TK471

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Here are a couple pictures of Mark's work. I think he's done a fine, fine job, and it shows what he's capable of.

I must say I have noticed that the GMT hand does not line up precisely with the main time. It seems to be just about 10-15 minutes ahead. In other words, it the main time is 12:00, and the GMT time is set for three hours ahead, the GMT is not lined up on the hour marker.

That will be a heck of a development, I will wait for that. That's good news for you on the H series CG. That will be a nice addition. I'm certainly excited for the crown guard project in the other thread. Thanks for letting us know that it's still happening. One thing I've noticed on the 201A is that the printing is a bit thin, not as BOLD as the gen. Maybe that's a fix Davidsen can muster. Thanks for the response.

Two things: 1. I hope that it's still going forward; and 2. I hope that the people working on this project are taking a break from it all! Happy Holidays everybody.

Mark, I've got one of your watches (201/A) with the sandwich filled in with lume like you've done with this one. Can you tell me more about it? You just can't tell by looking at it that it's a sandwich dial. Also, this 201/A you've done is amazingly accurate.

It really does look great. Congrats!

It sure looks now, but I'm sure the final product will be worth the effort. Can't wait to see it!

What's the standard cyclops size that comes on the rep, what is it 4mm? 7 is a lot better than 4, so if it's between getting a new one that's just a WEE bit too big, and keeping one that's really too small, I'll probably go too big. (he heh. that's what SHE said)

Mark, regarding the pics in your first post, is that a modified cyclops, as well?

Email sent! This is exciting!

It looks fantastic. It just reminds me that I need those last two pieces -- date wheel and cyclops. Then it looks as good as the 63 is going to look.

By the way, Mark. I just received one of your custom 201A's from another member. This is one hell of a good watch, my friend. Your work is stunning.

Your post made me laugh out loud. The mere fact that you were able to put it back together at all speaks volumes about your skills. Don't worry, though, Rob. I'll never hit you up for a tourby service!

Great post, but I thought it was going to announce that the H series CGs were finished!!

I don't think they will work, sorry.

I haven't seen this rep before. I like it. Very nice chrono.

It looks to me like your GMT hand is the right length.

You set the standard here, Rob. You and Chris make this hobby possible. Thank you to both of you.

The gen hands aren't going to make the dial LESS accurate, but they won't make it much MORE accurate. And you're right, it's absolutely crazy to spend $200 on the gen hands, and I say that as someone who has. It's a printing issue, pure and simple. Davidsen's dial is not the answer here. The only answer is to have hands specially made that are significantly shorter than the genuine hands so that the fact the printing is set more inward is accounted for. IMO, not really worth it. The gen hands are MUCH better finished than the rep hands, but NOT for the amount of money you spend on them. There is a bottom line here. It is do what you can to the watch, fix the obvious things: the crown, the date wheel, the cyclops. But learn to live with those hands. No one will notice, it won't matter, and the watch is going to be great. Learn from my mistake fellas. Trust me on this one.

Many pics added here. http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=17508

LOL. Keep in mind that this watch isn't finished. It still needs the date wheel and cyclops.

I am especially interested in this watch.... though I don't know why. Chris, you have far exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much for your effort! EDIT -- and let me just also add a note about The Zigmeister. If you doubt whether the money or the risk to send to Canada are worth it, Flav's opinion of the work should confirm that it IS worth it. You simply cannot believe the quality of the lume on this watch. Zig warned me that because he did it by hand that it might not be uniform, but God help me I simply cannot see any imperfections. It is THAT good.

Too bad if it is, but I certainly understand where Mark is coming from on this one. As an aside, I'm not sure the genuine hands will make that much of a difference in the visual effect on the watch. Another member sent me pictures of his rep dial with genuine hands installed, and they don't look much shorter than the rep hands. Here's the pic (gen on the left, rep on the right): The issue is not with the hands, it's with the dial. The numbers on the rep are printed slightly more inward toward the center of the dial. We're talking about 1mm here, but that is what's making the difference. Mine should have the gen hands installed in the next few days, so I will post pictures of those. It's possible that this other member's dial was an anomoly, but it's more likely that the dial printing is yet another rep difference that members (including myself) are going to have to learn to accept.

Well, then, that's GREAT news!