Gazzla 23 Posted March 14, 2016 Hey Gang I've been dabbling with some Rollies recently to see if I might like one. This could be it. I always thought they were a bit small and ubiquitous, but my current taste is around the 39-42mm mark since I bought the GS. This, at 40mm, fits the bill perfectly. I've always been a sucker for a blue dial and this delivers in spades. Amazeballs! This is the JF Asian clone version, the best currently available. Fuck all that Rollie clone movement shite for another 50 bucks. This is a proper rep; great dial that bursts into life with a bit of light, super smooth sweep of the red seconds (every watch should have red seconds IMHO), really good bracelet that took seconds to whip out a couple of links. Fits perfectly. Excellent lume, by the way . . . Crown, rehaut, and bezel are really good to my untrained Rollie eye. Nicely etched crown at 6. It's not perfect compared to the gen, but I'm not a nitpicker when it comes to reps. I can't be bothered with 'tells', I wear them for what they are. Very impressed. With thanks to Toro, a perfect transaction; 10 days from email to wrist. Pics: Gaz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,527 Posted March 14, 2016 Amazeballs right enough! Stunning photos! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,429 Posted March 14, 2016 looks the bollox mate love the blue dial Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 674 Posted March 14, 2016 Great pics as always, the red against the blue does work very well - I really like the YM but have never actually owned one... I'll call first refusal if you decide it's not for you! (But I hope you enjoy it lots in the meantime!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krag90 0 Posted March 14, 2016 Could any "rollie-specialists" tell if there is any signs of a rep? I don't, think it looks stunning! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted March 14, 2016 Being a push over for a blue dial myself would make this an easy choice for me as well. Looks fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted March 14, 2016 Could any "rollie-specialists" tell if there is any signs of a rep? I don't, think it looks stunning! typical for a Gaz photo shoot I believe ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted March 14, 2016 Amazeballs right enough! Stunning photos! Thanks Del, appreciated. Are you coming to the London GTG? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,510 Posted March 14, 2016 Here we are again... This time you made me to change my mind: I was trying to get a spare black dial to convert my TF 15400 from silver to black, then I have seen your pictures and I thought that the 15400 in the end is wonderful in silver, while I have my grey dial YM that I use very rarely because, even if the JF grey dial is very well made, the overall result is a bit "dull" compared to the blue one which I'd surely use more... So poor TD now is getting an email where I ask if he would be so kind (since he still haven't received the payment, so probably he didn't get the TF dial yet) to accept my mind-change... Shame on you Gaz ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FL13 511 Posted March 14, 2016 I took Gazz's pic and put it next to some guy's gen for sale.... Hell if I can tell a difference from here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenjaminButton 149 Posted March 14, 2016 Fantastic photographs as always Gaz. Images that make you want the watch. I would agree with your sentiments about watches and what's important. I'm a sucker, too, for a blue dial although my current line up doesn't really bear that out. Another great set from the King of the buttons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,510 Posted March 14, 2016 I took Gazz's pic and put it next to some guy's gen for sale.... Hell if I can tell a difference from here. Gazza's pic is better and more in focus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FL13 511 Posted March 14, 2016 I took Gazz's pic and put it next to some guy's gen for sale.... Hell if I can tell a difference from here. Gazza's pic is better and more in focus Lol. You know I meant in the watches... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted March 14, 2016 Here we are again... This time you made me to change my mind: I was trying to get a spare black dial to convert my TF 15400 from silver to black, then I have seen your pictures and I thought that the 15400 in the end is wonderful in silver, while I have my grey dial YM that I use very rarely because, even if the JF grey dial is very well made, the overall result is a bit "dull" compared to the blue one which I'd surely use more... So poor TD now is getting an email where I ask if he would be so kind (since he still haven't received the payment, so probably he didn't get the TF dial yet) to accept my mind-change... Shame on you Gaz ;) You're welcome . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
insert-here 0 Posted March 14, 2016 Fantastic photos again, I would love to see you shoot the platinum dial YM, maybe the TC version! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted March 14, 2016 Fantastic photographs as always Gaz. Images that make you want the watch. I would agree with your sentiments about watches and what's important. I'm a sucker, too, for a blue dial although my current line up doesn't really bear that out. Another great set from the King of the buttons. Thanks B, your comments are valued, as always. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 223 Posted March 15, 2016 Very nice looking watch Gaz. Congrats It's not perfect compared to the gen, but I'm not a nitpicker when it comes to reps. I can't be bothered with 'tells', I wear them for what they are. This should be in the Noob handbook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantomtech 4 Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) These photos are sick, wow! And you know what? This is exactly how it looks in person! It's a beauty! This is the only Rolex I would wear, mine with a gen crystal says hello: Edited March 15, 2016 by Phantomtech Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,530 Posted March 15, 2016 Well, if ya gotta fall in love with a Rollie... Stunning photog sir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted March 15, 2016 looks the bollox mate love the blue dial Great pics as always, the red against the blue does work very well - I really like the YM but have never actually owned one... I'll call first refusal if you decide it's not for you! (But I hope you enjoy it lots in the meantime!) Being a push over for a blue dial myself would make this an easy choice for me as well. Looks fantastic! Cheers chaps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchaholicMallorca 2 Posted March 15, 2016 Fantastic pictures, have been sitting on the fence with this watch but think I might now need one, damn this forum.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 137 Posted March 15, 2016 That looks special nice pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted March 15, 2016 i think i came... Awesome as usual Gaz! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abe Fromen 1,624 Posted March 15, 2016 Damn you! I've been tempted on more than a few occasions to pull the trigger, but I've exercised restraint. You're not helping with this post, ya bugger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwt 11 Posted March 15, 2016 Awesome Gazza. Thanks for the pictures. My cousin tried on the gen and says the blue really pops so this looks really nice indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
