pierrepooh 0 Posted January 3, 2013 Chance to use a new lens I also just got, Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS II. Not the most appropriate optics for this purpose; was interesting to see how it performed. Lighting was tough, as always . . . haven't caught up yet with the master watch photographers around here. Threw away hundreds of frames in 3 different lighting arrangements before I finally got this shot that brings out the dial texture aiming a desk lamp with my hand . . . I was surprised to see that the hands have the same texture, it is not visible to my unaided eye at all. I forgot to shoot the rehaut, it is not bad but far from perfect. I'll do that tomorrow . . . :help3: Also this is the first batch of raws I converted using DxO. Not sure I like it entirely as of yet, there is quite a bit of tweaking that it seems like you need to do even though it is marketed as near-full-automation. The clasp is a weak point on this rep, as is the weight, it is on the light side. Considering gen Presidents are platinum (?) makes the weight an instant giveaway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoyo123 0 Posted January 4, 2013 Classic! Definitely Platinum. You got yourself a 50k watch there, wear it wisely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted January 4, 2013 The biggest giveaway is "diamonds". Simple batons would make the watch perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brokenchains 0 Posted January 4, 2013 Wow, I love that color!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,801 Posted January 4, 2013 Great that mate, lovely clear pic too. Wear it well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dakota 0 Posted January 5, 2013 More pic's please! I ordered this exact watch but from Marvellous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLArch 0 Posted January 7, 2013 I think it looks super and honest, ifnyounare the type that can pull off a blingy face them I don't see an issue with the diamonds. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmpmassive 0 Posted January 7, 2013 That is a f*cking unbelievable.... Lens! Congratz on the purchase of the... Lens! Seriously nice glass... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneyjr 1 Posted January 12, 2013 The biggest giveaway is "diamonds". Simple batons would make the watch perfect. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pierrepooh 0 Posted January 14, 2013 More pics as promised (and as requested). Really struggled with the lighting for this, definitely not my best work. Is there a trick to "posing" the piece in good positions for shooting some of the other angles like the back and the clasp? Had a hard time =_= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pierrepooh 0 Posted January 14, 2013 Here's my Honest2God no-BS assessment of this piece after wearing it for a week. Overall, I like it a lot. Doesn't go with t-shirt and shorts, but looks awesome with a shirt and tie. I do find that the blue face requires a bit of care in avoiding major color clash with other elements of your ensemble. PROS: - Gorgeous dial face - No dust under the crystal - Pretty nice power reserve, haven't measured it scientifically but it keeps running at least 36 hours easily - No problems setting time or day or date - Very good installation of cyclops (compared to my hulk sub rep which has some sloppy glue around the edges of its cyclops) - Nice case and nice bezel - I'm not an expert in crowns but this one looks and feels good to me - Winding via crown feels fine - Timekeeping pretty accurate CONS: - It's a steel rep of a platinum gen . . . - rehaut engravings look rather subpar to my eye - the bracelet doesn't have that "luxurious" feeling; some of the corners are finished a bit on the sharp side; you can see a lot of dirty grease stains on the insides of the links in the pictures - the finish on the clasp is, frankly, pretty bad - the clasp latch is a wee bit more sticky than I think it ought to be - the cutouts where the bracelet pins attach to the case lugs (I'm sure there's a specific term for this and I don't know it) are a bit sloppy in the machining and rough edges can be seen and felt UNKNOWNS: - The movement is allegedly an SA3135 which Toro assured me doesn't have the afflictions of its ill-reputed predecessor. I haven't had the caseback off yet, can't confirm, or say how it looks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
