shenns

shenns, there's loads of threads about the mod on the forum and guides aswell, covering all the trials and tribulations of those who done it and any potential problems along the way. The search function is your friend just lookup 'tube swap', 'tube crown' etc, don't even have to put in PO, most of the tube/crown swaps have been for the PO and it's the same process for 5th gen as it was for 4th gen etc. If you run into any hiccups let us know, good luck with the mod! Patience is the key, deep breaths etc, if you find yourself gritting your teeth, leave it for a half hour and approach it again

Right I'll go now

Thanks for the tip. First time opening a case back so i have my fingers crossed.

Lovecraft, did you have any issues with the stem length or did the old one fit? I have the Asian 2824 will be using that most likely.

any news on the install? Im about to do the install this weekend and have all the parts ready..

Hey guys . I purchased this one on few months back from puretime but i noticed it was not the same shade of gray as the gen when i checked one out at the watch store.

Anyone notice this?

looks ok but then agian im 6'3 and 200lbs.

Have a similar issue with them also. My watch chrono is not working and emails are being ignored. Not seven sure if i want to send it back or take a less risky path and find a local smith.

i have the navitimer which i think is perfect

2011-08-19 16:39:00 City of Guangzhou Posting

　 16:58:00 City of Guangzhou Despatch from Sorting Center

　 21:00:00 GUANGZHOU Arrival at Sorting Center

　 23:55:00 GUANGZHOU Despatch from Sorting Center

2011-08-24 15:14:00 UNITED KINGDOM COVENTRY PF Arrival at Sorting Center

2011-08-24 15:15:00 UNITED KINGDOM COVENTRY PF Handed over to Customs

Update . Well it's in the UK so I'm very happy. I expected it to indicate it had gone to Chinese customs/Beijing first, which is odd. No matter though, first rep imminent - happy days!

Hey thats awesome! Maybe mine will skip the chinese customs too. My 2nd order is at the post office right now because no was at my home to accept the delivery today =(.

better than me!

2011-08-13 21:10:00City of Guangzhou Posting 22:35:00City of Guangzhou Despatch from Sorting Center 2011-08-14 03:56:00GUANGZHOU Arrival at Sorting Center 2011-08-14 09:48:00GUANGZHOU Despatch from Sorting Center

Nice!

Yes, it's known to help speed up the delivery, by checking more often ;-)

I so can relate to the 'agony'....

Good luck with staying patient

@shenns: it's totally random, how packages travel. Have been sending to/receiving from my homecountry for years and there isn't really a pattern. Sure, mostly it is quick, but stuff sent later and arriving earlier, that's quite normal. At least for me, here in DK/EU, but can't imagine the mail system being so much different in US or any place for that matter.

thanks i sent them an email earlier just to make sure. My 2nd package was just released from USA customs while the first is still the same. I cant wait for my first rep.

Mine is showing something similar but since the 14th...First rep purchase so i dont know what to expect but from what what you guys are saying its normal .

I put in 2nd order 5 days later from the same place and it shows it was released from customs ..while the first order is still stuck in sorting center?

thanks for the info deltahoe,

Think i will cancel the navitimer. I can always get it later.

Hi guys first post=)Found this forum after almost getting scammed another site..Anyways i put in an order for my first replica (B navitimer) received the QC shots and i have about 5 hours to make up my mind before they ship it..AFter reading this forum for a few days im growing fond of pams.. Im thinking about rejecting the QC for the navitimer and getting a PAM instead but im a bit confused on the models when they say 177k or 177m. what are the differences?Right now im eyeing the 177M V2..from puretime but not sure if this is the latest or best version? here are some shots from the navitimer i might cancel. I figure i might not be satisfied with the AR eventually and get rid of it so might as well get something i like.

going to to make my decision when i get home..