astonjenks Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Bloody Customs guys caught me for £42.69 Import duties today for my Fiddy however happy to pay and will wear her out tonight on her JV strap that has been waiting for weeks to be fitted. I will post more shots when I get chance. She has a gen crystal in an EL case with a wonderful Swiss movement which has been beautifully converted and modded by the master Marlin whom I would like to thank very much. Regards AJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlin22 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 No thanks necessary, the pleasure was all mine!! it's not everyday I get to deal with a true class act such as yourself Enjoy that beauty..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inertiadrifter Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 What is this!!! Only 2 pics You should be ashamed of your self!!! Post more or this post will be nuked!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 A very busy day yesterday, don't worry I will. AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Vey nice Andy gots get one of these....................... :bangin: or not just to many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Some more photos as demanded AJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Schildking Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 wow! amazing piece, AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Thanks She certainly is a beauty. AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 And the strap is a stunner too!!! Now you have me thinking how to dress up my own less worthy fiddy ( old El front loading case) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Wonderful! Movement and crystal sure makes this something special. Envious mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Thanks guys You simply cannot beat OEM straps to dress these up in my opinion. AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegasvic Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Wow! Just wow! That is a thing of beauty! Congrats are in order I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rulosi Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmf1972 Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 whose movement is that? it looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted April 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 It a Swiss movement originally fitted into the EL case with brand new PAM bridges curtousy of Marlin. AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlin22 Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 It a Swiss movement originally fitted into the EL case with brand new PAM bridges curtousy of Marlin. AJ Actually this is far from the standard 6497-1 Swiss movements originally fitted into the rep watches, this is a true Swiss 6497-2 movement, the same as the one found in the gen but this has the rep bridges. Everything on the movement is gen ETA 6497-2 parts except for the bridges and swan neck components. If you look under the balance you will see the ETA stamp and the numbers 6497-2. Hey AJ don't sell yourself short man, you have a winner here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Damn nice piece and strap! How easy are those rep bridges to get hold of? I've been keeping an eye out for similar bridges, movements or a whole watch head but everyone I've seen so far (for sale) has just been the horrid stick on plates with an undecorated bridge underneath. There's more and more of these stick on things coming out and they nearly all look just daft, they're almost never aligned up properly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Actually this is far from the standard 6497-1 Swiss movements originally fitted into the rep watches, this is a true Swiss 6497-2 movement, the same as the one found in the gen but this has the rep bridges. Everything on the movement is gen ETA 6497-2 parts except for the bridges and swan neck components. If you look under the balance you will see the ETA stamp and the numbers 6497-2. Hey AJ don't sell yourself short man, you have a winner here Thanks Marlin, you're the expert for sure! Regards AJ Damn nice piece and strap! How easy are those rep bridges to get hold of? I've been keeping an eye out for similar bridges, movements or a whole watch head but everyone I've seen so far (for sale) has just been the horrid stick on plates with an undecorated bridge underneath. There's more and more of these stick on things coming out and they nearly all look just daft, they're almost never aligned up properly! Email Marlin, he is the TOP guy! AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3nj4min3 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Truly stunning watch Aston! The craftsmanship is evident and the movement looks gorgeous. Wear it well my friend, this one is a keeper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemark Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Wow! Really nice AJ. Yes Marlin is the master! He's working on another 111 for me and hope to receive it soon! Then I will go shopping at ABP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Many thanks MM. Regards AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemark Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 AJ, if you have time, could you please measure lug to lug for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Morning MM Sure. The O/A of end of lug to end of lug is 57mm. Regards AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Beautiful Fiddy and strap combo! Cograts, really a stunner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Thanks Hambone In truth there's about $2k in the Fiddy, however its a real piece with gen crystal and the same movement as gen so I think its a great deal. AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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