gillism

I remember DSN focusing a lot on the FF - back then totally loved it - I think they're stunners .- this is the 500 fathom right ? Does it have a case back to match the original too ? They have a lovely back too! Wear it well.

THAT IS MIND BLOWINGLY LOVELY - HOW DO I GET ONE?1?!

Who ever was the lucky son-of-a-gun to get the Becker edition of the portu - would be very INTERESTED in this box on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IWC-special-edition-Wimbeldon-outer-box-/120727556502?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item1c1bec5196#ht_500wt_1156

This is perhaps music to my ears! Time to put the Blacksteel SA onto the board <3!

I really <3 this watch - its a true thing of beauty and i'll be on the grail to get the gen for sure! However to start my journey i would love to have a true 1:1 version of this, will be awesome of they can do a hublot style rep quality on the pam292, throw in a few extras from DSN & Co that would be one mighty fine kettle! Gill.

So my poor Black Steel SA has taken a hammering being my daily beater and it still makes me smile when i look at it! But its time to move on and get a new daily beater! I have fallen in love with the PAN 292 - the Black Seal Radiomir in Ceramic, now there are two rep versions i would go with, the Cartel variant and then DSN's version. Research carried out have pointed out that both cartels and DSN's aren't up to scratch and I was wondering if there is a super-rep out there? To the ilk of the Hublot Ceramics. Humm gut feel will bring back a no no from you guys, which is fine, so my second question would be - whats the best way to franken one up without spending a Gen type money Steel case and get it DLC'd by Avitt or who ever supports the board with the service ? Thanks for helping a brother out In Love Mr Gill.

Man this is the perfect dress watch I've ever seen! Which dealer dd you purchase this from? Would love the whole boxset version!

I would love one. Am gonna dump the breitling for the hublot!

So i've been festering in the forums again! And i'm yet to come across a franken big pilot yet ? It has to be my dream watch - i aspire to purchase the Gen in a few years (just picked up a gen 3717) but I was wondering if anyone like Concepta or Domi have managed to get a decent Franken going with a working Power Reserve ? I would love to be starting a franken project to keep me happy for the time being - but Concepta - could i get a gen movement - would it fit in the current big pilot cases available at the dealers? Is the world my oyster or will i just have to settle for a rep with a fake power reserve? Love & Love all

So the ole watch has left China and is on the way - cannot wait!!! I think it will take 10 - 15 days. I also ordered 3 straps from BOB - Orange Aligator (OH YES!) The Caramel Tan and the Black with white thread. Cannot be happier - other than having the sucker on my wrist! http://stores.ebay.com/WACCEX-SHOP here is bob's ebay shop - dealt with him outside of it and got the straps at a steal!

@allergydoc - would be sweet tho - or just do what lani has and got it relumed and a new movement. @lani cheers in the info on the straps but as @daniz21 pointed out who are the other german sites you would recommend.

So now Lani is sporting the HKTan - i'm on a bit of a budget but want something nice - i was thinking of going with a lovely tan with natural stitch but not sure where i can go for a quick turn-around - any idea guys - max i wanna spend is around

Just a quick update - ordered from Perfect clones last night - got a shipping tracking number already OH YES!

Well i've taken Lani's advice and just purchased it from Perfect Clones - its the first time i'm dealing with these guys - i prefer to deal with people on the boards so will be interesting - just awaiting for my payment to be processed and i'll do a quick write-up from a newbie! So we'll see how it goes - favourtism or not - gotta give them all an equal chance! And i can't wait for this super duper rep to be on my wrist! I wonder if i can get hold of Gen hands and a dial for this thing?

hahaha i try and make every saturday a watch shop day! I couldn't agree more with the others the IWC 3717 is a lovely watch and IMO even better on leather - you can get a few big pilot-esq straps for it - looks SWEET AS A NUT. I've seen a few decent seiko's go for