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Yukiwatch has movement spacers for ETA. Ask him.

"2012 is the year of the Pilot's Watch ... IWC has also outlined the changes to the rest of the Pilot's Watch collection. Six new models will be launched, while the others are improved (or not).

Let hope GZ, China will do the same

Mary= Watch International, you will find her in the dealer section. The consensus is that she has the best SMP Bond

Guys help me out please.

I need a tube for my SMP 2254. Is this the right one?

Cousins, atricle number X8837V

Thnx!!

I have the gen cv2113 and the white rings are way too thick. Therefor, I go with the al black one. lso, I must say my gen racing strap (with black stitch) look more padded.

which colour? I've only found good black ones..

Picts please Where did you source your new hm strap?

Got it from Jacob at Jacob Straps in Spain. Cost me about 70 euros.

NICE! I've got exactly the same! But I have it on a black rally strap. Since Tag doesn't make that in brown, and I really love it in brown, I got one handmade. It's on its way now, can't wait!!

Hi,

I've got a gen Carrera and it came with a black croc. I now have it on an aftermarket perforated strap from the bay. Bought it for around EUR 35 and the quality is descent. Also, I have a custom strap on the way from a watchmaker in Spain, Jacobs Straps. He makes awesome perforated straps for around EUR 80. He's making a brown distressed one for me, because Tag doesn't make the perforated strap in brown. Email him for pics.

Usually the rep ones have Sh#tty pearls. I haven't found a descent blue one yet.

Does anyone know if these Watcheden dials will fit on an ETA movement?

Thnx!

There is only one Monaco and it's blue.Althought I love the vintage Gulf dials too. Quit downgrading the legend Tag!

Hi G,

Just wondering: I have the 42mm chrono Chopard, the GMT also black dial. The AR SUCKS! How is the AR on this one?

Looks like he has 2 versions of the blue bezel in his store. One of them looks pretty good...

After waiting a few months for an insert from one of the dealers here, I decided to try another #bay-supplier. And I must say, I'm positive surprised! Great pearl. See the shop here.

Yeah I read some ugly experiences with the wholesale guy. I'll check out Krysworks, but I read somewhere the their AR isn't all that... Also heard from a member that 2Geek had a nice crystal for the SMP, but they don't seem to offer that anymore..

Hi all,

Does anyone know a good aftermarket crystal for the SMP 300 at reasonable price? Looking for OEM specs.

Thnx!

Out of the seven I tried on 5 had bezel alignment issues

So maybe the chinaman who made the rep actually did an 1:1 copy!

hey that's great! I'll mail him to ask for pics too..

Hi all,

Just got message from Domi. My 3717-01 has had an upgrade and is ready for shipping back to me. This time I got a gen dial, gen hands and gen tube/crown. Can't wait!!!!! So now for the perfect strap...

Who has experience with the black alligator strap from The Watch Boys? Is it good quality? Value for money? I'm thinking of the black croc/white stitch version..

Thnx a lot!

The vintage subdial color is what I love about this one! But the gold is not my thing..

Yeah I'd buy one immediately! Although, I really like those re-edition Gulf dials too!

Absolutely stunning! But what took you so long?

Hi WM, your strap looks interesting.. what is it?

These are populair on the forum and cheaper then the gen. Quality is very good:

The Watch Boys

Hi and welcome to the forum. I guess the answer to your question depends on your goal: do you want an awesome, close to gen watch or are you looking for a hobby?

A lot of guys here take pride and joy in the process of getting the (gen) parts together, and modding the watches piece by piece. Some of them do it theirselfs, but others (like me) use the rep-friendly watchmakers on the forum. On you side of the Atlantic that would be Chieftang, The Zigmeister, Vaccuum for instance, but there are more.