KB Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 A big congratulations Mark I noticed that you couldn't wait to get that baby on, checking the times in the photo's the wrist shots came first Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Ken- Holy cow! You don't miss a thing. The perfect mod. Mark- Welcome to the club. Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 (edited) Nice watch! Great choice on that one. Happy to know that it finally arrived after 3 months. That wait must be very grueling. But I certainly hope it was worth it! Edited May 21, 2006 by Woody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Congrats on the fine watch, and I must ask - Honpo is now shipping outside of Japan? look up www.etaworldgoods.com website, that's his english speaking supplier to the rest of the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Finepics, congrats on your watch. I'm hoping for this watch to come out with ETA 7753 movement . It's one on my list of watches I want to get as I think I will be exhausting the list of Panerais that I want. :close_tema: Won't be too many more to get unless the Radiomir crowns get fixed How do you change the date on this 187? :beta: mmmmmmmmmm 187 :cloud9: Bring it on Friday, hopefull I make it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealphabeta Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 That really is a beast. i dont normally like the submersibles but i love that. Its so rugged. Maybe if the price comes down i'll get one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Hey Mark- I bet it never comes off you're wrist. That particular watch is addictive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted May 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Man - I almost slept with it on!! This one has just about pushed my GF's "pathetic male" tolerance level to the max!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 This one has just about pushed my GF's "pathetic male" tolerance level to the max!! Now I really want one... Mark, you are evil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonton2000 Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Great watch mate! I need to save some ££! BTW pls check your PM/email. THX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Thanks Chronus! Limited selection though, I assume they can procure other watches shown on Watchonpo Japanese site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Thanks Chronus! Limited selection though, I assume they can procure other watches shown on Watchonpo Japanese site? Email the guy and find out. Prices seem high so I havent had any contact with them yet. I'm pretty sure he works with Watchonpo so he should be able to get you whatever they have, although it's possible that if they make limited runs, they are all snapped up on the Japanese market and there is nothing left over for the rest of the world ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted May 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Ken is Honpo's agent in the US. He usually does not answer emails at weekends but will in the week. Angus (Puretime) actually got this from Honpo (but was also dealing with Ken) so the price I paid was the Honpo price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Very nice!! Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGambleur Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Ah-HA! So there is a way to get those WH reps after all, the power of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 I have asked Ken about other items from Watchonpo and he usually can get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Man - I almost slept with it on!! This one has just about pushed my GF's "pathetic male" tolerance level to the max!! Well done mate. Great watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exper Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Damn that is an absolute beaut of a watch ! I always think the 47mm is a bit big for my wrist but I think with one of those I wouldn't really mind - the other one you're expecting also a 187 that you are gnona offer up on here maybe ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted May 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Damn that is an absolute beaut of a watch ! I always think the 47mm is a bit big for my wrist but I think with one of those I wouldn't really mind - the other one you're expecting also a 187 that you are gnona offer up on here maybe ? Sorry dude but it's for a friend who has already paid. The advantage I had by using Angus was that he did the deal with Honpo so the price was 76,000Y not the 100,000Y that Ken is. Actually my own theory is that Honpo and Ken are the same!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exper Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 That price does make it that extra bit more appealing ! I think I might have to check out how big yours is at the UK meet (im sure ill have to fight off a few people) if you dont mind and then decide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 That price does make it that extra bit more appealing ! I think I might have to check out how big yours is at the UK meet (im sure ill have to fight off a few people) if you dont mind and then decide I will check it first... But it is too expensive especially for an Asian 7750 movement. THis MUST go to The Zigmeister for servic, so if you put that up on the price will be more even more expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palpatine Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 holy moly! that is a nice watch! i am jealous! congrats and wear it well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 OK... mine just started the journey today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted May 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 OK... mine just started the journey today! Thank the lord for that. My other one will also be on the way in the next couple of days (they assemble them to order) - at least there was an immediate response from Ken with an apology for the mistake. Not sure if it is in desperate need of servicing yet and if anything did go wrong I would swap the movt for a swiss 7750. Have just had the back off and see that the movt is the old 188/196 etc asian 7750. It has the shiny but brushed looking plates - not the matt silver type that is in the 212. Also there is a rather nasty looking plastic spacer ring holding the movt in place - will have to keep the back on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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