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Are these 7206 replicas available from anyone, anywhere, anymore? Been trying to get hold of one for my pending project.

Please excuse my ignorance. How to leave feedback for a trade concluded nowadays? Thanks.

The gen. is on the left, no doubt about it. How is it compared to the latest Noob 904L SD43 actually? Anyone got a hand on it already?

Has anyone come across the Noob V8 SD43 released 3 months ago yet? Putting the 904L SS aside, how does it compared with the ARF V2 version? Both of them have the A2824 housed so I guess they have a very similar case dimension. Am I correct that the ARF V2 still has the sharp bezel teeth and overpowered cyclop issues? Does the Noob V8 have the similar problems too?

Hi D, have you eventually installed the gen. 703 tube onto the ARF126600? Is it necessary to do the tapping for the installation?

I understand, Kilo. But the dial was donated from which watch? I don't think Bigwaved can supply the dial, he's the expert for the painting job only, right?

Very nice collection indeed, Kilo You surely have a thing for this legendary timepiece. What/whose dials do you use for your 6154?

Thanks for the info, Kilo. Have these watches shown in your pic been reshaped or they are raw ex dealer? BTW, which is correct? Thick or thin caseback?

Thanks again for your advice, holo. This is good news to know you can do the case reshaping. Should shoot you a PM in due course. BTW, is the gen dial for 6154 a 3pc sandwich(Aluminum, plexi + brass) with just 1-1.2mm? To my eyes, it is definitely a sandwich dial, right?

Thanks for the info and comments, gents. In such case, is Athaya's 3pc dial correct as per gen? It stated as 3mm thickness which I feel is very thick for a dial. BTW, any idea who on RWG will do the PAM case reshaping? Particularly for the 6154 cases. Any referrals would be most appreciated. Thanks again.

Currently heading for a 6154 build project. Searching for the case to start with. Anyone has the experience with the Athaya 6154 case? Is it accurate at all since 6154 has a very unique shape/finish over the usual Radiomirs. Thanks.

I see, thanks, D So the construction is not 100% par to the gen then.

Thanks for the clarification, D. I don't actually own an 116610, so not fully understood, lol. In this case, the Bezel fastening ring is actually attached inside the bezel in your pic, right? Sorry for my ignorance.

Thanks again, D, for the details. But where is that "crystal securing ring in Ti" gone? It doesn't seem to be shown in your case dissection pic. Your retainer = Bezel fastening ring? Am I correct?

Yes D, it was my typo. I did mean ARF, not DW, lol. According to Pombok's info, if the tube hole has the right diameter already, why further tapping is needed? The threads on the case is different to that of the gen tube? If that's the case, drilling is then necessary. If countersinking is needed, what is the drill size to be used? What's the difference of a gen click spring to that on the rep? To me, the biggest hiccup is to get access of the gen crystal, which is almost nowhere to be found...…..

I see. The retainer sits on the crystal? It needs to be press fit?

Thanks for the clarification, D. How did you pry off the bezel? Does it just pop off with the a watch knife? What's that metal ring on the lower line? It holds the crystal instead of the usual nylon gasket?

Thanks for the info, D. So this is a completely new crystal, not shared from the old Sub, SD then.

Thanks D. Just sent you a PM, pls check when yo can. Cheers. So the rep can also take the gen tube/crown then? Any needs of countersinking or drilling to fit the parts?

Hi D, will the gen crystal fit onto the rep case? Which tropic is it using? Any idea? Cheers.

Anyone knows if the new DW 126600/116660 are fitted with the 703/704 crown and the 7030 tube? Or there are new specs for these later models?

After years of keeping this beauty in the box, finally made the decision to go for a complete mod closer to the real Jumbo even though it's still miles off. Torn down the ETA movement and did a complete overhaul. Gone with the seconds hand, mod on the cannon pinion to give a solid end, polished up the crown removing the PP logo - this is what the gen should look like. Alas, the hands are scratched but they were actually came like that, those scratches were not noticed as they were covered up by the seconds hand on top. Two pieces winding stem installed, so it will save all the hassles from removing the movement from the solid caseback now. If a folding clasp can be installed onto the bracelet it would be a step closer Some pics to share here. Hope you will enjoy.

I need to service the movement of this great watch, but after I popped open the top I have no clue how to remove the stem to take out the movement at all as it is impossible to access to the back of the movement to reach the stem release button. Anyone have this experience and any ideas how to do it? Any expertise advices would be most appreciated.

Any members has a closed top 2824-2 cannon pinion ie. w/o sweep second available for sale? Or if any idea how to mod one into a close top? Any feedback would be most appreciated.

Intending to build a 201/A based on the 6497 movement. My understanding is that the 6497 is designed to have the seconds at 9, in such case what should be done to the seconds pinion with the 201/A dial sitting on the movement's top plate? Do I have to file down the pinion to let the dial sits flush on the movement top? Just can't figure this out....... Can any experts help? Thanks a lot.