blix Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I am by no means an expert when it comes to Proplofs... far from it, I really haven't got a clue what I should be looking for. I'd love some help from the experts, pretty please. Very much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Looks like another awesome example of the V2. Great finish and looks like everything lines up from the pics. Enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 ask for pics showing the clasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blix Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Will do, TX. What should I specifically be looking for concerning the clasp? @mastrmindalliance Thanks, mate. Although I would like your input on the CG - on the last picture you can see a small blemish/ding on top of the CG (at the edge). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Will do, TX. What should I specifically be looking for concerning the clasp? to make sure they are sending a V2 clasp and not a V1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blix Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 v1 or v2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 need to see the underside of the clasp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanp67 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Nice amplitude on that movement . My own 2 "Swiss" 2836-2 were at 220 and 235 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blix Posted April 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly does the amplitude specify in a watch movement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pakz Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly does the amplitude specify in a watch movement? It's the angle of variation around the "neutral" for the balance wheel... It's usually around 300°. I think (but may well be wrong) that the larger the amplitude, the more stable you get and therefore the less variability you'll have in timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanp67 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly does the amplitude specify in a watch movement? The amplitude is how much the balance swings in degrees. A general rule of thumb is that with a full wind the amplitude should be at least 260-270 degrees up to around 320-330 degrees. A low amplitude could mean a bad mainspring, a dirty and/or dry movement with high friction, a faulty movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blix Posted April 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Thanks guys, that's very helpful. So I guess I got lucky with the amplitude -- though, +19sec a day isn't that great. I guess a 'good' movement, or the chance that it is a decent/oiled/non-dirty movement, is more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 I thought that reads +019 secs a day? Also, why would a dealer get a V2 watch and a V1 clasp, it would be more expensive and time consuming for them to do that, plus it would serve no purpose and benefit no one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I thought that reads +019 secs a day? Also, why would a dealer get a V2 watch and a V1 clasp, it would be more expensive and time consuming for them to do that, plus it would serve no purpose and benefit no one? it happened to me. The dealers have the watch heads and different straps around. They assemble it for you when you buy it. For some reason I got that combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I always request the dealer gets the new and latests stock direct from the factory, anything else is not acceptable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 but how would you know if they've done it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 but how would you know if they've done it? I shop with select dealers that I trust, most the smaller dealers don't hold any stock in hand after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATEspo Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 A bit off topic, but I'm shopping for a PLO too. Can the clasp off the rubber strap fit a mesh bracelet? If I went with an aftermarket mesh (since my wrist is tok small) can I re-use the clasp from the rubber (pictured above)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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