chrono_lover

Are the hand sizes on the Asian Valgrange the same as the Asian 7750, specifically the sub-dial hands? I guess that was my question.

The question I have about these new Asian Valgranges movements is what are the hand sizes? Are they the same size as the ETA version, or do we have the same swiss/asian 7750 mismatch issue again? I have a Chopard with one of these movements and I really like the watch, if the hand sizes are the same, I would seriously consider dropping in an ETA version.

Hey mastrmind, looks like great minds think alike, look what I'm wearing! I just got mine yesterday!

- Chris

Nice choice! I have that exact same watch as a gen, you will love it!

- Chris

I just received my new PO Chrono (Pumpkin) from Josh today and I easily popped the bracelet off and back on again without issues. However, I did notice that the tips of the springbars on this one were slightly bent also, I think that is the secret. Removing the link pins is a whole other story, talk about stubborn!

- Chris

Yeah, I don't understand what the issue is either, and I've searched the forum to find out more but couldn't really find anything. I just received a PO Chrono this past week from another member and removed the bracelet, removed some links, and put everything back together without any issues. I did notice that the tips of the spring bars were bent slightly. I am expecting another PO Chrono (orange bezel) from Josh this week, I'll see if there is anything different with that one when I re-size the bracelet

- Chris

I might splurge on the dial to give it a shot, if it works, then I'd have to get the gen hands so that the lume matches. I do plan on getting the AR done, I have to wait until I get my crystal press though. I actually have several crystals I want to get done (hence getting my own crystal press), do you know when Chief's next run is and how do I go about getting in the queue?

Thanks,

- Chris

The reason I asked was because I really like the watch and I can live with the sunken date wheel. I was thinking of getting it relumed, so should I spend $120 for a relume, or another $100 for a gen dial?

- Chris

With a lot of guys modding their UPO"s with genuine dials, I was wondering if anyone knows if the Planet Ocean chrono genuine dial will fit the newer PO chrono with the correct subdials? I guess the biggest concern would be if the date window lined up.

- Chris

I'm hopefully expecting a Navitimer World in my collection. I know about the date wheel issue and was wondering if I could use the date wheel from my old rep Skyland to make the Navitimer more gen-like? Has anyone tried this, would it even work? The movements are both A7750?

- Chris

Here's my first PAM, it's a 196 Daylight and I put it on a gorgeous baby hornback crocodile strap! What do you guys think? I'm officially addicted to these things now, I have a 250 on it's way now.

Thanks for looking!

Here's a question for all you Skyland owners out there. How do you fit your thick straps? The distance from the spring bar to the case isn't very much and it's all I can do to get any of my thick (5mm+) straps to mount. Even when I do manage to get one mounted, the spring bar pops very easily with any rotation of the strap.

I've been lurking on here for a few months and purchased a few reps, one of which was a PAM 196 Daylight. I have instantly fallen in love with this thing, it's my first PAM and most likely won't be my last. Anyway, I managed to pick up a very nice old case version and would really like to make this thing a reliable workhorse. I have an old beat up Hamilton Khaki Field Chrono with an ETA 7750 movement in it, with a day and date wheel. Can I put that movement into the PAM 196? If so, what is the deal with the hands, I know there is a difference between the Asian and Swiss hand sizes, where can I get the proper hands?

Any help would be appreciated!

By the way, this forum is great, such a wealth of knowledge!

- Chris