mezzanine Posted January 25, 2008 Report Posted January 25, 2008 I received a watch from another member through trade, and even though I told myself I wouldn't try it on and wear it until he received his, I couldn't help myself from snapping a few pics and generating an initial impression of the watch. I was immediately taken by the strong interior AR on the crystal. I know it's considered to be slightly over-done, but I feel that it improves the overall look of the watch. The gold hands add a focal point and contrast that gives the simplicity of the pam a needed jolt. I am probably going to look to V to craft a strap for this one, especially seeing how awesome some of the new hides are that he recently got hold of. Unfortunately, where it was probably going to be a trade, due to what looks like a lost package in the mail system , it might take a little while longer before I'm able to swing it. I don't know whether a gold stitch on the black greek hide, or the new burgundy hide would look, but having seen V's work, I'd encourage anyone to jump on-board. The person I traded watches with made some really cool straps of his own- but I'm a one-strap kinda guy...I like to get a good custom one that I really feel matches it well and then leave it on the watch indefinitely. Without further ado... Here's a profile shot of the domed crystal that has made DSN's fiddy sought after: Some wrist shots: A lume shot of the watch after maybe 15 seconds exposed to 60 watts at around 12 inches- Thanks for checking out the mini-review of this highly sought after watch.
sharpie Posted January 25, 2008 Report Posted January 25, 2008 Nice isn't it I'm still very much enjoying mine.
fendushi Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 Yes... enjoying mine too. The reason why these "Ultimate Fiddys" are sought after: Feels so goood on my wrist...
LordRasta Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 Very nice! How do you get one of these?
milsub5517 Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 you cant anymore. Very nice! How do you get one of these?
Jawo Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 It's a beautiful thing isn't it? Here is my DSN 127 with a HKTan Tan Camel Leather
swdivad Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 That's such a nice watch.... I've bought two so far, but have found them too big... almost cartoonish on me. Every time I see the wrist shots though, I'm tempted to try again. Yeah... I think I'll try again
alant Posted February 12, 2008 Report Posted February 12, 2008 Just curious why can't we get it any more? DSN Fiddy is from David right?
fendushi Posted February 12, 2008 Report Posted February 12, 2008 Just curious why can't we get it any more? DSN Fiddy is from David right? You can still buy a Fiddy from DSN, but it won't be an "Ultimate Fiddy". The so called "Swiss ETA 6497 with correct bridges, swan neck dagger movement" is not available anymore. You can still buy one from him with an Asian 6497 movement. They are "just as good", unless you wear the watch backwards.
alant Posted February 12, 2008 Report Posted February 12, 2008 Hi fendushi thanks for the info. So am'I right to say if getting a DSN Fiddy now, dial wise, hands etc all the same as the ultimate version just that the movement is different now, no more swiss 6497 movement? I took a look at his album the ultimate is there maybe its not updated that's why I thought its still available.
fendushi Posted February 12, 2008 Report Posted February 12, 2008 Hi fendushi thanks for the info. So am'I right to say if getting a DSN Fiddy now, dial wise, hands etc all the same as the ultimate version just that the movement is different now, no more swiss 6497 movement? I took a look at his album the ultimate is there maybe its not updated that's why I thought its still available. The best thing to do is to contact him and ask...
peepshow Posted February 12, 2008 Report Posted February 12, 2008 You can still buy a Fiddy from DSN, but it won't be an "Ultimate Fiddy". The so called "Swiss ETA 6497 with correct bridges, swan neck dagger movement" is not available anymore. You can still buy one from him with an Asian 6497 movement. They are "just as good", unless you wear the watch backwards. Actually the Asian 6497 is more visually accurate than the Swiss version. It just isn't considered as "good" mechanically as the Swiss movement by most.
fendushi Posted February 13, 2008 Report Posted February 13, 2008 Hi fendushi thanks for the info. So am'I right to say if getting a DSN Fiddy now, dial wise, hands etc all the same as the ultimate version just that the movement is different now, no more swiss 6497 movement? I took a look at his album the ultimate is there maybe its not updated that's why I thought its still available. Actually... I had a look at his album. The movement on his "Ultimate Fidddy" section is still the needle swan neck, not the correct dagger swan neck like my pic on my previous post above.
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