Dani Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Read a thread where a prestige member said it could come, thats many months ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Read a thread where a prestige member said it could come, thats many months ago Few more models are on the cards, and some non-subs if he manages to source the particular ETA movements he's after. Let's just hope his case maker fixes the issue with stubby lugs and position of the CG that's currently sitting too high on the side of his 'auto' cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Its a shame that hes going down the swiss ETA route, as its going to push it up in $$$ a bit to much for me right now but I'm likely to change my mind once they are out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Its a shame that hes going down the swiss ETA route, as its going to push it up in $$$ a bit to much for me right now but I'm likely to change my mind once they are out No worries mate, his 24/25 subs will come in two flavors, A7750 and ETA7750. You're safe Should be few more weeks though, not too long. Fingers crossed everything comes out as planned. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 If David is actually working on fixing the CG he needs to do a lot more than adjust its position on the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 If David is actually working on fixing the CG he needs to do a lot more than adjust its position on the case. Crown guard, as well as a bolder date wheel. I commend him for his custom fonts, but that are still lacking in thickness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 If David is actually working on fixing the CG he needs to do a lot more than adjust its position on the case. I wouldn't bet on it mate. And I know what you mean...the lever is too centered for pre-G series CG, the top is too flat...you name it it's full of issues I was planning in replacing the CG with a cartel one anyway...;-) There are other issues of course, like thinner and lighter casebacks he uses, but I don't see that fixed any time soon, importunately. The c/back engraving is also substandard, yeah...I know what you mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Yes seems like just in time for when i get some cash :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 No worries mate, his 24/25 subs will come in two flavors, A7750 and ETA7750. You're safe Should be few more weeks though, not too long. Fingers crossed everything comes out as planned. Cheers! Well that news has made morning Cheers for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted April 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 i would think this thread should be at page 10 by now, very surprised its so little interest in this models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 There isn't much to say... Major kudos to David for working on this but I believe when it comes out you'll most likely end up with this: badly shaped case overbeveled crown terrible crownguard (there's really nothing to good i can say about dsn crownguards post-2007) thin font datewheel / weak mag cyclops caseback cut out of a tin can good handstack good dial great dealer if the bezel/ratchet assembly can go into 199 ultimate and jakob makes a caseback for this one i'll get one.. hell i'll probably get one cause noone else is making one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted April 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 There isn't much to say... Major kudos to David for working on this but I believe when it comes out you'll most likely end up with this: badly shaped case overbeveled crown terrible crownguard (there's really nothing to good i can say about dsn crownguards post-2007) thin font datewheel / weak mag cyclops caseback cut out of a tin can good handstack good dial great dealer if the bezel/ratchet assembly can go into 199 ultimate and jakob makes a caseback for this one i'll get one.. hell i'll probably get one cause noone else is making one. So in other words the watch will end up as one shitty rep, that needs like 10mods to even be somewhat close why cant this people get things right? i am wondering about this very much, like if they have a deal whit all the brands to always make some big flaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 It's not set in stone. I'm speaking from my previous experience and I doubt that David will manufacture all parts for this watch from scratch, he'll most likely keep using his current interchangeable stock till he runs out. I'd love to be proven wrong on this more than anyone, 24A is one of my favorite PAMs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I've actually sent a long list of 'preferred improvements' to him few weeks ago. The guys that know me from before know how obsessed with detail I could be. The list wasn't exactly half page long as I wouldn't like to p$ss of the Master ;-) I also raised an issue of 24A having 12 bezel clicks...I believe after that his case maker probably swore at me Still no reply...if anything comes my way that's interesting to the rest of community in this respect, I'll post it here for sure. cheers, b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 If we could just get a decent case, caseback and CG I'd be in heaven. The dials and hands are usually good so I'm not worried about that and the rest can be corrected. 2-tone relume from the ziggmeister, tourby or palp crown and takashi's datewheel and you're done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Ok...so received the not-so-good reply today. The 24A 12-click bezel fact wasn't considered, so DSN will try to rectify that. There are 4 subs in production, 24A/D and 25A/D - this has been confirmed, so we don't have to guess anymore. The production of the new re-edition of PAM029 GMT is currently hindered by issues around ETA- 2893-A2 GMT mov't availability, so it may not happen at all. ETA-2836 with add-on GMT module is an option, but neither DSN nor many of us are too keen on thas idea. All that aside, I really need an assistance from the community to confirm/discuss the following before re-confirming with DSN: 1) PAM 024A S/S - polished S/S case, polished S/S bezel and studs, no hash marks - 12 bezel clicks - matte black dial finish (or is it deeper jet black dial finish?) - no metal circles around dial markers 2) PAM 024D S/S - polished S/S case, brushed S/S bezel with polished studs, with 15min hash marks - 60 bezel clicks - jet black dial finish (or is it matte black dial finish?) - no metal circles around dial markers 1) PAM 025A Ti - brushed Ti case, brushed Ti bezel and studs, no hash marks - 12 bezel clicks - matte black dial with waffle finish (or is it deeper jet black dial waffle finish?) - no metal circles around dial markers 2) PAM 025D Ti - brushed Ti case, brushed bezel with polished studs, with 15min hash marks - 60 bezel clicks - jet black dial waffle finish (or is it matte black dial waffle finish?) - no metal circles around dial markers Anything major I missed? He's already sorted casebacks and serials for the respective series. Let's confirm/add/remove from the list above to get this Sub project rolling faster, guys. So far I only know of one setback, new 24A bezel with 12 clicks will have to be made. Let's hope there aren't other details DSN missed thanks, b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesd Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 I can't wait for the 25A, with 12 click bezel, AWESOME!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimster Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Regarding the 25A, I have a 25B which is basically the same as the A series and the dial is matte and the rest of your list is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Regarding the 25A, I have a 25B which is basically the same as the A series and the dial is matte and the rest of your list is correct. Thanks mate, much appreciated! Will send the list to DSN for reference. BTW, it's scary that at this stage of a project (last weeks) he still requires this pretty much basic model info. Let's hope everything comes out OK. cheers, b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 What color of the lume will be used for the 024A model? A mix that will meet the color of already years old Tritium dial + hands? Maybe the color of the lume also should be considered for the 024A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 What color of the lume will be used for the 024A model? A mix that will meet the color of already years old Tritium dial + hands? Maybe the color of the lume also should be considered for the 024A. He's already done the dial and hands. Pretty much close to his 27/28/A PR models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 He's already done the dial and hands. Pretty much close to his 27/28/A PR models. Superb, that color is very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbiz Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 all I want is the Ti case... I'll do the rest myself. Feanken 106 time indeed!! As for the 029... I wouldn't get too excited as his 029 dial wasn't great... and his handset he's got is 1000% wrong... I'm looking forward to seeing what DSN comes to market with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Now more than 1 month further, still no 24A. Somebody got any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpower88 Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Man, i just cant wait. i need it before the end of july. if not, i will buy a 199. i dont have a pam since 6 months because i am waiting for that 024! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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