Usil Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Sorry to hear about the bits falling off the latest batch of 187s. Same thing happened when they first came out in 2006. Many buying them gave each marker a good look to see if loose so they could epoxy it rather than wear it and have it fall off and become lost. I bought mine from TTK back in those days and his were welded on. Here is my 187 with a SS bracelet. You have to have attitude to wear this combination or like to lift weights. Usil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisegold Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I have not heard of "bits" falling off the bezel.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usil Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I was referring to recent posts indicating there have been problems with markers on the Bezel on the 187. Always a good idea to check these kind of things on new purchases. Usil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kronos twin Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 that's one tough hombre right there. looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpower88 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 I was referring to recent posts indicating there have been problems with markers on the Bezel on the 187. Always a good idea to check these kind of things on new purchases. Usil the part falling off is the date push button, not bezel markers. or maybe i miised some other threads. my pusher fell off, actualy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usil Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Your right. Usil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 I like it Must be heavy as F**K!! Oddly enough I hate rubber straps but I find this new 187 to be a good match with the rubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 GREAT!!! I like that look a lot. The only thing holding me back from buying this baby is I have no clue how to ever rebrush the bezel if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usil Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 (edited) Well, my 187 is 6 years old and you can see the condition of the bezel after a few years cleaning and polishing. It is impossible to be very effective with the markers getting in the way but it does not look too bad and has character. Rebrushng, I would think would be nearly impossible but as I said it still looks good after 6 years. As for the weight, I forget how many grams it weighs as I did weigh it when I installed the bracelet. It is definitive a noticeable weight on the arm and is why I said you need to have some attitude to wear it. There is a benefit, however, as the bracelet nicely balances the heavy watch on the wrist. With rubber it is like an off balanced weight on top of your arm taped to your wrist. Usil Edited August 3, 2011 by Usil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Yeah you wear that beast with a big mutha f**ka wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Hulkin' watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 You have a shot of that on the wrist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highflyingclive Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 omg.. a 187 on a metal bracelet. Can you lift your arm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikequebec Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 nice! who made a 26mm bracelet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usil Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Can't remember as it has been too long but I remember I bought it from a guy on Ebay. Usil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerwine Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 I bought my 1st 187 in 2006 from Eddy Lee as well and had one marker fall off the bezel as well. I bought a complete but non-working other 187 just to have extra markers to replace if any others fell off. Also had it lumed and serviced by Vac, so it was a very valuable rep for me and I have worn it a lot. I just bought a newer one, but not the latest, with improved correct color lume and Chief double A/R . I know the doublr A/R is not correct, but OMG what an effect it has on the dial. I really love it, so I will not want to get the newest rendition. Rogerwine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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