spookycord Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Rocket, I will have an asian santos standing by to mount this dial on. One way or another I will figure out a way to get it to work and post results when the time comes. Thanks for the update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket754 Posted October 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Rocket, I will have an asian santos standing by to mount this dial on. One way or another I will figure out a way to get it to work and post results when the time comes. Thanks for the update! If you really want to be low cost you could just cut the feet off the dial and glue it on. I am not recommending that anyone do this but there is always a way to make things happen on the cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guanaco Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 (edited) Honestly, the longer it takes, the better. I'll get a Santos once I get one of those dials so I can slap it into it, so, while I wait, I'll get the money to buy it, since right now I'm getting an Omega Railmaster XXL Edited October 19, 2007 by guanaco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromepaxos Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Rocket - this is a spectacular effort for one of the best looking watches around. Please put me down for one if at all possible - payment up-front naturally. Great, great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilingbear Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 I'd love one but I don't think I have the skillz necessary to do the dial replacement myself. Any idea how difficult this will be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket754 Posted October 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 I'd love one but I don't think I have the skillz necessary to do the dial replacement myself. Any idea how difficult this will be? Don't worry about it cause I am not really able to change the dial myself. I need to send my santos off to one of our trusty modders myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofSpeed Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 i can not wait for this... i will be getting a swiss santos... and then with your dial and a gen strap, i'll be a happy boy... i was in import racing for a while.... and there was always the term "low buck brawler" tossed around... it was all about building something fast for cheap... as i have said before, i am totally in for one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halley Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 I have the 7753 and an Aaron strap coming, simply perfect but I'm down for the dial as I always been, TT santos for me after 2 years parting with mine Rockett, You've done more than great: this is a wonderfull project and I am amazed how it gathered a lot of members when this is really a confidential rep well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professor_yaffle1 Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 I have the 7753 and an Aaron strap coming Hi, may I ask which of Aaron's straps you chose, as he has several great looking versions in his Photobucket? I've dealt with Aaron previously for a Panerai strap, and his workmanship is excellent, but I'm still undecided if I should get my Santos 100 strap from him or buy a gen. Not wanting to hijack this thread, but does anybody know the retail price of a gen strap, and does it include the deployant buckle? I've read that it can be difficult to purchase the gen straps, that they are reluctant (or refuse?) to sell without seeing the watch that it's destined for - any hints or tips on how to overcome this? many thanks, prof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket754 Posted October 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 HKTAN's staps are as good if not actually higher quality than the gens. Gen will run you around 300 bucks if you can find one and they don't come with a clasp. Just save yourself the hassle and get a strap from HK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnoblesus Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Rocket, Count me in for 1. I just order a 100. It is asian movement, but I have a ETA 2824-2 movement for it standing by. Great work on the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjjjj Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 pls update me once u hv the final dial.......... wondering how long......i got to wait for this beauty ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofSpeed Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 any updates on this? i am excited about this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket754 Posted December 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 My project was killed by the maker. only 8 prototypes exist though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookycord Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I'm pretty sure this project is dead. the manufacturer pulled out. Really blows. so if anyone wants a cartier santos, with smooth white dial, asian mvmt, let me know.. its avail for sale or trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofSpeed Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 My project was killed by the maker. only 8 prototypes exist though this really saddens me... how did the prototypes come out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyking18 Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 My project was killed by the maker. only 8 prototypes exist though How close to the gen did you get with the 8 prototypes, and how can i get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket754 Posted December 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Anybody who wondered what became of my prototype see here. A lot of custom work has been done on my personal santos 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookycord Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 wow pretty nice rocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofSpeed Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 so much for the holy grail... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 bummer...as I was looking forward to hearing out it turned out....my Panerai AD sales dood just transferred over to Cartier here and I was in the bootyique....and he had me handling/fondling all the cartier toyz....beautiful pieces for sure...over priced...yes, of course...but still very nice watches.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Ah also looked forward to change the dial... /M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Anybody who wondered what became of my prototype see here. A lot of custom work has been done on my personal santos 100. Nice! I have one of those crowns, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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