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Here's a couple of pics of mine on a KWong sharky. Sorry for the one blurry pic. I'll see if I can get some better snaps later this weekend.

Gotcha, and that's a big Roger on the DSN CG. Not the worst I've seen, but far from the best...

I thought the nembo CGs had the curved top like the Pre-V and current Historic CGs (and, of course, V's)?

Congrats on the upgrade, Mick!

I'm wearing my 027a right now, too. I also have the new t48 for the ETA autos, but I was lucky enough to score a gen B series crown guard from LOS.

Pics to come this weekend.

$7K+ USD for the movement and dial?!?!?!?!

My, how things have changed in the past several years...

look to repgeek in vintage section

Look there for what, exactly?

Wow, you guys wear some swanky jeans!

Honestly, GAP or *some* of the Express jeans are about all I wear. My wife loves the Lucky stuff, but their guys stuff seems to "busy" to me. I'm not into the hyper-worn washes or any real embroidery on the pockets, etc.

I'm boring...

I have these for those dressy summer occasions:

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446212262&afsrc=1&site_refer=SHOP002&srccode=cii_13736960&cpncode=19-28673814-2

Got 'em for $50 on clearance at Dillard's, though, not $180.

Just when I thought the Ferrari lineup couldn't get any uglier...

As to the DLC question, I dunno, 'trooper. My suspicion would be that it's not real, though.

For US$820 I'd expect three of them ! Its a nice lume though, but I think the price is way too high. Certainly for my budgets. Is there any reason for this pricetag ?

Since you're new here, I'll fill you in a bit.

This watch uses the ETA 2892-2 with a SOPROD power reserve module. These movements are rare as hen's teeth and very expensive. Thus the high pricetag on the 027/028/057. I have a 027A rep and it is WELL worth the money, IMO.

Heck, the last batch of 2892 powered 027/028s were selling for $700 or more and they had dials without the recessed PR scale (not to mention crappy standard rep PVD for the 28)!

For 820 usd.. you would think his SOP poorly fitting CG's could be done a littttttle betttttter..

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If you can find a better 057 rep at ANY price, buy it.

Absolutely cracking watch, FGD!

If it's one of DSN's proprietary cases, modding will be needed to fit, as I don't think the holes will line up.

If it's one of his reps where he used a "normal" rep case, you should be good to go.

Ordered!

Thanks, t!

Hmm I may have to get one of these dials to transplant into my old school 2892 SOPROD 27A... I think this DSN dial is a step up.

Quite nice indeed!

You *think* it's a step up, Chief? I know it is...

What are you expecting DSN to do? You're not thinking of sending the watch back to HK to get it regulated, surely...

So far, so good, Mickey. Although, I haven't been paying that much attention.

FWIW, you should let the movement run-in for 6-8 weeks before regulating it. It can take several weeks to "settle in" to how fast/slow it will run.

Here's mine, Mick. One pic with the flash and one pic without....

Looks great, Richard! What strap is that you've got on there?

I'm 6'4", but I've only got 7.5" wrists, no way I could pull this one off...

I'm thinking of perhaps ordering a Mario Paci PAV98. I think the black leather and tan stitching would be a great match!

Mickey, I'm looking forward to see how your t60 fits. As Kruzer has said, the issue could be with clearance inside the CG to accomodate both the date and time setting positions with a thicker crown. I know of someone with a gen A-D series CG that was pursuing having a batch made up, similar to what Kostas did with the H+ series CGs. I don't know where that project stands currently, however.

I believe takashi is going to be getting one...

Yeah, I think it'll look the biz, Mickey.

...I confirmed that it was ready to ship first though

Good idea! LOL Aaron's stuff is top-notch, but it takes a while to get made if it's a custom build. Nice choice!

It's a beautiful piece, but I've never been completely drawn to this watch. The Minerva movement seemed random. What's the connection again?

Well, Panerai is pretty famous for using other company's movements - Rolex, Angelus, JLC, Zenith, etc. Also, Minerva is owned by Richemont, as well. I'm sure that plays a big part.