projectologist Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 So this one has been floating around for awhile. It started with the case set that was part of a gen part-out with another member. He started to convert it to a 201a franken. He wasn't feeling a lot of love for it, so I offered to take it off his hands. He had a very good looking DSN dial in it, but the slightly smaller #'s and the slightly larger arrow logo bugged me. In with an FGD dial and slap on a correct Pre-V buckle/strap = a lot of love for me Parts rundown so far... gen case set 98% 1:1 Jakob(sp) case back hands... standard rep issue, nicely aged in coffee by the previous owner FGD dial Swiss 6497 movement from Ofrei.com Dirk strap with Pre-V correct buckle Next upgrade... FGD is considering doing correct Pre-V hands :thumbsupsmileyanim: Some quick phone pics in the driveway (just drove back from the previous owner's house where he did the dial transplant for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 great watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 What's not to like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Fantastic!!! Looks good on ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mir36 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 That is an amazing build. Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repwatch Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 wow amazing...i need the case set :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 that's a beautiful thing :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HArwood22 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Awesome. Did you have preV lugs drilled? So this one has been floating around for awhile. It started with the case set that was part of a gen part-out with another member. He started to convert it to a 201a franken. He wasn't feeling a lot of love for it, so I offered to take it off his hands. He had a very good looking DSN dial in it, but the slightly smaller #'s and the slightly larger arrow logo bugged me. In with an FGD dial and slap on a correct Pre-V buckle/strap = a lot of love for me Parts rundown so far... gen case set 98% 1:1 Jakob(sp) case back hands... standard rep issue, nicely aged in coffee by the previous owner FGD dial Swiss 6497 movement from Ofrei.com Dirk strap with Pre-V correct buckle Next upgrade... FGD is considering doing correct Pre-V hands :thumbsupsmileyanim: Some quick phone pics in the driveway (just drove back from the previous owner's house where he did the dial transplant for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted March 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Awesome. Did you have preV lugs drilled? Thanks! That's definitely on my list. Since it started life as a gen case, I want to make sure I decide to keep it as a 201a and not make it into a more contemporary model. Once I drill it out, there's no turning back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HArwood22 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I hear ya, that is why I asked. Especially since it is a gen case Very nice Thanks! That's definitely on my list. Since it started life as a gen case, I want to make sure I decide to keep it as a 201a and not make it into a more contemporary model. Once I drill it out, there's no turning back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesd Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 You should get Jakob to make you a 209 caseback and put on a A series CG and call it a 5218-209 as that watch had a single screw with the same lug profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted March 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 You should get Jakob to make you a 209 caseback and put on a A series CG and call it a 5218-209 as that watch had a single screw with the same lug profile. I'm also thinking 202 4-liner PVD as the lugs on this case are on the chunky side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Looks superb Robert - that case set makes a big difference IMHO. Choice parts indeed Cheers FGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I know it's been said before, but this is a real stunner! Wear it well. Val. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nubreed71 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 I dunno...that canon pin looks pretty recessed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted March 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I dunno...that canon pin looks pretty recessed Good thing I had PhotoShop... but fixed for real now. Phone pic with recessed CP fixed with the old school method... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nubreed71 Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Great pic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossanti Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 im thinking to upgrade my 201a with FGD dial..is he still doing it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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