baxter 6 Posted April 17, 2012 HI all, just received my first purchase from a trusted dealer, a Yellow gold submariner ( not everyone's cup of tea i know but i've never had a full gold watch and its an itch i just had to scratch) The transaction was smooth and the watch is of excellent quality ( i paid for the best available and have had Gens before and was really impressed with what i received for the money paid ) i have one problem with this watch : the gold on the case is a completely different shade to the gold on the strap. ( i have images which show the problem but am struggling to work out how to attach so any tips would be welcome ) The strap is a nice pale gold colour but the watch case is a much deeper yellow colour which rather detracts from the overall look of the watch. I did receive QC pictures but the colour discrepancy was not evident from the images. does any one have any experience of this or advice. Thanks Jez. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted April 17, 2012 No, I have a full gold sub-c and the gold is the same all around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted April 17, 2012 Make some pics and show us what are you talking about, pics are always welcome. You can ask your dealer for refund or replacement, if youre not happy with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 17, 2012 thanks for the replies, crusader i tried to post some pics but couldn't work out how to do it - any help would be welcome - apologies for being a dunce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted April 17, 2012 In the introduction section, there is a thread on posting pics. Basically, you have to upload to photobucket or imageshack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted April 17, 2012 It's quite easy... Go to imageshack.us > click ''browse'' to find a photo you want to upload > choose ''rezise'' to resize it to 800x600px > click Upload > copy ''Forum Code'' after the pic is uploaded and paste it here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks - i'll get on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 17, 2012 This should be the link to the image : Uploaded with ImageShack.us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 17, 2012 Uploaded with ImageShack.us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted April 17, 2012 Oh, that really is fucked up. You didn't catch that on the QC pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted April 17, 2012 Who is your dealer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 17, 2012 jeff - no i had to take it from various angles to get it to show up - it wasn't evident on the QC pics. I would say that although the difference is noticeable in the flesh these photos make it look worse than it actually is. It's a real shame because the watch is overall really nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted April 17, 2012 Eeeew! Who sold you that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 17, 2012 Luthier - i thought maybe i should contact him and see what his response is before putting his name out there. Not sure as to the etiquette on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted April 17, 2012 He'd wanna help! Can we see the QC pics please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amit 72 Posted April 17, 2012 good call Col. QC pics should help, but dealer should also pick up on this i feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 17, 2012 Trailboss99 - yes ill post them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 17, 2012 Uploaded with ImageShack.us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted April 17, 2012 was that from Andrew or Josh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted April 17, 2012 yeah not near as obvious in the QC pics is it? it should never have been sent IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 17, 2012 As you can see whilst the problem is probably evident from the qc images you could be forgiven for making allowances for lighting, angle and colour on a photograph. I reiterate that the problem is not as bad as it is shown on my photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 73 Posted April 17, 2012 yeah not near as obvious in the QC pics is it? it should never have been sent IMO. +1 You should contact who ever youn bougt this watch from and see what he has to say about this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 17, 2012 I've sent a mail to the dealer and will post back to let you know the outcome. Thanks for your help everyone. As i said apart from the problem with the plating, the watch is of excellent quality and the transaction was smooth so although disappointing for a first transaction in the world of reps i'm not put off, on the contrary i'm quite excited by the overall quality i received and will no doubt be developing a nasty little top quality rep addiction !! As an aside i have a few gen watches, is it the sort of thing people are interested in seeing on here,if so i can do some photos. cheers all jez. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted April 17, 2012 I could be wrong, but the bracelet looks as if it is rose gold...... what did you pay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) dingle - definitely a different colour but i dont think it's rose gold its paler but still has a yellowish tone, especially the middle polished links. The biggest difference is in the brushed links. I paid $ 338.00 + $35.00 delivery. Edited April 17, 2012 by baxter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
