TeeJay

One potential leak, two strip downs and one extended drying session later, I'm still wearing my 210 Turns out it was just a case of the caseback wasn't screwed down quite enough the first time, and the second time, I hadn't let the movement dry thoroughly, but, it's all good now I'll be wearing it for at least the rest of the weekend for it's 'shakedown cruise', and likely quite a bit afterwards

Ahh, seeing that photo, indeed, a 127 might be pushing things a bit... Another suggestion, would be a 45mm Radiomir, as the lugs aren't any longer than on a Luminor, but, the dial is slightly larger I have to admit, I'm loving my new 210. It might not be the easiest of watches to change straps on compared to a Luminor, but, I do love how it looks, I think a Base Radiomir would definitely suit your style and tastes

Personally, I would make sure the watch is well packed in bubble wrap, put in a padded envelope, and then sent via regular air mail. Just write 'Stainless Steel Fashion Watch' on the customs declaration, and something like $20 as it's value, and it should arrive unmolested. Or, failing that, follow any return instructions your dealer asks you to comply with

I'd agree with that point. Although initially, when I saw the PAM I bought in Spain, I thought it might have been salvageable as a project (ie add a decent crown and CG etc) but the more I looked at it, the less viable it became. The case is plated brass, so that would eventually look like crap, and, unless I can release the stem, I won't be able to even remove the movement for a new case... If that's the case, it might just wind up as a dial transplant (with the movement physically ripped from the case) or even just a paperweight I do think it depends on a person's expectations and requirements in a watch or project, but, I also think there does come a point in collecting, where one becomes unable to overlook flaws when they make the watch itself non-viable...

Awesome photos, guys I'm wearing my new 210 (I think that's the correct PAM code )(which was a birthday present) on my 26mm burgundy Andy Strap

When I first got into PAMs, I thought there was no way I'd ever be wearing a 47mm watch. Exposure to a 127 later... Had you considered a 47mm Radiomir? They have a much smaller profile than a 127... Same advice as I've given when viewing the 45mm Planet Ocean... Don't try the larger watch if you have only just taken off something of Submariner size, as, until your eye adjusts, it will look huge by comparison. Leave your wrist bare a while so you're looking at it with 'fresh eye' As long as the lugs don't hang over the sides of your wrist, it's not too big

I'm by no means the strap collector Victoria was, but I do have quite a varied collection (even if I never actually rotate them much ) I think dluddy got it bang on by saying that it's a very personal choice. I'll give a few of my 'factors', and they might be of help to you I always* match the buckle color and finish to that of the watch case. I've found that Pre-V Buckles with a curved profile are less prone to snagging in clothing than some of the 'flat' buckles (such as the GPF Mod Dep buckle ) so I find that more comfortable to wear While some sewn in buckles might look nice (and some do look awesome) I would have to point out that the permanant fixing of the buckle restricts which watches the strap can be worn with (I would could never wear my Toscana putty strap with my 004, due to its sewn in, polished buckle) I hope that's of help to you * As much as possible. For example, I've just picked up a Radiomir from the post office which was ordered as a birthday present, and have fitted it to the burgundy Andy strap which I love on my 127. It (strap and watch) looks great, a real vintage looking combo, but, the buckle, is the 127's brushed buckle as I don't have a polished 26mm buckle. It looks okay, but the buckle certainly doesn't complement the watch in any way, where a polished one would... So while it's not a set in stone rule, it is definitely a very firm guideline

If you didn't want to sell, then you did the right thing I think if he was going to roll you in the parking lot, he'd've done it anyway (why give someone money just to mug it back from them?) Maybe $2000 was all he could drop that quickly. If it cost you less than $2000 to build, then it would've been a profit, but, I quite understand your point that the effort which went into it is worth quite a bit more than pure dollar value. If you feel you did the right thing, then you did do the right thing

I'm sorry to hear that, best wishes to you and your family at this time.

I picked up a 'Canal Street' quality PAM today in Mazarr

If I wasn't surfing on hijacked wifi, I'd've missed this, and I'm really glad I didn't. Happy birthday, Double T, I hope you're having a good one

Is this going to be one of those situations when the 'test' just runs into permanent wrist time? I'm still loving that watch, and I do need a Base Luminor in my collection, I guess I'll just have to build myself one when the time is right...

I like Kelster's avatar, or, more accurately, the dark-haired girl at the front My wife finds Pugwash's avatar awesome. Hard to top an animal with a bucket. Only with an animal who lost his bucket

I'm off to Spain for a week tomorrow, and this will be my holiday beater I've already adjusted the GMT hand to -1, so when I get off the plane tomorrow, and roll the main hands forwards an hour, the GMT hand will be telling the time in the UK I've also got my 104 on SS if we go anywhere nice for a meal, and my 113 on the Ferrari strap incase I'm feeling 'smart casual' one evening Which, thanks to SSSurfer, now has a black hand Thanks again, amigo, it's made such a difference to the watch, it's much appreciated I'll try and get some decent wrist shots while I'm away, but I'm not promising anything

:D :D Okay, just to keep you happy

You think it's someone having a site in her name? Having read about Tony's listing on RWI, I think it's safe to conclude that dealers have more than one site. I remember reading where someone thought they'd found a 'scam site' using Joshua's photos, but someone else then posted that it was just another of his sites It's a spooky business, that's for sure...

Doh: It sure is, some nice variety, but sticking with a theme

Glad to hear it worked out for you

King is (or certainly was) a member of the Cartel. Plenty of folks have purchased from her

That's fantastic, absolutely incredible leather work

I'm going to order a 'PVD Radiomir Blackseal, with the second sweep', and put the stripped movement in the 004. I've got a base Radiomir on order (a 210? ) and the movement, dial and hands will be going whole into the PVD case, and then fitted on a 26/26 black leather Andy strap (by way of Tourby) and fitted with a 26mm PVD buckle. Would such a watch even have a PAM code, or would it be totally custom? Looking sharp, bro Fantastic collection I've been trying to source the GMT Radiomir for ages, where did you track one down?

You're very welcome PVD PAM with a brown strap is one of my favorite combos. Sadly, I felt it never really coordinated with my wardrobe properly so I seldom wear that combo, although I do like how it looks I've found a suitable movement donor to fix up my 004 (previously mis-identified as a 111g ) which will also lead to a custom Radiomir project (when funds are available, of course )

Oh yeah :thumbsupsmileyanim:

I look at it this way: Both movements tell the time. Period. Watches with Asian movements are easier on the bank-ballance. Period. Personally, I can't see the point in spending extra for the Swiss options, as long-term reliability is a bit of a red herring, as all mechanical watches require servicing at regular intervals anyway. If it's not cost-effective to repair an Asian movement, given how cheap they are, it's still cost effective to totally replace one. And only then if it's a watch you really like, or has sentimental value. If it's 'just a watch', it's probably more cost effective to just buy a new one and run it into the ground in another five years The only problems I've had with Asian movements, have been caused by my own negligence, not reliability issues.

Just suggesting a possibility... Of coarse, if anyone has any evidence to the contrary, I would be happy to examine it, purely in the interest of research, of course