GenTLe 1,497 Posted November 22, 2015 Also ordered a strap for it which fits my 7.6 inch wrist: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neeeeecholas 1 Posted December 8, 2015 How do you guys find the date font? I know that the watch looks great but maybe its just me but i find that the font is a little thicker than the gen one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,497 Posted December 8, 2015 How do you guys find the date font? I know that the watch looks great but maybe its just me but i find that the font is a little thicker than the gen one. I'm not that picky... Who the heck will notice a 0.1mm difference, com'on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted December 8, 2015 Thanks for the details GenTLe . Great thread, good-looking watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thermalboyz 0 Posted December 8, 2015 @GenTLe , thanks for the info and feedback. Great stuffs and I am waiting for the ZF V2 when it release (with extra deco plate) Estimate Mid DEC, YL version already out. Sorry guys, not been active recently in RWG to post update. Here's is the latest news. ZF & YL NEW MOVEMENT DECORATION (27/11/15) Comparison of new movement : - (ZF Estimate End of DEC out) YL already out - called V4. ZF new movement deco is closer to Gen. There are differences between the two new plate if you look closely. YL movement deco ZF movement deco YL movement deco GEN vs ZF V2 Comparison : - ZF V2 has removed the centre movement (circle in RED) and improve the whole plate to mimic the gen. In Red in what improvement in ZF V2. This bit of plate is very close to GEN includes the marking. Top movement compare : - 1) Added IWC marking 2) Correct side with markings 3) Fixed escapement wheel beneath the longitudinal structure of the splint screw (still slightly different than Gen but lots of correction been made) 4) Copper plate fixing similar to Gen Bottom movement compare : - 1) 3 wheels alignment changed, closer to Gen. 2) Marking on the side similar to Gen. 3) Copper bit fixing plate location similar to Gen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 73 Posted December 8, 2015 Wow this might just be my first IWC! Beautiful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henrychinaski 2 Posted December 17, 2015 I picked up one of these on M2M over the road. It's a beaut. Can't wait to have it in my hands! It's just landed in the country according to the tracking number. Yay! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thermalboyz 0 Posted December 17, 2015 Update more comparison on ZF V1 , V2 and Gen Post #30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheChamp16 0 Posted December 18, 2015 Any thoughts on the gold numerals vs the black? Trying to decide what looks better for work, and if you have any insight on why you chose that over the regular black it would be really helpful! Love the look you have on both...convinced me to buy one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheChamp16 0 Posted December 18, 2015 Sorry, meant the more blue numbers (white face). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomGuy 0 Posted December 18, 2015 I settled on the blue, and it is for work. They're all great, but the contrast of the gold numerals with a silver case was something I thought I needed to see in person first before committing to. Im sure you can't go wrong with either one though. Just my two cents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheChamp16 0 Posted December 18, 2015 I settled on the blue, and it is for work. They're all great, but the contrast of the gold numerals with a silver case was something I thought I needed to see in person first before committing to. Im sure you can't go wrong with either one though. Just my two cents. Thanks for the insight...anyone else who went with one over the other? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dudermania 0 Posted December 30, 2015 Simple solution - buy all the variations. I've got the blue lettering one on order now. Need to find a nice blue strap to compliment it and it will be a nice weekend watch. Or a nice work piece when I'm feeling that little bit more flamboyant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emameme 4 Posted January 14, 2016 I received mine yesterday from a M2M seller, it's a 5001-12 it's a very nice rep, how u can see in the next photos the date is centered and have a nice font. The AR on all plexy/crystal is good and the time is very easy to see in all condition (not in the dark :P) It's my first watch with this type of clasp and I like it!! The bracelet is too thin for me, I prefer a taller leather like the Breitling Gen bracelet. For the color I think a dark blue was be better than black. For the backside, is not transparent like other 5001...i don't like that the simbol is not positioned like the gen (haven't the image oriented to 12oclock). Anyone know if I can correct the orientation? And know if it have a cloned movement like other? I'm very happy of this rep!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted January 14, 2016 Looks good. If the caseback is screw on, you only have to turn it through 90 degrees. I'd take it off first, silicone grease the O ring and then make sure it's seated well. Then screw it on. Much as it's tempting to leave the IWC sticker on, I'd take it off. You'll have more chance of screwing it on properly. You'll need a sticky ball or a caseback tool. Caseback tool would be better. Make sure it's adjusted snugly otherwise you'll scratch the back. Good luck and let us know how it goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
higginsd 0 Posted January 15, 2016 Also the gens have the pic on case oriented in any direction. It depends on how you unscrew and close the back again. The movement is most part an 2824, with some parts similar to a 7750. And: it is not bad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emameme 4 Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Woow! I have opened it, its a beautifull cloned movement! Atm I havent put the silicon grease on the OR but i have tryed to re-orient the backside with a big failure xD Edited January 15, 2016 by emameme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDK 0 Posted January 15, 2016 I had a earlier one of these in white, looking at these pictures i wish i had kept it. Mine had poor date alignment and a noisy rotor, are these any better now ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emameme 4 Posted January 15, 2016 The date alignment is perfect(u can see the pic in pag.2) but the rotor noisy persist (but i like this rumor) ^_^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watchi 0 Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) got mine too today too +5,2s/day accuracy out of the box rotor sound is ok not noisy. It wears big and very comfortable. Here's a size comparison with Top Gun Chrono 46mm Edited January 15, 2016 by watchi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted January 16, 2016 Woow! I have opened it, its a beautifull cloned movement! Atm I havent put the silicon grease on the OR but i have tryed to re-orient the backside with a big failure xD Also the gens have the pic on case oriented in any direction. It depends on how you unscrew and close the back again. The movement is most part an 2824, with some parts similar to a 7750. And: it is not bad! If higginsd says the gens have their casebacks in different alignments you better believe it. Know he does :yoda:. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graman 2 Posted January 16, 2016 The black one is awesome!!! I want it!! Oooooooooo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watchi 0 Posted January 16, 2016 Yes not bad for iPhone pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,497 Posted January 16, 2016 By the way, has someone noticed that the new big pilot with center second, 28800bph movement (derived from the 5001 new one) and FUNCIONAL power reserve IN THE RIGHT place is out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,497 Posted January 16, 2016 Could you share the approximate price of the Santoni please? 400-500€ Thanks! But ouch. 40$ shipped. Custom made on my specs. Real croc (vnhandcraft seller on eBay): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
