swdivad

Sexy or Skanky?

Those hands look awfully ragged

Yes, i surely don't want to change the CG... it's beautiful...

i think the shim at the lever side or the gasket at the tube side will do the trick well for the immediate fix

The lever does touch the crown... I just need it a tad tighter... and i hate finding it open in the middle of nowhere

M has a new batch ready... maybe one of those would be a good choice.

Anyone have a spare lever for sale?

D, The last thing you want to do is change the CG as it is a Little Hero and one of the best out there for a PreV project.

If it is really bothering you maybe you can use just a lever from another CG that has a longer end on it.?

Having said that it has been modified by The Zigmeister and the pin is tighter than a nuns so it might be a pain in the posterior to do mate.

Yes, the pin to the lever is a really nice action, although sometimes the lever ends up open

I will shim the inside face of the crown as FGD suggests for now and search for a less deeper dished crown for the long run.

Other than that... I so much love this watch!! :wub:

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Oh my!!!

I've just had a relapse!!!

OK... I have this beautiful watch, but I want to tighten the lever to the crown a little more so it snaps in well...

The options available I think are (in order of preference):

1. move the tube out from the case until the desired distance is achieved

2. Get a thicker crown

3. File the underside of the CG to bring the lever closer to the crown face

4. Get a new CG

What do you guys suggest?

Thanks for the comments guys...

I take my hat off to BWS, the originator of this beautiful piece....

I've bought and sold a few watches with BWS, and it's always been a pleasure for me... albeit these little meetings always feel like a secret drug deal ...

I sit anxiously in my car... looking left and right... D springs into view... seemingly from nowhere, and we do the trade right there in the 7/11 parking lot

It's easy to buy a watch, but surely not easy to build one properly... This is why I love this hobby... I have only built/customized a few, but the joy in that far surpasses walking in and dropping a ton of cash on the table.

Just made the luckiest pickup of my rep life... a complete custom 5218-201A that just bleeds loveliness... Feels every bit like the real thing, sans the current price tag...

I just can't stop looking at it at all angles... feels like the first time again LOL

Now, I'd really like to know who the d1ckhead was who designed the strap changing system back then... Cuz he's fired!

Thanks bwhitesox for the lovely watch!

Very nice Marty

Wear it well

I think they came out great!

Perfect for that watch

Love your collection and thanks for the great comparison

In the end... the rep is pretty damn good IMO, but surely there's nothing like the real thing... baby!

You'll at least need new hands, those on the rep look out of whack to a great degree.

Also a subdial is closer to the middle of the dial on a gen simply because Minerva and 6497 mov'ts have different subdial and second hand gear location.

The decorated rehaut is all very nice and all, but not very accurate to the gen article.

;-)

Good to know, I hadn't even looked at the gen yet, just thought these were super beautiful...

I just had a look at the gen pics... really nice, the movement is so detailed comparatively.

I wonder if I could get this one sterile from Puretime

I just saw these over at Puretime... They look so beautiful and well done.

They're touting that it took a year to put this style together, it's got a 50m water resistance, and the Ti is of "imported quality'

Has anyone received one of these yet?

And... look at the movement... there's been a new set of bridges done... and the beatrate is 21.6

I agree with you guys 100%

I've also owned many gens over the years, some have stayed, some have gone... some have been sold to fund reps!!! They really are THAT GOOD.

In the end... at least 75% of your money towards a gen goes into marketing, high price executives, sailboats, and rich & famous peoples' wrists... Sorry, but I don't really wanna fund their parties, I wanna fund my own party

I'm just trying to figure out what to build next LOL

Beautiful job M!!! I think the color of the tritium is perfect!

I am currently embarking on a few projects as well... Hope I can pull it off even half of what you've done here!!

Thanks for the good words guys... yes, this is a keeper, I wear it more than any other

Started out with a great watch... Became a strap addict and did some really kooky/crazy things with my addiction, but one thing needs to another... and eventually one needs more

Here's a little history... one year in the making... of my favorite piece. Hope you enjoy!

Pitch Black for me:

Drop me a PM if you wish, I may have another suggestion for you.

Thanks mate... your PM box can't take any more messages...

Thanks B!!! That's just what I needed to know before spending big money on a project...

Maybe I'll just put a 26A dial in it and get it PVDed... Maybe it will just sit in my drawer of parts

I see that many people writing in about this watch are mocking the expense. I understand; it's a tough economy and it's difficult to justify spending this kind of money unless you're truly affluent. However, I have bought this watch and find it to be a very special timepiece.

It's the extra touches in a fine piece of horological craftsmanship that make it a wonder to wear. For example, the bracelet could easily stand up on its own as fine jewelry, and the tourbillon movement ensures perfect timekeeping. Additionally, I found that the laser gun built into the screw-down crown is good for fighting off the unclean rabble as they beg for pennies when your limousine passes by.

In short, if you're looking for both a classy and well-built timepiece, look no further.

Designer watches are pretty crap, except maybe Gucci, Versace, Hermes, Bulgari, LV, Chanel, and Hublot...

Armani, HB, and the like... stay away, they might look good, but under the hood, it's all yukky stuff

The CG was installed upside down, although it's just as flat on the bottom.

The lever is right in the middle.

Were the older Panerais flat on both sides, or did they always follow the curve of the case where the CG is mounted?

Just got this case set in from a good friend...

It has the 3 screw style lug screws and a nice low bezel...

I'm looking for opinions on the CG and the lugs.

The CG is flat on top, it doesn't follow the curvature of the case... Is this correct? Or should I be sourcing another CG?

What would this suit best:

5218-201A

5218-203A

PreV 004

Cheers