V6 Santos XL NWBIG - how many versions?

[bubblegummers]

Hi guys, I understand from the NWBIG thread that the one from V6 with the A2824 is a super rep. But various other threads seem to point that there are different versions even from the same factory, and the one with the A2824 is the "ultimate".

I contacted my regular dealer; the version they had on sale was apparently a "B grade" for $238; the "A grade" version, which is the "ultimate" goes for $298. Both versions are from V6F and run that A2824.

I feel something isn't quite right here; why would a factory produce 2 different "grades" of the same watch at such a small difference in price? If they had a version for $300 and another for $80 then that would at least make some sense.

How do I tell which is the "ultimate" version?

Thanks!

 

[asanibal]

Just be sure caseback number is 2656 and no 2654.

 

[bubblegummers]

Both are 2656!

 

[asanibal]

And bot A2824!?
Years ago the premium was with ETA2824 vs ASIAN2824
Even there was one with ETA2892 (as gen)

 

[bubblegummers]

Yeah buddy, both A2824!

What were these going for in the earlier days? Thought for $238 I don't mind buying one just for fun. At $300 and if I were serious about it, throw in a strap etc, it's gonna cost serious money. Many other choice reps out there if I were spending that kinda dough.

 

[JvanniMan123]

What TD for 298?

 

[bubblegummers]

Mary. Not TD here