Rolexman
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Congratulations. You´re getting there
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My watch looks exactly the same as #2 and the Crown is BANG in the middle between watch case and inner edge of Crown guard.
THERE IS MORE GAP THAN IT SHOULD BE, genuine PAM the gap is no more 25% whilst the Rep PAM gap is 50%, visually BIG gap!
I 'handled' 3 genuine PAM handwind including a PAM 111.
All three handwind PAMs had a SMALL gap between watch case and Crown, for all intended purposes it was 'almost 'flush.
There was NO discernible gap and I also had a go at handwinding the genuine PAM movement and it feels so smooth like turning the crown to set the time compared to ratcheting feeling when winding Asian Unitas movements. Also when the gen PAM movement is fully wound its like a fully tightened screw, IMPOSSIBLE to turn anymore you would need to to HERCULES to turn it anymore when its fully wound!
Anyway I digress and THERE WAS NO DISCERNIBLE GAP between watchcase and Crown for Genuine PAM handwind.
After studying the 3 genuine handwind PAMs I conclude for Rep PAM handwinds the the top of the tube PROTRUDES too much from watch case and the Crown does not sit enough over the top of the tube. In fact the top of the gen tube is 50% shorter and a different shape more like a hexagonal short nut if that makes sense!
Crown on rep PAM 111 NOT close to being FLUSH
Any other advice other than 'matched tube and Crown"/
It seems the problem that the Crown does not "sit enough" over the top of tube when the Crown is depressed in?
is it possible that the stem is too long or the rep tube is too long [i.e the bit that sticks out from end of watch case]
the gen PAM tube is way shorter and sticks out 50% less than the Rep tube
Advice and comments please
OK, I understand. Easy mod.
Grind away the tube untill you're satisfied with the spacing. Therefor you need to remove the CG, crown and movement. You can best use a dremel with a sandpaper grinding plate at a low rpm. After that you need to do the same to the 'feet' of the CG zo that the lever comes closer to the case. Than you need to reinstall the movement and shorten the stem. Voila,
Good luck and let us know how it turnd out!
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Probably fell off because the hole on HIS was too big, yes. But people have switched movements on H-factory reps and used the original hands. So don't start any panic..
+1
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Don't want to spoil your modding plans but spacing #1 is the correct spacing
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Make sure to line the hands up @ 12 o clock (very important). Lay the minute hand on top of the hour hand, lay down some transparent plastic kitchen foil over the hands (to avoid scratches) and gently push the hand down @12 and @6 position using tooth pics (as near to the centre as possible). You need both hand.
Easy tip if you don't have professional tools. Make sure to check the hand is parallel with the hour hand otherwise they will touch.
Good luck and let us know ho it went!
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The problem is not the movement but the modification to make the seconds run @12 the movement wasn't designed for that kind of strain and no service can change that. I've serviced dozens of APs and I always advice to diconnect the seconds @12 so that the reliabilty increases.
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I don't know if I'm really a "Rolex man".
There's only one Rolexman
Bentley GT
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Where the hell is that review? Getting everyone all hyped up and than nothing... Come one Pete step up!
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Clear case back is clear give away....
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Yep, too bad.
Will be doing a groupbuy for the 22/20 version which will also fit a lot of reps. Breitling, IWC etc.
That one I cán offer for 100 shipped
Keep your eyes on the strap section!!
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Groupbuy canceled due to increased costs
Sorry guys!
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So I got word back from my contact who talked to the strap factory and apparently the Panerai design made all bells go off. He told me they can make the strap in the amount we want but not at that price. The proto types I saw were smaller and as this strap was bigger with oval holes it was more expensive bla bla bla..
It all comes down that I can offer the strap but at a higher price: 120 euro including shipping worldwide. Still a very good price for a genuine alligator OEM strap.
Please let me know ASAP if that is okay by making the payment. I already send most of you a PM. Otherwise shoot me a PM and I will give you instructions.
The sooner I get the payments, the sooner I can start the order.
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So I drove by my contact this evening with a nicely drawn up design of the strap. He recognized it as Panerai off course
Chose the colours, type of grain, stitching and padding based on hundred of samples. He will give the instructions to the factory and I will receive a definite quote by the end of the week.
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I am nervous!
I'm one of those people who never does anything wrong and with my luck, I'll have watch companies going after me...Isn't there a law about BUYING replica watches?
Don't do it bro! The FBI is probably already monitoring you as the word 'replica' makes all bells go of at the Pentagon. Your computers IP adress is logged. Happened to me also the first time. Bummer!
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Groupbuy CLOSED!
Here's the final list. This tuesday I will go by my contact en talk through all the details. If I get a thumbs up I will contact all members through PM for a 50% down payment.
I will post all updates here. If you have any general questions you can also post them here.
Great to see this come together this fast
Black
1.Defender110
2.jimbob88
3.Al12
4.Ulikush
5.Fishgodeep
6.Sidney Youngblood
7.Ingenieur
8.Fi5herman
9.Rexn
10.Wetrobo
Brown
1.Defender110
2.Ebzen02
3.Wolf
4.Wolf
5.Al12
6.Ulikush
7.Z3k0
8.Watcher
9.Mumum
10.Sidney Youngblood
11.JS4LUV
12.Jimbob88
13.Rolexman
14.Fishgodeep
15.Lolos
16.Ingenieur
17.Willjous
18.Mrboombasteke
19.Hava
20.BigE
21.Fi5herman
22.Polaris
23.Siuamchi
24.Al12
25.Stormtrooper4
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I will close black at 10 slots and brown at 25!!
