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wow!! really nice!! thanks for sharing!!

Hi, does anyone know if the 44mm case of Getat and jackson have the same distance from case edge to the lug bars compared to the current gen luminor cases? the reason i ask is because i used to have a MM homage and the distance of those mentioned was too short that my straps were being scraped where the leather folds when i use tubes. if not, then which cases have a pretty much bigger gap? thanks in advance!

002 is the easiest get an A or B caseback and Dial from DSN. They do come up for sale every now and then in the trade section.

Otherwise 112 G on a sausage or H on a sandwich both Display backs though.

With the Getat case its worth paying extra, 15$ I think, for the better crystal.

I'm wearing my getat based 2 today. They look the business.

Have fun on the build

Thank you for the suggestion. any pics? also where can i get a dial and hands if i do not see one on the trade section?

Hi RWG, i am thinking of making an affordable rep pam. to start off i have a 6497 asian movement that i want to use and will be getting a 44mm Getat case. my question is.. what base model of pam is the easiest to make? meaning affordable but nice parts for dial, hands and solid case back since i am only using an undecorated asian movm't? suggestions is highly appreciated. and if you could post pics i would be grateful. thanks in advance!

If you want to get a better version by modding or whatever, dont bother using that watch as a base.

As you start to move around on here you will see what makes a good one and when your ready and when the opportunity arises buy the parts and or a better case to work with.

hi, i totally understand what you mean so i will not pursue this project. in the meantime, i have seen a lot of nice 44mm luminors around. probably start with a base model. thanks!

In situation like this, sometime it's cheaper just buying another rep with better dial and hands. You certainly don't want to spend tons of money on a watch may not be worth of modifing in the first place.

You see the white stuff on the crystal is becasue the crystal is not anti-reflective coated. You can have it coated if you like (assuming the crystal is sapphire of course). The differences between the dial and hands... do you mean they lume differently? Reluming job will fix this problem (about $100 job).

Hi, i think the crystal might be just mineral that's probably why it has that white ring. the numbers and hands are actually the same in shade in person, it's the "panerai" and the rest of the letters are the ones that looks off. they are so much lighter in shade. thanks!

Pick up the EL dial Burnz has for sale in the Trading section. That's a good start.

Thank you for your response.. i will check it out.

update: my..my.. didn't realize they were so expensive but looks really nice! i may have to save a few more bucks for that. thanks again!

Very nice collection you guys have!!

Hello, i have been a long time lurker and have acquired a 127 as a gift almost a year ago . there are some issues with it as i would expect and just wanted to ask the opinions of some experts just to improve the appearance.

first off, i did try flattening the CG pin and polish it but that's about it. issues i want to fix is the crystal, it has a white shade around it. also the markers,hands are not same as the dial printing so is there a good source for these? i have read that DSN sells these but will it do the job? sorry to ask too many questions as i have been reading a lot of posts here and sometimes i get lost. here's the pics.. thanks in advance.

can i join the club? i'm also in the L.A. area. thanks!!

Go to the mod section.. chief can be found ... he has recieved the latest AR run back from the coater... you will see more amazing ..Non~Crystals on wathces this month !!

Look at Chiefs sig. above a rew posts .. and jus click...

You should check into the intro section and get to know us all first though .. this is an amazing community and you have jus entered the most Glorious Obsession !!

Aloha~Cheers

Lani

Thanks for the headsup Lani!! i actually am enjoying this forum, superb!!

New to this forum and loving it! specially the AR coating on the watches posted! can anybody walk me to contacting the Chief? thanks!

Your right about the crown guard pin and the canon pin could do with being higher.

I am not sure why but the ring around your crystal looks odd, not the besel but it looks like the crystal retaining ring is making it look very white in that area.

Thanks for the input, btw my brother emailed me about the crystal and he said it's just a reflection and no white color around it. i'll be getting this hopefully next wee to take some better pics. tanks again!

best,

Paul

Awesome fiddy. Congrats!

Thanks! any other comments? any faults as i'm a noob on this stuff.

hi members and this is my very first post. my brother just got me a fiddy from abroad and he emailed me this pic. i'm an entirely newb to this so i just want to ask you experts to comments can you give regarding my expecting fiddy. to start off, i think the cg pin needs some work. btw, i will be taking some pics of the movm't once i get it. appreciate comments in advance!!