Mickey Padge

Yep, me too

Looks good, thanks for the pictures! The only thing I will say is, I hope that T can fix the "sloping" effect, the crown appears larger on the left side, sloping away as it moves to the right

Wow very nice, your lume work has improved so quickly, that looks excellent!

The watch is in Germany now, Domi will weave his magic with a Swiss ETA7750 I hope!

Is that true, boob recognition software!?

Why would somebody report the images? Makes no sense to ruin the thread....

Some of the links are dead? How about Petra Nemcova?

Couple more shots taken today Click to expand:

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Great news, congrats!

The AP ROO Shaq has a strange optical effect in those pictures, it looks like there's not enough room for the hands under the crystal!

Ah I see, as long as DSN's caseback is OK, I can be happy! I thought for a moment there was some glaring error that I was unaware of!

You mean a thicker caseback, or different engravings? I have to admit I have a limited knowledge of PAM's, but I know what I like! If there was a need for a thicker more accurate caseback, I may be interested, but first I would need to know why it was needed, and if it was really worth the effort? Like I said, I use the knowledge of the community for what upgrades I should do, and that has proved to be a wise decision

Best to pace yourself, no need to jump in head first. Pick your favourite watch and buy that, and let your tastes develop over time to find out what you really like in a watch, then your collection will develop naturally

Well it should work out cheaper to build one now, as DSN dropped the price of his PR PAM's a while back Just the hard part will be sourcing a good date wheel now, plenty of crowns out there, a decent CG may prove a little tricky though. When you think of it, three mods is all it really takes! Cheers!

Just back from Domi's most excellent ministrations

Thanks w0lf, your help has proved most beneficial to this project! This is one of DSN's best watches no doubt, but like all of them, it needs some TLC, his new ETA7753 based 188/196 were tempting, but there are too many issues with the bezel font and deep rehaut to think about buying one, I wonder if anyone did jump on board with that watch? Do you still have a PR PAM from DSN?

Thanks coolfire, it brings a particular quote to mind: "I love it when a plan comes together!"

Just came back from Domi, thanks very much! He installed a bold date font date disc for me, and now the watch is complete! I also took the opportunity to nudge the power reserve into a better fully charged position (as pictured) Click to expand! Well what do you guys think? I love it, well worth doing! What a journey this has been, cool thread for those wanting to follow the same path, you can see the basic watch all the way through to its final mod! Thanks to everyone for their input and support, this thread shows what a great and knowledgeable community we have here Cheers!

Would this strap fit? http://apbands.com/shop/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=ROO-PROT-KEV-EOD&Category_Code=OVERSTOCKED&Product_Count=1 Looks nice for only $60 or so....

Fair play

I don't know why, but I can't stand croc "grain" straps, the only benefit is the low price. Give me gen croc leather every time!

They are nice, good value, but steer clear of the fake croc grain "stamped" straps, best to get a simple calf strap, or something with genuine croc leather

Having owned both the faux rep strap and the gen croc/calf straps, I have to be honest and say the rep strap is awful, really bad Check ebay for an aftermarket strap, they are good value, and use genuine croc leather http://cgi.ebay.de/KROKOBAND-BREITLING-FALTSCHLIESSE-22-18mm-BRAUN-/350288723913?cmd=ViewItem&pt=DE_Mode_Accessoires_Uhren_Schmuck_Uhrenarmb%C3%A4nder&hash=item518ed5bfc9 http://cgi.ebay.de/Ersatzarmband-Breitling-Alligator-22-18-mm-schwarz-/230407855704?cmd=ViewItem&pt=DE_Mode_Accessoires_Uhren_Schmuck_Uhrenarmb%C3%A4nder&hash=item35a560de58 http://cgi.ebay.de/Watchstrap-Alligator-fits-Breitling-22-18-mm-brown-/350288815237?cmd=ViewItem&pt=DE_Mode_Accessoires_Uhren_Schmuck_Uhrenarmb%C3%A4nder&hash=item518ed72485 http://cgi.ebay.de/KROKO-KOMPATIBEL-BREITLING-FALTSCHLIESSE-22-20-SCHWARZ-/370215699968?cmd=ViewItem&pt=DE_Mode_Accessoires_Uhren_Schmuck_Uhrenarmb%C3%A4nder&hash=item5632934600 Some are 22/18mm, other 22/20, so check your deployant buckle size

Amazing quality, outstanding watches and pictures, thanks for sharing! But please get that Skyland onto a gen strap, the faux croc leather rep straps are horrible!