thealphabeta Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 At last i got round to ordering my FA Jones from Andrew!! So excited, i've been salivating over it for ages now.... Anyone else got one yet, where are the pics im dying here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 i hope my Jones will arrive tomorrow i am waiting so long time i will rebuild the standard movement with high quality movements and post pics next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Manny Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 I have a SS steel one already with upgraded movement ready to put in and a HK TAN gator strap on the way. Then last night I went ahead and did it, I ordered a RG version from River. Great watches, now I just need another movement and strap. Cheers, CM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coquito Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 By the way, could you tell us what is the strap size for the iWC Jones? I am not sure if it is 21mm or 22mm. Thansk in Advance. Coco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Manny Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 By the way, could you tell us what is the strap size for the iWC Jones? I am not sure if it is 21mm or 22mm. Thansk in Advance. Coco It is a 21/18. It will most likely take a custom strap. I think some of the Patek's take the same size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard lawton Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Hi Been very pleased with mine Great watch Regards RICHARD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coquito Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Thanks for the info and pictures guys. A rather unusual strap size for an unusual great watch. I think I am ordering one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 It's become one of my favorites. It's displacing some of my Pams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmark Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 River Just posted a gold version, I think I might go for that-- I'm not a big gold fan, but I think on the fa Jones it ads a nice detail, without being over the top bling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 today i received my Jones from new dealer in UK... aaaplusdirekt very nice watch but so bad unfinished movement... i will rebuild this movement and will post pics next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 It's become one of my favorites. It's displacing some of my Pams. BLASPHEMER !!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coquito Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Now, that is a nice movement. In some way it resembles the caliber of the original Portuguese. Nicer than the gen Jones caliber in my opinion. I am a little confused about the Jones size, in diverse dealer pages it says 42mm, 43mm or even 44mm. I asked some of them and they confirmed diverse sizes. also for the strap size (I am pretty sure I would have to replace the one that comes with the watch). Some say 22mm other 21mm (as CM confiremed). Can some of you that has already gotten the watch confirm the actual diameter? (different suppliers?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealphabeta Posted May 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Yeah im with coquito on this....what is the actual strap size, im confused too! It is amazing, i cant awit to recieve it, tracking number out so watching it every 10 mins lol! Richard, yours is a stunner, where did you get this guys contact details from, aaplus??? Im a UK buyer so would be good to know!! Tourbillion, where did you get that movement from chief? I would love to upgrade my movement, its so dull at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 my Jones with modified movement is ready, i will post pics next week... sorry no digicam yet the new movement (special unitas 6498) fit perfect. But only one problem. The screws for holding the dial are different and so need new screws... the jones movement isn´t swiss produced unitas movement!!!! and also little different from my swiss produced movement. i sell this movement on ebay.... look my ebay name: iwc1868 or my ebay-shop: swiss-watch-tools-parts sorry i have limited stock from this special movement and can´t sell it in forum. But i have other nice Unitas 6498-1 movement with cotes de geneve style and blue screws... reduced price from 299$ to 199$ SALE, because i close my shop as from 01.06 for holiday the jones is 43mm and the lugs are 22mm... watch looks good and fit perfect on wrist, because very thin. The quality is good, but not heavy steel. The bezel on my watch is not proof ... looks realy like genuine, but the markers on dial are to big. The genuine watch have thinner numbers on dial. And wrong serial number. I have the platin version and this is limited stock of 500 pieces but on replica is same engraving 117/3000 like steel version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealphabeta Posted May 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 Wow i cant wait to see that!! I'd love to upgrade my movement but havent got the skills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 Wow i cant wait to see that!! I'd love to upgrade my movement but havent got the skills! look this movement: i have reduced price from 299$ to 199$ in my ebay shop. You can sell your old unitas movement from Jones in ebay for 80-100$ and this project cost 100$ example: purchase the jones for 219$ from Paul (abay-eshop), the high quality movement in my shop 199$ and sell your old movement in ebay for 80-100$... and the watch with modified movement cost nearly 319$ i think this is a good idea... look i have paid 325$ ONLY for watch with BAD unfinished movement, because i am from germany and don´t purchase from abay in view of cutsoms problems in germany. http://cgi.ebay.com/SWISS-eta-unitas-6498-...1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealphabeta Posted May 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 Yeah its a great idea but i wouldnt have a clue how to fit it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 Yeah its a great idea but i wouldnt have a clue how to fit it! it will fit... unitas 6498 is unitas 6498... unfinished or high finish... same movement. BTW, look some dealers like ETASWISS want 380$ for Jones... ONLY for watch... this project with better finish movement is cheaper best regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealphabeta Posted May 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 I have already brought the watch from Andrew, yeah it was $219. Its in the mail though. I know it will fit, im saying i wouldnt know how to fit it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Manny Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 Regarding the strap size. It is a 21/18. I have mine on right now with a custom HK Tan gator strap and it fits perfectly. Aaron makes great straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premiumdesigners Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=8939328922 bidding is fierce on this movement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 i think this movement looks good, too. and not so expensive like special movement http://cgi.ebay.com/SWISS-eta-unitas-6498-...1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwai02 Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 if you are trying to sell, FS section is the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealphabeta Posted May 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 Regarding the strap size. It is a 21/18. I have mine on right now with a custom HK Tan gator strap and it fits perfectly. Aaron makes great straps. How much was it if you dont mind me askin, you got any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 if you are trying to sell, FS section is the place. i am not interesting for selling this movement in forum i have a ebay shop and enough clients... but i think it is a great idea to rebuild this movement in Jones... if you not like this movement or can get it for cheaper price from other seller or better movement.... NO POBLEM that´s life thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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