iluvspl Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Hey everyone i'm trying to figure out how to tell if i have the elusive Honpo 187. I have one of the originals when it first came out. I know my HE release button is not correct but what are the other things i should look for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 If the "He" on the He valve is raised rather than engraved it is absolutely not a Honpo. The next level of detail would include better engraving on caseback, different blue on the "1000" on the dial, very different markers and gen quality rotating bezel. But the He valve says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvspl Posted April 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Is there any chance of picking up one of these Honpo 187 still? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Either from another member or if you have a friend who speaks Japanese, lives in Japan and is willing to receive a rep. If you do let me know. The original dealer is still actively in business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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