Mickey Padge Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I just picked up an OEM rubber strap, thanks very much indeed YankeeFan for a great transaction! Here are some pictures, it is so much better than the DSN rubber strap, no dust! I really like it on the rubber, it lends the watch a totally different look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Simply SWEET!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Unfortunately it looks like some of my early pics didn't survive the move from villagephotos.. I now wear the watch on gen A-D series rubber just like Mickey so I snapped some quick shots today: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Great shots, thanks for sharing! I want to steal your crown guard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 If I get a gen one I might sell it It took a long time to get this one right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 If I get a gen one I might sell it It took a long time to get this one right. It looks very good, thicker that the DSN CG. Yours nearly reaches the bottom of the case back, mine does not come close even..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 It looks very good, thicker that the DSN CG. Yours nearly reaches the bottom of the case back, mine does not come close even..... Thank you, I couldn't stand DSN's CG so I took all my rep CGs I had and swapped levers and housings until I found a combination that would: - Lock the T48 deep crown (it's 5ATM water tight now) - Allowed enough room in the cutout for the crown to be fully extended for time changing - Since it was a mish-mash I needed the lever that did not require the outside curve to be shaped I still had to thin the inside curve of the lever and shorten and bend the tip a little, rebrush and do the pin mod etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Damnit Wolfie your pics always hook me!! I just got the brand new improved DSN 028a in a trade for my 188 that was stuck in the sale threads. Not doing it for me at all maybe I should try to trade it for the 027a I love my gen 240 and I'm excited about my incoming 232 but god damn if I'm not in a rep funk right now BUMMER!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 28A is an acquired taste, D. You sell it now and you're going to want it back a year from now when DSN no longer has 9040 modules - you'll end up paying high $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Prob try to trade it not sell it maybe for the 027a if someone wants to swap D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Just picked up a new crown guard from a CQOUT seller for my 027a I noticed in one of his the sale pictures that his PAM had a nice looking crown guard, So I ordered the watch and three extra crown guards, came to just over $100 all in, delivery was quick to, even though it was CNY..... Enough talk, here are some pictures, click to expand! The crown guard needed some sanding to move it closer to the case and to help press the lever against the crown, the fit will be better when I receive one of OP's new crowns. You may also notice the gen OEM croc strap which rounds of the watch nicely, thanks al12! The new CG is thicker than DSN's, and the pin is a little higher just like the gen, I really think it makes a difference to the watch, what do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Just what the doctor ordered, Mickey! And that gator is the right period for this watch so I think you got this one done Psssst - Leo DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Just what the doctor ordered, Mickey! And that gator is the right period for this watch so I think you got this one done Psssst - Leo DW Thanks Wolf! The date wheel has never bothered me, but that may change when my old school ETA 2893 based 029 comes back from Domi, I have a finepics wheel for that, and a DSN one piece crystal I have a Lello wheel spare too, but I am not sure the dates are always well placed, some seem too near the discs inner edge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 For those interested, this was the seller: http://www.cqout.com/item.asp?id=7227283 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted April 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Here are some shots of the new Palp/Marcus crown installed on my DSN 027a Looks really good, I prefer it to the T48 crown, and the lever pushes slightly against the crown now Here is the gen to compare: And the T48: Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wat44 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 whats the model thats PAM028a but with seconds at 9? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 This is the PAM 027 watt. PAM 028 is similar in that it is the same layout and movement but has a hobnail dial and PVD Case. Sweeping Seconds and Power Reserve at the bottom - date at 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK471 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 These watches are simply amazing. Congrats to you guys, simply some of the best i have ever seen. DSN provides one hell of a platform doesnt he. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted April 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Thanks, just waiting for a lello wheel to finalise this piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Looking great Mickey! The new Palp is a winner for sure even if a bit on the thick side. I think most early automatics including the early A series like 27A used a 1.98mm crown, while T48 is 2.03mm and with palp you could be as high as 2.05. You'd think that .02mm difference is difficult to perceive but T48 looks thinner than palp because of the bevel. To me the value in current Palp crowns is that they're a lot more "square" meaning the bevels running the sides of the knurled part of the crown are at a steeper angle. That makes them a very good fit for PreV watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted April 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Looking great Mickey! The new Palp is a winner for sure even if a bit on the thick side. I think most early automatics including the early A series like 27A used a 1.98mm crown, while T48 is 2.03mm and with palp you could be as high as 2.05. You'd think that .02mm difference is difficult to perceive but T48 looks thinner than palp because of the bevel. To me the value in current Palp crowns is that they're a lot more "square" meaning the bevels running the sides of the knurled part of the crown are at a steeper angle. That makes them a very good fit for PreV watches. You are totally correct, the slightly thicker Palp crown, with less bevel looks better to me, plus the design allows the lever greater lever contact on the crown too, as the recess is less...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnz Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 mickey, try Leo's datewheel as Lello dw is extremely hard to come by these days. i'm pretty happy with how Leo's dw turned out on my 27a. here's mine with Leo DW installed (along with T48 crown and EL early series CG): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted April 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Looks fantastic, I am lucky though, I have a Lello disc in the post, should be here soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Mickey, Burnz - your pictures make me miss my 27 I have to build this one again... I just have to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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