momo650 Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Hello Fellow members. I've long wanted a 5218-202A and over the last few months I've notice DSN and DW offering up their versions. I realize that building one myself would be the preferred method, but I unfortunately lack the patiences and the knowledge to do so. (If a member has a 202A build they are looking to sell PM me) ) If you didn't have the time to search, purchase and build your own, which one would you purchase and what minor changes would you make to give it a more Gen look? DSN: DW: I appreciate in advance all comments and thoughts. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bato69 Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Hello Fellow members. I've long wanted a 5218-202A and over the last few months I've notice DSN and DW offering up their versions. I realize that building one myself would be the preferred method, but I unfortunately lack the patiences and the knowledge to do so. (If a member has a 202A build they are looking to sell PM me) ) If you didn't have the time to search, purchase and build your own, which one would you purchase and what minor changes would you make to give it a more Gen look? DSN: DW: I appreciate in advance all comments and thoughts. Thanks! OOB you really have no other choice to go the DSN route, from what I understand it is the most accurate OOB on the market, although I am not familiar with DW's offering's. There are several members who will build you this from the ground up which will not be matched even by DSN but be prepared to spend a pretty penny on it. From my research and as I understand it, this will be your best build-up unless someone else can throw in their 2 cents to make this even better. 111J or 005K case set 005K crystal Jakob Custom CB Swiss 6497 movement FGD dial & hands Avitt DLC Hope this help's you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 DSN for a budget 202A or a custom build. I am building one right now with: 111J case with NO AR crystal DSN new 202A dial/hands (dial relumed by Goin) DSN new Pre-V CG T48 crown Swiss 6497-1 movt with H3 CP Jakob 202A CB DLCed and modded by Avitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 DSN for a budget 202A or a custom build. I am building one right now with: 111J case with NO AR crystal DSN new 202A dial/hands (dial relumed by Goin) DSN new Pre-V CG T48 crown Swiss 6497-1 movt with H3 CP Jakob 202A CB DLCed and modded by Avitt If you don't mind my asking, what would this custom build cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 If you don't mind my asking, what would this custom build cost? PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo650 Posted August 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 DSN for a budget 202A or a custom build. I am building one right now with: 111J case with NO AR crystal DSN new 202A dial/hands (dial relumed by Goin) DSN new Pre-V CG T48 crown Swiss 6497-1 movt with H3 CP Jakob 202A CB DLCed and modded by Avitt Hi Gianton, when you say "dials relumed" are DSN not as per Gen? If so, what should I be asking for if I should purchase DSN's 202A and want to have those dials relumed? I am fortunate to live very close to The Zig and have had several watches serviced by him and would not hesitate to have him relume this project for me. I would like to learn these types of details, hence why I spend most of my time on the forum. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 GEN Pre-V dials can be seen in various shades depending on climate etc. I like the non matching dials more that's why I will have the dial relumed to "dark orange". It's better to have the dial unlumed from DSN and ZIg can then relume it and have that recessed look in the indices/numerals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo650 Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 GEN Pre-V dials can be seen in various shades depending on climate etc. I like the non matching dials more that's why I will have the dial relumed to "dark orange". It's better to have the dial unlumed from DSN and ZIg can then relume it and have that recessed look in the indices/numerals. Thanks Gianton, I agree as well and the non matching dial is what I will opt for, but what is the most common lume colour for a 202A? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Question is not "what is the most common lume colour" but "which lume color do I like"? These are the ones I like: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bato69 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Hi Gianton, when you say "dials relumed" are DSN not as per Gen? If so, what should I be asking for if I should purchase DSN's 202A and want to have those dials relumed? I am fortunate to live very close to The Zig and have had several watches serviced by him and would not hesitate to have him relume this project for me. I would like to learn these types of details, hence why I spend most of my time on the forum. Thanks. This will explain it all: http://www.paneraiblog.us/2011/05/details-of-prev-and-non-matching/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastergod Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Question is not "what is the most common lume colour" but "which lume color do I like"? These are the ones I like: Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo650 Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Perfect! Thank you all for your advice. Stay tuned as I've placed the order with DSN, have made arrangements with The Zig to mod this baby up and am placing an order with GSD for a complimentary strap. I will post pictures once it's all done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisegold Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Vac has one I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo650 Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Vac has one I think. Hi Denisegold, Want do you mean Vac has one? Does Vac have a 202A from DNS? Thansk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisegold Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Hi Denisegold, Want do you mean Vac has one? Does Vac have a 202A from DNS? Thansk. I believe he does. Email him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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