LightGeek 25 Posted November 21, 2013 Had the cheapie. Loved it except the low beat. The "bestest edition" is a few shades better here and there but the high beat seals the deal. Am I happy? Yes but I can see the law of diminishing returns. This one is $100 more but certainly isn't "$100 worth" better. Everything is just that tiniest bit more refined. The "value edition" was here: http://www.rwg.bz/bo...opic=63094&st=0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiefanatc 16 Posted November 21, 2013 Love the MarkXVII, I was debating on getting the super version but the budget is pretty darn nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted November 21, 2013 For this I'd go for the "bestest". I'm still debating the PAM 386 at $400 or the M2M Joran has for $250. The biggest difference is the non-replica-look movement. Is it worth that extra $150? I don't know yet... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markrfc 3 Posted November 21, 2013 Both look great cant really tell them apart from the pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Libertatia 0 Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) KW even do a cheapy XVI now :o ... Edit - the KW looks very finely finished IMO, the A/R is great in most lights, the case is spot on..... It looks like a special piece, not just any old watch to the watch oblivious out there. Yes, when i first opened it and saw the plastic ring around the movement the reality of its price hit me..... Bang for buck i think is the expression, aesthetically its all there, internally, well whose gonna see? Edited November 28, 2013 by Libertatia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted November 21, 2013 Yes I was very tempted with the earlier offering from KW as it looked so good and the price was great but held back for the movement reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tesmith2112 0 Posted November 21, 2013 Where's the sales thread or site for this "bestest edition"? I need one of these ASAP! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted February 2, 2014 A better pic... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghoststar 0 Posted February 2, 2014 The best version (the V2) actually has some cosmetic issues that some of the cheaper models do not. One example would be the leftward tilt of the dial in the V2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted February 2, 2014 Yep. Damn tilt. I'm a picky person but I can live with that (somehow!) and managed to alleviate it somewhat. I'm glad you brought it up as I thought it was just my copy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghoststar 0 Posted February 4, 2014 Yep. Damn tilt. I'm a picky person but I can live with that (somehow!) and managed to alleviate it somewhat. I'm glad you brought it up as I thought it was just my copy. Nope. It's like that on all of the V2's. I think the factory that made them simply used the template used for the XVI V2 (which also has the same leftward tilt). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghoststar 0 Posted February 4, 2014 It's funny cuz I've mentioned this defect several times complete with photographic evidence, and people have still said I was seeing things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spursian 0 Posted July 8, 2014 It's funny cuz I've mentioned this defect several times complete with photographic evidence, and people have still said I was seeing things. GS, can you repost the photo about the tilt? I'm thinking of getting the 2892 v2 but still not very certain if I should spend that kind of money on it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted July 8, 2014 I've had that watch up until I sold it a few weeks ago? Completely forgot about the tilt until this thread popped up. It's not that bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
