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Yeah, DSN's "new" case issue (crown/stem placement in the case) is known factor, Jay. Sorry someone didn't clue you in on what to expect beforehand. Personally, I think his PVD "normal" cases are the lesser of two evils in this case. He stated in his Pre-V dial thread that he was not going to attempt to create an accurate Pre-V case. That said, it doesn't have anything to do with all the other issues you had with your order. My last order from DSN arrived DOA and I had to return it at my own expense, but he *did* ship out a replacement watch right away, vs. waiting for the dead watch to return (which some dealers have done in the past). Sadly, a lot of DSN's projects are 7 or 8 tenths of the way there, but none of them ever get to 9/10ths. His QC seems to be on a downward slide, and that is concerning...

That's a $50 movement, if even. I'm not much into the Chinese watch seen (gen), but I know this movement is used A LOT in Chinese made chronos. Perhaps hit up the Chinese watch forum at WatchUSeek.com and see what they have to say? If you buy the watch just for the movement and strap, you're WAY overpaying, IMO.

Wrong is wrong and illegal is illegal. Now, is knicking someone's wallet on the same level as murder? No, of course not. As you state, there are levels/degrees involved. I disagree that it's not hypocritical, both activities are illegal. Just because you find one morally acceptable and the other not doesn't change that.

LOL Why does their "Prestige" section look like a bunch of reps?

Seagull ST-19 manual-wind chrono (based from one of the Lemania manual-wind chrono movements, the 5100 maybe?). Used in a lot of Speedmaster reps, the old-school PAM212 reps, and others. Reportedly it is a VERY solid movement.

My pleasure. If you're looking for python, tootall might be able to help you. I know he's done python in the past. Other than that, I would look at Walter/SMAT or HKTan for ostrich/python. Have fun!

Yep. He's the only game in town at the moment, however. Sounds like you need to hit the Wanted To Buy area...

I didn't want to bother with the cut and paste. http://www.replica-watch.info/phpBB3/viewt...f=7&t=11308

Davidsen is the only one currently offering Ti watches, I believe. Somethings about his watches are better, some things are worse. However, he is the only option I know of at the moment for Ti watches.

PAMman, I have a gen 002D, so I know exactly what you're talking about and I agree. I was simply stating that the overly pronounced rep AR is quite noticeable, as the gen AR is VERY subtle and, quite frankly, not very effective. EDIT -- Not sure where the word "can" came from.

AFAIK, you cannot get this without the engraving...

Honestly, the engraving on the rehaut absolutely ruins the watch for me. Which is a shame, because a bigger SD could have gotten me to pull the trigger on a gen...

I believe you can order OEM straps from ADs or the Boutique without showing any proof that you own a Panerai...

I have no idea, PAMman. All I saw was a quote from an email to one of the staff at RG that was posted in the Admin forum on RWI. It didn't contain any details of how/why he was figured out. I'm sure using the exact same username on the rep forums as on the gen forums didn't help.

I'm unaware of any other dealers that sell SAPPHIRE crystals with no AR coating. Mineral crystals, sure, but not sapphire. Do you have any pics of the crystals you're talking about? I've bought PAM reps from DSN, Ruby, Joshua, Angus and Silix. ALL of them have had AR coating that is more noticeable than any of my gen PAMs. Also, DSN charges $80 for a replacement crystal. Is this a premium price? I have no idea, as I've never bought just a crystal from any of the other dealers.

Yes, as I understand it, he posted his modded rep Zero as gen, just as he did here until PAMman called him on the funky shape of the "R"s. One of the admins from 'Risti.com emailed some of the staff here, and at RG and let them know the 'Ristis were displeased and had notified Panerai. This didn't have anything to do with his homages, IMO. It had to do with passing off the Zero and his 009 as gens, nothing else.

This thread may shed some light: http://www.replica-watch.info/phpBB3/viewt...f=1&t=39394

Excellent! Let me know if you want to sell that watch. It would make a nice "big brother" for my 010 (my 010 is deeply offended that you called it dull ).

Sounds like a keyless works issue to me. After swapping a movement into a new case, I ran into the reverse situation -- it would only wind, no matter if the crown was pushed in or pulled out. A quick trip to vaccum for a service straightened everything out. Good luck.

I couldn't tell if it was a gen CG or just a modified rep...

The case on rep Rads completely ruins it for me. It is MILES away from being accurate. I agree 100% on the "cartel" Zero, though. I wish I'd bought one when they were still available! V's CG and a relume and "A" fix from The Zigmeister and wowsers!

But if you want an 082 rep (or several other models that no one else offers) DSN is the only game in town....

LOL! Too cool, lishper. How is everything in East Lansing? Too bad I moved, or we could have grabbed a beer at the Roadhouse and talked watches! Here are mine: Here are my wife's: