nate moore

Hey Guys, I've bought a few reps over the years, but I've always fancied a PAM. The downside with the rep PAM world for me is that there are so many models and so many dealers that I get really confused about which one would best suit me. I want one of the PAMs with no chronographs and the classic case. It has to have great lume on it as that's one of the biggest selling point for me on the pam. I'd prefer one with a really nice factory bracelet, but I suppose I could find a nice strap. Anyhow, what's the best PAM that fits my description 'out of the box'? Are there any 'super rep' PAMs? Thanks guys, sorry for a very 'newb' like post.

anyone got at least something on reducing the sharpness of the bracelet?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-SS-Submariner-Bl...1QQcmdZViewItem Several items on the bay right now that have the noob serial number listed or visible. I saw also a 'genuine submariner case' on the bay that was going for $100 so far that was a noobmariner case. Sometimes it's sad how silly people can be in hopes of making a quick buck.

Hi guys, I've got a great noobmariner that I picked up from chinkiechunkie that was initially mod'ed by BK. Anyhow, the biggest problems with the watch when I got it were the insert (I just reaplced that with a wholesaleoutlet one, and waiting on a watchmaterial pearl to come in) and then the bracelet is a bit 'sharp'. What are the best tools and processes to 'smooth' the bracelet edges particularly the side that touches the skin), I don't want to ruin the bracelet or anything so I wanted to ask what you guys have used for that in the past. Also, I noticed that the gen has a slightly more polished look around the bezel - anyone have any tips on polishing that up ? Cheers! PS: Has anyone ever fit an ETA movement into a true TTK noob, does it fit correctly, and would the datewheel swap from the asian movement to the eta?

.....all in all, totally not worth the cost. Now I think I'm starting to see why even most of the frankenjust projects I've seen have an 'aftermarket' bracelet . It also explains a lot of other things. The rep that I received from Josh is -very- accurate from all the comparisons I've done so far, the only thing is that the clasp I believe is wrong - I need to go to an AD and take a look at a gen clasp myself in person to make that determination. I think I'm just going to be happy with it how it is as it really is stunning as it sits. Thanks for the information however - it's been extremely helpful On the note of water: I've managed to get it to being water resistant at least in a glass of water, so that's good enough for me . Would the movement/rep dial work in a 16200 case even though the movement is a 2836-2? N PS: I'm a hot rodder, and 'hacker' at heart so I tend to want to mod/mess with just about anything I touch

thanks for the replies guys...very helpful, I'll have to think on whether or not I want to even attempt this - in the mean time - I guess the better question is: Where in the world can I get a new style oyster gen bracelet? Ebay is great and all, for the older more standard stuff, but I can't for the life of me find a gen bracelet that is correct for the 2006-2007 datejust. Is this something that can be ordered from an AD or something? or am I pretty much out of luck? Of course...price will dictate whether or not it's worth doing or not, but I would like to have a genuine bracelet for this thing, or at least the clasp. I believe the name of the new clasp is "rolisor"?? Thanks again

Hey guys, I just got my first rep from Josh - I'll post pictures later probably in another thread. I've looked at it for a while and I can't really find any flaws compared to a gen, though I'm sure the datewheel has slight differences most of them seem to match up pretty darn good. I know that beside the gen it's flaws would be easier to find (thickness, rehaut height, crystal height or whatever)...but without a gen beside it, I'm impressed at the accuracy. I had an issue with it taking on moisture at first, but I removed the back and found the o-ring had simply not seated properly and now it seems to be fine around/in small amounts of water. I also had a problem with it not winding but it turned out that was a simple fix too - the movement holder's screw had came lose or wasn't tightened all the way and that was obstructing the rotor. Anyhow, I want to put a gen crown, tube + stem in this guy. It's a rep of the 16200 case. The watch itself is I believe a 15200 DJ. The movement is an ETA 2836-2...it's actually this watch here: http://www.pc-80108.com/rdjms10025-black-d...362-p-1102.html Anyhow - just wanted to know what size crown (6mm?) and what stem to use with it and the ETA movement (unless by some freaky chance the ETA stem will work). I also wouldn't mind knowing the proper sized case tube for this watch and what modifications might be necessary to make it work if any. Thanks

Very nice project - this is actually the kind of thing that led me here (through many other links). So, congrats, this is my first posting here. One of the main concerns that I have had when trying to do something like this - is finding a movement without having to buy a watch as a donor. I'm new to the watch game so are there any reliable sources to purchase ETA movements from? Thanks! Nate