swdivad Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 Finally got my 203A back from my watchsmith Case: Unknown CG: Unknown Crown: Unknown Dial: FGD Crystal: DSN Movement: ETA/DSN Hands: Tritium Back: Jacob DLC: opcrown There's still more work to be done, but I just wanted to have some time on my wrist before I send it back for some tweaks: The plate between the movement and the dial is too thick by about .2mm Needs a new case tubeNeeds a new crownWill replace the hands with FGD hands just receivedNeed to polish or replace CG pin, and I think PVD coat it Other than above, I'm very happy with it! It's so beautiful on my wrist, can't stop looking at it 7 Years in this hobby and still loving Panerai!!! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 Congrats! She's a beaut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 D - that looks fantastic - congratulations and glad you received the hands OK Enjoy Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossanti Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 D mate, it looking good! I wish one day I will be able to build one of this too. Im still waiting to do my 201a and 202a. My EOD movement in the other hand was broken and damaged. Now I need a new movement, which is way expensive. Cost like a new watch altogether! damn.. enjoy yours mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted July 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 D mate, it looking good! I wish one day I will be able to build one of this too. Im still waiting to do my 201a and 202a. My EOD movement in the other hand was broken and damaged. Now I need a new movement, which is way expensive. Cost like a new watch altogether! damn.. enjoy yours mate! you can get an asian 7750 for cheap... I told you not to change the date between 9pm and 3am... ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted July 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 Thanks for the compliments guys... it still needs some work, but it's ok for the time being... The CG lever is too tight and the dial sub-plate is too thick, so it doesn't wind properly yet Need to fix these issues for it to be complete. Anybody have a spare dial plate with seconds at 9 by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 Nice looking piece indeed. Hope you get it sorted soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossanti Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 LOL..I didnt change the date at all after your word of wisdom..anyway..now need to source the movement more money to spend of this EOD ..lol..what a beauty queen. Love your 203A ...looking forward for new improvement updates D!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esco Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 (edited) Looking pretty darn good IMO... you're almost there! How come you're thinking about recoating the lever pin in PVD? I'm pretty certain that most of the 203/A (pictures) that I've seen, the pin is left uncoated in SS. Best description I can give is that it's slightly brushed concentrically, some pics look polished and slightly darkened but it looks good in the raw SS form. What are your thoughts on this? Edited July 12, 2010 by dleerious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted July 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 Looking pretty darn good IMO... you're almost there! How come you're thinking about recoating the lever pin in PVD? I'm pretty certain that most of the 203/A (pictures) that I've seen, the pin is left uncoated in SS. Best description I can give is that it's slightly brushed concentrically, some pics look polished and slightly darkened but it looks good in the raw SS form. What are your thoughts on this? Yes, it seems some photos show it as PVD, others seem plain steel... Here's some gen shots: Right now, the dial plate and waterproof issues are at the top of the list. I just can't seem to think about taking it off my wrist for the time it will take to fix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossanti Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 Nice one..keep it first and enjoy it on ur wrist first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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