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Anyone ever been able to do a gen/rep comparison, and is it worth shelling out the extra money for a gen? Will a deployment fit any of the straps with 18mm buckle? Anyone have a rep that they would be willing to part with?

I doubt that will take away any of your enjoyment I can't stand waiting....

Lost in the mail since 1969.

Just got word from JMB that my new 1016 was finished... He sent me a few pics to tide me over while it's in transit, but actually I think they made me more anxious than anything else. Looks exquisite! A big thanks to Mr. JMB who is really a pleasure to deal with and would proactively keep me updated every step of the way. More pix on arrival... JMB Case with Custom Bezel Yuki Dial Gen Crown Clark Tube Clark T21 Crystal Cartel 7836 Bracelet WSO 580 End Links ETA 2824 (Date detent removed via 2801-2 Set Lever, Hack Lever Removed) JMB's fine work on putting this thing together.

That's a cool tidbit of knowledge. Did you use this mod yourself? Any downside? JMB mentioned that "With the "bumps" filed off the set lever there is nothing to positively hold the stem in the winding or time set positions so it makes winding or setting the time tricky until a technique is developed." Wondering if the 445 part would resolve this too.

In bulding up a watch that doesn't have a date function (Explorer) would it be wise to remove the date function from an ETA 2824? Also, what are the options for doing so and would it impact reliability in any way?

Any pics? Who is WSO?

For only $165! (Bracelet extra of course.)

They're there, I promise! In the watch case wrapped in soft fuzzy stuff. The 580s I got off of ebay. The "580" stampings aren't great but they do fit gen springbars. That's very nice of you, thanks. Do your 455s have the access holes on the bottom side or are they gen like? I know how you feel. Now that I have everything packed up and ready to ship to JMB, I totally have ants in my pants.

Just wating on endlinks... I've never found holding a bag of parts so satisfying... JMB Custom Bezel JMB DJ Case Gen Crown Clark T22 Swiss ETA 2824 Yuki Dial Rep 7836 Rep 7206 Waiting on 580 end links wholesaleoutlet990 Then it's off to JMB for final assembly...

Here is a non-cartel dial that I'm thinking of buying... http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/8844/img0070xu.jpg The non-cartel is $100 more, just wondering if it was worth the price difference...

Anyone have a good picture of Andrew's swiss 1016 dial? Looking to use it for a new JMB 1016 build.

Yes, an MBW case would be great. I've been looking for one for 6 months..

Seriously? Grow a pair. I'm not looking for anything at this point, I just thought it was worth letting others know. You're silly if you think there isn't appreciation for good customer server in the business world, or for heavens sake the luxury goods market. I assure you that Elliot's bottom line reflects this. I'm not hurt, just attempting to keep money flowing to those who do provide good CS and withhold it from those that don't. Believe it or not, people in general, care about this kind of thing. And another thing. I'd hardly call revealing an email string a personal tirade.

Thanks guys. I'm very busy myself, but I would have handled this entirely different and I suspect it would have taken less energy that he has already put into it. In the end, I just hope that this post steers some sales to someone who actually gives a [censored] rather than someone who "can't be bothered" This whole "internet" is smaller than people think.

The invoice had the correct address, meaning that I entered it correctly and you'll see that I mentioned that in the OP. He had the right address. I don't want a replacement, just a sincere apology. Is that unreasonable? It seems he'd rather throw another strap at me than just apologize for the inconvenience.

I ordered a Mario Paci strap on a Friday and received a UPS shipping notification email on the following Monday. I noticed that the UPS email didn't include my apartment number but the invoice clearly did. I immediately sent this... -------------------------------- "Hello, My UPS tracking number didn't include my apartment (Apt D) (My invou Just wanted to make sure it was included. Thanks. Brian " -------------------------------- No response.... 4 day later when UPS showed undeliverable I sent this... ---------------------------------- "As I suspected, UPS doesn't have the apartment number on the package. After 30 minutes on the phone with UPS, I'll now have to go down to the depot for pickup." ----------------------------------- Again, no response..... Upon receiving the strap, I notice a defect in the leather. It was 2 days before I could take a picture but I sent another email 2 days later, this time with a photo showing the defect. ----------------------------------- "Hi Elliot, I love the new strap but on the long end, there is some kind of wrinkle and discoloration that I wanted to let you know about. Please see the attached photo... http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/686/wrinkle.jpg I know it's hard to see but it sort of looks like a defect in the leather itself? brian" -------------------------------- Again, no response.... Another two days later, I sent the exact same email again and received this response from Elliot.... -------------------------------- "Hi, Thanks for letting me know. Regards Elliot" ------------------------------------- My immediate response... ------------------------------------- "Is it normal or do they all have this? I'm a bit dissatisfied. brian" ------------------------------------- Frusterated, I respond again, just a few minutes later... ------------------------------------- "What have I done to deserve such poor customer service Elliot?" ------------------------------------- Surprisingly he responds within a few minutes... ------------------------------------- "Hello, I am not sure what you mean. You sent me an e-mail to let me know about the band……..I then answered your e-mail. You then wrote me back at 7:26pm and asked a question. And now you are writing again to ask about my customer service. Do you want to send the strap back? Do you want to replace it with something else? Regards Elliot" -------------------------------- I give the following response along with string of emails that you are reading right now. -------------------------------- "It just feels like something is wrong here. Is it just miscommunication? brian" --------------------------------- Elliot emails back quickly.... --------------------------------- "Hi, It has to be miscommunication……..as I have even asked you this evening if you wanted a replacement and you didn’t answer. I am not sure what to say. Elliot" -------------------------------- My response... -------------------------------- "How about... "I apologize"? Brian" ------------------------------- And nothing from Elliot since.. Am I being unreasonable in expecting some acknowledgement of the problems I have encountered? Am I really communicating that poorly? It seems like he's being obtuse.

Thanks! I looked forever, even searched the page for the string "search" with no luck. Thanks again.

Is there a search function on this board anymore? I can't seem to find it.

and the L swiss made L is terribly misplaced.