lello Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 (edited) Hi everyone! Lello is back! I don't know if anybody cares about it..., but we never know. I don't even know anything about what happened since I stopped visiting RWG, several months a go. So, I can't be sure if you guys can be interested on this, but as Gil said on his recent post here, I've got just a few new datewheels for the Pams GMT's and PR, if in the meanwhile they didn't make any more with the 2893 mov. These ones fit perfectly on our replicas, as the blank discs are the same as the previous ones I printed months a go. On those ones there was a little problem, as some of the numbers were'n perfectly centered. This time, this problem was solved and the numbers have been printed a little bigger and bolder, for maximum result. Let me know if anyone can be interested in getting one. Many thanks, -- Edited November 28, 2006 by lello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shultz Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Hi lello, welcome back! It is a pleasure to see you here . I would be interested in one of the new wheels because I assembled one of your early date wheels to my 029 2893-2 and iactually I've got some probs.. pm sent. Best, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsupilami Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 hi lello, good to have you back in the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 I don't need a wheel this time but I'm sure the vultures will descend very quickly.... Regardless, let me say a very warm welcome back Leonello p.s. in case you missed it, Italy won the World Cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robideaux Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 definately interested!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Welcome back, Lello! You are returning on the topic exactly at the same time that Finepics is releasing his 2893 and 2892-A2 datewheels. Count me in for 1, anyway (if it fits the 2892-A2). The more, the better! Just, I may assure you that your previous wheels did not fit the 2892-A2 (Power Reserve), only the 2893 (GMT). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 are there any datewheels for the 44mm asian 21j movements yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 are there any datewheels for the 44mm asian 21j movements yet? I too am interested in these. The last and only new I got was that archibald was vaguely taking into consideration whether taking it into consideration or else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lello Posted November 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 are there any datewheels for the 44mm asian 21j movements yet? If you can let me know the exact model name of the original mov. from which the asian 21j has been copied, I will try to see if I can get the blank disks and maybe order the print. Potentially I can let them print any dial, I just need to get at least 10-15 people interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lello Posted November 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 If you can let me know the exact model name of the original mov. from which the asian 21j has been copied, I will try to see if I can get the blank disks and maybe order the print. Potentially I can let them print any dial, I just need to get at least 10-15 people interested. ...AND THANK YOU TO ALL ARE WELLCOMING ME BACK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 If you can let me know the exact model name of the original mov. from which the asian 21j has been copied, I will try to see if I can get the blank disks and maybe order the print. The so-called Asian 21j is a copy of the Miyota 82xx movements, which are quite similar each other. I think they do not differ in their datewheel, but you'd better focus on the 8215. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olreon Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 are there any datewheels for the 44mm asian 21j movements yet? hello, maybe it would be better to make some for the 7750 non chrono based pam´s, like the 88, 104.... and not wasting time and energy on cheap 21 asian movements. just my 2 cents. best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 I too am interested in these. The last and only new I got was that archibald was vaguely taking into consideration whether taking it into consideration or else... This remains an open question. Our original idea was to see if there is a way to create a very cheap, durable, easy-to-install and accurate solution ito the datewheel problem that works on a wide range of (or even all) watches. It's been a process of trial and error but we're 99.9% of the way there. At this point, we've determined that our technique is 1:1 accurate, is durable, and easy to install. Now we just need to find out which movements it is applicable to. We know the technique will work w/ some versions of the Asia 21J but we're still working on finding out if it will work on all variations (PR, etc). The asia 7750 may be able to be ordered as soon as the end of next week. We've gotten our technology, materials suppliers, craftsmen organized so that once we release the first wheel, our turnaround will be a less than a week for each model we decide to do....and the more we print the lower our costs get at all phases of the process. Since this is a hobby we all love and not a business, we're not going to double up on anyone else's project...although if we find ourselves having to compete on any versions we release first to avoid taking a loss, we can become businessmen real quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Wow archibald, that is great news! I did not figure you were at that point! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www_watch Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 maybe it would be better to make some for the 7750 non chrono based pam´s YEP! That would be the icing on the cake for a nice variety of reps. Just imagine sth. like the 87 or 64 "bombas" with correct datefont. Also the new 2500's..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Good to see you back my friend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoesmith Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 This remains an open question. Our original idea was to see if there is a way to create a very cheap, durable, easy-to-install and accurate solution ito the datewheel problem that works on a wide range of (or even all) watches. It's been a process of trial and error but we're 99.9% of the way there. At this point, we've determined that our technique is 1:1 accurate, is durable, and easy to install. Now we just need to find out which movements it is applicable to. We know the technique will work w/ some versions of the Asia 21J but we're still working on finding out if it will work on all variations (PR, etc). The asia 7750 may be able to be ordered as soon as the end of next week. We've gotten our technology, materials suppliers, craftsmen organized so that once we release the first wheel, our turnaround will be a less than a week for each model we decide to do....and the more we print the lower our costs get at all phases of the process. Since this is a hobby we all love and not a business, we're not going to double up on anyone else's project...although if we find ourselves having to compete on any versions we release first to avoid taking a loss, we can become businessmen real quick. This sounds GREAT is there any chance of IWC Ingenieur date wheels?? one can hope..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 I am working with Archibald and Ubi on this particular project. And the short answer is any and all watches are possible with known fonts or clear scans of gens. If a watch utilizes standardized movement turnaround can be within 2 weeks. And no run will be too small. We will post pictures of prototype for Asian 7750 in the next couple of days. No need to PM as it will be self evident shortly. Bear in mind this is not meant to compete with the 2893 project. With the new ones forthcoming we have no intention of doing those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Ooh ooh, finally a bold font fix for my 187? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovepanerai Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 good to have you back - PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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