007omegafan 0 Posted September 4, 2012 http://www.puretime.co/product/omega-2012-08-29/ What are some of the major "flaws" in this one? Any idea if it would be compatible with SMP OEM parts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted September 4, 2012 HE valve in wrong place ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted September 4, 2012 Gen on the left... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olig7475 0 Posted September 4, 2012 So a lot then. This doesn't appear to be a very god rep, I've been after a good 300 prof for ages......still looking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poppalarge 0 Posted September 4, 2012 It's a fairly poor rep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 222 Posted September 4, 2012 I don't think there is a great rep of that watch period. =\ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacobarch 0 Posted September 4, 2012 agreed. Terrible looking rep blues are wrong dial looks washed out bezel is wrong. just all wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted September 5, 2012 Interesting... I'm now wondering how other reps stack up when compared directly like this. Will post a couple more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted September 5, 2012 Be careful with color comparisons guys. I am NOT defending this rep, but I have seen absolutely HORRIBLE photography from some of the dealers, making it impossible to do a detailed analysis like we like to do. Colors in particular are subject to lighting and camera settings in a big way. The dealers are almost all one man operations, and hardly photographers of Baldrick's skills -- who is (besides him of course)? The colors may be off, or may be spot on... it's an easy thing to screw up with a digital camera. We just need to check white balance to see what I mean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted September 5, 2012 Yep, what Rich said for sure. What does stand out though is the drastic color difference between the bezel and the dial on the rep in this instance. Even with the glare on the crystal the two colors seem shades apart where the gen is much closer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 222 Posted September 5, 2012 Interesting... I'm now wondering how other reps stack up when compared directly like this. Will post a couple more. I think most of the higher end reps are pretty damn accurate. I say this because I was comparing my Tag Carrera Day/Date to a gen at Macy's the other day and my friend and I were truly blown away. This thing was so accurate, even down to the strap that some complain about. The things that were wrong were more like the font around the bezel was slightly thicker on the rep and the inside markings on the strap are pretty sloppy but at wrists distance the watches were identical both in size, weight and feel. Be careful with color comparisons guys. I am NOT defending this rep, but I have seen absolutely HORRIBLE photography from some of the dealers, making it impossible to do a detailed analysis like we like to do. Colors in particular are subject to lighting and camera settings in a big way. The dealers are almost all one man operations, and hardly photographers of Baldrick's skills -- who is (besides him of course)? The colors may be off, or may be spot on... it's an easy thing to screw up with a digital camera. We just need to check white balance to see what I mean. Yes I agree 100%. The pictures shown by our members via wristshot threads and so fourth are a much more accurate representation of the watches. For the most part, I have really disliked all the APs I have seen on here just because the dial looks so tacky. It's usually too shiny and just didn't look right. I kept telling myself it's just the way the've been shot and just like that Del posts beautiful pics of his and I was finally able to see how the watch truly looks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted September 5, 2012 Gens on the left... Umps beloved Caliber 16 42mm UPO Ploprof Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iz3fuy 0 Posted September 16, 2012 Gen on the left... I am a noob and still learnig to post pics, sorry guys, so at the moment cannot publish pics of my gen SMP. But the models in the pics are two different versions: original is newer, with co ax movement, rep is older version (have bought mine around 2005). When you compare new and old version the first thing you can notice (in my experience) is the red engraving. As far as I remember (haven't bought co ax gen yet) newer version is also heavier. I think the following link could be useful to all Omegalovers to identify the various versions of watches: http://www.omegawatches.com/spirit/history/vintage-omegas . Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyril_Clunge 0 Posted September 16, 2012 The dealers are almost all one man operations, and hardly photographers of Baldrick's skills -- who is (besides him of course)? Well, Del is pretty good, and then there's TTK....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted September 16, 2012 The dealers are almost all one man operations, and hardly photographers of Baldrick's skills -- who is (besides him of course)? Well, Del is pretty good, and then there's TTK....... +1000 to both of them..what about silverspeed , his pics are top notch too. Dal...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted September 16, 2012 The dealers are almost all one man operations, and hardly photographers of Baldrick's skills -- who is (besides him of course)? Well, Del is pretty good, and then there's TTK....... +1000 to both of them..what about silverspeed , his pics are top notch too. Dal...... true dat to both. I sit corrected Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcagara08 31 Posted September 16, 2012 better off to buy a pre-owned gen smp man, they come in all flavors, but the classic bond smp 300m is the one which really stand out, hey they're affordable when pre-owned! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted September 16, 2012 ...here's a quick'n'dirty camera phone pic of the model in question... Photo0146 by sconehead12, on Flickr Photo0134 by sconehead12, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
