Case just back from having low as per gen plexi and "OPUS FACERE" and "PANERAI" lug engravings done. Had a few pms on this one pending pics. Here are some of them, forgot to take pics of the hands but they're blue and spot on
Dial nowhere near in the case, but for a vague idea of how beautiful this will look.
Just needs a movement. Will list for sale when I have time. Thought I would share pics of this unique project with you all first though.
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Transpiring that I may not have time to complete this project.
I have that super dial, very close blue hands, case now with lug engravings and a new plexi all fitted. Just needs a noob movement and you're done.
Will let it all go for a good price, despite the hard to come by parts.
Pics to follow. Pm me if potentially interested
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Pm me for details as I've just had one of these arrive.
Whilst we're on the topic, what is the best caseback to use for a 249 build? Got everything I need apart from it.
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They come with no lume as per gen I think. The markers are just metal bars.
Just got this version;
In my opinion an extremely good dress rep for the money. Closed caseback as per gen. Even the black rep iwc strap I specified is of decent quality.
Wouldn't hesitate if you're on the fence.
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No problem
I'm yet to receive a gen crystal or the dw. As soon as I do I'll post my progress here. They're en route so shouldn't be too long.
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*a 249 dial that is. Great work. Hopefully someone will get back to me soon, only have just seen this thread for the first time.
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Was going to try and source the gen crystal. Have one coming in the next week or 2 but not sure if it will fit as dubious whether this has gen construction to allow it to.
Stripped the blue ar off the cyclops already as it was annoying me.
Anyone got any ideas? I think big crown on RG was making ar cyclops sports Rolex crystals, but no word on if he will offer the bigger type.
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Just tried having the gen crystal fitted to my 42mm exp ii.
My watchmaker said it wasn't a direct fit as slightly different sizes. All he could suggest was glueing it in.
Is there any mods that could be done or is glueing really the only alternative for me to get a gen crystal in this thing?
Speaking to watcher about this already but wondering if any of you forum experts had any pearls of wisdom? I'm clueless on the fitment of these things.
Thanks in advance
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The blue hue can't be seen in this pic btw, and have got a bk datewheel overlay that's going in to make the date smaller and more gen like
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