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U-Boat Chimera - is it always from the same factory?

madroid

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Hello,
I was looking for a U-Boat Chimera in bronze and found a few. They are all around 400$ and look almost the same - the only difference I spotted so far is the "Limited Edition No." Other than that they seem the same. Here are some examples: https://www.ts-station.cn/goods.php?ProId=19892 and http://chazingtime.co/product/u-boat-bronzo-11-best-edition-brown-dial-brown-leather-strap-a7750/ as well as Toro Bravo (website seems down atm) all have the watch in stock.

My question is: are all the watches basically the same and share the same parts from the same factory or might every seller have its own supplier from U-Boat watches?
 

beau7816

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Hello,
I was looking for a U-Boat Chimera in bronze and found a few. They are all around 400$ and look almost the same - the only difference I spotted so far is the "Limited Edition No." Other than that they seem the same. Here are some examples: https://www.ts-station.cn/goods.php?ProId=19892 and http://chazingtime.co/product/u-boat-bronzo-11-best-edition-brown-dial-brown-leather-strap-a7750/ as well as Toro Bravo (website seems down atm) all have the watch in stock.

My question is: are all the watches basically the same and share the same parts from the same factory or might every seller have its own supplier from U-Boat watches?
The reference one you mention is a lovely example but it it too brassy it should have a chocolate look the same as the genuine. Can't wait till it is repped as it is stunning.

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Hello,
I was looking for a U-Boat Chimera in bronze and found a few. They are all around 400$ and look almost the same - the only difference I spotted so far is the "Limited Edition No." Other than that they seem the same. Here are some examples: https://www.ts-station.cn/goods.php?ProId=19892 and http://chazingtime.co/product/u-boat-bronzo-11-best-edition-brown-dial-brown-leather-strap-a7750/ as well as Toro Bravo (website seems down atm) all have the watch in stock.

My question is: are all the watches basically the same and share the same parts from the same factory or might every seller have its own supplier from U-Boat watches?
Yes, I'm 99% sure they are all from the same maker. Great reps IMO. If you get one, make sure you check the screws holding the strap. Mine came loose and i lost one.
 

madroid

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Yes I will buy one today :)
Thanks for the information! Any other advices on what to check at the QC-pics?
 

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Yes I will buy one today :)
Thanks for the information! Any other advices on what to check at the QC-pics?
This is a stock photo of the genuine and I wish it was prepped.

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madroid

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Well this watch is repped. But only with quartz movement. I have one by myself :)


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Well this watch is repped. But only with quartz movement. I have one by myself :)


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How's the fit/finish of the quartz version. What's the case back like?
 

madroid

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How's the fit/finish of the quartz version. What's the case back like?

All in all for around 100€ I can't say anything bad about it. At the moment it is at a watchsmith because the seconds-hand was stucking when shaking the watch too hard. In the meantime I got the bronze Chimera from a TD here so I could make a comparison as soon as I get the watch back.
For the caseback: mine is sadly the back from the U1001 which really annoyed me at first but now I don't care anymore since nobody sees the back anyway. That's my watch:
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All in all for around 100€ I can't say anything bad about it. At the moment it is at a watchsmith because the seconds-hand was stucking when shaking the watch too hard. In the meantime I got the bronze Chimera from a TD here so I could make a comparison as soon as I get the watch back.
For the caseback: mine is sadly the back from the U1001 which really annoyed me at first but now I don't care anymore since nobody sees the back anyway. That's my watch:
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b9715db1ac2b1b5004cc620a840387a8.jpg



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Thanks for the pics. It's not bad looking at all. Please post your impressions about the bronze chimera.
 

madroid

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Thanks for the pics. It's not bad looking at all. Please post your impressions about the bronze chimera.
It's simply amazing! Stunning, how good a watch can look :) For me it was worth every penny, but let's see how long it will last (the only thing I'm scared about since I have no idea where to get spare parts for this replica)
 

madroid

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Thanks for the pics. It is a smart looking watch. Wait till it develops some quality patina.

Well to be honest - I hope it won't develop it.. I love the watch how it is at the moment.. is there a was to stop patina with some paste or so?


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I not aware of a paste that could stop the patina chemistry. You could remove the patina every few weeks with tomato ketchup. Works great and takes just 5 mins.
 

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Where did you find the Quartz version? I really like the B&B and would much rather have that then the all Bronze.