fitch Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hi guys, I think everything has been said about the dial that makes this set *pop* for me it is *perfection* and I'm soo happy with it, I hope you enjoy my pictures W0lf Pre-V caseset with Rolli's custom PVD coating Rolli/FGD Pre-V 202/a dialset Gen swiss movement Dirk Pre-V style strap C3 Crystal David Wong Caseback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 There you go, perfection. Love the pvd coating from rolli's old factory. Should according to plan get an identical specs build myself (rolli dial to replace one of yours actually). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esco Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Polished rehaut <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitch Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 look forward seeing yours ogladio! i couldn't resist making some additional pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitch Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 and some side-by-side shots of the 201/a and the 202/a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Quite outstanding - probably the best I have seen - everything looks so good. Thanks for sharing and hope they bring you lots of joy. FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitch Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Thanks S. They sure do :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altesporsche Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Stunning watches you have there ! insanely high quality work ! I received my 202 dial today... amazing !! I just need a case now lol Cheers ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Livadaris Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 The 202 is a very special watch and with a great character!!! I really like this!!! Well done F!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civic4982 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Beautiful builds. Interesting to me how shiny the indices are on the first set of photos. I've seen lots of gen photos over the years and never noticed them catch light so much at the borders of the numerical indices. Perhaps it's the top layer that is used on these dials that gives them such a bright finish? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitch Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 The glossiness comes from the natural tree resin varnish (uv820) which is highly glossy when newly applied. This is mixed with the lume powder in a special ratio before it is used to fill the indices. Over time the glossy finish dulls out (and discolors) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimlocktime Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) That's the really cool thing about these dials. They are finished with the same UV 820 varnish as the gens. Based on some research I've done, I've learned that this is a natural plant based resin that is not UV resistant. It will dull as it age over time as it is exposed to UV light. Before these Rolli and FGD Dials were introduced, the best dial available were the Southy "museum grade" dials. He only made a handful of these beauties, and im lucky to own one. One of the key features on these dials is the glossy varnish fill and the dull tritium glow. I've never held a gen dial, but I know a few folks on HF that have and they swear this Southy dial is spot on to gen in terms of finish. Long story short, the glossy indices look is meant to reproduce the look of a new dial. And I must say that if Southys dial is considered accurate, then the Rolli/FGD dial is the most accurate ever made. Also it's important to note that the gloss isn't evident all the time. The light has to catch the dial just right for it to shine. Edited March 29, 2015 by Grimlocktime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellons Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 super build how do dw case backs compare to jacob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streethawk Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 and some side-by-side shots of the 201/a and the 202/a Just beautiful ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south105323 Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Lovely. The varnish finish is pretty spot on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mir36 Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Amazing builds Fitch, among my favorites on the forum. Question on the rehaut polishing - I thought this was done only on the 201/a and 205/a? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertini4u Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Beautiful pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo73 Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 HI Fitch Did you receive my messages send to you concerning the 202a you have ? interested in selling it ? Maybe now almost 2017 , get tired of it or want to make space/money for other build Let me know please Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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