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Not sure about the bridges color, maybe it needs to grow on me, but I absolutely LOVE this watch and dial. Amazing. Have never seen it before. The T24 also looks stunning, looks super!

Would never trust a rep factory saying they put a genuine Cartier movement inside. It is not that people can order Cartier movements or such from ETA or Cartier. Most times parts are ordered based on serial number even... Second, the rep sellers could never verify if it is a gen movement and its origin. Most rep sellers like our dealers don't even go to the factories, because factories are not open for just anybody. Even in China the factories are illegal..

smart move. looks great.

Now more than 1 month further, still no 24A. Somebody got any updates?

Looks great. Will order 1 from David asap. Btw, nice white dress shirt you were wearing!

@ Projectologist: thanks for your great post buddy & a very nice plexi!! I am collecting parts as well, have the same dial from the same maker, same cg from Okabum. I have a question about the new DSN case set. Since when does DSN sell these and does he have pictures on his website already or do you have pics? I bought a case set from him around 3-4 months ago, but decided to sell it, because I found the lug shape too thin, so I went for a Getat. But the Getat is missing the engravings in between the lugs and overall finish is not as good as DSN. So, are the thickness of the lugs really improved a lot and better in between lug engravings? In your pic, they do look a lot thicker indeed... Looking forward for some info on this, so that I can buy (if better) a new case set from David. Cheers, J.

LOL, scared the heck out of me. +1!

Depending on the price of the dial, I am seriously interested. Already have a highly modded 249.

I just checked it on the Breitling Website and it seems that the model is a lot smaller than most of the high end reps we are used to. It sports 42mm. The height I did not see, am quite curious about its height.

Whatever. Just first get your basics correct. It is very easy to be deceived when the test settings of the diamond tester are wrong. Simple as that. Just my 2 cents.

GReat 156. Nice to see that you got your gen hands for that. Based on your review I recently ordered a PAM156 ultimate for myself as well. Currently it is on its way.

Forgive me for not directly believing that this is a sapphire crystal. I too own a diamond tester like that and have tested hundreds of watches. And it is known that when you set the electronic bar at 8, that MOST OF THE TIMES even it will bleep and become red when the crystal is just mineral. So concluding, the setting of the tester seems to be set incorrect and should be set on 6 or seven. When it bleeps then and gets a red sign, then sapphire is confirmed. Because these pictures, to me, confirm NOTHING.

there are quite a few good subs. pam243, 199, 252 for example. The 243 has the coolest and toughest bezel & crown guard imo. And has quite good standard lume. The lume on the standard rep 243 is a bit better than the standard rep lume on the 252 for example (tested myself).

Yeah, it is a great show!

Superb, that color is very good.

What color of the lume will be used for the 024A model? A mix that will meet the color of already years old Tritium dial + hands? Maybe the color of the lume also should be considered for the 024A.

Very nice work. What strap is used on this piece? I like it a lot..

I also would be interested, so if anyone knows...

fantastic, great idea, great pictures. I've been eyeing at that 156..

but you have to love the dial of the 199. Or hate it.

There is also a different way, more gen like. only know the link on repgeek though. If not appropriate, please delete modds.. http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=91320

Yeah I also got a SA blacksteel like that with a loose bezel. my watch smith told me that sometimes the fix it by placing a rubber O ring underneath the bezel, causing friction and making it click more tight. I will try that as well soon with my Avenger Blacksteel..

Nice, but a very nice HKTAN for around 130-140usd with real croc also will do. At least for me, I am sporting that kind of strap on my modded Portu Chrono.

Nice, very very nice! Congrats on a great build. We demand more pictures!

Very nice work G!! Amazing build, congratulations on this very long project!!! Did you also make the dial, hands and pearl with lume?