PeteM

Nice strap mate What was the damage on that ?

I couldnt swear to it but it loks like your spring is mishaped under the incabloc thats happened to me a few times due to getting knocked in transit Its a simple fix if you have a bit of knowledge assumming thats the problem But more experienced guys can help I am sure try posting in the watch repair section....

I am waiting for my callipers to come back mate... I will measure a couple tomorrow for you..

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Yes mate...those Pornos were collectors editions... Though they werent in the best of condition !!! Shall we just say that they were well read!!!

Apologies mate. I read your two questions and tried to answer question 1) I was going to measure my gens bezels but unfortunately non are the PreV case that you refer too..so I cant help..Sorry

Just browsing this and saw that last pic.....it reminded me that I once had one of those...I picked it up in Germany many moons ago... I had forgotten all about it but I am sure I still have it somewhere...probably in the attic somewhere... Dont know anything about them just was something a bit different at the time and it only cost a few pornos and some other bits...As I recall I was wearing it when the wall came down as I was on leave in Berlin at the time.... Thats why I know I kept it probably somewhere with the bits of the wall I took..

It sounds like you have a dud there mate.... Can I suggest just so I can be certain... that you send it to me and I will monitor it for you for a few months and report back.....

Sorry I should of been clearer...I was only referring to the bezel on the JF nothing else... Thats why the 111J as pointed out by W0lf and Babs makes a great starting point for a PREV case project....

Dont be daft mate :) Sorry not needed mate especially from you B Just my poor humour !! Very nice F....feeling that Logo love

Mate that looks great....I like the way it can be added too .... Sort of reminds me of the TV show UFO or Space 1999 !! I like it mate Congrats and Happy Birthday Heres a link that might help mate http://www.orbita.net/pages/17100.htm

Thanks mate, I think MetalJesus still has it Just noticed you called me Pate.....are you hungry or dining out tonight and thinking about your starters!!!

Any good watch ones there F..? Though I will need to learn to read American....

Is it me or are there less guys starting these ??? When ever I use to log in on RWG ...the days Wrist check had usually started...indeed I got the feeling sometimes some of us were just waiting in the traps to get the wristie thread started... Though since coming back that aint happening!! I am not sure... are there less guys about? or is it lethargy ?.... Any opinions guys or am I getting paranoid?? (Who said that !!.... )

Mate thats a question.... here is part of a statement from a respected Risti... You start on PreVs which has a different bezel construction to the Pre-V 5218-209, Pre-V 5218-210 and pre-A OP6500 these have the same case & crownguard. The case and crownguard are a little different for the OP-6502 reference (50-60% of pre-A, A-series, and approx. 50% of B-series), although only a trained eye can notice the differences. Halfway the B-series, they split-up the case references: OP6518, OP6519, OP6520 and OP6521 are a little different from OP6502 cases, but they continued using the same OP6502 crownguard. ...Then I believe cases changed again around F-G but of course these are manuals the autos have a larger base to the bezel to allow for the movement... Here is a PreV and Auto (Courtesy of Risti Reference) Having got some great info from Mike, He explained that in fact the JF case bezel is actually closer to the PreV than the contemporary that its suppose to replicate, I had always assumed these to be bigger from pics I have seen.. From what I have read it all comes down to which series you want there is no hard and fast rule so do you have a particular case you are trying to replicate??

Thanks guys The 286 is sporting an OEM alligator mid brown The 212 has got a great croc strap made by Mario (username- Orloff), I had it made for my 177 hence the ti coloured stitch but I prefer it on the 212...Mario does great straps to order and at fantastic prices !! I really cant recommend enough Orloff's straps...... and he is a nice bloke

Great discounts when you buy 50 or more !!

Oooo Whats that mate?? I like....is it as big as it looks???

I think I saw the old bill using that to force a front door during a dawn raid !!!

Its in the post I didnt use tracking but I have proof of posting from my Mum !! Thanks mate I will take that even though I dont deserve it.... I appreciate it...(Now where do I send that cash to !! )

Hello Woodie and welcome I guess you upset a few husbands over on RWI !!! Nice to see more guys from UK spesh the smoke !!! Always feel out numbered by our colonial cousins !!

Happy Birthday Matt, I see your prepared for going out for a birthday drink...!!! (your hand is in your pocket !!)

Mate you got to change that avatar....it looks just like my Mother in law !! I can say the 177, 219 and 318 have the same bezel construction so logic dictates the 005 will be the same

I find that very demeaning to all those poor accountants beavering away at their journals behind their desks..... Nothing wrong with a nice bit of black rubber.....in the right circumstances ;)

What no AR!!?? I have to say that the interim measurement times really let this watch down for me!! I would be looking for at least 15 secs!! Seriously mate! They look great and as for fun I can see where you are coming from! Look forward to seeing your pics now and I think the bracelet idea is a blinder, that would look sweet!