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TheDude · 17 July 2008, 09:32 AM

Well, I have a tracking # now, and I know it went out on the 15th. Too bad it's USPS... I don't think I'll have much visibility into the delivery details.

Brushpup · 17 July 2008, 10:07 AM

Got mine Tuesday and LOVE IT!! I will try to post more and pics by the weekend, but it will be showing some use by then...

Later guys,
Patrick

TheDude · 18 July 2008, 07:21 AM

The good news...

The bad news...

Sadly, it would appear that the position the watch shipped in created the dark scratches in the bracelet. They are darker in real life than my pictures indicate. The last picture shows some white lint that's inside the crystal. Waiting to hear from Bill - I'm sure he'll make it right. I am really enjoying the watch, it's a beautiful piece.

Brushpup · 18 July 2008, 09:46 AM

Wow I got a perfect wach as far as I can tell. No lint but already putting a few light scratches on mine. Congrats Dude and keep us posted on what happens.

fear · 18 July 2008, 11:24 AM

TheDude,

Congratulations! Mine was shipped in perfect condition. No scratches, lint or any imperfections. I'm sure Mr. Yao will make it right.

Congratulations!!!!!!

TheDude · 9 August 2008, 02:14 AM

I finally spoke to Bill last night. He seems really swamped - I am glad I continued to call as he said it would have taken him days just to get to my email from the end of July.

Long story short, I'll be sending the watch in and they'll tear it down to get at the lint, and he'll correct the link abrasions.

He did say something that cleared up a question I had which was that the Swiss watches have more of an issue with the lint inside. I had been wondering what would be better, a Swiss assembled watch, or one by the Mk II custom shop. I guess now we know... :)

Brushpup · 12 August 2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDude

I finally spoke to Bill last night. He seems really swamped - I am glad I continued to call as he said it would have taken him days just to get to my email from the end of July.

Long story short, I'll be sending the watch in and they'll tear it down to get at the lint, and he'll correct the link abrasions.

He did say something that cleared up a question I had which was that the Swiss watches have more of an issue with the lint inside. I had been wondering what would be better, a Swiss assembled watch, or one by the Mk II custom shop. I guess now we know... :)

I wondered how your watch was doing or if you had worn it. At almost a month now mine is running about +2/3 secs per day. It started out at about 12+ and it has worn in nicely. Pretty surprising actually. I love this watch though, and it will be my everyday workhorse until, and maybe even after my first Rolex.

TheDude · 18 August 2008, 01:29 PM

Yeah, I really love this watch. I have been wearing it since speaking with Bill, but I have to drop it in the mail this week. I really really like it, but after not wearing the Rolex for a week or so I was struck by the differences when I put it on yesterday. Nothing wrong with the MkII, but the Rolex really is in a different league. I think it's probably the solid bracelet on my GMT-IIc that contributes most to the feel, but it feels a lot "smoother" on the wrist and it sits more squarely.

Anyway, I really like the Vantage.

I think all the photos I have seen don't show how three-dimensional the watch is. Generally, the photos I have seen make it look rather flat.

I have attempted to capture what I think it looks like. Nothing special about the photos, just some quick snaps.

miller1624 · 16 December 2010, 05:20 AM

I bought one of these after reading these comments. I couldn't be happier. Love this watch!

Rags · 16 December 2010, 12:25 PM

I like it. I might order one myself..

Mr. Greene · 16 December 2010, 02:11 PM

They do have some nice looking watches but I kick myself because they just had a limited run called the Kingston and it was an homage to the 5508 James Bond Sub and was very cool looking. but I was too late to the party.

Mr. Greene · 16 December 2010, 02:14 PM

heres a pic from the web

17 July 2008, 10:07 AM	#32
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Got mine Tuesday and LOVE IT!! I will try to post more and pics by the weekend, but it will be showing some use by then... Later guys, Patrick __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

18 July 2008, 09:46 AM	#34
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Wow I got a perfect wach as far as I can tell. No lint but already putting a few light scratches on mine. Congrats Dude and keep us posted on what happens. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

16 December 2010, 12:25 PM	#40
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I like it. I might order one myself.. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

16 December 2010, 02:11 PM	#41
Mr. Greene "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: arizona Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049 Posts: 371	They do have some nice looking watches but I kick myself because they just had a limited run called the Kingston and it was an homage to the 5508 James Bond Sub and was very cool looking. but I was too late to the party. __________________ Submariner 16610 Explorer II 1655 Panerai 915 President of the Royal Commanders Club

16 December 2010, 02:14 PM	#42
Mr. Greene "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: arizona Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049 Posts: 371	heres a pic from the web Attached Images __________________ Submariner 16610 Explorer II 1655 Panerai 915 President of the Royal Commanders Club

17 July 2008, 09:32 AM	#31
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Well, I have a tracking # now, and I know it went out on the 15th. Too bad it's USPS... I don't think I'll have much visibility into the delivery details.

18 July 2008, 07:21 AM	#33
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	The good news... The bad news... Sadly, it would appear that the position the watch shipped in created the dark scratches in the bracelet. They are darker in real life than my pictures indicate. The last picture shows some white lint that's inside the crystal. Waiting to hear from Bill - I'm sure he'll make it right. I am really enjoying the watch, it's a beautiful piece.

18 July 2008, 11:24 AM	#35
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	TheDude, Congratulations! Mine was shipped in perfect condition. No scratches, lint or any imperfections. I'm sure Mr. Yao will make it right. Congratulations!!!!!!

9 August 2008, 02:14 AM	#36
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	I finally spoke to Bill last night. He seems really swamped - I am glad I continued to call as he said it would have taken him days just to get to my email from the end of July. Long story short, I'll be sending the watch in and they'll tear it down to get at the lint, and he'll correct the link abrasions. He did say something that cleared up a question I had which was that the Swiss watches have more of an issue with the lint inside. I had been wondering what would be better, a Swiss assembled watch, or one by the Mk II custom shop. I guess now we know... :)

18 August 2008, 01:29 PM	#38
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Yeah, I really love this watch. I have been wearing it since speaking with Bill, but I have to drop it in the mail this week. I really really like it, but after not wearing the Rolex for a week or so I was struck by the differences when I put it on yesterday. Nothing wrong with the MkII, but the Rolex really is in a different league. I think it's probably the solid bracelet on my GMT-IIc that contributes most to the feel, but it feels a lot "smoother" on the wrist and it sits more squarely. Anyway, I really like the Vantage. I think all the photos I have seen don't show how three-dimensional the watch is. Generally, the photos I have seen make it look rather flat. I have attempted to capture what I think it looks like. Nothing special about the photos, just some quick snaps.

16 December 2010, 05:20 AM	#39
miller1624 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Watch: Tudor BB S&G Posts: 138	I bought one of these after reading these comments. I couldn't be happier. Love this watch!

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