Fantastic review !

Sep 18, 2009,00:22 AM
 

Thank you very much for this extraordinary, detailed and objective review of this watch !

I still enjoy mine (same movement but in an Excalibur case) which proves to be reliable and precise after 4 months of use - intensive but not as much as yours. wink

Emmanuel

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On the Wrist - A Review of the Roger Dubuis Easy Diver CHRONOEXCEL

 
 By: DRMW : September 17th, 2009-19:34
PuristSPro.com "On The Wrist" Review of the ROGER DUBUIS EASY DIVER CHRONOEXCEL by Dr. Ming Woo and Anthony Tsai Team PuristSPro had an opportunity to get familiar with a 'On-The-Wrist' review of the Roger Dubuis CHRONOEXCEL Easy Diver. Of the wide catego...  

It's nice that you pointed out the flaws in the movement finishing.

 
 By: Z3 : September 17th, 2009-22:20
Must've taken some close inspection! Thanks for the great review Ming!

Great review

 
 By: takashi78 : September 17th, 2009-23:45
`But i think for the price we are paying for the watch you think the least they can do is flame the hands and make it blue instead of paint? I am surprised at the flaw also especially right next near to the geneve seal.

Hello takashi78!

 
 By: DRMW : September 20th, 2009-13:31
stere, excellent point! I believe the designers wanted a bold colored blue to go with the active sports theme of the ChronoExcel. I'll contact Roger Dubuis and see what their views were when they were designing it. -MW

Thanks, MW and Anthony!

 
 By: dxboon : September 17th, 2009-23:15
I very much enjoyed reading this informative and well-illustrated post (being able to reference the photos while reading the comments was particularly helpful). The watch certainly projects a strong and unique presence on the wrist. I like the little deta... 

Fantastic review !

 
 By: Emmanuel H : September 18th, 2009-00:22
Thank you very much for this extraordinary, detailed and objective review of this watch ! I still enjoy mine (same movement but in an Excalibur case) which proves to be reliable and precise after 4 months of use - intensive but not as much as yours. Emman... 

Thanks for the review...

 
 By: stere : September 18th, 2009-00:58
...you did a great job and show very objective the pro's and con's. I love my Easy Diver (not the Chrono) very well and this extraordinary design lasts in my box the longest time. Other watches came and gone but the Roger Dubuis stays Unfortunately there ... 

Thank you, gents, for the thoughtful review . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 18th, 2009-01:06
. . . your comments on the pushers brought back the memory of the intriguing column wheel construction, which seemed to have square sockets rather than the usual wedged columns. I don't know if this type of construction is unique to RD, but I don't think ...  

Thanks for the review Anthony and Ming

 
 By: SJX : September 18th, 2009-01:15
With the new management at RD I am sure their perennial quality control problems will be sorted out soon. - SJX

Nice watch. Great review.

 
 By: Davo : September 18th, 2009-01:43
Thanks for sharing, fellas.

Gentlemen, that is one fine review.

 
 By: MichaelC : September 18th, 2009-05:45
Thank you for the informative post. This is a bold timepiece. I like the dial very much. In the end, maybe too bold for me, but I would love to try it on.

What is GQ and HM?

 
 By: MTF : September 18th, 2009-08:08
Thanks for the objective review. I trust the new management at Richemont Group to solve the old quality issues at 'Roger Dubuis' endemic during the Diaz-era. Anyone know what is 'Swiss GQ' and 'HM Made' (below) ? Swiss Gentleman's Quarterly and Her Majest...  

GQHM means...

 
 By: stere : September 20th, 2009-04:32
G eneva Q uality H all M ark ...if I remember right. stere

stere, good answer!

 
 By: DRMW : September 20th, 2009-12:59
This message has been edited by DRMW on 2009-09-20 13:31:59

ah.....in English

 
 By: MTF : September 22nd, 2009-00:39
stere, Thank you. It makes sense in English. Regards, MTF

Thanks for an interesting read. A clarification about US distribution...

 
 By: ThomasM : September 18th, 2009-11:12
Hi, DRMW, AT, I do want to clarify on this comment - " In the past, the US distribution system had issues with quality control and after-sales service. " I was aware of the situation, real time, and watched is carefully from the sidelines as a practicing ... 

Thanks TM for the clarification! [nt]

 
 By: DRMW : September 20th, 2009-13:32
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That's a GREAT review.

 
 By: VMM : September 18th, 2009-13:30
I am not a big fan of RD watches (except some model I love for their look) and after your detailed report even less. I could not accept those ERRORS just beside the GENEVA SEAL. Unacceptable! This kind of watches must be flawless IMHO. Despite of my state... 

Thanks a lot Ming and Anthony.

 
 By: foversta : September 18th, 2009-13:52
In fact, I'm impressed by the dial and the design of the caliber. I'm disappointed by some finishings details.They are far from being flawless. But at the end, it's an original and charming watch. Fr.Xavier

Thanks for the review of the Chronoexcel

 
 By: ED209 : September 18th, 2009-18:07
Thanks Anthony and DRMW for the review. Nice to see an honest review that points out some of the features along with the flaws. Given the high price range I'm surprised that there are several flaws but it will be a true test of the Roger Dubuis customer s... 

Great review!

 
 By: Peter  : September 18th, 2009-21:11
Thks for sharing

A revealing look at an exciting watch.

 
 By: pingtsai : September 19th, 2009-20:18
Although not my personal taste, I always thought RD watches to be exciting in their own way. I always enjoy the ballistic motion testing you put watches through ...very interesting. Great work on the review!

The different finishing of the hands are a common feature e.g. at JLC...

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : September 20th, 2009-06:53
as you can see in this photo of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin taken by SteveG: Thanks for your great review and your detailed presentation! Best regards, Magnus...  

Thank you....

 
 By: MiniCooper : September 20th, 2009-07:48
for a great review..... I was a bit bit surprised on the finishing too.... Cheers

A wonderful review that really put the watch through its paces...

 
 By: patrick_y : September 20th, 2009-10:07
A great review with great photographs accompanied. This was a satisfying review that focused on the watch's compatibility with a sporting lifestyle (very applicable for chronograph lovers) and the features of this watch. Thank you for pointing out the spe... 

What 300?

 
 By: kolosstt : February 15th, 2018-21:57
Hi, I came across this outstanding review. Truly appreciate the deep archives of our forum. Really great report. Interesting watch with a great movement. Although the quality issues on the movement were not what i would expect from a Geneva seal. Does any...