Some shots of the KW 382 in the flesh

[sanankid]

As many of you know I received my 382 the other day. It of course is not running but I am sending it off the NCChef for his full bronzo treatment. In any event here are the pictures. please note the pearl is white and the watch is stunning. Apologies for the crappy pictures. I tried to get the bezel curling for Ale.

 

[rolexwatchfan]

What a beauty! No worries, she'll be ticking in no time! (Good decision sending it to NC)

 

[shelby1501]

Amazing! Seeing it in all these posts, I love it more and more every day. I hope ST 2555 version will be released (like other KW PAMs) and then it's mine! Enjoy it and hope it will work soon.

 

[vdubpower]

looks like my gen ZF, nice

 

[shelby1501]

looks like my gen ZF, nice

Especially the pearl. :facepalm:

 

[vdubpower]

probably will never see a gen in real life anyways enless i meet sly or arnie

 

[kilowattore]

It looks great indeed! Pity for your issue...
What about the bezel? Is it tight?

 

[minge]

What about the bezel? Is it tight?

+1


Can it move a little way in reverse (sort of feels slightly springy when it does?)

 

[sanankid]

The bezel action is tight and smoother than my noob 243 was.

 

[ALE7575]

Thanks sanankid for the pics

It seems than knurling needs more polishing but the shape is like gen
Anyway, polishing would be covered for the patina soon

Nice !

More info about the working of bezel rotation will be appreciated

Good luck with the movement

ALE

 

[d4m.test]

Nice to see a beautiful Bronzo with all working well - except "of course" the movement.
So the verdict on this is:
1. "next time I happen to have $1.000 2much around and 3 months time it´s a good idea to get this, figuring in the service it will need plus a couple nice straps"
2. If I desperately want it, but I´m stretching a $300 budget just to get it, there is no way.
The 3 screws on the rotor need regluing as well - which is no problem at all as it´s being serviced anyway. Being sarcastic, no it´s not acceptable.
Had hoped for better qc after the long waiting time, pls correct me if I´m wrong

 

[sanankid]

You're not wrong I'm not happy but ncchef will take care of it and do his magic so it is a blessing in disguise. They think it's the keyless works.

 

[matsukoy]

Hows the strap quality?

 

[sanankid]

Not good.

 

[revhrd]

Looks great, now let's wait for those that drink hatorade to come out and chime in

 

[mkawass]

Ncchef? How is that? What does he do to the watch?