GhostfaceZX

To my eyes, the 21j 21600bph is very noticeable and a big "tell".

My SMP Chrono now has a stripped crown tube, and the crown will no longer tighten to the case. Anyone know of a fix for this?

TIA!

Yes, TACHOMETER is right, sorry.

I have checked on a gen.

Tachometer is wrong - here's a gen off the Chopard site that says TACHYMETER

Link

Edit - I think I'm wrong - looks like the Chopard factory did in fact screw up and put TACHOMETER on some of the MM GMTs.

I absolutely love the Ulysse Nardin watches, but there don't seem to many reps around for this brand. Does anybody know why this is? In particular I'm really interested by the Maxi Marine line. If you know of where I can fine them I'd appreciate a pointer.

I haven't seen any good ones at all. I like the brand too, but I guess they're not mainstream enough for the repmakers to bother with.

I just received the beautiful silver dial 6265 Daytona he offered for his freebie friday competition. Sorry, no pics yet, but very soon after I get a strap for it. I really don't think my pics would do this watch any justice. I can't wait to get it on my wrist.

Again, thanks to ubiquitous for his generosity!

It may bother you, but the truth is that nobody will notice.

Just wear the watch as is until something goes wrong with it, then have The Zigmeister service it and correct anything that bothers you.

I wish there were 100% accurate (except movement of course) reps. Every model has some kind of flaw.

Wow, I can't believe I won.

Again, thanks very much to Ubi for this brilliant idea!

Thanks everyone. I went with PP Twenty 4, the one with the least diamonds. She already has a Gen TAG, so the PP should fit well with her other watches.

Hope you got the good version that SQL_PL did a review on. There are at least two different versions of that watch.

River is still here? I thought he was retired..

There's a PAM dealer in Palo Alto (Stanford Shopping Center) called Shreve Co, but I doubt they give any discounts for PAMs. Omegas go for at least 25% off MSRP at the asian stores - check Milpitas Square just a few miles south of Fremont.

There seem to be 2 different watches in the pictures.

One says automatic, the other says co-axial, but the biggest difference is the bracelet.

I saw a post here where SQL_PL got a very good Patek 24 from River, but since River is gone, does anyone else carry it? The one on Josh's site looks to have a brushed instead of polished bracelet, and Andrew's has the diamonds on the case spaced too far apart.

Move it away from the lever where the spring ends to make it faster, and toward the lever where the spring ends to make it slower.

Glad to see that someone is already doing modifications on this new model... Quick question about the hands, why does it need to be replaced? It looks almost exactly the same as the genuine ones from pictures?

I think it's because the Asian 7750's hands don't fit on the Valjoux 7750.

Back on topic....

The depth of the subdial and PR areas stand out a lot more on the Gen. Also, the crown looks a lot different where it is meant to be gripped.

paid a bit over retail, I just had to have it! The latest "I" series. I have a low number, I think 53, the AD will call me later to let me know. My reps are not gonna get much wrist time now..

This pic you posted is of the rep...

Dear The Zigmeister,

I received an Omega SMP with the 28800 BPH Asian 7750. Normally when unscrewwing the crown you feel this 'popping' feeling when the crown is completely unscrewed. It then is in the hand winding position. I don't really feel this pop. The crown just unscrews and then it is in the hand winding position....

Now here's the real problem: When hand winding the stem 'slips'. I don't know what else to call it? I can wind it 1 or 2 turns and then it slips, doing nothing just turning. Winding, slipping, winding, slipping etc...

Is there something wrong with the movement. Everyhing works fine, chronograph, resetting, timesetting etc.

Thanks,

Mark

Mine does the same thing - put some slight pulling (away from movement) pressure on the crown while you're winding and it should hold.

The only good thing about moissanite is that it tests positive as a diamond, but color-wise, CZ is much better (equivalent to a D color diamond). For a watch, I'd much rather have CZ than moissanite unless you're trying to impress a friend with a diamond tester.

There are also different qualities in the cut of CZ, so you may get CZ that looks like crap, but if it's cut right, it looks great.

Here's a straight-on pic of mine to show the date alignment. The single-digit dates are more to the right - sorry I didn't get a pic of those and unfortunately my camera is out of batteries and I don't have the charger.

Regarding the movements being serviced, I think only TTK sells pre-serviced versions of this watch.

My SMP chrono just came in today, and I was fortunate enough to have my bezel insert just pop off accidentally while I was trying to rotate the bezel.

I had just done a short waterproofing test by soaking the entire case in a container of water, then held it under a running faucet for a few seconds - I'm not sure if that affected the adhesive in any way.

Prior to that, I did try popping off the entire bezel with a screwdriver, but it didn't budge and instead left some small marks on the bezel.

For those who bought the watch with a misaligned bezel, you may want to try submerging it (with the movement removed of course).

pleas can you decribe it any better for customs agents??

What a effort,your IQ is

Post edited. Hope you're happy now

My most recent rep from King came in a nice-sized styrofoam box. The watch inside was bubble wrapped nicely and fit snugly inside the box.

My previous orders from King as well as Josh and Andrew came in an EMS cardboard envelope with a bunch of bubble wrap around the watch. My Eddie Lee purchases have come in a small cardboard box with the watch bubble wrapped inside.

Having heard of some users' horror stories with receiving watches with broken crystals, I'm pretty happy to see this amount of effort put into the packaging by King and Eddie Lee. I haven't ordered from Josh or Andrew recently, so I don't know how their current methods compare.

I just received mine, and the date is just a tiny bit high. It doesn't bother me at all, but others may not be able to forgive it.

The only thing I'm going to do on this watch is to try to realign the bezel insert, change the strap to one I have that uses pushpins, and regulate the movement. Otherwise, I'm very happy with this watch.

BTW, how much is your dealer offering it to you for (Woody)?

That's some really sickening news...it's too bad PP has a virtual monopoly here in the US. Are the police going to do anything about it?

Also, where was this buyer of your omega located?