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[Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1

lunarin79
[Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1
Had been looking for this model since I started into Microbrands. Liked the overall look & the nice proportion of the hands & dial.



And so I began my hunt last year on international watch foums but whenever there is one FS, it will get snatched up fast and it always happened during our sleeping time due to GMT differences,lol.



So..no luck for 2012. Had considered WCT but the price is slightly off my budget, next available is the Armida A5, which runs for 550usd for a preowned piece. Armida A5 is the next closest model to a TC 1 but there's still a slight difference; brand logo, hands etc.



I was about to pull the trigger on a A5 few days ago but decided to wait 1 more day to consider.



And boy, am I glad to have delayed for a day. I was surfing a local forum when I saw this TC 1 FS, it was actually posted up for almost 2 days, HOW COULD I HAVE MISSED IT?



Next step was to meet the seller the next day :twisted:



Met up with seller, collected watch, tried it on when I got home...perfect.



I was worried about the lug to lug length for it states 54mm based on other people's review on net.



In fact, it's only about 53mm.



Now, pics of this solid watch.











Solid 316L stainless steel with brushed finish with no shape edges, a plus point.









HEV at 9:00





Bezel is a 1 piece s/s, no bezel insert





screwdown signed crown









3.3mm thick double domed AR sapphire crystal





signed buckle





but what attracted me to this model is the black C3 'stealth' logo. Yes, black C3 lume...and the matte finish hands

















Nice caseback





some closeup shots on the bezel









of cos, not forgetting a lume shot. I didn't know the bezel is lumed as well! Very cool.





Last but not least, a wristshot on my 6" wrist.













Overall a nice piece. Though the case is not a German Fricker case but an Asian case, the build quality is still top notch.



Watch size is pretty comfortable at 46mm inclusive of crown, 16mm thick, 53mm lug to lug & 22mm lugwidth.
John.ChiaTC
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1
May I be the first bros to congrats you!!! Nice review and like the build and thickness of the watch. it look prefect on your wrist.
lunarin79
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1
thk u sir :)
John.ChiaTC
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1

"lunarin79"

thk u sir :)

btw, is it a matte finish dial and what is HEV for?
lunarin79
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1

"John.ChiaTC"

[quote="lunarin79"]thk u sir :)

btw, is it a matte finish dial and what is HEV for?[/quote]

yes, matte finish dial



HEV is Helium Escape Valve

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helium_release_valve" false;
John.ChiaTC
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1

"lunarin79"

[quote="John.ChiaTC"]
btw, is it a matte finish dial and what is HEV for?


yes, matte finish dial



HEV is Helium Escape Valve

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helium_release_valve" false;[/quote]
thank for the HEV link and now i have more understanding of diver watch function for but i don't dive hehe. i feel that my poison for a diver watch is growing on me. thank for the poison again.
davtse
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1
Jin chio. Waiting for flip! :lol: :lol: :lol:
lunarin79
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1

"davtse"

Jin chio. Waiting for flip! :lol: :lol: :lol:


:o :o :lol:
dragonboat02
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1
Very nice toolish and chunky feel, yet subtle brought abt by the brown matching strap.. Gxgx!
OilnGas
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1
nice close up pictures you got there. mind sharing the damage for this? :)
lunarin79
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1
got it for 750
ivan
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1
Was thinking when u will flip.......

:?:



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lunarin79
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1

"ivan"

Was thinking when u will flip.......

:?:



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wait long long ok :lol:
ivan
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1

"lunarin79"

[quote="ivan"]Was thinking when u will flip.......

:?:



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wait long long ok :lol:[/quote]

8-)

We shall see.

Maybe 2 months is long enough.

Heh heh

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lunarin79
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1

"ivan"




8-)

We shall see.

Maybe 2 months is long enough.

Heh heh

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hhahaha



u seemed to noe me very well hor brahder
ivan
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1

"lunarin79"

[quote="ivan"]


8-)

We shall see.

Maybe 2 months is long enough.

Heh heh

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hhahaha



u seemed to noe me very well hor brahder[/quote]

History text bk got written ur past.

I used it to predict ur future behavior

:grin:



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lunarin79
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1

"ivan"




History text bk got written ur past.

I used it to predict ur future behavior

:grin:



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knn, you went to study Masters these period ar, now u tok so cheem, i liploma nia :( :lol:
ivan
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1

"lunarin79"

[quote="ivan"]


History text bk got written ur past.

I used it to predict ur future behavior

:grin:



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knn, you went to study Masters these period ar, now u tok so cheem, i liploma nia :( :lol:[/quote]

Cheem KL la.

I understudy to be taxi driver

:lol:



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sawungkampret
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1
it looks like the old armida A5, or this one released earlier? anyhow i like the bold hands, macho horr
lunarin79
Re: [Review] Crepas t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC 1
yup, both armida & TC 1 are similar in case design but some minor differences in the hands & dial