TK471

Doesn't Josh send QC pics.

Just got my invoice.

Thanks for the info. Just wanted to make sure there was nothing else I needed to do. It's actually cool that we don't have to pay three weeks before we can order!

I ordered from the site with paypal, but have not yet received an invoice. Anyone familiar with the process? Is it coming?

True, and I've also seen pics that suggest the crown issue isn't really that bad.

Lume will be great, crystal will be great, movement will need a transplant, probably a swiss heart to make this beauty!

BTW, was this confirmed NOOB or is it Hublot?

I had to order one, as well. Not sure the lume is going to be as good as advertised, but it's nothing Zig can't fix. The guts are there, and now, no worries needed about the (always present) movement flaws. I'm excited about this one!

Removing the display back removes one of the few glaring tells. Really looking forward to this one!

Are the lugs on this better than the previous rads?

I've made up my mind. I'm definitely doing this build. Going to order both watches this week.

Are we going to get a 112? 000?

Your sig is kill in me!

Oh, man! I've got one on the way back, as well. Can't wait!!!!

You guys may find this interesting. I recently purchased a 250 that I was told had been "serviced." I had no reason to doubt it. The movement was a bit slow, but generally worked ok. Every now and then there'd be some massive hiccup, though. One day would be minutes and minutes off. It was strange. Chalked it up to lack of wear -- if it sat, it didn't keep good time. If it was worn, it did ok. WRONG! Get a load of what Zig had to do to get this movement working properly. "Movement completely disassembled. Various problems noted Pallet fork end was bent up, straightened out Pallet stones were loose and the exit stone was not adjusted correctly, the escape wheel was dropping on the impluse face instead of the locking face. Exit pallet stone adjusted correctly. Both stones cleaned of defective shellac, new shellac melted on stones, secure now and adjusted correctly. Movement was dry with very little lubrication anywhere. Center seconds hand tube was defective, the tube pulled off and separated from hand when removed. New tube fabricated and riveted to hand, re-installed." Unbelievable. It just goes to show again how much time and attention he spends on these things. It's now ready for years of trouble-free operation.

Beautiful combo. Wow!

I'm very interested in the LH dial comparo. Thanks!

Thanks. I may know someone who has proposed an alternative...

Guys, before I buy the whole watch just to poach a few parts, does anyone know whether it's possible just to buy the crystal? I'm looking to drop one into a 112 I just bought, which is otherwise pimp as all get out. Thanks.

Yeah, this watch is pretty amazing. PM sent on details for Jay.

Looks amazing!

This movement does not hack, not even the gen 6497. The crown doesn't really move that much, either, so I wouldn't worry about it.

No safe? I'll be by in a couple of hours!!

I'm glad that one's not a safe queen. It's awesome, and should be worn.

Stunning, as always. Thanks for sharing these pics. Gen movement as well?