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Mr. Greene · 6 January 2011, 02:52 PM

I've been thinking of picking one of these up either their Vantage which looks alot like the Explorer or thier mil-sub for a daily beater but would like to know if anyone has any feedback about them. they seem pretty well made but thought I would take advantage of the expertise here.

gkanga · 9 January 2011, 07:13 AM

I bought a Vantage a couple months ago, and I like it a lot. The quality is very good for the price, it is accurate and had no aesthetic imperfections when it arrived. It comes with a few extra spring bars and a spring bar tool.

I would not hesitate to buy another one, and I probably will get a customized LRRP later this year.

Mr. Greene · 11 January 2011, 06:14 AM

Thanks for the info

Dan Pierce · 11 January 2011, 06:21 AM

I purchased a stock SeaFighter that seemed worth the $$. Alas, I sold it to help fund a Tudor chrono, which has become somewhat of a habit lately.
dP

Mr. Greene · 11 January 2011, 10:02 AM

You should get help with that habit Dan, but I do love the snowflake

belk7 · 11 January 2011, 10:40 AM

Jeff,

I only have one Mk II. I got one of the non-custom LRRP's last year. Figured I'd never be able to afford a 1655, so I grabbed Mr. Yao's homage. It's very well made and is quite accurate. As Dan said above, alot of watch for the $$$$. As I recall, delivery time was pretty quick, but would have been several weeks if I had gone the customized route. I know that Bill sometimes announces preorders for new models, and the wait for those can get quite long. Here are two pics of mine, one on Mk II rubber strap, another on 22mm NATO:

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This tool watch comes packaged in a "tool" case:

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Mr. Greene · 11 January 2011, 11:04 AM

very nice thanks for sharing. they do look nice

Peahi · 14 January 2011, 03:10 AM

I concur with the previous posts that MKIIs are very well made and very accurate.

Randy9999 · 17 January 2011, 04:45 AM

I'm pretty picky with regard to which non-Rolex watches I'll add to my collection. (I know, I know, I'm inviting criticism for being a petty little WIS. It's all true, with apologies to my non-Rolex buddies.) However Mk II watches always qualify by me. I have a Stingray and here's another little cherry Mk II watch that just arrived... :-)

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6 January 2011, 02:52 PM	#1
Mr. Greene "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: arizona Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049 Posts: 371	MKII watches any feedback I've been thinking of picking one of these up either their Vantage which looks alot like the Explorer or thier mil-sub for a daily beater but would like to know if anyone has any feedback about them. they seem pretty well made but thought I would take advantage of the expertise here. __________________ Submariner 16610 Explorer II 1655 Panerai 915 President of the Royal Commanders Club

11 January 2011, 06:14 AM	#3
Mr. Greene "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: arizona Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049 Posts: 371	Thanks for the info __________________ Submariner 16610 Explorer II 1655 Panerai 915 President of the Royal Commanders Club

11 January 2011, 06:21 AM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	I purchased a stock SeaFighter that seemed worth the $$. Alas, I sold it to help fund a Tudor chrono, which has become somewhat of a habit lately. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

11 January 2011, 10:02 AM	#5
Mr. Greene "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: arizona Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049 Posts: 371	You should get help with that habit Dan, but I do love the snowflake __________________ Submariner 16610 Explorer II 1655 Panerai 915 President of the Royal Commanders Club

11 January 2011, 10:40 AM	#6
belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	Jeff, I only have one Mk II. I got one of the non-custom LRRP's last year. Figured I'd never be able to afford a 1655, so I grabbed Mr. Yao's homage. It's very well made and is quite accurate. As Dan said above, alot of watch for the $$$$. As I recall, delivery time was pretty quick, but would have been several weeks if I had gone the customized route. I know that Bill sometimes announces preorders for new models, and the wait for those can get quite long. Here are two pics of mine, one on Mk II rubber strap, another on 22mm NATO: This tool watch comes packaged in a "tool" case:

9 January 2011, 07:13 AM	#2
gkanga "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TX Watch: 16610LV Posts: 30	I bought a Vantage a couple months ago, and I like it a lot. The quality is very good for the price, it is accurate and had no aesthetic imperfections when it arrived. It comes with a few extra spring bars and a spring bar tool. I would not hesitate to buy another one, and I probably will get a customized LRRP later this year.

11 January 2011, 11:04 AM	#7
Mr. Greene "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: arizona Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049 Posts: 371	very nice thanks for sharing. they do look nice __________________ Submariner 16610 Explorer II 1655 Panerai 915 President of the Royal Commanders Club

14 January 2011, 03:10 AM	#8
Peahi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 51	MKII LRRP Milsub I concur with the previous posts that MKIIs are very well made and very accurate.

17 January 2011, 04:45 AM	#9
Randy9999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Randy Location: USA Watch: red 1680; 6542 Posts: 557	I'm pretty picky with regard to which non-Rolex watches I'll add to my collection. (I know, I know, I'm inviting criticism for being a petty little WIS. It's all true, with apologies to my non-Rolex buddies.) However Mk II watches always qualify by me. I have a Stingray and here's another little cherry Mk II watch that just arrived... :-)

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