ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted November 24, 2013 Great informative detailed review..... I will work hard and study...... and maybe with enough knowledge one day be able to contribute at a level that will assist others in making their informed choices.... On the detailed posts.... the ones who dissect their watches and mod them....... Well after 30 years of driving cars... I am no more advanced at finding a dipstick under the bonnet of my car... where I am reliably told the engine is in the front part of the car....!! Not looking good eh !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prb 0 Posted December 18, 2013 Is this a pvd bezel? How does the Fc age? A little worried about durability with non ss reps... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machiavegli 6 Posted December 18, 2013 Here are more pics of the bezel, inside and out, it's definitely not FC with the linear grain but I did not find the material in the description. http://www.ttw888.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=241_288&products_id=10716 The stem action still quite iffy and date change intermittently acting up also on mine. Since the FC case quality has improved on newer Noob version (V3 and above), I would definitely consider them as they've been doing movements forever... -Mach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted December 18, 2013 i now have both the FC Divers ......One from TT Andrew... and the V3 from Toro....... Andrews... imo just nicks it........ crystal better and better waffle dial with more depth..... But they are both amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euro_king 0 Posted December 18, 2013 got mine last week. amazing piece Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damiani 0 Posted December 29, 2013 I think AP Diver FC will look great with alcantara black strap and yellow double stitching to complement the yellow part on the dial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) I think AP Diver FC will look great with alcantara black strap and yellow double stitching to complement the yellow part on the dial. Thats a gen...... Sharrkeys photos....... btw and it does look dam good..... AP bands will be able to replicate that one The pics didn´t come out.... so here´s a link of the diver and dbl stitch http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php?t=163250&page=7 Edited December 30, 2013 by andman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damiani 0 Posted December 30, 2013 I think AP Diver FC will look great with alcantara black strap and yellow double stitching to complement the yellow part on the dial. Thats a gen...... Sharrkeys photos....... btw and it does look dam good..... AP bands will be able to replicate that one The pics didn´t come out.... so here´s a link of the diver and dbl stitch http://www.replica-w...t=163250&page=7 Yes, very nice! But imagine how nice would be with Alcantara strap! There is guy on this forum from Moldova that makes these amazing Alcantara straps! I think I am going to order AP Diver FC today! I was thinking of ordering AP Ceramic (with orange part on the dial), but I am going with FC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damiani 0 Posted December 30, 2013 I think AP Diver FC will look great with alcantara black strap and yellow double stitching to complement the yellow part on the dial. Thats a gen...... Sharrkeys photos....... btw and it does look dam good..... AP bands will be able to replicate that one The pics didn´t come out.... so here´s a link of the diver and dbl stitch http://www.replica-w...t=163250&page=7 Here are the pictures of Alcantara strap. http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=63761 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) FC every day.....it is so close to gen... The orange one you are talking about sounds like Lava.... if so it´s not ceramic... its PVD coated 316 S steel....... Have one and its very nice though... Edited December 30, 2013 by andman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quickdrawmcgraw 0 Posted January 4, 2014 ordered mine after reading this post 2 days ago. Can't wait! Now . . . straps . . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted January 4, 2014 i now have both the FC Divers ......One from TT Andrew... and the V3 from Toro....... Andrews... imo just nicks it........ crystal better and better waffle dial with more depth..... But they are both amazing Interesting- a lot of people are saying the V3 is the rep of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted January 5, 2014 possibly.... I prefer the H.... They are so close..... I think it´s best to take the saving and mod the H but it looks like shaidx now has the best superep !!!!! may have to do the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LondonBB 0 Posted January 5, 2014 ordered mine after reading this post 2 days ago. Can't wait! Now . . . straps . . . . Actually the rubber strap that comes with the FC is bloody good, such that I personally wouldn't change it, its way better than most rep straps and I believe close to gen. Just ordered a V5 stainless steel diver too - looks like I've got the AP bug! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted January 5, 2014 The straps on both are fantastic.... and very close to gen... in look and feel...... Far better than on the RC models... where it looks good but doesn´t feel right when compared to my Gen RC... but a minor issue.... I can only guess but .... Quickdraw may have something like this in mind.....in which case..... also a lovely choice........ http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php?t=163250&page=6 I will be getting Jacob to do one just like that on one of my Divers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LondonBB 0 Posted January 5, 2014 Each to their own - I personally think that strap, particularly with the yellow stitching, is just too much, but its all down to individual choice. I do think the black textured rubber strap works really well on the FC and imagine it will look equally 'right' on the stainless version, the black contrasting well with the silver colour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrenches&watches 0 Posted January 5, 2014 Agreed, can't see anything but rubber working on the FC. My new modded SS 3.5 incoming however is screaming for something in a warm brown, either croc belly or hornback, haven't decided yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machiavegli 6 Posted January 5, 2014 I agree with you... Sometimes, some places, you've just got to use a rubber, and the FC Diver is one... -Mach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted January 5, 2014 I agree as well... rubber is best strap on the FC Diver...... but for me having two of the same watches..... well ...there´s no point.... I´ll have the hornback dble yellow stitch...... and a bit of bling for my second Diver!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrenches&watches 0 Posted January 5, 2014 Hmmm, bling... An iced out bezel or just the markers? Markers might be a nice touch, I am considering this for my Brietling Abyss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted January 5, 2014 Nope.... just the dbl stitch hornback... that´s more than enough bling for me.... Although I want to get them both AR and WP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quickdrawmcgraw 0 Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) hmmmm . .. just got mine today. Is it just me or is the hour hand damn hard to see? Looks ok on the QC pics. Edited January 6, 2014 by quickdrawmcgraw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted January 6, 2014 no it´s not you..... it is quite tough to see...... just like on the Gen..... Go google search a gen image ....... be happy man...... this is absolutely one of the best super reps out there..... I couldn´t take my eyes of mine when I got it... and have been wearing it over my Gen Roo´s it´s that good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quickdrawmcgraw 0 Posted January 6, 2014 my life is now complete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
