yodaddynukka Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 anyone got the jimmy fu CG on their 2893 GMT PAMs? i heard someone got it but it couldnt fit because the crown was sticking too far out. does this apply to all the 2893 PAMs? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Just recently put one on mine no problem. The only thing that was not good was it was bent so did not go anywhere near the case to start with!! I think I did some very minor adjustments to the lever cam. Also got one on the power reserve (same case and mov). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I have them on both of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaddynukka Posted May 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 im gonna try to put it on when i get home! thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Has anyone ever measured a jimmy guard? Some poeople say it's a 1:1 copy of OEM, some people say a 1:1 copy of the rep guards, some people say somewhere in between. I guess whoever measures one can lay it all to rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikerz Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Do these Jimmy Fu crown guards have floppy crown levers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaddynukka Posted May 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 i just got mine today, havent had a chance to check it out, but i hear its tight. that is the only reason why i got it, since i was annoyed by the loose lever on mine. so it better be tight! lol Do these Jimmy Fu crown guards have floppy crown levers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I got one for my 029 with the 2893. It was unable to be closed b/c the part that pushes on the crown seemed to long. That was the second one I received. The first one I received had the central pin head slightly tilted such that it wasn't perfectly flush with the guard when it was fully seated. That one was closable. I gave up after I returned it and got the second one which didn't close. Jimmy refunded everything for me including shipping, so he's a classy dealer. I'm just unlucky, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indyclmbr Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I'm curious--do you all think the cg on the 063/029 needs to be replaced? Comparing my 063 to the photos (I know, not a great way to do it) but the cg looks fine. I'd rather replace the cyclops and the crown itself first. Climb on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 yodaddy... let me know how it goes... I have been contemplating on ordering one for my 029 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmarc Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 That crown guard ain't gonna be [censored] without the gen rotor... Esmarc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMman Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I have used a number of Jimmy's crownguards and they fit the genuine 44mm case 100%. This means that they will also fit any 1:1 rep case but some reps are not 1:1, particularly where the CG mounts onto the case. I have a 000 from Joshua and it is 100% the same as the genuine but my 005 curves more and that means that a genuine / Jimmy CG will not seat down tight to the case at the outer points. This is a criticism of the rep watch cases rather than Jimmy's CGs which I have found to be OEM quality. BTW his cases are also OEM quality and are an excellent starting point for someone who wants a top quality rep Panerai. If we could get an accurate copy of the 001 / 002 'T' dial, with the correct 'A' in the font, printed to the same qualty as the 005 dials then we could build a killer rep as a hand lume would replicate the tritium. The problem with the 063 /029 is that the crown position, when closed, may vary from one example to another. If it is fitted close to the case when closed (winding position) there is enough room within Jimmy's CG for the two-stop adjusting positions. However, if the crown sits out from the case to start off, then there will not be enough room for the adjusting positions within Jimmy's CG and, as a result, the crown, stem and crown-tube will have to be modified first. NB. Much care is needed in assembling the CG if the pin is to be inserted properly. I use a silicone lubricant on the pin and rubber insert and push the pin in with my screw-type link remover, using a flat brass plate between the pin and link pusher to ensure that the link remover's pin doesn't slip off the head of the CG pin. This way the CG pin can be pushed fully into place without risking damage to the pin or the flat surface of the CG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I have used a number of Jimmy's crownguards and they fit the genuine 44mm case 100%. This means that they will also fit any 1:1 rep case but some reps are not 1:1, particularly where the CG mounts onto the case. I have a 000 from Joshua and it is 100% the same as the genuine but my 005 curves more and that means that a genuine / Jimmy CG will not seat down tight to the case at the outer points. This is a criticism of the rep watch cases rather than Jimmy's CGs which I have found to be OEM quality. BTW his cases are also OEM quality and are an excellent starting point for someone who wants a top quality rep Panerai. If we could get an accurate copy of the 001 / 002 'T' dial, with the correct 'A' in the font, printed to the same qualty as the 005 dials then we could build a killer rep as a hand lume would replicate the tritium. The problem with the 063 /029 is that the crown position, when closed, may vary from one example to another. If it is fitted close to the case when closed (winding position) there is enough room within Jimmy's CG for the two-stop adjusting positions. However, if the crown sits out from the case to start off, then there will not be enough room for the adjusting positions within Jimmy's CG and, as a result, the crown, stem and crown-tube will have to be modified first. NB. Much care is needed in assembling the CG if the pin is to be inserted properly. I use a silicone lubricant on the pin and rubber insert and push the pin in with my screw-type link remover, using a flat brass plate between the pin and link pusher to ensure that the link remover's pin doesn't slip off the head of the CG pin. This way the CG pin can be pushed fully into place without risking damage to the pin or the flat surface of the CG. Great Post...very helpful. Looks like jimmy guards, and maybe cases, are a must for pre-H projects. I agree about the dials, too: If you're going to just make an aftermarket dial, why bother to put the intentionally flawed printing on it? You're already violating all kinds of laws with the word PANERAI, so you might as well just do the printing right so you can sell as many pieces as possible in a short time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaddynukka Posted May 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 well the jimmy cg would not fit. the crown sticks too far out from the case. i will try to get another set but if that doesn't work, maybe i will just file down the lever a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Mine fit even with the fatter Lello crown. You almost always have to shave down the lever or adjust the sides of the guard to fit flush against the case. I have two waiting for the new crowns. And yes, the lever feel is virtually identical to a gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Another way is to remove the rim around the edge of the casetube. This will also bring the crown closer into the case and gives more clearance for the pull out positions. I think gen Pam's do not have that lip on the tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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