watcher Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I bought a UK based 42 PO from a very nice member earlier this week as I always felt the UPO was a little too clumsy for everyday wear and so the transformation has begun! Yesterday I fitted a gen crown and tube and a gen He valve. I have fitted a gen crystal today. Tomorrow a gen black bezel will arrive from Cousins. I already have a gen DW and hands but sadly they were out of stock on the dial even though they told me it was in stock! I feel the bracelet on my watch is pretty good and the thick clasp is not really an issue so I have just oredered a pair of genuine 952 end links as I did with the 951's on my Franken UPO last year. It should cure the gap issue nicely. I'm quite impressed with this watch and it does make a nice base for modding. They have threaded the He valve and crown tube but sadly the valve thread is not big enough and the crown tube thread is too big!! Ah well...... Here is a couple of pics of my progress so far. Will hopefully be completed by the end of the month if Cousins get a shift on with the parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Sweet!!! Keep us posted on the progress!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 good stuff, beautiful watch and progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Genuine Bezel assembly added today. Dial should arrive 10/03. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If you see Kay Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 let me know if you want to get rid of your 5th gen dial.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelo Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 And also let me know if you want to get rid of your 5th crystal.... I'm really looking for one! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Amazing my friend. You always have the best watches. The gen insert alone makes a HUGE difference. For some reason the rep makers can never make the Omega pearl look even remotely genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) I agree the 5th gen he valve is ridiculously tall. So that's a good mod. My 4th gen has everything but the he valve. Was it an easy mod? The valve on my 4th gen screws right off which although is on tight it does worry me a little. Edited March 5, 2011 by matt2302 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I had to recess the the hole slightly as the gen valve has a collar that made it sit away from the case and also had to make the hole slightly larger and as I did not know the thread pitch etc I bonded mine in place but it works as it should. @matt Am I right in thinking youre a Huddersfield lad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signumboy Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Very nice . I see you didn't hang around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojako Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 nice build watcher! Did you have problems fitting the gen crystal? Mine didn't fit with the rep crystal gasket - 5th gen PO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted March 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 It fitted Ok but not as tight as I would like so I have ordered some gen gaskets from Cousins but they are currently out of stock. Mine is fine but I would not trust it in water yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojako Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 thanks for replying watcher. Check cousins. They have it in stock now! The part # should be 298ZW2981 for the 42mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.