RichardMiami 4 Posted February 14, 2014 So another factory made different version and just kept a persistent version number? This is referred to as "marketing" and generally has the same meaning as all other marketing schemes........................ none. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freestone 0 Posted February 14, 2014 That's like saying the government is kind enough to collect taxes from you. Just sayin... ;-) ... but I prefer buying watches instead of paying taxes. I just ment that the new V5.1 was not listed on his website yet and asked him to get me one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted February 15, 2014 Well done freestone and it will be a great quality watch. Waiting to see some really nice pictures of this new one. Curious to know when we will see if the numbers on this one are indeed smaller - or the same - or whatever... if the screws are better recessed.. if Think I will change my V5 Diver later .........zzzzzzzzzzz.......... much later... with version AP Diver VXIV.7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freestone 0 Posted February 15, 2014 Well done freestone and it will be a great quality watch. Waiting to see some really nice pictures of this new one. Thank you. I will make pictures and post them if nobody gets it faster and makes nice pictures. My pictures unfortunately usually are not the best ... I hope this watch will be fine. I like the Royal Oak very much. I owned a gen 15300 with a white dial a while ago. The movement AP 3120 was a beauty but worried me very much. The first versions had quality issues. The oscillating weight stuck sometimes and the hands jumped when adjusting the time and pushing the crown back. This annoyed me very much regarding the price of that watch. I can tell you, the thing with the jumping hands can make you mad when you are trying to set the time. But they managed the problems with the later movements. But I sold the watch after having these problems fixed. The fun with this watch was gone. If the rep has a good quality of the case, dial, etc. I would be very happy. With an 2824 inside every watch smith could fix it, I could insert a swiss ETA 2824 in best quality if I wanted to (and the asian movement breakes) and would have a beautiful and reliable watch. I don´t really care if it is a rep. I am just having more and more fun with the reps and with being here. A funny development from only gens to reps ... ;-) I think most times it is vice versa? But what I like most are the efforts and passion of most members here to make their watches better and with how much experience this ist done. This is often with much more heart than just having the money, walking to an AD and putting the money on the table. I hope I will be able to do some moldings in the nearer future, too. And I must admit: it is also tempting me a little bit that it is not so easy to get the watches and letting them come from so far away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfwood 4 Posted February 16, 2014 It'll be interesting to see whether the lumpy lume issue is only with Angus' sample or does it happen to the whole line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freestone 0 Posted February 16, 2014 It'll be interesting to see whether the lumpy lume issue is only with Angus' sample or does it happen to the whole line. I already got the QC images and approved them. But they are not big enough to say clearly if this is a issue with my watch. What I saw is the typical issue with the bezel screws. They are a little bit small and therefore a little bit crooked as seen many times on the AP Royal Oak reps. I did not want them to get me a new watch because I think that is not unusual and the rest off the watch is looking really good on the QC pics. And hey - it is still a rep for 368$ from a 15K watch. And what I saw seems like good value for money. But I ask myself if there is a modding with other/gen screws to solve this thing? Maybe I can even align the screws a little bit so that the gaps are even. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aguilaclon 0 Posted February 16, 2014 hello guys know if v5.1 will come out with swiss movement? I personally v5.1 is good replic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyboy744 0 Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) Just arrived, super fast delivery within 4 days (over the weekend, amazing!!) My first AP and i think it looks good... it's a pity I can't wear yet. The standard rubber strap is too big for me, still waiting for Eric to get back to me on the horn back strap.... Go ahead and scrutinise... Edited February 17, 2014 by flyboy744 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dullidulli 1 Posted February 17, 2014 Very nice. Seems he picked out a good one for you. Very good marker alignment, nice bezel screws. Congrats. Looking forward to seeing it on the hornback. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrenches&watches 0 Posted February 17, 2014 Just arrived, super fast delivery within 4 days (over the weekend, amazing!!) My first AP and i think it looks good... it's a pity I can't wear yet. The standard rubber strap is too big for me, still waiting for Eric to get back to me on the horn back strap.... Go ahead and scrutinise... Looks like you got a good one as far as marker alignments are concerned, with the exception of #4. You'd think they'd be able to fix this concern by now. Plans to sink those bezel screws? How is the crystal above the bezel? Is it even and well raised above? Is the rubber bracelet sticky feeling? Might grab that off you if ur getting rid of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyboy744 0 Posted February 17, 2014 you guys are right about the bezel alignment.... When I received the first QC pictures, my jaws dropped, the alignment between the inner and outer was grossly out. But, within 5 mins after I rejected, second set of QC pictures were sent and was approved. Kudos to Toros for such a speedy reaction time. Had a look again at the crystal.... looks pretty level to me... no issue there. Strap is good, no sticky feeling or vanilla smell whatsoever. Love the buckle! Bezel is well polished and refined. The black tapestry 'waffle' is well engraved and provides a very nice silohuette against the light. If i were to nick pick, the noisy rotor plate which is a generic issue to this movement is a giveaway. And perhaps its me, but I find the numerals 50 and 30 is a few nanomilimetres too close. But I can live with that. It's only half the battle now, now looking to pair up with a nice black horn back... Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted February 17, 2014 when is v5.199 coming out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diegosaenz 0 Posted February 17, 2014 Look at the lume at 30. the numbers are united by a piece of lume :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aperik 0 Posted February 17, 2014 Look at the lume at 30. the numbers are united by a piece of lume :( you are right :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted February 17, 2014 when is v5.199 coming out? a week from next Tuesday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freestone 0 Posted February 17, 2014 Congrats! And the screws in the bezel are looking obviously better than the ones on the QC pics of mine. I will see how my watch is looking in real. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aguilaclon 0 Posted February 17, 2014 lyboy744 I'm happy for your purchase It is a fantastic watch looks perfect congratulations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alecs61 0 Posted February 25, 2014 It actually looks pretty good ..... http://www.pureti.me...n-rubber-strap/ :popcorn: details of difference from v5 to v5.1? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freestone 0 Posted February 28, 2014 I received my AP Diver Noob V5.1 today. I am very happy with it. I will see that I manage to make some pics tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ape3192 0 Posted March 1, 2014 I had received my AP Diver 5.1 but really unsatisfied to the watch quality. The first hour i was wearing one of the screw at the back case dropped off. On the other day, i adjusted the time and date the crown pulled off from the bezel. The other flaws shall be the misaligned inner bezel number and ugly lume.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P4GTR 0 Posted March 1, 2014 what single change has been made from the v5 to the V5.1? Well a Snake has changed into a Horse Eh? Buyers remorse? Buyers are whores? My V3 is still the talk of the tennis club. Anything else is Tomfoolery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freestone 0 Posted March 1, 2014 I had received my AP Diver 5.1 but really unsatisfied to the watch quality. The first hour i was wearing one of the screw at the back case dropped off. On the other day, i adjusted the time and date the crown pulled off from the bezel. The other flaws shall be the misaligned inner bezel number and ugly lume.... Sorry to hear that! For me no complaints so far, but of course I just have it for one day. I really love that watch! There are indeed these issues with the lume - it seems to be not only a problem with the watch on the Website. Also the alignment of the bezel screws as mentioned and litte issues with the alignment of the bezel. But maybe I am already spoiled by the prices of the gens - this watch offers in my opinion very much watch for the price. I especially like the finishing of the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted March 5, 2014 Thanks Freestone. Those are some great pics which finally give me an idea of the V5.1. Special thx for nice lumeshot Congrats, for direct comparison the V5 V5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeAlmighty 0 Posted March 5, 2014 The lume on this watch is like fat ugly whore. Is very very bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