Only 2 slots left on both colours!
Black
1.Defender110
2.jimbob88
3.Al12
4.Ulikush
5.Fishgodeep
6.Sidney Youngblood
7.Ingenieur
8.Fi5herman
9....
10...
Brown
1.Defender110
2.Ebzen02
3.Wolf
4.Wolf
5.Al12
6.Ulikush
7.Z3k0
8.Watcher
9.Mumum
10.Sidney Youngblood
11.JS4LUV
12.Jimbob88
13.Rolexman
14.Fishgodeep
15.Lolos
16.Ingenieur
17.Willjous
18.Mrboombasteke
19.Hava
20.BigE
21.Fi5herman
22.Polaris
23.Siuamchi
24....
25....
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I will close black at 10 slots and brown at 25!!
Black
1.Defender110
2.jimbob88
3.Al12
4.Ulikush
5.Fishgodeep
6.Sidney Youngblood
7.Ingenieur
8.Fi5herman
9....
10...
Brown
1.Defender110
2.Ebzen02
3.Wolf
4.Wolf
5.Al12
6.Ulikush
7.Z3k0
8.Watcher
9.Mumum
10.Sidney Youngblood
11.JS4LUV
12.Jimbob88
13.Rolexman
14.Fishgodeep
15.Lolos
16.Ingenieur
17.Willjous
18.Mrboombasteke
19.Hava
20.BigE
21.Fi5herman
22....
23....
24....
25....
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Brown is definitely more popular
So far:
Black
1.Defender110
2.jimbob88
3.Al12
4.Ulikush
5.Fishgodeep
6.Sidney Youngblood
7.Ingenieur
8...
Brown
1.Defender110
2.Ebzen02
3.Wolf
4.Wolf
5.Al12
6.Ulikush
7.Z3k0
8.Watcher
9.Mumum
10.Sidney Youngblood
11.JS4LUV
12.Jimbob88
13.Rolexman
14.Fishgodeep
15.Lolos
16.Ingenieur
17.Willjous
18...
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This is taking off like a rocket. Cool
So far:
Black
1.Defender110
2.jimbob88
3.Al12
4.Ulikush
5...
Brown
1.Defender110
2.Ebzen02
3.Wolf
4.Wolf
5.Al12
6.Ulikush
7.Z3k0
8.Watcher
9.Mumum
10.Sidney Youngblood
11.JS4LUV
12.Jimbob88
13.Rolexman
14...
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So far.
Black
1.Defender110
2.jimbob88
3.Al12
4...
Brown
1.Defender110
2.Ebzen02
3.Wolf
4.Wolf
5....
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If they really come from Hirsch Armbander GMBH, I'm in for antique brown and bordeaux if they exist.
The first run will be normal size 115:75 and only 2 colours. Original post edited.
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A big local 'watch enthusiast' and whole-saler of watch parts can get genuine alligator Panerai straps. They come from the same factory but without the Panerai stamp on the back. I've seen some specimens in small sizes (22-20) and they look perfect. They indeed are OEM or what ever it's called.
For the first run I was thinking of buying:
*10 black/ black stitching
*10 tabacco brown/ white-ivory stitching
All 24/22 for tang buckle, normal size 115:75. With these numbers I can offer them for 100 euros shipped world-wide.
When the demand is higher I perhaps can negotiate better prices...
This is not another BS group buy thread which can never be realized. I vouch for this guy and his straps. They are made on demand so tang, deployment, colour, stitching, sizes etc. can all be determined by us. As long as we are talking numers.
If all 'slots' are accounted for I will give the order to make them. He told me turn-around is usually around 4 weeks
Let me know!
For illustration purpose thanks to Watches24seven©
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Actually no, the movement is reliable and jewelled where needed
Like all Asian 7750 based watches though, a full service and regulation would be a good idea
Secs@12 is nothing like the future "paperweight" secs@9, I have no idea why people think it is. I have owned quite a few of these over time, they have all worked without any problems
Maybe it's because I serviced dozens and I actually know what I'm talking about. All the watches that ended up on my workbench had the same problem with the second wheel @12 which grinds over the added plate because it is NOT jeweled at that crucial spot. It's a matter of time before the extra drag will cause parts to either wear out or break completely. So imo you're just lucky until now
I'm working on another one right now which stopped running completely. Yup, same problem. This movement was designed for running seconds @9. The best Swiss technicians designed this movement (Valjoux 7750) and the Chinese just randomly ad stuff so it looks better in our reps. It's like letting your car drive on NOS constantly. Things will break or wear down soon as all the other parts of the car aren't calculated for that kind of wear and tear ...
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There are so many flaws it isn't even worth the effort mentioning them. I think they deliberately screwed this one up bad so they don't p*ss off Panaristi to much
New Carrera 1887 is out!
in The Tag Heuer Area
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Looks good imo! Except for the wrong color date but that's an easy fix.
http://www.1-pc8838.com/0128a-pi-9962.html?image=1
http://www.1-pc8838.com/0128a-pi-9962.html?image=4
http://www.1-pc8838.com/0128a-pi-9962.html?image=6