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Agreed. Homage would be the way to go. No use pretending I'm a millionaire buying a watch that could otherwise house 732 Tanzanians.

Thanks for the extensive feedback. you've clearly investigated this quite a bit. I was considering this a thought experiment about what's within the realm of possibility, rather than trying to pass it as a gen 203. Having it look precisely like a 203 wouldn't be an objective of mine, rather having a truly custom watch that's uniquely my own. I love the Fiddy shape and style. It would be pretty sweet to have a 47mm with domed crystal, but without the generic 6497 movement. Plus we know that the angelus fits - with the caveats mentioned. Thanks for the input everyone.

Not patent, but trademark. Patents expire after 20 years. Trademarks and copyrights do not. Something always bugged me about that. Designers and writers get extensive protection, but scientists and engineers do not. Must be about who has more lobbyists in DC.

This would seem to be a very interesting project for a watchmaker/enthusiast to take on. Buying a 203 as a mere mortal would seem impossible, but all of the parts seem reasonably available - just at a cost. So to my novice eyes, it would appear you need need the rep 203 case (or 127, perhaps better crystal?) and the Angelus calibre 240 movement (had for a couple grand it appears). Presumably there's significant work necessary on the movement to conform to the 47mm case, but what do I know.... So for perhaps less than the price of a new gen Panerai, I could create a custom similar to the $100k Pam 203? Thoughts?

So how bout them saints

Following up on Tessa's question, what are the differences from the old Pam127? Not sure I see differences either. Might spring for the old one without a reason for waiting for months on the new Noob 127.

Loctite 242 works perfect. Just be sure prevent it from getting on the pin shaft because that'll cause the bracelet links to get very stiff.

The screws fit perfectly. Thanks simple farmer!

Thanks for the link. A real labor of love. Very well done.

Thanks for the tip on the glue. I ordered some Loctite 242. Hopefully that'll work. After some more research, the sapphire does appear raised. I worked on it for a while with a jewelers hammer. That seemed to do the trick to set it in place. Still working out the polish stuff.

I ordered both the spring bars and 24mm threaded screws with the hope that one of the two works. Thanks again.

Lhooq, nice watch. That's no ordinary seamaster. Has a similar look to the Breitling superocean. Where did you get it?

I have a Noob DSSD (thanks Angus!) and was wondering what other owners may have done about some of the flaws I've noticed. First, I believe the sapphire may be sitting high. Could an expert here confirm this: Also, the screws on the band are a bit squirrelly. They counter sink, extend out the back, aren't polished, are loose, etc. I bought some polishing gear for my Dremel. Any suggestions here? I've been thinking about using a smidge of lock-tite on the screw threads to prevent them from falling out. This picture doesn't quite capture the ugliness. Lastly, does anyone have suggestions on how to waterproof the case? I opened the case back and noticed a rubber seal. Is this good enough? I don't have enough confidence to do the half hour dunk test yet. Thanks, - axis

Thanks for the link on spring bars. Will the threads get in the way while installing the bar?

By the way, 24cm lug to lug.