Poolsfinest 1 Posted September 3, 2014 My 3rd foray into the world of reps since my joining the forum. AP 2014 Black Themes from the J12 maker. Ordered from Toro with a minimum of fuss. On that TD you seem to pay just a little more but get a perfect (if slightly brusque) service. Well recommended by me. Order to door in around 5 days (including a weekend when delivery wasn't possible). The watch really is spectacular. Very high quality and I can't find a single flaw to my somewhat inexperienced eye. That said, at this price I would expect something along these lines! The dial is very nicely detailed, as is the movement. The movement runs without fuss. Starts up pretty much instantly currently. The strap is nice for me. A little stiff and my wrist is right at the end of its usability, but it certainly seems like decent quality leather and the stitching is nice also. The watch carries a serious weight on your wrist. I like this, others may not. I actually expected it to convey slightly more size than it does on my wrist. It is quite an understated size whilst oozing a bit of class. Onto the pics. Gave my new mini tripod and light tent their first run out. A combined total of about £12 off of ebay. Hope you enjoy. Any questions I will do my best to answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not That Rich 21 Posted September 3, 2014 Nice, enjoy and thanks for tempting me to part with more money! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted September 3, 2014 Great pics... great watch..... Must get my order sorted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dullidulli 1 Posted September 3, 2014 Very nice! And it's already V2 with corrected logo. Well done Toro! Wear it well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoW13 19 Posted September 3, 2014 Simply awesome! Could you post a wrist shot as well, please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted September 4, 2014 Great looking watch and pix- congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3ddimation 0 Posted September 4, 2014 Awesome watch!! Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
italiano17771 0 Posted September 4, 2014 These J12 straps seem to be much better quality than the Noob straps, which I think we can all agree, are horrible! Have you ever owned a noob APROO? If so, can you compare the straps or give your thoughts on this one and if there is a need to buy an after market or is this one descent quality? thanks for the pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted September 4, 2014 I have several J12's but only BB on faux croc... and it is undoubtedly the first and only ROO strap that is brilliant quality , close to gen' ish and doesn't need to be changed... Ordered volcano , both 2014s today... so i'll see what they are like soon... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 223 Posted September 4, 2014 Fuck that is nice! Good shots too. Enjoy it man! Very nice! And it's already V2 with corrected logo. Well done Toro! Wear it well! Really? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dullidulli 1 Posted September 4, 2014 Fuck that is nice! Good shots too. Enjoy it man! Very nice! And it's already V2 with corrected logo. Well done Toro! Wear it well! Really? Yes, have a look. This is V1: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poolsfinest 1 Posted September 4, 2014 I haven't owned a Noob ROO so can't compare straps. That said, I have zero complaints to make against the J12 version beyond the comments above. I could possibly say additionally that the hornback is too symmetrical if that makes any sense. Quality of leather and stitching is good. The clasp is quite stiff but I'm working on that. Will post a wrist shot later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted September 4, 2014 I haven't owned a Noob ROO so can't compare straps. That said, I have zero complaints to make against the J12 version beyond the comments above. I could possibly say additionally that the hornback is too symmetrical if that makes any sense. Quality of leather and stitching is good. The clasp is quite stiff but I'm working on that. Will post a wrist shot later. It's got to be symetrical.... it's not HB but the print is the best i've seen strap .... on `BB anyway.... The stitching is excellent as well.... can honestly say... my $300 AP bands straps are no better .... and my gens are not far off it either.... Besides nearly all the specialist strap makers use some form of inserts in the HB WD40 on the clasp... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marressey 0 Posted September 4, 2014 Beautiful pics and nice write up. I'll be looking at this over at Toro's now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poolsfinest 1 Posted September 4, 2014 I haven't owned a Noob ROO so can't compare straps. That said, I have zero complaints to make against the J12 version beyond the comments above. I could possibly say additionally that the hornback is too symmetrical if that makes any sense. Quality of leather and stitching is good. The clasp is quite stiff but I'm working on that. Will post a wrist shot later. It's got to be symetrical.... it's not HB but the print is the best i've seen strap .... on `BB anyway.... The stitching is excellent as well.... can honestly say... my $300 AP bands straps are no better .... and my gens are not far off it either.... Besides nearly all the specialist strap makers use some form of inserts in the HB WD40 on the clasp... Yeah I think that was the point I was making on the "HB". It's not HB... Will try some WD40 or baby oil on the clasp. I take it a bit of overspill won't harm the strap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted September 4, 2014 I haven't owned a Noob ROO so can't compare straps. That said, I have zero complaints to make against the J12 version beyond the comments above. I could possibly say additionally that the hornback is too symmetrical if that makes any sense. Quality of leather and stitching is good. The clasp is quite stiff but I'm working on that. Will post a wrist shot later. It's got to be symetrical.... it's not HB but the print is the best i've seen strap .... on `BB anyway.... The stitching is excellent as well.... can honestly say... my $300 AP bands straps are no better .... and my gens are not far off it either.... Besides nearly all the specialist strap makers use some form of inserts in the HB WD40 on the clasp... Yeah I think that was the point I was making on the "HB". It's not HB... Will try some WD40 or baby oil on the clasp. I take it a bit of overspill won't harm the strap? ... That stuff can stain..... don't let it get in contact with the strap.... Of course the correct way would be to take the clasp off.....and give it a WD40 bath With all the threading issues .. the less you use a screw driver on reps the better imo So if your not going to then I would cover the strap carefully with cling film with a little tissue paper inside just in case...and spray from on top downwards only Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 223 Posted September 4, 2014 Fuck that is nice! Good shots too. Enjoy it man! Very nice! And it's already V2 with corrected logo. Well done Toro! Wear it well! Really? Yes, have a look. This is V1: So the logo is a little shorter in V2 right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted September 4, 2014 Fuck that is nice! Good shots too. Enjoy it man! Very nice! And it's already V2 with corrected logo. Well done Toro! Wear it well! Really? Yes, have a look. This is V1: So the logo is a little shorter in V2 right? Correct.... a llttle more squat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poolsfinest 1 Posted September 4, 2014 On the wrist today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted September 4, 2014 One happy dude! Enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zSz 0 Posted September 5, 2014 The open caseback is unreal! Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted September 5, 2014 The open caseback is unreal! Enjoy! Well it would be if you couldn't see the movement.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poolsfinest 1 Posted September 5, 2014 Kind of a double edged sword the open case back. I sourced my Omega PO closed precisely for this reason. This one is decorated nicely it has to be said. Here is the gen for reference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poolsfinest 1 Posted September 5, 2014 This is the rep. Can't edit my above post for some reason... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
