fishgodeep Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Evening All, Had a couple of days off for my birthday, so chilled a bit with the family and got some decent bench time in as well I managed to finish these two pieces to a level I'm happy with and also snapped some half decent (ish) photos. I'm especially pleased with how Avitt's Pre-A style DLC shows up on the 004 - it looks exactly the same colour as some of the famous gen library images that I aspired to - really pleased with the finished result- Big Thanks TV 004 Quick Specs :EL Case Set , T-48 , Sapphire from "that seller on Ebay" , DSN hands , DSN OP6500 0099/100 caseback - ETA Engine I'm pleased with the 001 as well - it's been in my collection for 3 or more years now so actually has the feel of an old genuine watch more than any other in my collection. 001 Quick Specs : ETA Engine, JF case set /CG / Crystal ,One of those good spring loaded crowns that you have no idea where it came from, B 1176 Solid Case back (not totally incorrect ) Ziggy lumed hands Strap wise , 001 is on custom made Robert Ross Signature Metta , 004 is a Manifaturra Firenze SE 1942 Tan Calf, both with OEM tang buckles. Thanks for looking and keep the faith - RWG IS the place to watch ! FGD ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panera Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 woav perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest avitt Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 That is a really sweet pair I hope to have a nearly matching set soon, with a FGD dialed 001, and 009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 congrats real nice lookin watches, and the dials awsome..where did they come from enjoy these beautys denz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 and happy birthday to you FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Sweet Metta on a really sweet 001, S! Of course, not forgetting that wonderful finish on the 004! Happy belated Birthday too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Gorgeous! ...But I expect no less coming from you! Happy Belated Birthday!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Phenomenal pieces, FGD, congratulations! What do you mean by: " B 1176 Solid Case back (not totally incorrect )" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Fantastic!!! Happy belated Birthday!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3x Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Amazing duo. Great job on both and the straps really completes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 S- Very nice work. And a belated Happy Birthday of course. You're not getting older. You're getting better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Sweet pair S - Happy Birthday mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atreewithroots Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 The hands on both watches are incorrect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 The hands on both watches are incorrect... why??? this a pre V pams, and this models have non matching hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panera Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 why??? this a pre V pams, and this models have non matching hands! Right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 great work. rolli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atreewithroots Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 The lume area doesn't extend far enough into the tip of the hour and minute hands, so we're looking at contemporary hands on a pre-v and pre-a model, which is incorrect. why??? this a pre V pams, and this models have non matching hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 ATWR is partially correct, this is not only the case with PreV & PreA watches. A and Bt transitional series of manual winds exhibit this effect. PreV PreA A-Bt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Also, if you want to be a true purist there is no such thing as "non matching" in PreA. That term is specifically reserved for the 90 units of early PreV 201|202|203/A that received the reactive lacquer formulation over the dial indeces. The difference in dial and hand color of "T-" and "T" vendome PreA, A and later production years is due to the binding compound, differences in the method of application of compound to dial vs hands, environmental factors as well as PSC intervention to replace hands with badly corroded and crumbling compound with NOS hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Thanks to everyone for their support and kind comments - improving accuracy is THE passion of ours I know @ Mr Treewithroots - clearly you have the eye or the knowledge (or both) so thanks for pointing that out. You have started something now that I may have to finish , starting to make enquiries with some contacts in Switzerland as I type W0lf - I think there is such a thing as non-matching Pre-A's - unless these pictures are not telling the truth Pre A 001 004 Pre A 001 Cheers FGD PS - Anyone waiting for anything from me - apologies for the slight delay , I'm back in the UK now so will get stuff going by the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 FGD, I'm familiar with the fact that there is a difference in color between the hands and the dial in PreA watches as well as other Vendome models with Tritium treated luminous compound. However, the Non Matching term as coined by D.Grandry (along with others like PreV and PreA) only applies to the "unlucky" PreV batch of 90 watches where the reactive varnish has caused accelerated aging of the luminous compound, and as a byproduct a beautiful amber color of the dial indexes. There is a discussion on Paneristi where Mr.Grandry has laid down the law so to speak with respect to this phenomena. I can link it for those interested. There have been discussions regarding vendome watches exhibiting a similar effect but nobody has come up with a fitting term, "differently patinaed" and others have been suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 You guys consistently amaze me with your attention to detail. Sheesh! Now I need new hand sets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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