magagne Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 This price is a rough estimate and DOES NOT include AR coating but it can maybe be arranged If we upgrade the watch to a PVD gun/weapons PVD quality I think a double AR it's a must on this project. Let's what about the other thing on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppen Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 I'd be in for one with orange numerals, pvd coating with good colouration, if it would be possible to get the crystal AR coated, great...but if not you can definitely count me in for a watch with the above description PM if you need references, regards steppen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professor_yaffle1 Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Not sure if the buckle is removable from the rubber strap, (I've yet to see a B&R of any description in the metal), but if so then presumably that will also be coated? I'd be interested in the AR coating cost as well, if it's feasible - maybe k2222 could assist since he's currently organising the AR run for the EU? prof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pman Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 I'm interested. I'd like to know more about the following: 1. Dial color choice, I prefer orange 2. Lume? 3. Screws for the strap. I understand that the first versions had hex screws that would strip easily. 4. Movement options? 5. AR? Does the watch you are buying have any AR at all? Thanks for putting this together ajoesmith. This is one watch that I've been looking at for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 This thread is kinda funny to follow... It went from being a generous offer to arrange to have some standard reps PVD coated - to requests for Swiss movements, lume, double AR.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Deal sounds good to me. Count me in............. *i hope GB will include an AR coating....... that'll complete the watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lolos Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 i am in for one but better wait for the swiss will be out very soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoesmith Posted September 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 1. Dial color choice, I prefer orange - Any dial colour choice, you decide, same price 2. Lume? - Standard rep lume 3. Screws for the strap. I understand that the first versions had hex screws that would strip easily. - dont know 4. Movement options? - at the moment only Asian DG4813, its a reliable movement and cheap, Swiss will only put the price up 5. AR? Does the watch you are buying have any AR at all - slight AR, maybe can organize double AR coat as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2222 Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 (edited) Genuine doesn't have double AR coating, it is coated only from the inside Edited September 11, 2007 by k2222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenpang Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 i'll be in for the swiss...have to goto AD to check if 42mm will fit on my wrist first tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addingwatch Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I would also be in, but would prefer with the AR coating. Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoesmith Posted September 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 my oh my you are a bunch of picky bastards! PVD, Swiss ETA and AR.....anything else? OK for this to be feasible i think ill have to get one watch and try the PVD process myself. Theres no point taking orders, getting the money from everyone and then send off for PVD if it turns out crap. This will result in some very unhappy people, so ill do it first and see how it goes and ill get back to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangers158 Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 It seems to me that it might not worth the while to go through all this effort as the case is thicker than the gen. Just my thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoesmith Posted September 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 It seems to me that it might not worth the while to go through all this effort as the case is thicker than the gen. Just my thoughts... Is case thickness such a big deal?? If it were cm's then ok but we are talking mm's yes? I dont care but its a good point, maybe others do If you mind about the case thickness not being right let us know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magagne Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 OK for this to be feasible i think ill have to get one watch and try the PVD process myself. Theres no point taking orders, getting the money from everyone and then send off for PVD if it turns out crap. This will result in some very unhappy people, so ill do it first and see how it goes and ill get back to you. That is a good initiative ajoesmith, that demonstrate that you are a conscientious person and want to do things very well. That's appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professor_yaffle1 Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 my oh my you are a bunch of picky bastards! PVD, Swiss ETA and AR.....anything else? OK for this to be feasible i think ill have to get one watch and try the PVD process myself. Theres no point taking orders, getting the money from everyone and then send off for PVD if it turns out crap. This will result in some very unhappy people, so ill do it first and see how it goes and ill get back to you. I dunno, you offer to do something nice for people and they bite your hand off That's a very noble gesture to be the 'guinea pig' for the benefit of this community, hope it's appreciated by all the 'picky bastards' out there............I'd have to count myself as one though, and I'd just like to say "thank you" for offering to do this. A B&R was the first rep watch that I wanted to buy, so I'm really interested to see if this'll work; if it does, then I'd just like to re-iterate that I'm definitely in. Best of luck, prof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshot Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 This thread is kinda funny to follow... It went from being a generous offer to arrange to have some standard reps PVD coated - to requests for Swiss movements, lume, double AR.... uh. what he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoesmith Posted September 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Still no head way on this as ive been unable to get in contact with swdivad about the PVD Has anybody been in contact with him recently? Let me know cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pman Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Just to clarify to everyone, I'm not being picky. If the comment isdirected at me. I'm just asking all the questions to make sure that I know what I'm getting. I think it's very generous of ajoesmith to take this project on. I also appreciate all the work he's already put into it. THANKS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Still no head way on this as ive been unable to get in contact with swdivad about the PVD Has anybody been in contact with him recently? Let me know cheers Me either (about something else). Hope he's ok. Probably just busy at work - I remember him saying he's very busy lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoesmith Posted September 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Ok update My B&R 03-92 is on its way to me as we speak and ive also been in contact with Swdivad about the PVD and i shall be contacting the them on Monday regarding the PVD coat Ill keep everyone posted. Here is a pic of the PVD coating that swdivad got from the same company on his PAM 196 What do you think itll look like on the B&R? Hope swdivad doesn't mind me using this..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 What do you think itll look like on the B&R? Well, it looks pretty good to me. I'm still in Joe. Thanks for all these efforts ! Cheers Stephane Do you thing we could get, on top of all the rest (swiss, AR,...) a genuine strap and set of box and accessories ? For the same price of course ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Well, it looks pretty good to me. I'm still in Joe. Thanks for all these efforts ! Cheers Stephane Do you thing we could get, on top of all the rest (swiss, AR,...) a genuine strap and set of box and accessories ? For the same price of course ! I'll skip the box set and accessories for the Swiss ETA version at half the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ajoesmith Posted September 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Update Been in contact with the PVD company and itll be TiAln PVD coat. They will do micro blasting, cleaning and then the PVD coating. I still have to receive the Bell and Ross watch but it will be here this week. All has been arranged with the company, ill dissemble the watch and they will do the rest. They said turn around will be just 2 days!!!! As for price they quoted $100-150 but that may change as it was just an estimate. Ill keep you all posted on the progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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