Mickey Padge

This is the smooth bob strap guys! Re-listed here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOB-BUFFALO-STRAP-FIT-PANERAI-BLACK-26-22-MM-NEW-/300573821457?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fb988a11

Don't you just press the button and push the bar through the case with a tooth pick or something?

Hotlinking the pictures direct from Puretimes website isn't so nice, why not do it properly and re-upload them to a hosting site Pics aren't working now because of this.......

The crown is a non issue for me, just screw the crown in slowly without rushing, and all will be fine, you can easily catch the crown wrong on the tube and thread/strip everything if you are careless Thanks Tanya, a short review, but the pictures speak more I think, for me she's a keeper. The colourless AR is amazing on these "H" factory reps, unlike the 312L and similar Angus helped develop, which states colourless AR, but from the pieces I have handled, have absolutely no AR whatsoever! I wasn't keen on the thicker strap, as I had never seen a genuine like that, however I think I will keep her on the bob, unless I spot a great deal on an OEM strap, smaller wrists can be beneficial sometimes!

For those interested, the Sead CG fit the ultimate case without any problems, and the lever pressed against the T deep dish crown very firmly. I actually shaved a bit off the lever to reduce the pressure

Who was the person responsible?

Sead's CG successfully installed

I think it may be using stickers and printing, not engraving?

No H factory version that I have seen, only the 292K..... Maybe DSN would be the best option, as his are already superlumed?

More options here: http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=blue+6497+hands&_sacat=See-All-Categories It seem the situation (and watch) can be fixed, it just depends on how those involved can handle the predicament

How about these: http://www.helenarou.com/blue-44mm-militare-militare-watch-hands-set-for-unitas-et446497.html

Maybe DSN can get blue hands still? Might be able to rescue this, otherwise, can they be repainted, or touched up?

I wouldn't be able to even wear the watch with marks like that on the hands

OK here are a few more pictures with the Sead crown guard installed A big improvement I think, the totally flat (top/bottom) ultimate crown guard was really bugging me, Sead's CG has a much better fit and finish, plus the curved topside This watch is complete now, can't think of anything else it may need, aside from a gen OEM strap maybe

Nice watch, although if I were to purchase a tourby, it would have to have a modern look, not into classic looking time pieces really ( stone him! )

Great post, very informative, thanks for taking the time to share! I have always wanted the auto version, but they seem quite a bit more expensive! This is a very nice watch, but crazy ebay overpricing! http://cgi.ebay.com/SS-pvd-carbonFibre-dial-Real-centre-Auto-tourbillon-/380309726405?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item588c39e4c5

Thanks, just finished this piece off with a Sead crown guard, looks much better than the stock version!

Shame you don't "update" who takes your pictures, you need higher resolution and better lighting

Well, at close to $500 with EMS shipping I will skip this, too expensive for me

Thanks! I have no reason to doubt it is ceramic, and the watch is lighter than the previous PVD version I had

Actually, it may have been the buffalo version here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOB-BUFFALO-STRAP-PANERAI-BLACK-26-22-MM-NEW-/300563993736?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fb029488 Cheers!

Thanks, my trusty yet old Sony DSC-P100 still serves me well!

Right here: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/WACCEX-SHOP Yep, they finally did the 292K case set right

I never even tried it on the rep strap! The buckle finish is nice too, still can't get over the quality of the lume, I may take a lume shot if the sun ever comes out!

Thanks, but it isn't PVD or DLC, but a ceramic case as per the genuine