fatarms 7,777 Posted February 12, 2019 On 03/02/2019 at 11:29, Glaude said: I suppose, but it may even be higher ! With that seconds flaw, it shouldn't be any higher than $250, unless they fix that. I wouldn't spend $800 on even it if the seconds problem was fixed. That's lunacy. If the seconds problem was fixed, I could see it selling at about $500, but looks like this watch is a bust since the V1 probably won't sell. Dumb move by the factories. Shame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollieWobbles 236 Posted February 12, 2019 Great write up @Luxuracer, very interesting piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golfer130i 4 Posted February 12, 2019 As a newbie here maybe I’m missing something and would be happy to be pointed in the right direction. As far as I can see that subdial a 4 shouldn’t even be a running seconds but should be a power reserve. Surely with such a glaring difference to the genuine watch it’s worth little more than a cheapo “fake”. In my opinion It would be better to have a non working, fixed, power reserve indicator. Surely that would at least be more authentic looking. Awaits incoming ................. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,285 Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Golfer130i said: As a newbie here maybe I’m missing something and would be happy to be pointed in the right direction. As far as I can see that subdial a 4 shouldn’t even be a running seconds but should be a power reserve. Surely with such a glaring difference to the genuine watch it’s worth little more than a cheapo “fake”. In my opinion It would be better to have a non working, fixed, power reserve indicator. Surely that would at least be more authentic looking. Awaits incoming ................. You're bang on. The Gen doesn't display seconds; just hour, minute, date and power reserve. Lux, bless him, is the King of Fake News just like Trump. If you say it loud enough and make it look pretty, no one notices that you're talking utter horse shit. At least, that's what he hopes. Edited February 12, 2019 by GingerBlows4Speedos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted February 12, 2019 It's insanely clever that they managed to find a movement similar enough that they could repurpose it, speedys and tonas with wrong or non working subdials sell like hotcakes and you can easily bump into 2 or 3 peiople a day wearing a gen of those but this you will literally never ever see a gen in the wild and the rep is a really close approximation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golfer130i 4 Posted February 12, 2019 I agree with the rarity Genius but I think a better job would have been to have a non working power reserve rather than a working seconds hand that shouldn’t even be there. I would have thought it was easy enough to remove the drive for the seconds hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piloten 332 Posted February 12, 2019 So, what am I missing. It looks completely different at the back view? No? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted February 12, 2019 11 hours ago, fatarms said: With that seconds flaw, it shouldn't be any higher than $250, unless they fix that. I wouldn't spend $800 on even it if the seconds problem was fixed. That's lunacy. If the seconds problem was fixed, I could see it selling at about $500, but looks like this watch is a bust since the V1 probably won't sell. Dumb move by the factories. Shame. Totaly agree with you, but I think this watch was made because they already had buyers in line, it will be a very limited run according to some informed sources Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSo 0 Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) I would like one. What's the price? How can I order? Thanks Edited February 14, 2019 by BrianSo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted February 14, 2019 12 minutes ago, BrianSo said: I would like one. What's the price? How can I order? Thanks Not available yet, no price yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piloten 332 Posted February 14, 2019 Huh. I guess not . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thang 558 Posted February 14, 2019 Excellent report, Lux. I would love to know the price on the rep because it would be nice addition to the collection. I would go with the rose if it is in the affordable range :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted February 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Thang said: Excellent report, Lux. I would love to know the price on the rep because it would be nice addition to the collection. I would go with the rose if it is in the affordable range :-) I do not have any solid yet . Just saw couple of scam sites, using gen picture in their listings. Prices are also all over the places, from $250 to $800. Will check with a few TDs after the CNY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted February 15, 2019 One more video of the rep; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted February 18, 2019 OK .... Boys and Girls! They are HERE .... Contact your favorite TD and get yourself one (or two). Reasonably priced at $378 Size: 43mm x 15.5mm Movement: Asian Shanghai 23J automatic movement decorate to the Gen watch movement,21600 vph Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and date display Case: Solid 316L stainless steel case Crystal: Scratch-proof sapphire crystal with AR coating Dial: Yellow Gold . Rose Gold, Blue, and Gray Bezel Stainless steel bezel Strap Black Leather strap Clasp Deployant clasp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,285 Posted February 18, 2019 And the fact that Gen doesn't have a seconds hand doesn't bother you at all @Luxuracer!!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted February 18, 2019 16 minutes ago, GingerBubba said: And the fact that Gen doesn't have a seconds hand doesn't bother you at all @Luxuracer!!?! The fact is .... NOBODY I ever met or will be meeting in my life will know any difference ... @GingerBubba. There are only 72 gen watches in the whole world (18 each color). As for the 30spr hand ... when people ask I will say it's a 'turbo charged time machine' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,285 Posted February 18, 2019 37 minutes ago, Luxuracer said: The fact is .... NOBODY I ever met or will be meeting in my life will know any difference ... @GingerBubba. There are only 72 gen watches in the whole world (18 each color). As for the 30spr hand ... when people ask I will say it's a 'turbo charged time machine' But YOU'LL know Only kidding, that's the spirit! Get your order in!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,707 Posted February 18, 2019 Which colour are you going for @Luxuracer? Grey is safe and boring But the others are pretty garish... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted February 18, 2019 21 minutes ago, semperfi55 said: Which colour are you going for @Luxuracer? Grey is safe and boring But the others are pretty garish... I am trying to decide .... between yellow gold and blue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piloten 332 Posted February 18, 2019 Ok, I've asked this a couple of different ways. And, frankly, been treated like the retarded cousin that needs his bus pass pinned to his jacket. In what way is it a rep when the view through the transparent caseback is completely different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted February 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Piloten said: Ok, I've asked this a couple of different ways. And, frankly, been treated like the retarded cousin that needs his bus pass pinned to his jacket. In what way is it a rep when the view through the transparent caseback is completely different? I think it would be consider a rep .... since it has MB&F logo on the dial. Not too many people even heard of MB&F, not talking about knowing what a gen Split Escapement looks like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted February 19, 2019 Piloten makes a very good point without slacking out the rep (even though I'm pretty sure he hates it ! ) I don't see this as a rep ! Too many things are different, between the 30 sec running second ( ) and the completely different caseback, the automatic movement. I like this rep, I think it's a good-looking watch (for my tastes) but I don't see it as a rep of the gen MB&F. And MB&F being an enthusiast only brand, I don't think this is an issue, if you like the style, buy it, especially since the price is far from what was hinted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,777 Posted February 19, 2019 I still stand by my $250 max for that seconds issue, that just looks terrible in the vid. That being said, no one is gonna know the movement issue, especially when on the wrist. I found a bus pass with my name on it, anyone have a safety pin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites