Rolexman

No holes.

The Chinese have come a long way. The rep strap feels great. Smooth and soft leather. The prints on the back will fade after some wearing so they will look identical eventually. The clasp is also really well finished.

It's plastic.

I have no gen for reference and have not measured it yet. It wears like an Explorer 1. I don't care about the flaws. Nobody knows this version let alone stand has seen it in the 'flesh'. If looks and wears great.

http://www.fratellowatches.com/omega-speedmaster-first-omega-in-space-1962/ From Toro but Angus also has them.

Venus hand wind

Yes, some flaws but the finishing is superbe and I love the looks. No idea why it doesn't get more attention?

That can't be right. We had a PM conversation recently right. Will check tonight if my storage is full. I'm on IPhone now.

I have a serviced SA3135 v2 for sale. Shoot me a PM if interested.

Had 4 on the bench and every single one had this problem. It didn't affect anything though. It's due to bad construction tolerances.

The P3000 clone has the double barrel. This is a A7750 with a movement mock up and 42h PR. Gen gator strap.

Just some quick notes: It's a modified A7750 A lot has been modified (correctly): -Balance bridge completely re-designed (no mock up) -Main spring click totally new (gives a gen feel) -New Mainspring with bridle stop to prevent slippage -Top plate redesigned to take te new click and movement decoration. All I can say is that the movement is very stable and reliable. And with the cover it is very very accurate. I believe Alle calls it the most accurate Radiomir up to date in his Panerai 'bible'. Mark

Toro is a stand up guy. Always treated me good. In the ordering process right now for that matter.

ST19 is a walk in the park if you have mastered the 7750.

Well done!

It's the exact same. Only 3 bigger gear train jewels. In optics a big difference.

If the amp. jumps all over the place without switching the position of the movement it is probably magnetised.

Trying to figure out if I can convert an ETA7750 with an Asian GMT module. But it has been a while since I had one on the bench.

Curious on an update. Did the gen movement (7753) fit the rep B01 case?

Should be between 46-52 hours

Only King Kong can over-wind a 6497. Don't worry. Just wind until you can wind no more. There is a clear stop. Don't pay attention to resistance. That is normal because the main spring is gaining tension. Wind until you can wind no more!!!!! Mark.

Sweet!

What makes you say that? Google "Paneristi". There is a really big community surrounding (gen) Panerais.

eBay has them abundantly!