iain-d Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Thought I would share few photos of the watch that got me into watches . I have been sourcing the parts for this for a while . Most all gen apart from case ( rep smp ceramic ) 2500c movement gen hands dial /crown H valve etc . just need gen case back to finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Well done Sir, a great classic piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Very nicely done. It was the Bond Seamasters that got me interested in high end watches. Oddly though I've never owned a blue Bond Seamaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain-d Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Thanks for the nice comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desai Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I HV one all gen except bracelet. Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentflight Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Did swapping the crystal for GEN allow the fitment of GEN bezel? I have a franken SMP with a SMPC case and the stock rep bezel... couldnt fit the gen bezel and I have a gen crystal laying around... Did swapping the crystal for GEN allow the fitment of GEN bezel? I have a franken SMP with a SMPC case and the stock rep bezel... couldnt fit the gen bezel and I have a gen crystal laying around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Crystal has nothing to do with bezel fitting on these other than being thicker than a older type. Fitting a gen 2531.80/2220.80 crystal will flush the glass and older bezel/insert if that is what you are referring too. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain-d Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Update after a week on the wrist the watch is running -1sec . Am waiting a few weeks to let the movement settle in as this is my first 2500c serviced movement . I Managed to get gen case back . With the gen bezel it just clicked straight on the crystal doesn't play a part of holding the bezel on . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I think it could be the crystal gasket rather than the crystal itself that is causing the crystal to sit too high. I've been reading up on one of my projects: a PO bezel on a Seamaster Pro case. Some (gens) need a PO gasket to get the height right. I did have a rep 2254 Seamaster with a PO crystal and that sat high - like yours. I never dismantled it though so can't say for sure if it was the gasket or the crystal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentflight Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Thanks for the reply, I guess a non ceramic Smp bezel does not fit on a rep SMPC case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Sorry, I can't help you with that one. Although there are people who use the ceramic Seamaster mid case for frankens so it work. Don't forget, these are reps and there are several factories making them so you may find a combination that will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentflight Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 I was actually under the impression that only one factory produced the SMPC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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