Mr.Smith Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 Hi I may appear to be a newcomer to the forum, but I am a contributor. However due to the 'sensitivity' of this project, I have decided to remain anon.. I have consulted with my good friend Mark (Finepics) on this project, so I'm sure knowing he is involved, should give you some degree of 'Assurance' . Anyway this has come about through frustration as to why nobody else has done it before now ..!! My Intention is to produce a run of 'Accurate' 'H Series Crown Guards' which according to Mark are also the correct CG's for some vintage models, I will confirm which ones when I can lay my hands on Mark's notes..!! The ground work has been done, I have an engineer standing by who works in Micro Engineering, has seen the appropriate drawings, photos of the CG, and is confident he can produce the complete assembly ie: CG, Lever and pin. We are going to make a Prototype, before the production run starts, but this is where I need your feedback. For this project to work, and before I fork out for a prototype, I need to know that I can count on orders for at least 50 CG assemblies. Then once I am satisfied with the prototype, I will post the photos of it, and will then ask for your promises to be turned into cash...!! The price for this 'Holy Grail' ....? I am sure we can do it for $99 delivered. not too big a price to pay. The 99% perfect rep, draws even closer.. Let me know your thoughts guys, here on the forum. But if you are sure you would like to be in on this, send me an email to smithspeed@aol.com Please dont expect an answer back, at this stage I only want to count numbers of those who are serious about having one....or two..! I will also run this post on the the other Rep Forums, so please do not double up on emails, it will just mess up my numbers. Mr Smith..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azgjav Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 i'll want at least one...ok, maybe 2 or 3.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovepanerai Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I would be in for at least 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I am good for 3-4. Just ask Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 SS only? Any Ti CGs in your plans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promotersf Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I'm in for 4 if we get this project done. Keep it cracking, I know many of us want these bad boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchlover321 Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I am in for a Ti H series CG too SS only? Any Ti CGs in your plans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildee Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 How about doing some crowns to make it complete? Option for Ti would be nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olreon Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 How about doing some crowns to make it complete? Option for Ti would be nice! hello, crowns are not necessary, palp already did some perfect ones. best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 This is something that has been in my mind for some time but lack of contacts in this field of expertise has not let it go any further! I would be in for 4 guards please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I will more than vouch for Mr Smiths integrity here. As I have already mentioned before there are several new projects in the pipeline and this is one of them - these CG's will be a clone of the gen so all of you with interest in the Pre-A's as well will definitely want these. Correct side profile, correct pin placement, machined from a bar not rough cast or laser cut - these will be very good. I will certainly be having 3 of these myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Smith Posted November 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 SS only? Any Ti CGs in your plans? Hi, I will be asking my engineer, that very question this coming week, I dont see any reason why part of the overall number required for this initial run couldn't be in Ti, I would assume the setup and machining process will be exactly the same. I'll check it out anyway and post the answer. The response so far looks encouraging, it looks like we have about 24 required at the moment, but can i just remind you interested parties to email me please, to confirm your interest along with the number of CG's you would take. This is to enable me to have an easy check on the total needed, I'd rather not have to keep toting up from messages on the forum.. Thank you Mr Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 Guys - not preaching at you here but past history has shown that not all interested parties end up completing the deal and quietly drop out. So if you are genuinely interested and will absolutely commit to purchase then this will make thing a bit easier. I can tell you that Mr Smith is working to extremely tight margins here so if even a couple remain unsold that is likely to make the run go into a loss - and we cannot have that as the initial payment to the maker is quite a lot of money. Remember also that these CG's are also for the 5218/201A's etc that a lot a lot of us have as projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wan Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 You can count me in for at least two, and one more if you can do some in titanium.........Thanks, wan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 hi mr. smith, i'm in for 2 crown-guards. thanks rolli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pannylovernr1 Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I'll take 2 CG please. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepshow Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I'm in for at least one. No doubts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I am in for 1 or 2.. Thank You!-- -MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RageRover Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I will definately take 1 (for an H-series). Thinking about a second 1 for a 5218. Count me in for 1 at the moment. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebakanezzar Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 hello, crowns are not necessary, palp already did some perfect ones. best wishes He has not done a run of Ti crowns yet though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5264 Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 I'm interested and would like to get one for my 201a from Davidsen. Is there any way to tell if this will fit one of his cases? I remember a comment that his CGs are a slightly different size as far as where the screws fit to the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 I'm interested and would like to get one for my 201a from Davidsen. Is there any way to tell if this will fit one of his cases? I remember a comment that his CGs are a slightly different size as far as where the screws fit to the case. It won't without a bit of modification at the srcew holes. David's watches are different size than normal rep and genuine ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Just to make this clear - V you are right these will NOT fit Davidsens cases so be aware of this people. Personally I prefer the standard rep cases as I feel they are more accurate which is why this run is designed for them only. You are welcome to modify them to fit D's case but at your own risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchlover321 Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Hi, I will be asking my engineer, that very question this coming week, I dont see any reason why part of the overall number required for this initial run couldn't be in Ti, I would assume the setup and machining process will be exactly the same. I'll check it out anyway and post the answer. The response so far looks encouraging, it looks like we have about 24 required at the moment, but can i just remind you interested parties to email me please, to confirm your interest along with the number of CG's you would take. This is to enable me to have an easy check on the total needed, I'd rather not have to keep toting up from messages on the forum.. Thank you Mr Smith I'm in for a Ti CG for 177H and sending you an email NOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogman Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 I'll take two Mr. Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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