vaccum Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 The Cousteau..................................only you my friend !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 would something like this be waterproof once all sewn up and ready to roll? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Nice work.. how was the genuine crown tube fitted? I was sure a few people posted recently that they don't fit. Did you use epoxy or similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssabripo Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 would something like this be waterproof once all sewn up and ready to roll? indeed, I want to know that as well......really tempting to do this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Absolutely beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911RS Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 @911RS - Did you put a modified DW in your UPO? Or did you luck out and get a good one?? Congrats, I look forward to joining you soon. Mine will go great with my gen electric blue. For what I'm spending/spent on the UPO plus mods and ziggification, plus the gen electric blue, I could of bought 1 gen PO. I prefer to have the 2 watches. I had to figure out what DW stood for hahaha. SOOOOO that being said.... nope didn't change it I guess I was real lucky! I would rather have 2 as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Zig, may I ask what sort of adhesive you used to secure the crown tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mentalist Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Zig, may I ask what sort of adhesive you used to secure the crown tube? I bet he'll say something really obscure like 'unobtanium'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Looks beautiful. Wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Well here it is after a few mods. . . . I think the owner will be pleased. RG Not only will the owner be please, but now I want one..... "Owner" please identify yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911RS Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Not only will the owner be please, but now I want one..... "Owner" please identify yourself. Here I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Plus gen crown and tube, right? I'd say the gen crystal is an unnecessary expense. Double AR on the rep crystal would fit the bill. But the gen crystal is indeed a nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mentalist Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Here I am You crazy, crazy bastard. That is one awesome PO. Sometimes I wish I was born with more credit than taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Plus gen crown and tube, right? I'd say the gen crystal is an unnecessary expense. Double AR on the rep crystal would fit the bill. But the gen crystal is indeed a nice touch.Unless you have a problem with your crown and stripped threads on tube then I say leave alone until/unless it becomes absolutely necessary. I agree on the crystal though - I got mine AR'd by k2222 and it is not only PERFECT but around 20% of the cost of the gen crystal (EU sourced). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I just had to come back and take another look. It looks fantastic. Now I have to double AR my crystal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Wow, I didn't know there was that much of an interest in this model, 500+ hits in a day, I get less hits with a technincal post...guess I know where the interest lies... As for the crown tube glue, I use Cyroacrylate (spelling?) instant glue to secure the tube to the case. As with anything you mod, trying to get gen parts to fit rep cases, you have to be careful, screw the crown down hard enough, and you'll pull the tube out of the case. In my experience with the latest Omega crowns and tubes, the problem never seems to be one of the crown not being able to be screwed into the tube (due to stripped threads, which is the common problem on a rollie), but the spring assembly on the crown is faulty and poor. It's too weak and what happens is that the crown becomes loose and doesn't engage into the stem. Most people (me included) are replacing the crowns and tubes from necessity, not astetics. I have replaced all my Omega crowns and tubes with gen's, it was that or put the watch away and not be able to wear it. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911RS Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Unless you have a problem with your crown and stripped threads on tube then I say leave alone until/unless it becomes absolutely necessary. I agree on the crystal though - I got mine AR'd by k2222 and it is not only PERFECT but around 20% of the cost of the gen crystal (EU sourced). I think for the orange bezel UPO it's a must... The tube is a ticking time bomb and WILL get stripped eventually. Preventative maintenance I guess? I also think it'll feel more solid. The HE valve on the other hand isn't a must.... but nice ot have. I didn't do it... but RASTA is hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I think for the orange bezel UPO it's a must... The tube is a ticking time bomb and WILL get stripped eventually. Preventative maintenance I guess? I also think it'll feel more solid. The HE valve on the other hand isn't a must.... but nice ot have. I didn't do it... but RASTA is hehehe Well it was only literally a few dollars for the he valve. And since I had already spent WAY more than the watch costs I figured what the heck? I may have to use it one day! You're right though, definite must on the gen crown and tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 You guys are insane! These are are some really sweet modded reps, expensive, but really sweeeeet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I thought that you generally shouldn't use superglue on the inside of a watch, as the gases can be corrosive? Also, it has a low shearing strength, so there's a possibility that it could come apart when tightening or loosening the crown. I'd think that a two-part epoxy would be a better choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Unless you have a problem with your crown and stripped threads on tube then I say leave alone until/unless it becomes absolutely necessary. I agree on the crystal though - I got mine AR'd by k2222 and it is not only PERFECT but around 20% of the cost of the gen crystal (EU sourced). The gen Omega PO AR is better. It's better than mine and better than k2222.... But the difference is vvvvvvvvvery subtle side by side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baltic Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Kudos to both the owner and The Zigmeister, that is the Ultimate Franken PO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookycord Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Isn't there a significant difference in Crystal depth between the rep and the gen? Does this make a difference (noticeble)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 So I assume that without removing the back, it would be near impossible to identify this one as a rep. Aside from the non unique serial # that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Wow, beautiful job! Pure art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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