KinCaidk 0 Posted June 9, 2009 Just got this yesterday. Overall I am impressed with the overall quality. For $113 including shipping, I must say that this is great. Acutally I really like this watch and have a feeling that this will get plenty of wrist time. I might mod it with longer hands though, but it's nothing critical. The pearl is quite good, the He valve is almost correct, the finish is great, the bracelet feels solid. I had to adjust the clasp spring when it arrived, but this only takes 5 minutes. The seconds hand might be a bit to bright red on the tip, but I am not sure of this as it's been a while since I saw a gen. More pics later when I my brother gets around to do a little photoshoot edit: Almost forgot.. Reg sent me 4 spring bars for my SMP free of charge. That's great service, as I didn't even get that watch from him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted June 9, 2009 hmm - gen ray-bans? Not my kinda thing, but looks pretty good for the dough. Wear it well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted June 9, 2009 hmm - gen ray-bans? Not my kinda thing, but looks pretty good for the dough. Wear it well! I have no idea if the Ray Bans are gen. I got them from ebay form Malaysia, so they're probably not. I own 2 pair gen Ray Bans bought in USA and in Denmark, and I can honestly not see even the slightest difference from the ones I got of ebay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted June 9, 2009 hmm - gen ray-bans? B) Not my kinda thing, but looks pretty good for the dough. Wear it well! I have no idea if the Ray Bans are gen. I got them from ebay form Malaysia, so they're probably not. I own 2 pair gen Ray Bans bought in USA and in Denmark, and I can honestly not see even the slightest difference from the ones I got of ebay. hehe - well if they're rep they look pretty good. I recently bought a new gen pair myself - I've been wearing Aviators for years and my last pair had just gotten to the point where they were scratched to hell... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted June 9, 2009 hmm - gen ray-bans? B) Not my kinda thing, but looks pretty good for the dough. Wear it well! I have no idea if the Ray Bans are gen. I got them from ebay form Malaysia, so they're probably not. I own 2 pair gen Ray Bans bought in USA and in Denmark, and I can honestly not see even the slightest difference from the ones I got of ebay. hehe - well if they're rep they look pretty good. I recently bought a new gen pair myself - I've been wearing Aviators for years and my last pair had just gotten to the point where they were scratched to hell... I love my Aviators: 1 - Silver mirrored glass / Silver 2 - Green glass / Gold 3 - Gold mirrored glass / Gold (possible reps) I wear them with everything... even a suit. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted June 9, 2009 I love my Aviators:1 - Silver mirrored glass / Silver 2 - Green glass / Gold 3 - Gold mirrored glass / Gold (possible reps) I wear them with everything... even a suit. They're best with a suit! B) I stick to the silver mirrored versions - colour shifts bug me and the silver mirrors are about the most neutral of all of the varieties. I wear 'em mainly for driving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted June 9, 2009 i think they are fantastic but the watch is great i wouldn't mind one myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted June 9, 2009 KinCaidk, Nice watch. I got the same one and it's one of my favorites. I like it more on the Narikaa rubber strap though. I wish there was a way to take the HE valve out so I could sand it down a little. To me that's the biggest tell. By the way it's pretty waterproof. I've been swimming with it a couple of times. No problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted June 9, 2009 KBH> You're right... The HE valve is to "tall" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bene3 0 Posted June 11, 2009 Very nice purchase, and those glasses are fantastic. I love aviators myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landwomble 0 Posted October 6, 2009 soak the bracelet in baby oil / silicone lube overnight and pad dry with paper towels, it makes it feel much nicer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prestigewatchco 2 Posted October 7, 2009 These have been a huge seller and a great budget buy also the quartz chrono version is great. The He valve is a little long on these and the hands a touch short on the 45mm but all in all great value. Sunglasses I recently bought a pair of Oakley gen from a shop I have never really been into sunglasses and only ever bought rep ones in the past. Lately though I seem to be effected by the sun when driving so I bought a pair can't believe what a difference it makes all those years of squinting and $150 would have avoided it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
