funkystar Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hi, I realy like to see the PAM 24A come first Funkystar Thanks Craig for answer the question. As per talk with one fellow, there is a high chance that I can do the dial 1:1 for us. However, let me finish this project first. for The logo, we are able to fix it in the future. Moreover, I just got gen Pam 24A and Deep Sea from the market as I want to replica them out. Which one you think I should do first? Cheers, Pau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panoris Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 if Paul is gonna create a new AP (with a big logo) please tell me and i will immediately send my payment. thanks Hi Elenuccia, This project that Paul is overseeing is to replace the MBK (superior case finishing) Royal Oak's Caseback and bezel screws. If you want to see the MBK dial, check the second post he made on this thread. Caseback will be changed out to solid, and screws will be replaced with rhodium plated yellow gold to match gen. If the AP logo on this project is too small for your tastes, I expect his next one, which will focus solely on the dial, will address it. Put the products of both projects together and you end up with the most accurate AP RO outside of gen out there. I'm sure Paul will correct me if I have misspoken in any capacity. Hope that helps. -P- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hi, just another thought: if the screws were rhodium plated (maybe because of the look to the gens) instead of solid and polished ss, is there any experience on the durability of the plating? Won't they become "yellow" after a while? Cheers, joerg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panoris Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Thats a question I can't answer, as I don't know if the Gen's screw are rhodium plated, or a white gold (yell gold w/ nickel or palladium alloy). Paul, can you confirm what these screws will be be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexfinder Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hi guys, The screws we are talking will do it in both SS and rhodium plated as the test from my him. Then I will let you know which is the best solution for us. Moreover, the project did start since Monday as I did send deposit to him already. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katerchen Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Moreover, the project did start since Monday as I did send deposit to him already. Cheers, Paul More than curious about the results George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmosblau Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Moreover, the project did start since Monday as I did send deposit to him already. Cheers, Paul Thanks, Paul! Lets get this party started! -Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexfinder Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 George, Same to me. I wonder how good he can do for his modification, mate. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exper Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Good stuff ! Can't wait personally for this one, been wanting one for a while! Thanks for taking the time Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elenuccia Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 so i should sent money for which model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aanival Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Rolexfinder, yesterday I was at my AD and try the AP RO,... and I think if it would be possible it would be great to have the screws smaller than the last version, the GEN has the screws smaller than my MBW version... thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexfinder Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Do you mean model 15202st? Okie, I will discuss with him about this. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkystar Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Any update on this project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexfinder Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Yes, waiting for the factory send the sample of work to us. Then we can discuss. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panoris Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Paul et al, Thought I would check in to see the status of this, as I shall be on vacation all next week. Have you received, or when do you expect to receive the sample from the Factory? Once received, what are your planned next steps? Earlier in this thread, you stated you felt it would not be any issue to have the watches ready and sent out by year's end. Do you still feel this is a likelihood? Kind Regards, -P- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexfinder Posted November 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Hello, Yes, the plan would be the same as I told you mate. The watch will be shipped before New Year in case the sample come out with what we need. By now, waiting him to send the sample to me which will be here at the end of this month fastest. Will post pics once it is here. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billodavio Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Hi guys, it has been a while My friend has the original AP Jumbo. This watch has the most beautiful caseback ever, and I am not sure if it was ever produced in solid steel back. In all cases, if it were, I would suggest we duplicate one in Quartz since the back is hidden, has no second hand and it will be more accurate and trouble free and above all we could make it slimmer (like the original). As for the dial, I would suggest we agree on which year model we want, because if we are replicating the 1973 model than the dial is different from earelier models (AP logo on the bottom and not at 12). Also, what we need to focus on is the size of the 8 scews that need to be smaller than the replica available (at andrew) with smooth edges in white gold. However, wanting to take part of what you are doing, I will order one in WHITE. Please let me know what should I do next (deposit...etc) Regards/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexfinder Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Updated news, The sample of the front is on the way to me. Will send pics to you who order once it is here. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aanival Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Updated news, The sample of the front is on the way to me. Will send pics to you who order once it is here. Cheers, Paul Great good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 @Billodavio: thank you for your input and suggestions an this issue, but personally I would never wear a quartz version - altough it would be slimmer... the only quartz version I own is on the wall in my kitchen and this one is from junghans best, j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panoris Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Likewise, Lets not dilute the vision of this project as Paul has worked to define what the scope of it shall be. MBW Case, proper caseback, + proper bezel screws is the objective here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjoer Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 My friend has the original AP Jumbo. This watch has the most beautiful caseback ever, and I am not sure if it was ever produced in solid steel back. In all cases, if it were, I would suggest we duplicate one in Quartz since the back is hidden, has no second hand and it will be more accurate and trouble free and above all we could make it slimmer (like the original). I would be in on a quartz version. It is strange that it hasn't been done ages ago.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Hawkes Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I would be in on a quartz version. It is strange that it hasn't been done ages ago.... Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexfinder Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Let's us start step by step, mate. As I am new in group buy, I want to try to do the model that we already have in the market which we can modify to make in better than it be. As we concern that MBW AP is what we should start from. I do want to do what you guys suggest me as well. If I succeed in this project and get demand enough to build the new model that does not exist in replica market yet, I am sure I will make it to be true definitely. Moreover, here is what are we waiting for, mate. The sample bezel that send from my supplier. From what did he do modify to us, at the first sight, MBW did the great job on the screws. However, what I did concern about is his craftsmanship in installing those screws to the bezel. Some are in the proper position but some dont. This is the first concern I did state to him since the first place. He will do it more careful for the finish product. Moreover, He did not use palladium because its shine will fade quite quick after you use it for a while. So the good polished is a choice. For the case back, he will send me the sample within the end of this month. I will let you know the progress and am sure we will get it before new year. Best to you all. Cheers, Paul Sample bezel on the watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exper Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Looks good, thanks for the update - all I really ever cared about was the non-gold screws personally but I guess its a good thing the rest of you are so particular Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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