Chameleon Arch Fob Watch

[Asp9mm]

I just received one of the cheap(ish) unofficial fob watch replicas and was pleasantly supplied by the quality, so thought I'd let you know.

Slightly smaller than the actual prop and the same size as the official Masters fob that is available most places. That is where the similarity ends, this watch is very well made, the fittings are tight and firm and the case is made from a more robust and heavier material that doesn't have that tinny feel of the official version and the lid click solidly into place with no movement at all. The engravings are very deep and sharp, unlike the Masters version, and the back has a more accurate design too. This is meant to resemble the Doctors version and does not light up. All in all, this watch is vastly better made than the official. Why oh why can't they produce stuff like this. It is a great display or carry piece.

Anyway, a picture tells a thousand words....

 

[Texas007]

very nice

 

[C.T.]

Here's mine for comparison:

 

[Asp9mm]

Whats the case made from?

 

[Grey]

I just received one of the cheap(ish) unofficial fob watch replicas and was pleasantly supplied by the quality, so thought I'd let you know.

No link?

 

[C.T.]

Whats the case made from?

It's a zinc alloy that has the look and feel of pewter. It also oxidises very well for that antique look or can polish up for a high shine.

 

[Risu]

Asp, is the body of the "cheap" one brass, or does it have a silver-like finish like CT's and the toy? Also, where did you get it and how much was it?

 

[Asp9mm]

Asp, is the body of the "cheap" one brass, or does it have a silver-like finish like CT's and the toy? Also, where did you get it and how much was it?

Its not brass, its an alloy coated with an antique finish. Much darker than CTs and the toy and not scren accuaret. It's the same seller that offers the Masters ring and Tardis keys. I have no idea of the quality of the other stuff though....

http://utopiabase.com/index.php?cPath=1_75

 

[C.T.]

Here's a pic without flash to show the true finish on mine. This is the bare unplated alloy and has been treated with acid to darken it to a screen accurate colour:

Here is the plated version I did as a prototype. It is the same as the Wesco one and is very matte and very white looking. Not accurate at all:

 

[MooCriket]

I like them both, but I have always liked pieces like this!

 

[Jack T Chance]

Asp, thanks for sharing the pictures. I knew the officially licensed one was bollocks, but I never realized just HOW bad it really is. That thing is a total piece of FELGERCARB!!! :thumbsdown

This newest one definitely puts it to shame, but for my money, the one made by C.T. is STILL the version to own. Closest thing available to the original filming prop. thumbsup

Now I just have to figure out when I can afford CT's... and then figure out how I'm going to buy it without catching hell from my other half.

 

[Risu]

CT's is very nice, but will be out of my price range for years. That Utopia one is actually a pretty good deal, they sell it for almost twice that on ebay. Unfortunately, I just sprang for some very close Tennant glasses, so I've gotta put it off for now, but the link is saved.

 

[C.T.]

Some of you will have seen these comparison shots:

I'd be the first to admit it's still not 100% yet. It's probably about 98% there but any mods will be addressed in the next batch I make but I'm pretty happy with it.

 

[Asp9mm]

CT's is very nice, but will be out of my price range for years. That Utopia one is actually a pretty good deal, they sell it for almost twice that on ebay. Unfortunately, I just sprang for some very close Tennant glasses, so I've gotta put it off for now, but the link is saved.

Very close Tennant glasses....

 

[Asp9mm]

Some of you will have seen these comparison shots:

I'd be the first to admit it's still not 100% yet. It's probably about 98% there but any mods will be addressed in the next batch I make but I'm pretty happy with it.

******, that is close. This has to be my favourite new series prop after the future sonic. I want it :eek

 

[Risu]

Very close Tennant glasses....

I'm intrigued, the bridge isn't right and I see a couple other details off, but overall they're quite good shape-wise. I'd love to hear more, maybe via PM so as not to get the thread off topic?

 

[DreamWeaver]

The images are no longer attached to the post.

Can you repost them?

 

[Asp9mm]

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