LovesOldsWacthes Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I would love to see his cases, this could be a great start for a new build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 A shot of his 5510 case set from insta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Livadaris Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I am subscribed to this thread. Found it right on time!!Sent from my ZP999 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 A shot of his 5510 case set from insta:5510 was not made in 1956. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindpirat Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Shoul we place group order for PCG 5513 cases, to get some sort of wholesale price? Sent from Hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I ordered something before and received a different case than what was in the QC pictures. Had to recut the bevels and redrill the lugs myself and the date stamps were wrong/different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant1 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindpirat Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Any top shots?Sent from Hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant1 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 nope, those were the two initial he sent. I'm going to ask for more angles.Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I'm very interested..does anyone know how good is his engraving works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hologramet Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 ant1: I'm liking what I'm seeing but 'll let the experts judge, I'm just a noob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 nope, those were the two initial he sent. I'm going to ask for more angles.Sent from my iPod touch using TapatalkMake sure you check all sides, especially the lug profile, bevels (chamfers) and lug holes! The case I received only had bevels cut on 1 lug. The lug holes were not drilled at the same height on both sides, which meant I had to re-drill them at an angle to fit spring bars. Also the lug-shape ended up being completely different in the case that I received vs the case I saw on the pictures. It's very easy to hide all this at the right angle. So make sure you get straight facing shots from the sides (check out Robert maron for example pics of how to take good shots of vintage Rollie's). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant1 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Make sure you check all sides, especially the lug profile, bevels (chamfers) and lug holes! The case I received only had bevels cut on 1 lug. The lug holes were not drilled at the same height on both sides, which meant I had to re-drill them at an angle to fit spring bars. Also the lug-shape ended up being completely different in the case that I received vs the case I saw on the pictures. It's very easy to hide all this at the right angle. So make sure you get straight facing shots from the sides (check out Robert maron for example pics of how to take good shots of vintage Rollie's). yea, your story makes me very hesitant to make a $600 jump, especially given those two limited selected shots "showing off" the case. perhaps he will be a great source, but a decent dial maker doesn't necessarily make a decent case maker. still hopeful.Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk slay, what was Tonny's response to your case's issues?Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 yea, your story makes me very hesitant to make a $600 jump, especially given those two limited selected shots "showing off" the case. perhaps he will be a great source, but a decent dial maker doesn't necessarily make a decent case maker. still hopeful.Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalkslay, what was Tonny's response to your case's issues?Sent from my iPod touch using TapatalkNothing really, aside from 'oh so sorry, watchmaker send different case'. Even wanted more money when I asked how much a different reference was. I didn't ask for any compensation, but I doubt he would have given me anything. I'm handy with tools, so I just fixed it myself. Not worth arguing over this for nothing (the vibe I got was that he didn't really care if I I order again or not, he does have limited stock/capacity to make new stock that he can sell and he won't be able to sell 10s of cases or dials at a time anyways).Oh and please don't reference me in any convos with him, since I'm still waiting for a dial from him for over a month now and I am still hoping to get that dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Weird choice of pictures to share, I think this guys business has gone boom overnight, maybe that's the reason for crap pics as his eBay pictures and Instagram pictures are very nice... Who knows, however slightly dubious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I've been in contact with him for some tropical gilt dials and he seems responsive but almost like he's not that "interested" almost as if he's a middleman for other parties. Oh and tropical gilt are $500 to $600. I passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindpirat Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Yep, after start of this thread bids on his ebay items dramatically increased! Sent from Hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revere Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) Those are the same SCG photos I was sent as well. The case itself looked good to me, but as others have said, I'm hesitant to order given slay's experience. Dealing with the fake bad english and run-arounds is endlessly frustrating.I got enough of that from Phong when I ordered a case and he sent me a case with a crooked crown tube as well as a bezel insert folded in half like a potato chip - and then shipped the same insert back to me. Patience is the name of the game in this hobby, I have learned, but I'm crossing my fingers this guy is a better source! Edited January 4, 2016 by Revere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Those are the same SCG photos I was sent as well. The case itself looked good to me, but as others have said, I'm hesitant to order given slay's experience. Dealing with the fake bad english and run-arounds is endlessly frustrating.I got enough of that from Phong when I ordered a case and he sent me a case with a crooked crown tube as well as a bezel insert folded in half like a potato chip - and then shipped the same insert back to me. Patience is the name of the game in this hobby, I have learned, but I'm crossing my fingers this guy is a better source! Interesting that you mention fake English... What makes you think that? The replies I got were all in the middle of the night (4am) for most parts of south east Asia, which made me question whether he's really based there.Otherwise Definitely a middleman. He admitted that someone else send the case when I confronted him about the case that didn't match the picture he send me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 I wouldn't give you 10 bucks for any of his stuff. Sounds like a bait and switch job if you ask me. If this guy were to become a member, build a reputation with members, then and only then would I buy from him.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesOldsWacthes Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) I like some of his dial, and the SCG case look good from back.Obviously as Beachcomber says, and whit the Slay not too good experience, i'm not too confortable to pay his price not too cheap for uncertain item that not match is QC pic. Edited January 4, 2016 by LovesOldsWacthes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hologramet Posted January 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Except for 5513 cases with SCG not existing in 1967... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 I had to wait 3 weeks or more for a single case, I doubt his supplier has a lot of capacity. May explain why he wanted 600$ from nanuq for a dial and why the cases got more expensive. Supply and Demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindpirat Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 What a verdict?This 5513 is any good, apart from wrong production year?What about Gen spec of this one? What seller says?Thanks. Sent from Hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revere Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Interesting that you mention fake English... What makes you think that? The replies I got were all in the middle of the night (4am) for most parts of south east Asia, which made me question whether he's really based there. Otherwise Definitely a middleman. He admitted that someone else send the case when I confronted him about the case that didn't match the picture he send me.I actually meant more generally, not necessarily with Tonny. Tonny has been super responsive and very communicative. The SCG case posted above looks good... The chamfers also look better than the sort of chamfers I've seen on the two phong cases I have received. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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