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does it EVER work?!?

Lello informed.

I had no doubt about it, my friend!

Who told you about my Zen, V? Thanks for explaination! Just checked the thread and it was funny, IMHO. I especially loved the "I've seen small international conflicts escalate into Civil War due to its translation vagaries" part. I just wonder what you actually typed in English before passing it through Babelfish

Gente, questo

Italian? Not at all. Just happened to be born there and living there. Cynic? Definitely.

Great! Do you accept glass crystals (otther than sapphire) too? Two-sides or single-side AR? High-temperature AR coating, or low-temperature?

Unfortunately, yes. I may assure you that's not true. Unless one gets unlucky enough to get caught in a time when they have to make an example of him (what happens less than 0.001% times). BTW, Carabinieri would not tell a rep from a gen. Even not a PAM from a well done small hamburger, I would add. Yes, but Americans are smart people while the Italians are just sheep. Everyone get the government (and laws) that they deserve. Obviously, unbranded watches. Italian laws are strict about everything, but they are just words on paper. I won't even furtherly elaborate about which kind of paper. Great to know you know about our 'Marocchini'! Even if people selling reps on Italian beachs was especially Chinese and Korean, in the last few years at least.

Great post, Vicky! I really hoped I was done with PAM straps... but you are lighting up my fire again! Wow, this is very interesting! Would you mind to elaborate, pleeeaase?

I know for sure that Lello is in touch with a dial printer who claims to be able to make any perfect dial anyone wants (not for cheap, though). Lello is currently wondering on whether there may be any interest enough on some projects this kind. So, if you are interested and you show your interest to him, he might want to take some steps about it.

Did you try modding them?

Well, first of all the gen is split-second chrono, while the rep is just chrono (as far as I know, no split-second function has ever been repped, on any watch). A second flaw is in the chrono and reset pushers. They should be of a same shape, the shape of the reset pusher, while in the rep they are different, 163-like (btw, the 163 is simple chrono). I already modded this, but had no time to take and post pics of the modded result yet. A third flaw is in the subdial at 6 o'clock. The good news is that, having the 147 been made in as low as 35 pieces, very few people can spot it. Here are side-by-side pics for your convenience: Apologies to FxrAndy for this small hijacking -- you asked about 42mm PAMs

Thanks Kollektor! I don't even know what got me caught so much in that watch. It's inaccurate, it's flashy... But I can't help from loving it.

Thanks for your reply, Kollektor.

Very original. And I suppose not an easy one to make as well. Congrats!

Your daughter is a true love, congrats! Gen 42mm radiomirs are: 065 - 067 - 077 - 078 - 079 - 080 - 098 - 141 - 147 - 158 - 184 - 185 - 204 - 238. As far as I know, those that have been repped are the 067, 147, and 158. You may find them in Joshua's 42mm radiomir page. (In that page you will also find the 047 and the 163, but they are inaccurate, as the gen 047 is 40mm and the gen 163 is 44mm). I own the Joshua's 147 and I find it a stunning piece, the most beautiful watch I ever had. Here are some pics:

Thanks, Vicky. As supposed. I was also especially asking Kollektor about his observation.

Do you mean loose lever in open position, or closed position?

I edited my post, please read. I have to go for a while now, be back later.

The pair 'loose lever + unability to pull the crown out enough to set time' is a tricky one, as it requires two 'opposite' fixing: filing the CG down, AND shortening the stem. FxrAndy explained it at perfection. Still, it would be an easy fix to any modder (too bad, no watchsmith would perform it, so you can't rely on your local watchsmith, if any). Even still, to me DSN should take care of it. In the end you paid (and not even cheap) for a working watch. If he doesn't, let us know. I am currently giving DSN free consulence on some projects of his, and I'll behave accordingly on how he will behave on you.

In Italy people could not care less about what watch you are wearing. I may also add that grossly: - at least 10% wear Rolex replicas (3/4 subs, 1/4 daytonas) - 10% all-plastic Rolex hommages that became stylish last year - 5% Citizen, Seiko and so - 5% Swatch

Ah, I see now, ok. Sorry, all my A7750 watches are not screw-in crown type so I can't tell about this. This is definitely not normal. I would say that, coupled with the short power reserve, it qualifies the watch for service or return. Or you may wait for The Zigmeister being back on September and ask for his advice.

Wow. So, chess or scopone. Consider it done. The movie was "L'Oro di Napoli" (1954). The 3rd episode. Interesting choice scopone! I wonder whether your even good Italian let you know the triple meaning of that world in the Italian language...

Absolutely. George, double check the o-rings in your watch, or even getting rid of the moisture on this occasion won't help.

Sorry I am missing the point, isn't it supposed to work that way? Can you clarify? Yes, definitely.