GTF Prestige vs Replica

[zy112]

Does anyone know what the difference is between the prestige and replica? They look they same but are priced different. Are the interiors the same? Does anyone have pics of the GTF interior?

Thanks for the help!

 

[ridewiththewind]

Does anyone know what the difference is between the prestige and replica? They look they same but are priced different. Are the interiors the same? Does anyone have pics of the GTF interior?

Thanks for the help!

If you look closely, the Prestige has end caps much like that used in the Centennial and Thomas cases...they are an injection-molded high impact plastic of some kind.

The Replica cases are styled very much after the Fellinis, Gore and Engles cases, in that the ends are leather that is folded and glued. I am sure I have the actual technique all wrong, but, suffice to say, it takes much longer and is more painstaking than the ends found on the Prestige.

The interiors are identical...it's just the two end treatments that separate the two styles and pricing.

Please note these pics are courtesy of the GTF website: http://www.gtfcases.com


Lisa

 

[SCCues]

If you look closely, the Prestige has end caps much like that used in the Centennial and Thomas cases...they are an injection-molded high impact plastic of some kind.

The Replica cases are styled very much after the Fellinis, Gore and Engles cases, in that the ends are leather that is folded and glued. I am sure I have the actual technique all wrong, but, suffice to say, it takes much longer and is more painstaking than the ends found on the Prestige.

The interiors are identical...it's just the two end treatments that separate the two styles and pricing.

Please note these pics are courtesy of the GTF website: http://www.gtfcases.com


Lisa

Excellent post, rep for you......

James

 

[zy112]

Rep to you guys. So in your opinion is is really worth paying extra for the replica if the end is the only difference?

 

[Ballistic Billiards]

it's worth it

You can buy my replica for the cost of a prestige.
here's an interior pic.

 

[zy112]

You can buy my replica for the cost of a prestige.
here's an interior pic.

Sorry, looking for a 2x4 lizard rust color.

 

[ridewiththewind]

Rep to you guys. So in your opinion is is really worth paying extra for the replica if the end is the only difference?

It's more a matter of taste...which way do you like the ends done? While I prefer the styling of the Replica; for everyday carry I would likely go with the Prestige, as the end caps can take more 'abuse', such as bumps and scratches.

Lisa

 

[zy112]

I'm leaning towards the prestige bc of the point you made. I think on the black cases it would be hard to even distinquish. I'll have to run up to Seyberts and take a look at them side by side.

 

[ridewiththewind]

I'm leaning towards the prestige bc of the point you made. I think on the black cases it would be hard to even distinquish. I'll have to run up to Seyberts and take a look at them side by side.

Their pricing is very good on the GTF's and includes free shipping.