Figured I’d share a few photos I saw earlier today of some new 15510 dials by SW.
If anymore pictures are shared I will post them here.
If anymore pictures are shared I will post them here.
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New SWF 15510 dials
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These look incredible, if only someone would properly rep the case and bracelet
The tone of the green looks gen-like but seem lacks sunburst. Not sure about the tapassiere.
Look forward to better pictures.
Look forward to better pictures.
Have some better photos of the SWF for 15500 R0. IMO Tapasserie construction is closest I have seen to gen dials and sunburst is next level.
Whats your thoughts on these?
Whats your thoughts on these?
texture and sunburst look better than DPHave some better photos of the SWF for 15500 R0. IMO Tapasserie construction is closest I have seen to gen dials and sunburst is next level.
Whats your thoughts on these?
texture and sunburst look better than DPHave some better photos of the SWF for 15500 R0. IMO Tapasserie construction is closest I have seen to gen dials and sunburst is next level.
Whats your thoughts on these?
zerodreamy
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Any more photos or videos of these dials? I don't see this getting very much talk but it could be very intriguing and great if done right.
Will have some photos when it's arrived bro .. ill let you know if its worth the hype!
zerodreamy
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I don't think there are enough photos to make a definitive claim. DP's soleil is often a bit over exaggerated relative to gen. Its tapisserie construction is also on the shallow end to the point that stock dials seem to be more detailed and thoughtful.
From what little there is to see so far for SWF, the colouring seems OK, the tapisserie itself may end up being more pronounced, and even a bit more sunburst is still a marked improvement compared to stock.
We won't really know for sure until we get better quality photos. In the end neither will be identical to gen without the associated cost of production to match.
The most we should hope for is correct colour, accurate tapisserie dimensions, overall similar pantograph. Stock is some of the way there already. In the end maybe DP improves its dials, maybe SWF is actually good enough for most, or continue to run stock that is great value.
Roguetheory
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zerodreamy
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It has been a bit since we've heard from anyone regarding these. I have reached out to CTime about these dials since I intend to buy one for installation on my own rep. They are excellent vendors.
I'll attach pictures below, given to me by CTime, for those that are curious or want to get one for themselves as well. Supposedly these are going for the same as DP, @Roguetheory. As you can see lighting plays a big role. These look less in your face than DP and more metallic. In these photos it looks more midnight blue.
If you have any more insight on these @Kettle1 please do chime in when you have the chance. On hand photos from various light sources is always best. You can make any dial look good/bad with the right lighting. I can't speak to the construction/build of the piece as what matters most to me is colour and shine closeness.
Cheers guys.
I'll attach pictures below, given to me by CTime, for those that are curious or want to get one for themselves as well. Supposedly these are going for the same as DP, @Roguetheory. As you can see lighting plays a big role. These look less in your face than DP and more metallic. In these photos it looks more midnight blue.
If you have any more insight on these @Kettle1 please do chime in when you have the chance. On hand photos from various light sources is always best. You can make any dial look good/bad with the right lighting. I can't speak to the construction/build of the piece as what matters most to me is colour and shine closeness.
Cheers guys.
The color of the dial does look good. The issues I have with the SW 15500 dial, is always the quality and alignment of the "Audemars Piguet" wording. The S in particular is always offset against the R and the printing in particular looks wrong. Not every piece is like that though, you need stringent QC to find a nice one, but the prevalance of a good dial is way less than 10% of the total I have seen.It has been a bit since we've heard from anyone regarding these. I have reached out to CTime about these dials since I intend to buy one for installation on my own rep. They are excellent vendors.
I'll attach pictures below, given to me by CTime, for those that are curious or want to get one for themselves as well. Supposedly these are going for the same as DP, @Roguetheory. As you can see lighting plays a big role. These look less in your face than DP and more metallic. In these photos it looks more midnight blue.
If you have any more insight on these @Kettle1 please do chime in when you have the chance. On hand photos from various light sources is always best. You can make any dial look good/bad with the right lighting. I can't speak to the construction/build of the piece as what matters most to me is colour and shine closeness.
Cheers guys.
zerodreamy
You're Saying I Can Sell?
I agree, even as someone that does not spend too much time around these pieces, on close inspection you can see that there are differences in this text. To me 90% of the dial is colour accuracy under most if not all conditions. This is simply my preference. I love colour and will happily make concessions elsewhere.
With that in mind, I have two questions based on what you've written here:
1. If you have experience with these dials firsthand, how do you find the shine to be under natural light?
2. When you mention "stringent QC" is the implication that you'd be rather harsh on incoming dials from vendors/sources before finally approving one that (hopefully) is 90+ percentile?
Thanks.