PeteM

+1 Also isnt there 2 DSN versions? Or was I dreaming it

strangely alluring............... for me I mean Congrats mate Thanks for sharing

Fantastic work mate Thanks for sharing and Thanks for being here for us.... This hobby wouldnt be half as good without you

Thanks for sharing mate Nice collection Look forward to seeing the Sly mate :) That whets my appetite

As I recall they been tried mate... but the shape is wrong a least the mineral you have is better in terms of on your wrist... If you go back over the crystal run threads you will find discussions on these ones mate

Certainly not heard of any progress mate, indeed the one likely one fell to the wayside... but given the gen construction method I would think its a forlorn hope But thats no reason to have it sitting in the box mate....

Sounds like a great experience mate...and Happy 40th But you forgot to tell us.... What did your mate decide with the watchmaker for the work? Look forward to the finished pics

This one? http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=95896&highlight=polishing+bridge+plates But wouldnt the principles used by Rolexman on the CDG plates be the same?

+1 on the Hamiliton or possibly a Zeno

+1 $260 converted on XE so add into that its age, the quality as an OTB rep and possibly PP etc I would be searching a bit more mate

Didnt even know there was CostCo's in the UK !! Whats there source? Grey Market? Does anyone know?

Glad you are amused.

What WM is saying is right but going by how much it would cost to return and the fact I would and do have all my watches serviced its just swings and roundabouts the only thing that it will really cost you if you are or would consider a service and do return to Jos is time.. I say that based on your comments regarding the fault itself... ie The movement... if it were anything in respect of the body etc then I would return it too...

In which case why dont you just buy off the shelf mate.... You have a good few to choose from the 26K, the glut of 360s or one of DSNs PreAs, PreVs or later.. plus Rad 292 if that might interest you OK none are PVD but you liked Avitts DLC so I dont think you would notice plus it wears better.. Or just be patient and save up and contact Rolli or Avitt for either coating service though I think Rolli does both now..?

So are you sure its the same? Or just similar has seller confirmed this? How old is it? Is it serviced? Has it Mods? If so who done them, DIY/Modder etc? How is it running? What Condition is it in, marks, nicks, scratches, swirls etc? Has anything been replaced? What strap is on it? What buckle? More Input mate

Oh mate Its horrible.... dont like it at all..... sell it just sell it.... watch and all !!! No seriously...... very nice combo I really like the thread to indices lift and contrasting textured dark brown... Sweet

Much as I hate to say it.... I agree with ST I would like to see some other marques being revisited by the factories especially the biggies

The point I was trying to make was if they use the name toywatch etc that might be how they get round the branding... I did not mean the watch was for kids Its the loophole I was referring to mate

My Mum sounds like yours when it comes to watches... also has small wrists so I got her a TAG Link Quartz, MOP dial date etc.... she loves it had it 2 years and she wears it every day still looks great and I have to say the only flaws I could find to the gen was the model number on the caseback and the stamping depth of the TAG emblem on the clasp.. She has had a few 'watch officienados' cast their eye over it and declare it gen !! Best money I ever spent on a watch Sorry forgot about the original point ! I think the law is different on copyright if the item is deemed a childs toy in fact there was a lot of laws that could be circumvented through designating an item a childs toy....

Same as the owner ! :)

Great work mate looks fantastic, thanks for sharing Post tip is silver but because it sits slightly below the sec hand gromet (which is also silver) it appears black. Here are a few pics on the gen including the hands. I also have this link to tearing down and rebuilding a 6497 which some may not of seen (Not meaning to TC mate ) http://www.eta.ch/sw.../6497/6947.html Pics-

Personally I would send it to a reputable modder/watchguy get it sorted and have a service , 'kill two birds with one stone' Thats all I would do mate and have done

Thanks for sharing mate Great info and analysis

Lovely pics mate Which DSN Pre A 009 you in about the latest or the older version? I assume latest as I sort of read it compared to DLC finish..

Brilliant... Well done mate That makes it easy now for me ...Thanks Clever Clogs!! Wish I knew how to