MBW AP ROO Safari......should I?

[as00_maximus]

Hey gents,

Wanted some advice as I'm having a hard time deciding. I have the opportunity to obtain a MBW AP Safari (secs @ 9), and I am having a hard time deciding. This will be my first AP and want something nice. What is the verdict on the MBW Safari?

Any thoughts? Should I pull the trigger?

Thanks

 

[BCE]

Rumor has it, a new line of AP ROO coming out some time this year.

 

[Bigshooter]

Does anyone know when the new line would come out if there is one

 

[sagara007]

Where rumour come from? Source? Any ideas what AP ?

 

[SpootyPuff]

Well here's the abridged version:

MBW:
sec@9 = inaccurate
case assembly = inaccurate
overall dimensions = *supposedly more accurate but NO ONE has proof* and even then...it is so small of a difference, it's not an instant tell.

Chinese special:
sec@12 = accurate
case assembly = more accurate than MBW

I'm sure I missed a thing or two....or alot. In any case, I'm more curious as to why you would want an MBW sec@9 ROO ?

 

[as00_maximus]

I would prefer the sec @ 12 due to the accuracy v. gen, but then again Ive heard horror stories of movements dying due to lack of jewel, and then the fix is quite expensive.

The sec @ 9 was offered but Im hesitant as I am anal and the sec @ 9 would kill me, even though most say its not noticeable (Ill still know though).

I would prefer an upgraded (fixed movement) Silver themes but you just dont come across those everyday.

 

[Klockis]

I would prefer the sec @ 12 due to the accuracy v. gen, but then again Ive heard horror stories of movements dying due to lack of jewel, and then the fix is quite expensive.

The sec @ 9 was offered but Im hesitant as I am anal and the sec @ 9 would kill me, even though most say its not noticeable (Ill still know though).

I would prefer an upgraded (fixed movement) Silver themes but you just dont come across those everyday.

If You get a sec @ 12 sold 2010 or later it will have a added jewel on the movement.

 

[guru]

No new AP line coming out this year. That is bull shit.
Silver themes problems are fixed

 

[SpootyPuff]

Tell me it ain't so! That's a cruel joke!

No diver? *sniffles*

 

[Edgematic]

I think guru is refering to the AP line announced on SIHH

 

[guru]

I think guru is refering to the AP line announced on SIHH

+1 they are not changing anything, why and what should be changed?
The known flaws cannot be corretcted with the current movements

 

[SpootyPuff]

Ah gotcha *whew*

I almost shat a brick there for a sec