A crack I would definitely reject. As for "shoddy" carbon pattern, if they're particles, they most likely can be wiped off, if you're referring to the random carbon pattern, not sure the TD will accept the reason.
I’ve got that strap on the 799, at the moment only comes with the watch I believe. I got mine off of eBay
Yeah, I was referring to the carbon pattern. Honestly if it was just that id be fine with it, but that crack at the 5pm hour marker is no bueno. Also, it sort of looks like there is some "pitting" in the carbon at the 1:30ish mark... do you see that or is it just me?
Do you know what the material or style is called? Hard to search for...
When i checked on 960 adv on youtube, crystal is flat. Is the vsf 960 crystal flat or dome?
I just called an AD and the guy had the 683 in stock and measured it with a caliper and said it was 13.1mm... he said the 683 and 960 should be the same depth as they use the same movement, give or take 1mm.
the 960 rep is 14.5 I imagine the 683 will be the same as it has the same movement in it. The Gen has a different thinner movement. So as good as these two 42mm reps are they are definitely not super reps because of the inaccurate movement and probably 1.3mm thicker (if thats really that noticeable?.