what is a cartel case and where to buy one?

[stallonepanerai]

What is a Cartel case and where to buy one? I see it mentioned a lot here..

thanks

[Drulee]

The two dealers Josh and Andrew (PerfectClones and TrustyTime) are often referred to as the "cartel".

[stallonepanerai]

Thanks. i was able to find PerfectClones but not trustytime. I am looking for a titanium and pvd case and parts. How do i get in touch with these guys? do they have a website?

[Drulee]

First off, they don't sell parts. Secondly, unless you are talking about manual wind titanium models, they don't carry them. And the third thing to avoid is their PVD/DLC models, if they even have them anymore - way too shiny a finish. Which leaves you with Davidsen for all PAM parts, any automatic PAM titanium models (nice manual ones too), and the only really matt PVD finished cases - some would say TOO matt You could send a case to the member Avitt for PVD coating though.

Avitt, a member here, can be contacted by PM

Davidsen has a section in the dealers area (it's hidden in the second section), and should only be contacted using the email addresses he provides.

[mastergod]

If you want a cheaper alternative, here is a titanium case from Jackson (trustworthy seller of cheap homage watches and parts)

http://www.jacksontse.com/mm052.html

Its for 6497 movement. He only has the caseback shown but I believe the case accepts other casebacks.

MG

Edited November 4, 2009 by mastergod

[Drulee]

If you want a cheaper alternative, here is a titanium case from Jackson (trustworthy seller of cheap homage watches and parts)

http://www.jacksontse.com/mm052.html

Its for 6497 movement. He only has the caseback shown but I believe the case accepts other casebacks.

MG

Yes they accept most factory and DSN case backs, but may have problems aligning the stem when some dials are used - no idea which ones.