ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted January 19, 2014 That's all there is right now.... but its coming ... no news on when but I dare say we will hear more after CNY Confirmed by Angus.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onionbag 1 Posted January 19, 2014 Pics or it didn't happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted January 19, 2014 Pics or it didn't happen. OK ...best I can do.... lets just say it's like spy shots in a car magazine..... The ROO in the background... that is not a diver case back... Nor is it project X....which has black screws..... Bumblebee has this case back with silver screws..... When asked Angus ... allegedly confirmed FC coming...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,788 Posted January 19, 2014 And Panerai gets a bad rap for every watch looking the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audemarlover 0 Posted January 21, 2014 very nice bumble! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FuzzyCoyote 2 Posted January 21, 2014 Ah you bugger. That is awesome. I want that one lol. The yellow and black really makes it pop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted January 23, 2014 Pics of FC Bumblebee case released... looking good so far... release sometime post CNY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gigahertz15 0 Posted January 23, 2014 Excellent. Hopefully it isn't $1000 US. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olly 0 Posted January 23, 2014 I cant imagine the price of this thing if they are dragging it out like this ! $800 + my bet ! If so they can keep it for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 0 Posted January 23, 2014 Excellent.Hopefully it isn't $1000 US. Likely to be in the same region as the FC 44 ROO. ~$800 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted January 23, 2014 it's the same maker as the FC44 and the Diver V3, J12 channel fac..... so the release price will for sure be a very clear indication of where prices from them are going. I would love a BB but if this any more than late $500's range.... they can keep it....I have plenty more than enough 42's... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattstone83 0 Posted January 23, 2014 why are AP so much more expensive than other reps? Are they more intensive to copy, build or manufacture? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted January 23, 2014 why are AP so much more expensive than other reps? Are they more intensive to copy, build or manufacture? I couldn't answer the technical side..... It does seem that the AP prices are high ,on the basis there are other super reps with similar movements are available cheaper. Having said that.... when you put a gen ROO next to some Rep ROO's the quality and likeness it absolutely amazing and I guess that in some ways justifies the high asking price. Not that the RRP should have any bearing on the rep price... Then again for something so accurate at 1–2% of Gen it clearly has it's appeal（to AP lovers） Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted January 23, 2014 why are AP so much more expensive than other reps? Are they more intensive to copy, build or manufacture? A few reasons; - The movement is more expensive because it's a chrono - The movement also has to be modded to give the correct configuration, extra time & labour = $ - The higher cost for the factory to buy the gen to tear down and replicate is factored into the price, they need to re-coup the outlay - A few current models have more expensive materials, forged carbon etc - They generally have more components to assemble and take longer, bezel screws etc = more time (see point 2) than a stock standard PAM - Because they can charge out the arse and people will generally still pay for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 0 Posted January 23, 2014 why are AP so much more expensive than other reps? Are they more intensive to copy, build or manufacture? A few reasons; - The movement is more expensive because it's a chrono - The movement also has to be modded to give the correct configuration, extra time & labour = $ - The higher cost for the factory to buy the gen to tear down and replicate is factored into the price, they need to re-coup the outlay - A few current models have more expensive materials, forged carbon etc - They generally have more components to assemble and take longer, bezel screws etc = more time (see point 2) than a stock standard PAM - Because they can charge out the arse and people will generally still pay for it. Not feeling the love James? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted January 23, 2014 why are AP so much more expensive than other reps? Are they more intensive to copy, build or manufacture? A few reasons; - The movement is more expensive because it's a chrono - The movement also has to be modded to give the correct configuration, extra time & labour = $ - The higher cost for the factory to buy the gen to tear down and replicate is factored into the price, they need to re-coup the outlay - A few current models have more expensive materials, forged carbon etc - They generally have more components to assemble and take longer, bezel screws etc = more time (see point 2) than a stock standard PAM - Because they can charge out the arse and people will generally still pay for it. Thanks... those were the bits I knew nothing about.. apart from the last one... ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted January 23, 2014 why are AP so much more expensive than other reps? Are they more intensive to copy, build or manufacture? A few reasons; - The movement is more expensive because it's a chrono - The movement also has to be modded to give the correct configuration, extra time & labour = $ - The higher cost for the factory to buy the gen to tear down and replicate is factored into the price, they need to re-coup the outlay - A few current models have more expensive materials, forged carbon etc - They generally have more components to assemble and take longer, bezel screws etc = more time (see point 2) than a stock standard PAM - Because they can charge out the arse and people will generally still pay for it. Not feeling the love James? No, I have lots of love having owned 6 at one point, these are just the facts explaining why AP's and ROOs especially cost more than normal reps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
