E, I got the dial today and the window looks to be in the correct position and size! I've started modding my cartel case and maybe will have it put together tomorrow and I'll put it up in a thread.
Damn, Chi, that thing is just pure sex!!! You realize that you're gonna have M loosin' sleep lookin' for a gen movement...
Thank you for allowing me to assist on this, for some reason I really enjoy Explorers and Space Dwellers.
I picked up a "reasonably priced" (<$100) dial from a fleabay seller just to check out the overall quality and I was pleasantly surprised. Although the "lume" is completely dead and the numerals are spaced in just a bit too much the dial printing is crisp and clear. I decided to whip up a quick rep with it and was happy with the results and took a little extra time to assemble both a 2824 version and a 2836 version to compare profiles and crown position.
Here's some pics of the finished product:
Dial:
2836 case - note low crown position:
2824 case - notice more correct higher crown position and slimmer profile:
Finished product was built with:
2824 Rep case
A2824 movement
Clark T22 crystal
Custom bezel
Rep riveted band
ofrei springbars