Chronus Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Looking good. I am waiting on silix to see what they can get me on this one. They may be able to get a sapphire display back, but with the standard plexiglass front crystal which I can replace with this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWR Posted April 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 17, if everyone does take one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosk Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 I'd be interested so thats 18 maybe. Thanks for setting this up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWR Posted May 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 We're up to 19, which means that we're all but a go, if no one else becomes interested, I will take an extra ... Full pricing details should be forthcoming this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWR Posted May 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Some news from my call this morning: 1) Exact production pricing will be available to me by the end of this week. 2) Once production is confirmed as happening, there is a four to six week lead time for sapphire crystals. 3) It is possible that A/R coating was not included in my initial cost projections; may raise per-crystal price as much as $20. 4) 50% deposit is due upon beginning of production to the company -- not out of the ordinary, but coupled with the long lead time, I want to get this out in the open as a fact. This is obviously a mixed bag of news; it seems like a) a very long time for production and that this company is outsourcing the production. I am proceeding with requesting pricing from this supplier, but am also going to attempt to find another manufacturer to recieve a quote from; perhaps to lower both prices and production time. Will keep all of you posted. (Mark, PM me!) Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdubpower Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 wait so does the swiss version like from josh have sapphire or mineral, iwas always told it was sapphre from josh, but the fact that it spontaneously exploded meant it was mineral, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 (edited) Thanks for trying Jonathan. Whilst I'd love an AR sapphire for my 212, like you I'm not convinced that this lead time (outsourced definitely which means significant markup at your suppliers end) and cost represents a fantastic deal. Look forward to you getting another quote. Edited May 9, 2006 by docblackrock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Thanks for trying Jonathan. Whilst I'd love an AR sapphire for my 212, like you I'm not convinced that this lead time (outsourced definitely which means significant markup at your suppliers end) and cost represents a fantastic deal. Look forward to you getting another quote. That price is actually pretty good compared to the quotes I got on sapphire lenses from US companies. I think I know what company Johnathan and Mark are using (the outsourcing bit gave it away) and they seemed up and up to me when I was working on the sapphire cyclops project. He may be able to get a price that's 10% lower, but I doubt it since that company outsources it's projects to China keeping prices low, but in any case the lead time won't change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWR Posted May 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Everyone: Have been pursuing some other options. Haven't heard back from the original company yet... (archibald you have a PM) Would people be willing to purchase a very-close-to-the-same dimensions as the current crystal (somewhat different though, not necessarily 1:1 with the current crystals) for less money? This option is available to me, and would be very easy to do... Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Would people be willing to purchase a very-close-to-the-same dimensions as the current crystal (somewhat different though, not necessarily 1:1 with the current crystals) for less money? This option is available to me, and would be very easy to do... Let me know. What you mean a very close to the same dimensions? I guess the thing that it will be different is the height of the dome on the crystal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWR Posted May 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 What you mean a very close to the same dimensions? I guess the thing that it will be different is the height of the dome on the crystal.... ~1mm less dome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 I think it is not that much... for how much less money are we talking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWR Posted May 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 (edited) I think it is not that much... for how much less money are we talking? The price would be max $70, closer to 60 probably. The dome would be .8mm lower than on the current crystal. (4.6mm vs 5.4mm thickness at center) the profile would be otherwise identical, just with a slightly flatter curvature to the dome. It would be sapphire, A/R coated, etc. Edited May 10, 2006 by Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 That's fine for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWR Posted May 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 That's fine for me... Finepics will be examining/test fitting a sample of this new option in the very near future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addingwatch Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 If it is not 1-1 size, you can take me off the list. My current watch has tested water resistant to 5 ATM and I don't want to loose that. I would rather pay a little more for perfect. Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfovco Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Please put me for one as well. I already scratched mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Hey dudes the sample is on the way to me as we speak - so I hope it will be here next week along with something for me that surrounds a 5mm thick crystal!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWR Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 In addition I recieved word from the original company for the 1:1s, they are proceeding with the quote but needed some clarifications on the drawing... good news all around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Good news indeed, can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick-dot-t Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Almost one month to the day of getting my new PAM 127 I was sitting watching TV and the glass dome popped and the so-called sapphire dome was in pieces everywhere. Is this common? So I need a dome to my PAM 127. If you can supply one then I'm in. Another question would be how do I replace it? I'd like to do it myself as many watch repairers in London won't touch a replica. Please can anyone help. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Almost one month to the day of getting my new PAM 127 I was sitting watching TV and the glass dome popped and the so-called sapphire dome was in pieces everywhere. Is this common? So I need a dome to my PAM 127. If you can supply one then I'm in. Another question would be how do I replace it? I'd like to do it myself as many watch repairers in London won't touch a replica. Please can anyone help. Thanks AFAIR davidsen is selling those. and yes its a common problem. caused probably by a faulty case (the area where the crystal sits on is slightly uneven sometimes (due to someone not working properly with the CNC machine?) causing the crystal to shatter, so you might take it to a watchmaker and let him check on that prior instaling a brand new 80$ crystal!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick-dot-t Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 AFAIR davidsen is selling those. and yes its a common problem. caused probably by a faulty case (the area where the crystal sits on is slightly uneven sometimes (due to someone not working properly with the CNC machine?) causing the crystal to shatter, so you might take it to a watchmaker and let him check on that prior instaling a brand new 80$ crystal!) What will a watch maker be able to tell me? What do I need to explain to him? Is is fatal or can it be repaired. At this moment in time I am devastated as I spent a decent amount on the watch (which I hope was for the movement). I also got a great strap from Italy. Can you put my mind to rest by helping anwser my qesutions. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdubpower Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Almost one month to the day of getting my new PAM 127 I was sitting watching TV and the glass dome popped and the so-called sapphire dome was in pieces everywhere. Is this common? So I need a dome to my PAM 127. If you can supply one then I'm in. Another question would be how do I replace it? I'd like to do it myself as many watch repairers in London won't touch a replica. Please can anyone help. Thanks happened to me, about a few weeks after getting a 212 7750 swiss from josh, iwas like wtf, thank god he took it back and put a new dome on it. told me it was due to pressures. from freight. i guess only recently i learned that so socalled sapphire is actually mineral see my post on trc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerailord Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 WHEN it will be ready the panerai 1950 44mm saphire crystal? i want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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