Jkay Posted February 9, 2011 Report Posted February 9, 2011 You can replace every part with a Gen part if you like. Dial, bracelet, hands, case-back, HEV, crown, tube, crystal ..... everything. Some people do that. It just depends on how much money you want to spend. Most people only do dial-hands-crown-tube and then get the replica crystal AR coated by Chieftang, who supplies the finest (better than Gen) AR coating available today.
mojako Posted February 13, 2011 Author Report Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Finally received the GEN parts and installed them... but ran into some problems!! Crystal doesn't fit! It went right thru- It probably needs a GEN crystal gasket.. is this the one i need? The GEN He tube will not go thru all the way - the He Valve doesn't sit flush with the case - will have to mod this later Take a look at the pix - with GEN dial, GEN bezel and GEN He valve - take note of the REP hands- they match the dial lume color!! GEN hands and crown have yet to arrive. ( Sorry for the hazy pix, this was a quick shoot ) Edited February 13, 2011 by mojako
ryaku Posted February 13, 2011 Report Posted February 13, 2011 bad news about the HV, the rep hv is indecent to say the least You got a great watch there
cib0rgman Posted February 13, 2011 Report Posted February 13, 2011 Do you mind tell me the dealer. Thanks
mojako Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Posted February 14, 2011 Ryaku, it's ok. My modder said the He valve is an easy fix. The crystal isn't though- really have to get a gasket. ciborgman, dealer is Mary - watchesinternational
mojako Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) Some more shots... with natural lighting (as opposed to the artificial lighting on the previous shots) Still without the GEN hands and un-modded He tube.. GEN Parts installed: Dial Bezel He Valve Lume shot - lume on the rep hands don't match the GEN Edited February 17, 2011 by mojako
Slan9e Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) Great looking piece! Any news on the crystal? If anyone else knows smthing please share! Thanks Edited February 17, 2011 by Slan9e
krpster Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Coming along nicely. Great looking pics.
mojako Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Posted February 17, 2011 Thanks guys No news on the crystal yet. My GEN gasket has yet to arrive. It will probably reach me mid-March.
Slan9e Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) Did you order the ref: 298ZW2980 or smthing else?, i cant figure out which one is for the 42mm case.. In R2D4's thread says that 298ZW2980 gasket is for case no 168.1651, 1653 (42mm version), but Ofrei says its for case no 168.1650 - 1652 (45.5 mm).. so im a bit confused any ideas? Thanks Slan9e Edited February 17, 2011 by Slan9e
ryaku Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 I'm also considering 2 options: - recoating the rep crystal (AR is not that bad but not comparable to gen quality or aftermarket ar service) - buying a gen crystal After all AR service is around 70-80$ shipment included
mojako Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Posted February 17, 2011 slan9e - damn! You are correct! I ordered the one which r2d4 posted in his guide, not checking if it's for the 45mm! I will confirm this with Ofrei. ryaku, the REP crystal on this 5th GEN is nice. There isn't much of a difference with the GEN crystal, I will try to take comparison pictures soon.
ryaku Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 mojako, I received the watch yesterday and I have to say the AR is not bad at all but still not at the gen level in my opinion. Still, I can't wait to see the review of the 2 crystals, I'm very curious.
mojako Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) yea the blue hue on the REP crystal is much stronger. To add to that. The part number on r2d4's guide is wrong! Bob Frei responded to me saying that i must order the right gasket for the 168.1551 case. Aargh! Edited February 18, 2011 by mojako
ryaku Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 168.1651, right? I had the opportunity this morning to have a close look at a gen PO. The rep is structurally really well done, also the bezel clicks like the gen, almost the same sound and feeling. A gen dial, hands, crown and HV is the way to go. Also a new AR coating is mandatory although the rep coating is decent. A new bezel is too expensive, I'll just try to improve the pearl at a low cost. mojako, can you please check the crystal sizes (thickness and diameter) when you get it? I have one spare SMP crystal and I'm curious to know if sizes are close or very different. Thanks
mojako Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Posted February 19, 2011 You are correct and I am wrong. It's 168.1651 Ok, I will take a picture of the crystals when I get a chance. I have yet to order the gen gasket so this may take a while.
Calebt Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Mojako I'mm starting the same project and I read you had some trouble with the He valve. Is the part number on R2D4's ref. guide the right one? Oh yes I like the leather strap can you tell me what ebay seller you purchased from.
gran Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Great thread Could someone inform me why this is called a 5th generation PO replica and wath is the difference from the 4th generation (I guess the 4th gen = UPO or am I wrong)
Jkay Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Could someone inform me why this is called a 5th generation PO replica and wath is the difference from the 4th generation (I guess the 4th gen = UPO or am I wrong) You disappear for 6 months and then expect us to do your homework for you?! The last 42mm replica to accept gen parts was the v4. The POrikaa 42mm does not accept gen parts, so it was never called a v5. This new version accepts gen parts so it is known as the 42mm v5.
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