lanikai Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 For our Noobs and for those that want to upgrade their reps with bezel inserts.. acrylic pearls, crystals etc. Here is a very short list of Vendors, some,... on the bay that we often frequent. If you'd like to add on a source that you think could be of benefit, and can aid our members in their quest for a more accurate replica.. post them in this thread please and we can compile a listing that can be easily referenced. here's just a few vendors for those needed parts.. Nostalgia-2000 has recently come out with 5513 inserts, and with the best price.. they also have a new item.. vintage acrylic pearls... they are in sync with all the other vendors that sell these.. the pearl on the 5513 insert is incorrect.. ergo you have to purchase the acrylic pearl separately... Clarks tropics crystals are the closest to the genuine ..imo.. and widely used for our vintage mods also.... gilt hands etc. Here>Nostalgia-2000 Nostalgia competitor on the bay is ..Wholesale 990 .... his items are a little more expensive.. not necessarily better.. but another source for after market parts... the Clarks 11680 crystal is better imo. Here>Wholesale 990 Ofrei your source for ETA movements..genuine Omega parts.. inserts.. pearls.. watch oil.. gaskets.. silicone lub. .. polishing rouge.. Here>Ofrei Cousins UK .. Ofrei' counterpart in UK... eta 7750 date wheels.. etc. Here> Cousins UK Yuki's Watches for a better grade of inserts,, Case's will accept genuine .. dials, hands, riveted bracelets.. fyi.. their stock is not always up to par.. many times they carry only 1 or 2 of any part.. patience is key. Here>Yukis Watches Jewlryandwatch.com.... ND dials and cases.. hands.. pricey.. be prepared to laugh if you call Phong.. he is a character.. there are other ND vendors also.. Here>Jewelryandwatch.com Panatime.. Bob's straps... Panatime for anything Panerai.. screws, buckles.. straps.. tell him you are from RWG.. get a discount.. Bob's straps.. Pams, Breitlings... again tell him you are RWG and get a discount.. Both are RWG vendors.. Maratac.. imo .. the best quality for G-10 Nato straps.. also Zulu straps.. I have not run across better prices on the net for the G-10 Maratac than this vendor. Here>Broadarrow let's not forget our very own Offshore.. his store for tools and parts.. for those of you who just joined .. the basic tools are invaluable for our hobby.. and soooooo affordable.. we are not professionals..and these tools.. even a spring bar tool is much needed Here>Watch Bitz there are many more resources .. these are some of the most sought parts.. if you have a good source..for what the community needs that is not listed.. post um.. AC/Lani Member add ons: bwhitesox' date='12 December 2009 - 01:29 PM' timestamp='1260660543' post='762853'] Ebay store 'Fasci Stainless Steel watch gear' is a great resource for panerai PreV watch tube and screws. They also sell various other panerai tubes etc. Here>Fasci SS watchgear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Ebay store 'Fasci Stainless Steel watch gear' is a great resource for panerai PreV watch tube and screws. They also sell various other panerai tubes etc. http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/FASCI-STAINLESS-STEEL-WATCH-GEAR__W0QQ_armrsZ1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Ebay store 'Fasci Stainless Steel watch gear' is a great resource for panerai PreV watch tube and screws. They also sell various other panerai tubes etc. http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/FASCI-STAINLESS-STEEL-WATCH-GEAR__W0QQ_armrsZ1 I'll add it.. thanks Bws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 If vlydog chimes in, he gave me a great source for tropics style divers straps.. at incredible prices.. cheap and the quality is great for my FF21 Blancpain..the same quality as my gen tropic strap. if ya see this Vly .. please leave the source. AC/Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Thanks Lani Really useful info handy to know...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 For Homages and DIY PAMS, Getat Watch Co. is a good source! Also Jason Tse, just can't find his site right now! I'll update the link when I find it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 For Homages and DIY PAMS, Getat Watch Co. is a good source! Also Jason Tse, just can't find his site right now! I'll update the link when I find it! Good stuff Hike.. keep um coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarin.72 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Great info Lani I think this should be pinned since it contains sources we all need or going to in the future J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Ok, got it, and it's not Jason but Jackson Tse ! Another source for Rolex Parts; i.e. Crystals, inserts........ Watchmaterial ! Thanks Lani.......excellent idea as usual! Hike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upland Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Perfect Omega bracelets,solid,heavy.. and cheap.Other stuff,also,not bad. http://shop.ebay.com/bandmaniac007/m.html?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A1%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A2122&_ipg=&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_pgn=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 DW - http://www.ioffer.com/selling/dyrcsszw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Good one R.. common gang.. keep em coming.. we are looking for "parts".. we have dealers and watches here.. we need parts for upgrading..straps etc.. share your knowledge.. .. everything " taste" better when ya share.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy_bunter Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Just a few from my favourites (I haven't used all of them though so YMMV): http://helenarou.com/ mainly homage stuff but good for projects https://www.watchtool.co.uk/ as it says really http://watchpart.co.uk/ sister site of the above, some genuine parts http://www.ioffer.com/users/offertoyou bracelets and some watch parts, bracelets seem goo quality http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/tryabidforit/ bracelets tools and parts for Tudor/ Rolex etc http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/parts4rolex/ the name gives it away And am I really the first to post this: Davidsen's photobucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 A couple of others come to mind- Natalie over at NDTrading Corp, http://ndtradingcorp.com/zen/ Kinda expensive like Phong, but good selection of vintage rolex parts. Jewelryoutlet555 is the sister company to wholesaleoutlet990, http://myworld.ebay.com/jewelryoutlet555/ Good rolex inserts, but not always the best aftermarket parts- buy w/ caution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 I'm surprised no one has mentioned Gary Clark yet, Da man for all your perspex crystal goodness. Someone got his ebay store in their book marks? Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 I'm surprised no one has mentioned Gary Clark yet, Da man for all your perspex crystal goodness. Someone got his ebay store in their book marks? Col. Col. Clarks is ~ Nostalgia-2000 .. one in the same T~crystals..inserts..hands.. et all.... AC/L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilSub Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Motor City Watch Works for ETA snowflake hands (and some Seiko stuff). The "cmaster" hour and minute hands will fit ETA movements for a better looking MilSub rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Fasci is also great for aftermarket rollie 2mm springbars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightight Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 ebay sellers of watch parts, straps, etc - 99redcamaro a-and-e-watches b_line55cc exotic-watches hitecpro jeffsmit1 jewelerstools jjw2838 rebeccas319 richcrumpton scanron tryabidforit watchbandman50 west-sussex-watches I found all these when searching for stuff for my Franken DJs and actually bought from a few of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 For dials, Ebay sellers Toumii (FM and Omega) and Watchco Australia (AP, VC, Omega, etc) are great. I've bought many dials from each. Seller natnat occasionally sells OEM panerai parts. Bought a Pam bracelet from this guythat was slightly better than standard rep and dirt cheap. Has anybody bought any hands for 40mm and/or 44mm PAMs that were better than standard rep hands? SL lumed aftermarket hands would be great if there is such a thing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 For dials, Ebay sellers Toumii (FM and Omega) and Watchco Australia (AP, VC, Omega, etc) are great. I've bought many dials from each. Seller natnat occasionally sells OEM panerai parts. Bought a Pam bracelet from this guythat was slightly better than standard rep and dirt cheap. Has anybody bought any hands for 40mm and/or 44mm PAMs that were better than standard rep hands? SL lumed aftermarket hands would be great if there is such a thing.... Thanks archi.. your input is invaluable fo sure AC/L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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