

Everything with the cartel is $428 recently! Hopefully we'll see a much better price through a group buy......

 

[redeldog1]

is this group buy still active. Will like to join if shipping to the U.S. is available.
Thanks.