fishgodeep Posted June 15, 2008 Report Posted June 15, 2008 Just updated this piece with the new CG - may need to trim the lever a tad more for the PALP crown but took these photos and haven't got the time to take them again !!! I used the following Helenarou (EE-Bay) case set as has been mentioned - had to fit a new tube for the crown but I love the short lugs and squat profile 1:1 Pre-Vendome style CG .....boy does this REALLY make this watch become viable - it was always the missing link ....until now!!!! PALP Crown - although I'll never buy from him again - Rolli knows why! Davidsen Dial - unlumed so I had a pop at it myself with some water based paint - no varnish finish - but it's not a dial a deemed worth sending to The Master to complete due to the inaccuracies. Davidsen Case Back- OK can live with it for now Non AR Sapphire Spring bars - untll some 2 screw lug bar assembly comes along!! I fitted the MP PAV 98 with the Logo buckle (this is what I was keeping it for Jay!!!) which is my favourite combo - but also thought I'd show the other straps I have lined up in the strap box for this piece - K Wong Deep Ridge Black shark with Rep Logo Buckle - Custom Made Metta with OEM MX Logo Buckle - V's Custom Greek Hide in Tan - with OEM MX Logo Buckle - MP "Senape" with MP Coined buckle V has had a hand in every one of these straps to get them how I wanted them - he made the Metta and of course the Tan Hide - both of which feel (and smell) historic !! Got to give a big thanks to our resident Master of Straps .... Thanks and enjoy
milsub5517 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Posted June 15, 2008 (edited) beautiful!! are these oem pre-V buckles? How much do they go for? Edited June 15, 2008 by mil_sub
V Posted June 15, 2008 Report Posted June 15, 2008 V has had a hand in every one of these straps to get them how I wanted them - he made the Metta and of course the Tan Hide - both of which feel (and smell) historic !! Got to give a big thanks to our resident Master of Straps .... You're welcome.. I really enjoyed the process of making it 'as perfect as it gets' as much as you did
PAMman Posted June 15, 2008 Report Posted June 15, 2008 S, that really does look fantastic. The CG really does set it off - it makes all the difference. When you get the new 2-screw setup it will be ready for THE dial.
rolli Posted June 15, 2008 Report Posted June 15, 2008 it got a really new face... the new crown-guard is the dod over an i......... super... rolli
earlgrey-erfurt Posted June 15, 2008 Report Posted June 15, 2008 that a killer like it!!! want it any time you want to sell it, let me know by the way i like my 217 all the time, thanks again for help cheers from germany helmut
fishgodeep Posted June 15, 2008 Author Report Posted June 15, 2008 Thanks gentleman for you kind words ... good to have some feedback ..... Still work to do but as Rolli says ..."Step by Step" It hasn't been off my wrist for 5 days now , so that tells a story as my 90% DSN 201/A sat in the box for months!!!
jaykeem Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 S this is simply beautiful...I cannot wait to finish my build as I'm sure chinkiechunkie is thinking the exact same thing. I got him the case set today from the person you told me to order from . I think he's sitting here looking at the same exact thread right now going O M G.
bwhitesox Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 Beautiful job as always S, Looks fantastic.
StormTooper4 Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 Wow that set of pictures is stunning wear it well ST
dluddy Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 Looks great Si. The CG looks great on that case. Now if we can just get a good dial
rmcsherry Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 Looking great, Simon - only two more mods to go!
scoobs1971 Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 Awesome looking watch. Congrats!!!! That new CG really rounds it off :ltongue:
savage_here Posted December 11, 2008 Report Posted December 11, 2008 Best one Ive ever seen. Wow, joined in Sept., lurked till Dec. and necroposted a thread that was last commented on in June. Strange, but welcome nonetheless! Savage
promotersf Posted December 11, 2008 Report Posted December 11, 2008 Very NICE Simon...and V, I may need to talk to you about a strap. It's exciting to see everyone's projects coming to fruition. dave
fishgodeep Posted December 13, 2008 Author Report Posted December 13, 2008 Thanks ...it's come along since then and it's still not finished... Step by step as our friend Rolli aways says...
jamesb Posted December 19, 2008 Report Posted December 19, 2008 nice, where did u buy that crown guard? cause it really make a difference. And also finally did u change the dial? Thanks.
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