deathnote 0 Posted October 28, 2013 (edited) Received my SO Steelfish H factory today from WI. What a stunner !!! The build quality is on another level. Everything is perfect except the lume, date wheel and bracelet. As most of you already know the stamps on the bracelet are not that good from the H factory. The AR is very good. The dial is not super lumed and the date wheel could have been better aligned. This one's definitely a keeper, will have to send it to Kenny at some point for re lume and date wheel alignment if he can do that as well. Going to get a leather strap and gen buckle for this so the bracelet does not really bother me. Any recommendations for a good leather strap for the Steelfish will be appreciated. This is not 42mm, I measured the dial and it is 44mm. After reading LightGeek's review I specifically asked WI for the 42mm version, maybe this is the only size available and LightGeek's is also 44mm or WI sent me the wrong size, I do not know. Measured the dial again after rotating the bezel without the chunky bezel parts at 12,3,6 and 9... it is 42mm Now for some nasty iPhone pics.... Edited October 28, 2013 by deathnote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hnic 1 Posted October 28, 2013 beautiful watch and def a 'super' rep only thing that bothers me is the S in Superocean enjoy!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gav_tt225 0 Posted October 29, 2013 Hi Great watch. I've just picked one up from Trusty. I normally lurk around on the other RWG forum but thought i'd give this one a try. Do you have any issues with the crown? i only ask as mine feels slightly flimsy. when i unscrew to adjust the time it feels like the tube/pin is a bit wobbly in position. Not sure if this is the norm as my other watches are quite sturdy? i'm also awaiting a new clasp for mine as it's shockingly bad and doesn't close Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deathnote 0 Posted October 29, 2013 Hi Great watch. I've just picked one up from Trusty. I normally lurk around on the other RWG forum but thought i'd give this one a try. Do you have any issues with the crown? i only ask as mine feels slightly flimsy. when i unscrew to adjust the time it feels like the tube/pin is a bit wobbly in position. Not sure if this is the norm as my other watches are quite sturdy? i'm also awaiting a new clasp for mine as it's shockingly bad and doesn't close Cheers Crown is fine on mine, but i hate that the date wheel is not centered. I don't know if your's is Noob or H factory, mine is from H factory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gav_tt225 0 Posted October 29, 2013 Hi Great watch. I've just picked one up from Trusty. I normally lurk around on the other RWG forum but thought i'd give this one a try. Do you have any issues with the crown? i only ask as mine feels slightly flimsy. when i unscrew to adjust the time it feels like the tube/pin is a bit wobbly in position. Not sure if this is the norm as my other watches are quite sturdy? i'm also awaiting a new clasp for mine as it's shockingly bad and doesn't close Cheers Crown is fine on mine, but i hate that the date wheel is not centered. I don't know if your's is Noob or H factory, mine is from H factory. Mine is also H Factory and the lume is superb so quite interesting that there are a couple of differences. I'm hoping the crown is ok just extra careful when changing the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusty peters 0 Posted October 30, 2013 I am in need of the same watch! I didn't realize they made a 42mm rep. Did you want the 44? Have you opened the case back to see what movement is really in there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted October 30, 2013 It's 42mm everything about it is 44mm though like the case back model number... Which is odd. The lug end to lug end of the 44 is 50mm. Measure it and check. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emtp101 0 Posted October 30, 2013 Is this the same one that Toro has H-Factory superlumed V2 new breed for $208? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted October 30, 2013 Lovely. Mine says hello. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusty peters 0 Posted October 30, 2013 When you say "new breed" are you referring to the new breed movement that is better than the 21J but questionable compared to the A2836? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emtp101 0 Posted October 30, 2013 When you say "new breed" are you referring to the new breed movement that is better than the 21J but questionable compared to the A2836? Actually its a new remake from H-factory, comes with Asian ETA 2836-2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusty peters 0 Posted October 30, 2013 When you say "new breed" are you referring to the new breed movement that is better than the 21J but questionable compared to the A2836? Actually its a new remake from H-factory, comes with Asian ETA 2836-2 Thank you for the clarification. I am still learning the lingo. Bear with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deathnote 0 Posted October 30, 2013 It's 42mm everything about it is 44mm though like the case back model number... Which is odd. The lug end to lug end of the 44 is 50mm. Measure it and check. Yeah that seems a bit odd to me, why would the lug width be the same as the bigger version as well, seems like they were too lazy to make new lugs for the 42mm version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deathnote 0 Posted October 30, 2013 Gen strap + buckle is on it's way for the Steelfish. Pics coming soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emtp101 0 Posted October 30, 2013 When you say "new breed" are you referring to the new breed movement that is better than the 21J but questionable compared to the A2836? Actually its a new remake from H-factory, comes with Asian ETA 2836-2 Thank you for the clarification. I am still learning the lingo. Bear with me. No prob. I have seen it stated new breed referred to the high beat 2813, but on Toro's site he has it as V2 new breed but when you click on the watch for further info it has new remake. I also wonder on how well the new breed 2813 high beat will work, reliability, and so on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted October 30, 2013 It's 42mm everything about it is 44mm though like the case back model number... Which is odd. The lug end to lug end of the 44 is 50mm. Measure it and check. Yeah that seems a bit odd to me, why would the lug width be the same as the bigger version as well, seems like they were too lazy to make new lugs for the 42mm version. What's the measurement on yours from lug end to lug end? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deathnote 0 Posted October 30, 2013 Lug length on mine seems to be around 52mm...... :suck: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gav_tt225 0 Posted October 30, 2013 I almost pulled the trigger on the Toro steelfish but read a thread over on RWI about the asian clone being something quite different and people reporting lots of issues with them . I stumped up the extra and went with the Swiss eta Version 2 from Trusty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghoststar 0 Posted February 5, 2014 I almost pulled the trigger on the Toro steelfish but read a thread over on RWI about the asian clone being something quite different and people reporting lots of issues with them . I stumped up the extra and went with the Swiss eta Version 2 from Trusty Really? What sorta issues? I figured since this is a non-chrono and has only the date complication it would be a smooth watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
