vlydog Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Considering a possible 201A project and I am curious to see what the forum thinks of the recipe that I have constructed. Case-Wachtmeister Dial-FGD Hands-FGD or Davidsan Crown guard-LH Crown-t Buckle-Rolexfinder Crystal? Movement? I would love to hear if there are any other winning combinations. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 I'm also building a 201/A. Have gen crown and CG. Case is EL. HANDS: I'd go for the new FGD hands.. they look perfect. MOVEMENT 18k beat old school movement: http://cgi.ebay.com/UNITAS-ETA-6497-1-BASIC-Watch-Movement-small-s-9h-/370365206123?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item563b7c8e6b THICK CRYTSAL: Need some inputs as well. I am not satisfied with what we have in the market. I have had one that was bulit by VAC. I wish i knew the source of that crystal. it was very thick saphire crystal. Hope above helps! Flex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted June 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Thanks Flex for your input. I would love to keep this conversation going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobyPanFan Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Vly... You are good to go with what you have! Hit eBay, Otto or T for the Swiss 6497. The only way you will beat it is by sending it to The Zigmeister for tritium treatment or substituting a Gen part... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Don't forget the caseback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted June 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Thanks a lot B for your feedback. Going to be visiting Madison this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted June 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Your right R. I am considering Jakob's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobyPanFan Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Thanks a lot B for your feedback. Going to be visiting Madison this summer. Cool! Fun town, on a hot summer day you can hit the Dell's... You will love this build Bro! I have had and sold 3 now that were basically the same. The 3 dumbest things I have ever done... There will be a 4th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 My reciepe is to be friend's with a Blane-io! Get a Jakob caseback and voila!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted June 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Thanks gents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 I bought my crystals and movements from Davidsen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted June 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 Are these our best crystal options at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esco Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 Does anyone know if watchmeister's new "pre-v" style case will come with a crystal? It might be premature, but it'd be good to know! Here's my "proposed" build of my 201/A that I'm trying to collect parts for: case: watchmeisters's Pre-V style case (upon release) crystal: ??? crown guard: Little Hero crown: Palp SS movement: ETA 6497 (ofrei) dial: FGD 201/A (upon release) hands: FGD Pre-V hands (upon release) caseback: Jakob's 201/A On the fence right now between the new Palp SS crown or a T48. The new palp is thicker and beefier looking (which I like), I guess until I have them side by side (or installed on the case) I don't know yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockey Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 You have a good recipe now. Get the Oftei movement and you are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 DSN's PAM1A crystal is 35.5mm x 3.5mm thick and very good clarity. I've used one in my PAM40 build and it's easily the best rep crystal I've used. A bit on the pricey side at USD90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted June 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Thank you. I will look into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossanti Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 This is a good idea.. at least i know some brothers out there are putting all this thing together..im in the same boat at the moment..still on hold coz cant find any more parts at the moment .. >> case: DSN crystal: ??? crown guard: DSN crown: DSN movement: ETA 6497 dial: FGD 201/A (upon release) --- Waiting hands: FGD Pre-V hands (upon release) --- waiting.. caseback: Jakob's 201/A Im building the 202a too..but still on hold because hard to get stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Well mate you are travelling on a well worn path.... So there should be lots of advice available Pamman or Drazen you going to chime in For me the WM case is a no brainer FGD hands should be the latest version as the older ones I understand arent quite correct on lume area FGD dial with some slight modding will be the right way Defo a Swiss 6497, plenty about 2nd hand or to Otto for about $140 Jakob CB is a must or there are alternatives not as good but good nonethe less (EL etc) Crystal personally my choice would be the EL as its closest I have seen to gen. Though there are some close reps out there. ( I think I have one somewehere!) I have heard a few from the bay have been upto the mark but cant vouch personally, of course you can see the odd gen for $150 $200 not often though. Crown if your going with LH CG, which in my opion needs some very slight modding if your being picky , the crown - I would go for the shallow cup that comes from the one based on Palps not T as his cup is too deep and if your working with a virgin LH you have enough to work with on both. Look forward to seeing the end piece mate:thumbsupsmileyanim: Is WMs ready now then, I havent been around much myself but I did put my name down for a couple a long time ago.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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