PeteM

Post a wristie and I will tell you

I can understand why the CP would be short given the Vintigising.. Maybe its more the dial is too thick ;) H1 height not H3 height were the CP of choice PreV and Vintage

Sweet Pics mate Love that dial

He is member here first try a PM and explain what you would like his help with

I tried to capture what I mean here mate...

To be honest the Minerals can be better but if you try to recreate the AR it will go yellow.... Mineral is a good alternative depending on source... but the best crystal I have seen and a few others have agreed is/was Rex's source, the AR was almost spot on and the shape was pretty good. I still personally dont think any capture that shape or indeed the very unique look you get of the gen crystal at the part where the crystal falls to the bezel...it almost looks like you can see the edge of a 44 crystal sitting in it, very hard to explain but very clear in your hand...this is created I guess by the sandwich construction method used by OP. However I dont know if he still can get them and if he can then the Chinese QC can mean some arent as good as others so you rally need him to pick out the best one..as I recall Tanya posted some pics of his Franken with one fitted... Or it might of been Proj, that watch has been around a bit No matter what you do you aint going to get better than gen (as with everything in the rep world) but you can get close But personally just like my franken I would not stop at gen dial otherwise you may as well just settle for the best parts that the rep world has to offer.. IMHO

You Can ......??????!!!! Why didnt someone tell me !!!????

Apparently the first batch of 127s released were met with criticism about the distortion as well as other criticisms so OP changed that for the next batch in doing so the AR was slightly less but still purply blue, then the batch after that had a slightly different thickness at the edges as their were still comments. I think what happened was OP tried a few different techniques to reduce it but they did maintain the shape on top. There then followed the OPCS versions, ie the replacements that were made once the original and last batch run out, apparently though you can still be given the very first ones if you send it in..! When the 217 came out OP took note of the 127 issues and basically and as I understand there were 2 runs plus the replacement stock run each had minor variations mainly in AR & Thickness. The easiest way to tell a gen 127 to gen 217 is at the base edge, the 127 even the later version crystal is thicker than the 217 and a slightly different finish. The finish created by the grinding rubbing process. Also the 217 had a clear/Grey AR whereas the 127 always had a purply blue but to varying strengths not sure about the replacements though... The crystals I have had certainly support this but its only from research and getting second hand info from ex OP employees, Risti etc that i say this so I wouldnt say that is written in stone....Just what I have picked up and seen for myself...

I really like the new Grand Seiko's As a $10K watch minimum I think it might be repped soon !!! ;)

You will find mate, that Gen 44mm Luminor cases have them but there are many variations of the strap dimple in the rep world...depending on case maker etc Up until recently most rep cases have a larger dimple than the gens, the exceptions are few, the shapes of these dimples vary but generally are larger than the gens.

Mate awesome I remember when you posted your question about this ...Thats a great job...Your Grandad would be well chuffed mate Wear it well and with fond memories

I know this might sound daft but have you tried resetting date by hand through all the dates then retrying the pusher....

If thats true then your wristies make up for that mate

I had a conversation with a man that knows and he felt it was possible ....but I honestly could not say with any certainty

Congrats mate Thanks for sharing.. You are now officially on that slippery slope

Not sure about you other guys but I am having trouble with posts especially if I edit Everything gets bunched up and I get those random characters in between words etc Plus I cannot attach files in PMs or posts Any help would be appreciated but I am sure its in hand

I wonder if he means the strap dimple?

Thanks K

Many implies alot, there are several but the main variations were thickness, distortion and AR the shape remained the same especially on the top and if you recall barts explanation of the crystal construction that principle remained the same and thats what gives that certain look at the point where the crystal falls away to the bezel..

I thought the same thing myself K !! Nice one Val And Freddy, I love that dial...

Yes he does work hard Wouldnt agree with that comment though mate, the one thing no rep crystal has managed to do is get the correct shape across the top of the crystal or the crystal in a crystal effect as it falls to bezel..as soon as you wave your wrist around and another catches a glimpse of that shape it can be spotted ...there are other tells but no so easy to spot unless you hold it in your hand or you know what to look for... But that rep shape on top is remarked upon even in gen forums as an easy tell... and they dont usually get it right

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Hopefully it will be up to gen standard... as you say if it gets going... I have had a few gen 127 crystals and gen 217 crystals and they vary between models and production, I am not sure which one Bart has for copying The 44 domes have already fallen through unfortunately... surprising given how many signed up to PFs endeavours

Contact Zigmeister mate...He is in Canada too So no customs issues and you have the master to do your work...