Corv99 2 Posted October 20, 2012 HI all just wondering if any owners can share how this baby is to live with........ it is indeed a beauty to behold! preference towards black and gold on this for persnal preference.. but haven't decided still to get one, or indeed the colour Hows the strap on them? do they need replacing? example of watch Presume they all come from the same factory? also on the size, the 38mm puts me off, as I do personally prefer bigger.... just got a 42mm breit which actually I do like.. so sure design plays a part....how ever 38mm may be a push... I really would love to see one close up.. as it is an expensive piece this.. and quite rare to see them on M2M's! I have seen posts on this saying its 44 or even 45mm!! if you happen to have say a 44mm Pam , and side by side wristy would be awesome any general photo's get em up anyway!! thanks.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) This watch needs intensive care and honestly the rep croc strap is SHIT ! I wanted to buy one of these a while ago but if the movement breaks you can't service it or it is so expensive that a newer rep makes more sense Wiz used to have one.. Aswell as Ska Edited October 20, 2012 by mspangl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corv99 2 Posted October 20, 2012 This watch needs intensive care and honestly the rep croc strap is SHIT ! I wanted to buy one of these a while ago but if the movement breaks you can't service it or it is so expensive that a newer rep makes more sense Wiz used to have one.. Aswell as Ska actually just seen a thread where Wiz was saying he was waiting for one!.... think Dendo's got one as well It so nice! Might contact them to see why they sold them..... its a lot of $ to shell out.. as you say if they break! what do you do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
964boy 54 Posted October 20, 2012 as you say if they break! what do you do! CRY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corv99 2 Posted October 20, 2012 as you say if they break! what do you do! CRY true its down to the law of Sod I suppose! the only thing is if a 7750 its fixable.. although maybe not worth it.. these bad boys however are expensive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDee62 0 Posted October 20, 2012 AESTHETICS: Those are two different watches with different movements. I have the second one, but in pearl on RG. The one in your first pic (the black on SS) looks much nicer to me, and it's also slightly less expensive. I'm definitely going to be swapping out for the black on SS. STRAP: It's undeniably craptastic and must be replaced FRAGILITY AND REPAIRS: Not sure if it's fragile or not, but for whatever reason, I had to take mine in for a repair not long after I got it. It wasn't expensive, though - around $45 IIRC, and that was by a guy who wasn't too keen to be working on a rep. I wear it occasionally and haven't had any problems since that repair (a few months ago now). Mine was posted here (since repaired). I think it looks better in person, but as I say, I'm favoring the black on SS. http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=31750&hl=&fromsearch=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDee62 0 Posted October 20, 2012 Some additional info ... I also have Breguet and Parmigiani Fleurier tourbillons, both with white faces on SS, and I think both of them are nicer than my JLC. The Breguet was also a good bit cheaper. Just food for thought there. I might change my opinion, though, once I get the JLC with black face on SS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corv99 2 Posted October 20, 2012 thanks Bigdee the first picture is the one really I'm after.... either black face and SS or Black face and RG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted October 20, 2012 First watch is with Tianjin tourbillon, second one - with Shanghai tourbillon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corv99 2 Posted October 20, 2012 First watch is with Tianjin tourbillon, second one - with Shanghai tourbillon. thanks Luth first one is the favourite for me...... any experience of the movement? have you got one of these? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDee62 0 Posted October 20, 2012 Also looking forward to Luth's feedback here, seems to know more than most about these tourbillon movements. In person, the Tianjin looks a lot nicer to me, but I think it's also the less expensive movement (well, based on the price of the watches I've seen, but that might not be an accurate indicator). If quality is about the same, then the Tianjin should be a no-brainer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDCKent 0 Posted October 21, 2012 First watch is with Tianjin tourbillon, second one - with Shanghai tourbillon. The first watch has a Hangzhou 3310, and the second, a Liaoning 5010. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corv99 2 Posted October 21, 2012 First watch is with Tianjin tourbillon, second one - with Shanghai tourbillon. The first watch has a Hangzhou 3310, and the second, a Liaoning 5010. OK ....... what is your opinion of the first one.... is it pretty reliable or prone to issues? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted October 21, 2012 Liaoning. Hangzhou. Shanghai. Hangzhou3310. Liaoning5010. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Pap 0 Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) Tourbillons are awesome!!! Here is mine. I have it for almost half a year and wear it like a dress watch, no problems so far... Edited October 21, 2012 by Mr. Pap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted October 21, 2012 Yours is from Guangzhou Dixmont factory, mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corv99 2 Posted October 21, 2012 Tourbillons are awesome!!! Here is mine. I have it for almost half a year and wear it like a dress watch, no problems so far... thats Stunning Mr Pap!! where did you get that from? Is it $500 / $600 territory? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corv99 2 Posted October 21, 2012 Liaoning. Hangzhou. Shanghai. Hangzhou3310. Liaoning5010. Luth : is this one yours? maybe Dendo's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Pap 0 Posted October 21, 2012 thats Stunning Mr Pap!! where did you get that from? Is it $500 / $600 territory? Thank you! That came from Marvellous, I think it was something around 550$. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corv99 2 Posted October 21, 2012 thats Stunning Mr Pap!! where did you get that from? Is it $500 / $600 territory? Thank you! That came from Marvellous, I think it was something around 550$. never come across it before! superb..... may have to rethink!! or get 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDCKent 0 Posted October 21, 2012 First watch is with Tianjin tourbillon, second one - with Shanghai tourbillon. The first watch has a Hangzhou 3310, and the second, a Liaoning 5010. OK ....... what is your opinion of the first one.... is it pretty reliable or prone to issues? I haven't heard of many issues with the high-beat Hangzhou tourbillon, and they seem to be the most commonly found movements in the tourby reps now. The other, on the other hand... the Liaoning, as inviting as its affordability may be... you'd be wise to stay away from purchasing. I've read too many horror stories online of that movement breaking down not long after they've arrived to the customer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Pap 0 Posted October 21, 2012 never come across it before! superb..... may have to rethink!! or get 2 Let me help you a little bit then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corv99 2 Posted October 21, 2012 never come across it before! superb..... may have to rethink!! or get 2 Let me help you a little bit then... Yep... that'll do it!! perfect strap as well.... really goes well with it First watch is with Tianjin tourbillon, second one - with Shanghai tourbillon. The first watch has a Hangzhou 3310, and the second, a Liaoning 5010. OK ....... what is your opinion of the first one.... is it pretty reliable or prone to issues? I haven't heard of many issues with the high-beat Hangzhou tourbillon, and they seem to be the most commonly found movements in the tourby reps now. The other, on the other hand... the Liaoning, as inviting as its affordability may be... you'd be wise to stay away from purchasing. I've read too many horror stories online of that movement breaking down not long after they've arrived to the customer. thanks for the info mate... appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
