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I like yours better.

I like it. That strap adds tons of character.

Great photo's, but I'm with Trail in that I don't think I like the watch. But i'm glad you're finding enjoyment with it. Personally I couldn't tell you whats wrong with the CG, and I love that about Pams. All I need is a good strap and i'm satisfied. The low cross-line on the A's give the reps away immediately, I don't find the urge to mod these to infinitum, superluminova withstanding. I really like this one though R-

Whew... Fantastic!

Awesome. I'll take one. Any idea how much they cost, shipped?

Reps lead to gens for me. Would've had a gen eventually either way. This community has only increased my interest in timepieces. I'll always tinker with reps now, and my gen purchases will be much wiser decisions because of you all. Funny, I want a gen 16610. You know, the watch everyone will always assume is a fake! Ironic in so many ways, isn't it?

Looking sharp in that Ebel today BT. I suck at wristshots- A decent shot to make up for it-

AllergyDoc pulls it off well doesnt he? Rarely like stones, but I do like that watch as you have it.

The tick mark doesn't bother me, it looks clustered in there. I wish the pearl didn't bother me, but it does..

Welcome Share some pics when you get the UN? See you around the boards!

not when reinserting. You press the button only to remove the stem. When you put it back in, gently push in while rotating. You'll feel it click back into place. Then just check it is in the winding position, and can hit date and time set positions. The asian 2813's are pretty easy to pull the stem and put back in. Apply moderate pressure to the button while pulling the stem with your fingers and it will release. Chances are if it breaks it was probably on its way out to begin with. It should be said that with the ETA/copy ETA's, as you probably know there is a specific sized slot over the hole to prevent you from pushing too far. Make sure to use the appropriate sized screwdriver.

The He valve should be addressed. Since you can't pull it off completely (it just unscrews and stays attached) you have to approach it from the inside. I simply hit the inside hole with a touch of hot glue. Maybe not the best method, but its mine. Marine epoxy might be even better. If it does the same thing, go for it. Your pulling the crown so you mine as well pull the movement. It sits in a plastic movement holder. You quite simply just pull the whole thing (one piece) out of the watch. Address the hole for the HE valve, and put it back in. Just make sure you keep the crystal clean and free of dust/prints so you dont have to go back in. Yes you can buy a new movement if you stuff it up. They are $30-40 and could be considered an upgrade because the beat is higher (the sweep will be even smoother). Buy a noobmariner for $100 shipped and make it your learning watch, then do the POrikka when your ready.

Thanks Hike. Crazy part is it was you and I that needed to know this stuff not too long ago, now look. I used to be terrified to pull the stem. I didn't want to risk losing a rep to a mistake. Chances are with an asian movement he's going to handle it with much more care then its already been shown. The ETA or ETA clones, hell.. Just use the right size screwdriver! The stainless diver reps of the quality our members are privy to are all capable of being waterproof once they are given that once over unless its a real dud. If its a dud it should be replaced anyway.

its not personal i'm sure. Either very busy or missed your message completely. I've been around a little bit. No great claim to fame, but I've posted more than my share of 0 reply threads and sent my share of emails that have gone without reply. I think we all go through times where we secretly think no one likes us or we are unimportant to the membership. Just tell yourself, "who cares! There just a bunch of strangers that like fake watches!" I kid. Welcome. You're not likely to get flamed here, 99% of RWG have pretty good manors.

I just waterproofed my POrikka this weekend. Went diving in the pool with it yesterday. Stem... The asian mvmts don't have a stop gap. Its simply a little button. That being said, its harder to screw it up. Pull the stem all the way out to the time set position.With your thumb and index finger, pull on the stem while pressing the button. Try to press the button only as much as needed to release the stem. When you go to put it back in, with the watch upside down, gently rotate the stem counter clockwise (roll it away from you with watch upside down) until you feel it click back into place. Don't force it. Once its back in, spin it both directions, you should feel it winding the movement. Check that it now can be put into date and time set and that they work. You should be fine, you have to learn how to do this stuff, and theres only one way. Once you do it you'll feel more confident that you can do it anytime you need to. Waterproofing: Check that all your seals are in place. Make sure theres an o-ring in the crown, and inside the tube, and in the caseback. Clean the threads on the outside of the tube and apply a dab of lube to the threads. qtips and toothpics work well. apply a dab of lube around the o-ring inside the crown. I use waterproof bearing grease, like you can buy in a bicycle shop. dab the o-ring inside the tube, but try not to get it past the seal, just a smidge around it. Clean the caseback and back of the case, and lube the caseback threads and the o-ring. put everything back together and screw the caseback down nice and tight. For Planet oceans the He valve is a pain because it doesnt come out. You have to pull the movement out. After you get the movement out I hot glued the hole shut, performed the waterproofing of the other entry points, then reassembled. This should suffice. I then wash the watch with soap and water and put it in a cup of water. Then I wear it. No fog? It worked. Good luck. With minimal tools and the very basic of watchsmithing know-how, you can do this job.

I like the darker grey dial and I really like the $60 price deficit(cost and shipping) So what am I giving up getting the less expensive version? $228 shipped http://www.jpc8118.com/blev10032-chronomat-grey-a7750-28800-free-shippin-p-7280.html $258 plus shipping http://www.jpc8118.com/bl10076-chronomat-evolution-ssss-grey-a7750-28800-p-6661.html

Ive been waiting to see this for a while What, no Pams?

Obviously you have the knack. You don't mind posting nudes of your woman for all to see?

Whats the official word on silver dials for the MMD? Anyone hear anything? Anyone drop Josh or Andrew a line on this?

yellow gold

I like the coffee bean pic Freddy. HackR's famously reviewed POrikka arrived to me yesterday. I'm wearing it on rubber but I don't have a pic of it yet.

A page turner as always, from my favorite GZ author. It's simply never enough!

Hey now, i'm a photobucket advocate. Should buy some space on the cloud and host my own site/stuff though. The trundle is ironic. Patiently waiting for you and TB to take a break from swimming in the Fosters and show us the goods soon. Nope we haven't forgot this thread.

Yes yes, the RWG1 PAMAFIA! As soon as I got the innevitable Sub out of the way, BAM! the strong arming was in full effect and then came my 177H. Quick like. Don't get me wrong, I like the watch, heck even sometimes love it. Its very photogenic, too. But theres those MONTHS where I want nothing of it. Just this morning I thought "I'd like a 111, I want a "shiny" Pam too." But I just don't see the point in doling out funding for another watch thats basically the same thing.

Great collaboration project with amazing returns! I hope you wear it well T