What do you understand the term 1:1 means.

[black263 228]

I've always understood that the term 1:1 means an identical copy, indistinguishable from the original. However, there is a thought that it simply means that it was copied from a stripped down Gen, rather than from drawings, and while truer to the original, still not a perfect copy. What do you guys think the term iis trying to indicate?

[cereal killer 0]

I would assume it's more the latter. I take it to mean that the casing, hands, dial etc are the same size as gen and as such interchangeable.

[bosko 0]

For me,I take it as meaning it's more or less an exact copy. With the caveat that it's a replica costing a fraction and therefore won't be exactly 1:1.

[black263 228]

For me,I take it as meaning it's more or less an exact copy. With the caveat that it's a replica costing a fraction and therefore won't be exactly 1:1.

But if it's not exactly 1:1, it isn't 1:1 in my book. Bit like being nearly pregnant.

[BadPickle 2,802]

Surely it means an exact copy of the original, same materials used, same design same everything.

 

1 is like the other 1 therefore 1 is equal to 1,

 

The same in every way.

 

Perfection!

Edited August 24, 2014 by pickledbeetroot

[Kcore 0]

IMO, 1:1 indicates an exact dimensional copy with features.

[nev848 0]

In the rep World 1:1 = 3

[Kcore 0]

In the rep World 1:1 = 3

haha, that's like if I am you and you are me, then together we must be three

[RussP 22,615]

For me,I take it as meaning it's more or less an exact copy. With the caveat that it's a replica costing a fraction and therefore won't be exactly 1:1.

But if it's not exactly 1:1, it isn't 1:1 in my book. Bit like being nearly pregnant.

 

 

Or slightly pregnant for that matter.............

[RichardMiami 4]

In the rep World 1:1 = 3

 

 

We have a winner!

 

In the rep world, 1:1 is a marketing term.

 

It means the same as "natural" in the food world

 

And "organic", or "light"

 

It also means the same as "free" in advertising in general

 

or "new and improved" etc.

 

 

 

 

 

in other words --------- all it really means is BUY ME

[black263 228]

In the rep World 1:1 = 3

 

 

We have a winner!

 

In the rep world, 1:1 is a marketing term.

 

It means the same as "natural" in the food world

 

And "organic", or "light"

 

It also means the same as "free" in advertising in general

 

or "new and improved" etc.

 

 

 

 

 

in other words --------- all it really means is BUY ME

My query was triggered by posts #191, #192 and #193 in http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=74112&st=180

[RichardMiami 4]

and in thousands of other 1:1 claims - the websites of all rep dealers are loaded with 1:1 claims (not just our TDs).

 

It's all just marketing. Some reps come close (search for Silverspeed's Cartier Santos) - but many others do not.

 

http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=4021

 

Flaws are part of this game.

 

The only answer to that is to go gen

Edited August 24, 2014 by RichardMiami
added link to 1:1 (almost) Santos

[ellistyle1 0]

and in thousands of other 1:1 claims - the websites of all rep dealers are loaded with 1:1 claims (not just our TDs).

 

It's all just marketing. Some reps come close (search for Silverspeed's Cartier Santos) - but many others do not.

 

http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=4021

 

Flaws are part of this game.

 

The only answer to that is to go gen

I think this is the winner.

1:1 is code used to convince those that haven't found RWG that they can buy a 50k patek for about $117+30 EMS and that it will essentially be the same watch.

[Kcore 0]

I was giving what I believe the term 1:1 in " general" means not expressly applied to rep watches.

[k3rm87 181]

I don't understand this post headline.

[zero_deficit 0]

For me 1:1 in the rep world doesn't even mean accuracy of dimensions or even interchangeability of rep/gen parts. I see 1:1 as:

 

- One of the most accurate reps of this particular model offered by this particular dealer

 

An example would be the AP 15400 where both BP factory and Z factory are claimed as 1:1, indeed these two are the best replicated of the model, but they're still dimensionally incorrect (too thick). Moreover, certain dealers will claim a certain model as 1:1 but not the other (Josh/Andrew call the BP factory 1:1, while other dealers might call the Z factory 1:1), but there is no exact answer since both have their pros and cons, hence 'one of' the most accurate reps

[ag69 0]

As Richard said, it's more a marketing term for me more than what the watch actually is to the gen.

[StormyNight 0]

In rep terms, it means (to me) "just something else to take with a huge pinch of salt"

 

See: "Swiss"

[HeavyKrush 16]

In rep terms, it means (to me) "just something else to take with a huge pinch of salt"See: "Swiss"

+1 on this and Richards comments. Simply marketing nothing more.

[Kleen™ 45]

1:1 are the odds of a noob loosing in a battle with Balders...

[Genius 281]

For me,I take it as meaning it's more or less an exact copy. With the caveat that it's a replica costing a fraction and therefore won't be exactly 1:1.

But if it's not exactly 1:1, it isn't 1:1 in my book. Bit like being nearly pregnant.

 

 

Or slightly pregnant for that matter.............

 

If 1:1=3 then it's pregnant with twins

[Horace Derwent 811]

 

If 1:1=3 then it's pregnant with twins

 

ROTFL ! !

 

[Caswil 0]

Exact copy

[BentleySharp 0]

and in thousands of other 1:1 claims - the websites of all rep dealers are loaded with 1:1 claims (not just our TDs).

 

It's all just marketing. Some reps come close (search for Silverlight's Cartier Santos) - but many others do not. Flaws are part of this game.

 

The only answer to that is to go gen

Hey Richard!

It just so happens I'm about to buy a Santos, so I took the time to search for "Silverlight's Cartier Santos" you speak of... But couldn't find anything about it. What is this?

[RichardMiami 4]

Sorry, I meant Silverspeed - here is the link: http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=4021