Quite frankly I'm somewhat aghast at the number of non PAM owners here.
Come boys step up to the challenge I think you just need to try most things before you right them off.
As for the BR's the 03 is a good size. As for Chrono's there are so many choices I currently have 2 AP and PAM both great both polls apart in style.
I've yet to go fully gold got a bit on my Jumbo tempted on IWC gold PR 7days. I don't have a pilot either!!
So many choices so little $$$
TrustyAndrew it was my first purchase from him. He seems to have the best price and it was a very quick delivery.
Its not left my wrist since it arrived
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Agreed its better look for sure. Still bloody uncomfortable if worn tight on the wrist thoughy. Well on my girly wrists.
Are there any AP alternatives to the deployant that anyone has any experience with?
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First up have you got the right size. 0.9 for Asian or 1.2 for Swiss Chrinographs.
Get yourself a spare stem first as the depth of T's are often more than standard rep crowns
Take of CG
Get the back off
Press the crown relase button (small dot at 3 o'clock)
Remove Crown and stem
Unscrew stem from crown
Put new crown on stem
Replace and test if it does not move hands and date then its too short
Use new stem cut very careful may take 2-3 cuts to get right size.
Sure there are better tutorials but search is rubbish so I coulcnt find it.
Good luck its quite good fun when you get going. Be prepared for some CG work as well
You may want to test that was well.
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Tanya thats good to hear as I just got a Geta case and gave it to my watchsmith today. I was worried as the caseback didn't even fit my standard caseback remover but now im hopeful. great news
Absolute bargain, they look really good great value for money worth it for the strap alone.
Thanks for sharing a great post makes my one look like overpriced for sure.
Wear them well
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Cheers guys Yep supposed to be updated dial will take some better pictures another time. There is a definite contrast on the subdials but its a very light cream on the dial. Has anyone had and experience of hxxp://strapluxe.com are they OK?
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Quick post and dirty picture, its new , its a big lump of metal
It is very nice indeed, except the strap and buckle me no likey , been spoilt with PAM leather I guess.
But it is an incredible chunk of watch.
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Sweet a very tasty number indeed. Have to say though its the 63 that is really calling out to me. If its needs a holiday down under I will happily show it the sights.
Wear them well
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Great looking watch, but honestly the strap is not working for me I prefer something a bit more subtle, but that's because I'm turning into and old duffer, Does it wear well? Mate if you like it, then enjoy it
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I think it was easier to see new posts with the old one and it was therefore quicker to reply. I think much is due to the normal eb and flow due to your northern summer.
The Economic down turn may mean people are buying less frequently so feel less able to contribute. I know my habit has slowed a bit.
Personally it just seems to have turned serious in the last few months and much less light hearted than it was before the change.
I say bring back the old rating system that will bring the punters back both old and new , stuff the speed issues
KL the one I had didn't but I think they may have been a "special" one
I've got a getatwatch on order like Tanya so will let you know when it comes
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DSN auto are such good value yours looks great. I had my DSN 229 on today which is similar.
I was at a Client who could not take his eyes off it he was nearly salivating.
Enjoy yours and wear it well
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Chad if you could post a picture of your offending rehaut then perhaps we could appreciate the issue a bit more.
From the my experience, as limited as it may be rehaut is not really an issue with PAM's. But If you can show a picture of your gen vs rep rehauts that would great and I will happily stand corrected.
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The issue I found with the old ebay helenrou was that they would not fit the standard case backs i think its worth checking before you get to excited.
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Letter and Apollo you hit the nail on the head Singapore Airport it is.
I was actually waiting in line at passport control on arrival looked up and above the immigration booth was this AP clock
Guess if you have to wait a while you might as well see the time on a nice piece.
I had not seen them before guess we rarely look up sometimes and we can miss things
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