HauteHippie

Right, my cyclopes were the larger diameter version for newer PAM models and not appropriate for the 27,28,29, etc.

vlydog, jawo, porsche356a you're in. Please check your PMs. Also, to everyone else who hasn't seen it yet, here is a message from The Zigmeisterzumba regarding the run: "Anyone who's crystal is coming to me, Please mail it out ASAP as I will need to mail the crystals out to Chief no later than the 18 January 2008. Also please make sure to send a stand alone Email to J stating "AR" with your watches listed in the message, and your RWG board name, so we can track them." Thanks!

Yep.... We can always do it that way.

fredmiranda, sherdog, paneristi, timezone, and the other rep forums occasionally.

LordRasta, this one was a pretty easy call. The place has been polled to death, as VBarrett's numbers show. And with past history as my guide (Pat Robertson of all people once garnered 25% there) it was a no brainer that the evangelicals would again leave their mark... "As the returns began to trickle in, a spontaneous prayer circle broke out at the Des Moines Embassy Suites where Huckabee supporters are congregating. The group prayed for Huckabee's victory as well as some of his more conservative views - including an end to abortion and homosexuality." See what I mean?

There are no ADT police, and even if there were they would have no authority to steal property from you - not in the United States anyhow.

Oh, I can wait.

An ADT yard sign is a big deterrent even if you don't have the system installed. You can buy them on EBay for about $20 bucks. It is VERY rare that a home with a security system gets broken into on a block where not all houses have them. Displaying the sign in front of your house will make would be burglars move on to the next house.

By my PAM 196 7753, the Hawkeye Caucii are just now starting. Who knows how long it takes them to play musical chairs before a winner is chosen? My predictions: Sadly the Huckster will do well with the drunks and yokels and pull off the win, while college students primarily will put Obama over the top for the Dems.

Paper label in bag with each crystal is fine. Post-it notes work also.

Yes, you should. But if you don't, then sell it to me.

First of all, single AR is very subtle. For the most part, you don't even know it's there because you still have all the usual reflections off the exterior crystal surface. I coated my 196 with single sided AR. It does reduce reflections off the dial and make the dial look a *little* crisper. And you do see some blue/purple highlights under some lighting - but not too often. So, if I were the judge, I'd say that no AR is closer to genuine for PAMs than double AR. On the otherhand if I owned a gen PAM I'd strongly consider recoating its crystal with double AR, unless of course it was a rare vintage model or something. But, reps aren't the only watches modded... If you ever browse Paneristi you'll see people who do all sorts of things to their genuine PAMs. I saw a gen 177H that was bead blasted and it looked really nice. So, putting double AR on a PAM is relatively benign IMO. On the otherhand, on other forums, you'll see people discussing how to remove the outer AR coating from their gen watches because they don't like it. So, really, I'd say it's up to you. I happen to like double AR a lot, even on a PAM.

Very nice work, Marty. You *should* be happy with the results... As for suggestions, an improved insert would make a big difference (gen or not) with perhaps some Clorox vintagizing treatment. And a The Zigmeister tritium-like lume job for the dial and hands is always a great upgrade as well.

I have a call in to the coater to find out what their maximum lot size is and will let you guys know. 50 is as much as I like to deal with at one time, but I always try to accommodate returning customers. And as you know there usually are some dropouts that free up space...

OK, thanks for your interest in this run folks... I'm going to cut it off here with 50 crystals. There are usually a few dropouts in every run so if anyone else wants in, it is still possible. Otherwise, I will plan another run for next month. Thanks! And to those participating in this run, further instructions will come via PM soon.

The Zigmeister, I'm putting swdivad down for one even though he hasn't responded. He PM'ed me a few days ago saying he wanted AR and that he has a watch with you right now.... Thx.

Tripods get spendy quickly. The head is perhaps even more important than the legs. Consider the weight of any big SLR lenses that you might want in the future so you don't have to rebuy the equipment to support them down the road. I have Gitzo 1227 carbon fiber legs, and a Really Right Stuff BH-40 LR ballhead. I couldn't be happier with the combo. It's very light yet plenty sturdy.

Is this the "new" 28.8 movement having these problems?

I wonder what kind of cars he drives??

Awesome, a fellow wood worker! Unfortunately my woodworking tools are all in storage right now, but we can still have some off topic conversations.

Ah, that's right... Seconds at 12. Phew!

Oh my. Someone, anyone, please tell me it's terribly inaccurate. Please someone, spare my wallet. In the meantime, any clue how much the Swiss version is?

It really looks fantastic. The gen box is a very nice touch too. Wear it well!

Just throwing out another idea.... Amber shellac.

Hey all, we've definitely got enough interest to do a run. I'd like to wait for another day or so before sending out further instructions, though. There are a couple members who I received PMs from recently that haven't signed up yet. @sssurfer - no prob on the Radiomir Thanks!!