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+1 Here's my ingod rail dial "in the flesh": A peach indeed. Don't be put off by my crap iphone picture either!

Had some fun with macros today, the macro lens for iphone is really cool! I also used photoshop app to get the look I wanted.

with a blue black today

Aquaracer Ceramic

I have a tripod ... it was a 4-legged dog until the bear got to him. Send me the watch and I'll photograph it for you!

Arrrrg matey that is one cool piece. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

Looking good! Cuff links are a nice touch too!

A Gen Corum Privateer today!

Pretty straight forward repair so long as you have the correct tools. Might want to take the opportunity to give it a try and start learning some basic repair skills. Depends of course if you are willing to take the risk. Steps to do so: 1) Remove case back 2) Remove oscillating weight 3) Remove stem by depressing stem release with 1.2mm driver and pulling stem out 4) Remove case clamp screws and clamps 5) Invert watch so movement w/ dial drop out 6) Carefully set hand back onto pinion and press with hand presser (can use other item such as flattened tooth pick for center hand if you don't have the tool) Follow reverse for re-assembly. Alternatively find a watchsmith near to you to do it. Won't cost much or take long to reset the hand.

Changed my mind as I simply adore this new JLC repeater I have made :-) AJ

Back to the Carrera CV2A10

Herman, I just got one from AWP, the site KBH linked to. Their customer service was good and the movement is actually decorated to look (almost) like a 1575. Order with confidence, or if you want mine and can wait a few weeks, I'll sell it to you for less. I ended up going another route (pics forthcoming). What parts do you have in mind for the rest of the build?

Try DG3804B. http://www.allwatchparts.com/-Chinese-Automatic-DG3804B-Mechanical-Movement_p_928.html

From experience I will say this: Do not blow it all on a case. Why? Because when you grow tired of the watch (and you will), a used Phong case is not worth a whole lot except right here. Right here = this forum or others like it. What is so great about a Phong case? I do not really know but everyone says they are very good and have super good serial numbers. You need proof? Ok, I have a Phong 1655 case and it is very good. The serial numbers are super good...but they do not show. The Yuki dial recommendation is good. Why? Because they are relatively inexpensive and pretty good overall. If you get a dud, sell it or send it back and buy another one. The 1560 is a good choice. Why? Because a Yuki 5512 dial will fit a 1560. Something else...iirc most high $$ aftmkt 5512 cases are made like the later cases...a little bit thicker with an O ring under the crystal retaining bezel etc and the 1560 came in thinner cases without the top O ring etc, etc. What I am trying to say is: No matter how much $$ you spend, you still have a Frankenstein and a Frankenstein with a $1200 case. $1000 movement, $500 dial, and $500 bracelet looks just like a Frankenstein with a $500 case, $200 movement, $110 dial, and $150 bracelet. The only difference in actual worth is the 1560 and genuine bracelet. Go low to medium $$ the first time around and see how you like it. Why? Because a monkey wearing a $4k Tuxedo is still just a monkey...and a $1000 monkey beats a $4000 monkey. I rest my case.