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what do you mean?

hey watcher, what are you using as a datewheel? I got my UPO with a 2824-2 movement. Is there a better date wheel than the one it comes with? I thought I saw one with thicker numbers but maybe it was just the pic

Ah, touch

Awesome! I'm awaiting my UPO! eta: next week Here's a glue for you: http://hosting.viart.com/~babsbeadwarehouse.com/product_details.php?category_id=67&item_id=153 Used as such here: http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/diy-pictorial-how-put-insert-34889.html?t=34889&highlight=hypo+cement If you're going to change the crown, might as well change the tube and they both might as well be gen Case Tube PART#090ST1232 $6.60 http://www.ofrei.com/page1115.html#18612 Crown PART#069ST42184 $38.00 http://www.ofrei.com/page_147.html#16809 As far as waterproofing, here's several threads to get you on the right path: http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/waterproof-noti-guide-helping-your-41903.html?t=41903&highlight=waterproofing http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/how-crystal-sealing-and-waterproofing-54251.html?t=54251 http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/modding-and-waterproofing-my-bell-54568.html Good luck! -Ian

For sure! I'll be emailing Ofrei's soon to find out. As far as the 45.5 caseback, it's gonna be a ~6week wait.... whew When I get it, I'll post it though!

lol i'm afraid you'd say that

that looks awesome!! I'm looking to do the same on my UPO! all you need now is the gen case back PS let me know if it fits!

darn, i gotta be the guinea pig lol If I pull this off, I'll take pics and post!

so.... since the 4th gen were discontinued, these new ones that we're waiting for would rightly be called 5th gen, yeah?

Ah, thanks for the clarification JKay! I definitely assumed PO=42mm and UPO=45mm ..... oops?

Ah, thanks for the clarification JKay! I definitely assumed PO=42mm and UPO=45mm ..... oops?

I was looking up a gen case back @ Ofrei's and finally found it: OME-112ST1703 Any idea if this will fit a rep UPO? Or will we have the same problems as the bezel not being a complete bolt-on?

when's the "latest & greatest" to arrive? I'm in the middle of getting a UPO but I'm sure I'm definitely wanting a PO as well

Yep, I agree with you. The dealer was supposed to send me pics PRIOR to shipping so I can tell them that it's "ok" Well that wasn't the case on this one. It was shipped first AND THEN pics were sent...to top it off, they were BLURRY. While I also think it might also be fixable, it's so easy to spot these things had it been QC'd or at the very least, sent me pics - CLEAR ones - before shipping out. There were several preventative measures that were pretty much bypassed and this is an example of what could happen. Swapping dials out is a good idea but it's also $$$ out of my pocket... I don't mind shipping fees and what not but swapping dials is bigger $$... not to mention I don't know any good watchsmiths around here so I'd have to ship out to The Zigmeister, Vac, or some of the other modders. A definite inconvinience but realistically - it comes with the hobby and i've come to terms with it. I'm just venting a bit now and awaiting the dealer's response. A member here had a great idea of cross-shipping - the dealer ships another watch over simultaneously as I ship mine back to them. I'm more leaning towards this method because of minimal expense AND wait time. thoughts?

***Just copied & pasted from my original thread @ RWI/RepGeek*** Hey guys, I just received my Carrera this morning from a trusted dealer at RWG forum. Dealer will remain anonymous for now... I want to know everyone's opinion about the rep I received.. there are a few things on it that I feel should have better quality but you be the judge First up, Dial @ 6: look at the edges and how roughly it's finished Dial @ 12: same thing about the finish on the outer and inner circles; take note of the "50" on the top left and how it's not even; also a white dot below "20" Piece of hair or some sort of string Piece of loose metal moving about the dial and crooked "1" off the "15"...it's WAY off Overall pic of the watch: Shot of movement: And also the conversation prior to receiving the watch: (not verbatum but I retained all e-mails) July 1 Dealer: I got a new one, I'll ship in 2 days Me: K, thanks would you send pics of new one before shipment so I can confirm? July 2 Dealer: I'll send pics this evening (later in evening) Me: Have you sent pics yet? haven't received them... July 4 Dealer: *pics attached* I shipped it last Saturday, here's the tracking# btw, I didn't take the pics in the studio so it's not clear And then I receive the watch and it's crap. The pics attached *after* shipment were blurry. I saved them in a folder. I took another look at them but no way is anyone able to tell the flaws I pointed out. Here's a few examples of the attached picture sent to me for the curious: I know I zoomed some of the pics for a better look but these are definitely noticeable without zooming in. What do you guys think? Am I just being a beeyotch about this? Or should there be something done from the dealer side of things?

wow...sorry to hear that man. that's one of my biggest fears being in this sort of hobby