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First of all, I would like to thank each one of you guys for taking the time to write your comments. It's an honor to me. So, Bong_H2O, I'm not "asking if DSN is not being honest in his description of the movements available". So far, I have never bought anything from DSN. As a matter of fact I'm now very close to place him my first order. He always answered my emails promptly and our communication is great. What I don't like in general is the "unjustifiable" use of the word Swiss by some dealers. I'm not saying that DSN is one of those. Personally I would prefer the terms "Gen ETA" and "ETA copy" with no geographical reference. As The Zigmeister says a Honda is always a Honda regardless where it comes from. 95% of the products I use are from Asia and most of them are OK! Pupifale, it's very good news that your watchmaker is sure that the movements inside your DSN watches are Gen ETAs. Thanks for sharing. Peepshow, Thanks for the reassurance. Finally, I would like to thank Master The Zigmeister for taking the time to share his valuable thoughts, I'm deeply honored. Yes Rob, you're absolutely right about the importance of servicing. (that's why I have booked a service appointment for my MBK1665GW with you in June!!!) Now, what about the parts availability and the serviceability of the Asian 6497 movement? I live in a small town in southern Europe (Athens!) and there are still some good watchsmiths that service ETAs and a lot of ETA parts around. I should also think that a Gen ETA movement would be globally serviced easier than an ETA copy. Is that correct? Would parts availability and serviceability of the Gen ETA justify the extra $80?

Try http://www.rwg.cc/members/Davidsenjpn-f72.html and http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/watchmmx/

For PAM sterile dials and other sterile products check out DSN's sterile site: http://s240.photobucket.com/albums/ff85/ja...rlised%20dials/ See what you want and sent him an email. Athan

He beamed them all up, Scotty

beautiful = Full of Beauty

That's good to know. Where did you get the case you sent to Avitt from? CG? Crown?

DSN is currently selling his New PVD 009 in two versions: Swiss 6497 $420 shipped Asian 6497 $340 shipped My PAM 111H is running smoothly with the Asian 6497 and I wouldn't personally mind going for the cheaper Asian version. Does it worth paying $80 more for the "Swiss"? (With which you could get a nice strap from a fellow strapmaker...) Is his "Swiss" really a Swiss 6497? You know, a gen ETA 6497 actually made in Switzerland? (I personally doubt it) Thanks for your input. I would very much appreciate your help. Athan

Thank you milesd! Before DLC coating, was your case polished or brushed? Where did you get it from?

I'm so jealous It's so good this feeling of the mission accomplished

Wow man thank you so much!!! Cheers

Excuse me!!! these two beauties are gens out of the paneristi site http://www.paneristi.com/archives/PreA_Pan..._A_Panerai.html Are your referring to DSN's new 009? http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/wat...ew%20PVD%20009/ Would the FGD dial fit inside the DSN's case?

Come on guys, not even one comment???

Hi to all, I woke up this morning and I decided to wear my brown motorcycle leather jacket. I really like this jacket but today I felt that something was missing. A simple looking PVD PAM with a nice brown leather strap on my wrist! Like the 009. At that moment the urge for a 009 was so big that I finally decided not to wear this jacket!!! So, to cut a long story short, I'm going to built one! I love FGD dials and I was amazed by master The Zigmeister's gen tritium lume application - WOW http://www.rwg.cc/members/PVD-PAM-latest-F...ial-t92213.html Dear fellow members, I need your help: Which case should I go for? Is DSN's any good? http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/wat...D%20CASE%20SET/ Are the PVD cases available from our dealers any good or should I go for a nice plain SS case and PVD coat it? I already have a T-48 SS crown available and a V's CG, should I coat those? I would kindly appreciate your support. Athan PS. the jacket on the picture attached is not the actual item

Welcome back T I'm really sorry for your wife New projects and old friends are the best solutions...

A small fry in the big picture? Only RWG counts 18.650+ members, the majority of us are primarily big fans of the gen articles, although we enjoy our reps. Even if a 1/4 of the members here spend $50 p.a. on reps, the rep industry would make roughly a 1/4 of a million $ p.a. If due to the awareness this forum creates, 1.000 of RWG members buy one gen watch worth of $700(minimum?) in every two years, then the gen industry would make at least $350.000 p.a. out of RWG!!! We are a big (and considerable...) GEN bunch of watch enthusiasts. Aren't we???

This is the new Rolex anti-Rep strategy! Their watches would look so ugly, no one would want to rep them any more...

Get it honey you deserve it

One's nightmare someone else's dream? Some people just love the adventure and the unpredictable... It's not always about acquiring the perfect copy of a luxury item. It's about the journey and how tricky you like it to be Rep Gen

Hi to all I'm really confused I'm fascinated by Lanikai's and Ammandel's Portofino Chrono - the so called "Champagne" or "Cream" but I'm confused. Some dealers sell a creamy looking Porto with golden hands, which doesn't look at all like Lanikai's or Ammandel's: http://www.eurotimez88.com/product_info.ph...37a02177bf4b753 http://www.puretimewatch.com/index.php?productID=356 Some others sell a white Porto with golden hands, which actually looks closer to our fellow members' watches, but they call it "white" - No cream or champagne involved: http://www.tt88time.com/index.php?main_pag...000ba9c9d112fac http://www.kingwatches.net/ then look at IWC-088 Any help please? Athan

I never had any particular feelings for the IWCs... ...until NOW What a STUNNING watch ammandel!!! Wear it well my friend :-) The AR doesn't look like the usual CN AR film? or is it just my idea?

What an awesome reply!!!! Many thanks mate Athan

Hi to all and Happy New Year I'm looking to find the size of the gen 44mm case crown bridge screws: Thread diameter in mm? Head diameter in mm? Overall length in mm? Does anyone know and would be so kind to share this bit of info? Cheers, Athan

Thank you Kosta helpful as usual

Please take a look at the picture attached and let me know if this is the small screw you meant. Thanks Athan