Cool find. Makes sence using this movement (for the maker that is). Did all the Navi SS have the sunken date wheel or only the last batch? The black from the sales ares doesn't seem te be sunken.
Nope, no internal problem. Nothing you can do about it. It all has to do with the quality of the tube. Could very well be your new hand set is also crappy quality so make sure you get the installment right the first time.
Yep, happened to me more than I would like.
The tube is too wide. Most gen watches use tubes made from hard steel which hardly deform. The tubes on our reps use almost ´gum´ like steel. These tubes are made for one-time installment. If you never remove it there´s no problem.
Just picked up the straps. Lighting is bad now so I will make good pictures tomorrow and post them in the strap section. The black straps were not available as the the big grain was out of stock and i didn't want the small grain (lot cheaper). Only 10 pieces Honey brown for now.
I'm really pleased with the result. Perfect finish, smooth and best part of the alligator used (belly). I asked for ivory white stitching but they used a matching colour instead as it was more like the original according to the maker
Am getting lot of PMs. Hopefully I still have something to post in the morning
The straps are ment for tang buckle if that is what you mean. The maker did however told me he would try to make it bi-functional. Don't really know how that will turn out so me and my $$$$ invested are pretty anxious to see the result thursday
I know but 22mm is more versitile. I know a fact that you can easily fit a 22 on a 21mm lug. Looks perfect
These are the colours I have made.
-Black with black stitching
-Brown with off white/ ivory titching
Some of you guys know I tried organize a group buy for OEM gen alligator straps for Panerai. There was huge interest but due to the specific sizes and design characteristics the maker charged me more than I expected. The group buy was cancelled.
After I decided I wanted a IWC 3717 I got the idea to have straps made for IWC. I didn't want to disappoint members again so I started a new project on my own in which I up fronted the money myself. I gave the order to have gen alligator straps made for IWC (22mm at the lugs). Will be picking them up Thursday and post them in the strap section along with specs and prices. Limited of 20 pieces (brown and black). All I can say is alligator for the price of calf
Keep your eyes open