leitztozeiss Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 (edited) With everyone receiving the first batch of EL 187's, I thought I'd put up a serial number registry for RWG 187 owners. No doubt, they'll soon pass the 1000 mark in sales, but maybe amongst the RWG folks, the numbers will remain unique. Mine is 0241/1000. The list below will be updated - feel free to PM me with your serial #. 0241/1000 0001 Neil 0004 Richard Lawton 0013 Sql_pl 0034 Promotersf 0043 Antrax 0086 Faber 0169 Titoune11299 0222 Docblackrock 0229 Trunk21 (Returned for replacement, due to stripped Lug) 0241 Leitztozeiss 0215 Lockum 0247 Wolf 0300 Michalis6 0306 BigNasty 0311 Dadog13 0312 Thomasng 0313 Watcher 0318 Chicken Manny 0324 Discovery110 0337 Usil 0373 Steelerfan 0376 Kiropraktor 0378 Sevomd 0398 Cucumber_Jones 0423 Rsv123 0449 Bazz 0466 Statikman 0480 Jwrong 0485 Dluddy 0497 DarthSimon 0569 RENOST 0611 TineT 0666 Cwai02 0890 Hrosemd 0897 Tikerz 0929 Sir Lancelot 0995 V Edited October 2, 2006 by leitztozeiss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevomd Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Seems like you got my # already Gil. Can't wait to see it on the Orange hermes. Eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevomd Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 I think V's is 995/1000. Eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthSimon Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Mine had to be shipped back today, but when I get the new one, I will post the #asap.. I think mine was 217... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwai02 Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 I am reserving a 666. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitztozeiss Posted July 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Seems like you got my # already Gil. Can't wait to see it on the Orange hermes. Eddy Hi Eddy, the Hermes actually arrived before the watch. I've hesitated mounting it, however, because the short and long sides of the strap have different textures. As shown in the pic below, the short buckle side has the classic hermes bumpy texture, while the longer side has the same pattern but is smooth. I emailed Bruce at watches24seven, and he's going to take care of it when he gets back from vacation. Btw, Bruce is great to work with, very responsive and accountable. He even gave me his phone number to call him while on vacation, which was above and beyond. Regarding the strap, it is uber thick and soft. I love the bumpy texture also. And, the color is a rich, deep orange - I just love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevomd Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Hi Eddy, the Hermes actually arrived before the watch. I've hesitated mounting it, however, because the short and long sides of the strap have different textures. As shown in the pic below, the short buckle side has the classic hermes bumpy texture, while the longer side has the same pattern but is smooth. I emailed Bruce at watches24seven, and he's going to take care of it when he gets back from vacation. Btw, Bruce is great to work with, very responsive and accountable. He even gave me his phone number to call him while on vacation, which was above and beyond. Regarding the strap, it is uber thick and soft. I love the bumpy texture also. And, the color is a rich, deep orange - I just love it. That sux Gil. But Bruce is a good guy. I was corresponding with him a lot over their WWII vintage straps. Beauties but decided to go for the XaMas eventually. Still might pull the trigger eventually. Hope you get it straightened out soon. Eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender110 Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 mine came today 0324/1000 after looking at it... the bezel is WAY OFF the pearl does not line up at 12 when the 15/30/45 markers are aligned!! or i align the pearl and the 15/30/45 markers are way OFF.. also the lugs are misaligned causing the screws for the strap to become stripped when you install them.. i know this cause i have tried several sets of screws.. the lug thread is ok its that the lugs are not aligned when from one to another. :-( and the CG is misaligned too.. the crown rubs the bottom of the CG aqnd the top has large space. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 mine came today 0324/1000 after looking at it... the bezel is WAY OFF the pearl does not line up at 12 when the 15/30/45 markers are aligned!! or i align the pearl and the 15/30/45 markers are way OFF.. also the lugs are misaligned causing the screws for the strap to become stripped when you install them.. i know this cause i have tried several sets of screws.. the lug thread is ok its that the lugs are not aligned when from one to another. :-( and the CG is misaligned too.. the crown rubs the bottom of the CG aqnd the top has large space. :-( for you, sorry to hear that for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 My 187 is not EL version but it is 0013/1000 Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 As Eddy said 0995/1000 for mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 @Sql_pl...you've got my lucky number....13.....hope I'll get that from EL....I've PM-ed him to check if he shipped the beast but still waiting for the reply... when i get the watch...i'll post the serial number... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitztozeiss Posted July 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Well I've just finished running my chronos for 24 hours. Before resetting, I waited until the subdials and second hand were only a few degrees from their reset positions. Yet, after resetting I now find my 30-minute subdial hand to be misaligned at the 29-minute position. For appearance only, I am able to run the chrono for exactly 1 minute and stop the second hand at the 12 position so that on the wrist it appears all reset. Still, I may venture into my local repair guy to have this fixed. Bummer. Oh, why did I run my chronos???!!!! Arrrgggh. I just couldn't resist and had to press the red button!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevomd Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Now Gil didn't we have this conversation already. Sorry you had to succumb to the intense desire... I still am resisting. Eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 0313/1000 reporting in! On the whole very good but I can't help feeling this is the copy of the copy. There are small differences between the Watchhonpo model and this one. I seem to be a lucky one as my bezel is nice and firm just like Ken's. The date issue is minor cos you don't really look at it, too much else to view! The AR exclusion is the biggest flaw which spoils the whole thing. A blue tint would have been nice like the original 111 reps. The engraving is definately not as deep as Ken's but good enough. Not tried the chrono and have no intention of doing so. I'm suprised at comments about the strap as it is pretty much as good as the oem example and better than the watchhonpo that I handled. THe makers stamps are crisp and accurate. Watchhonpno version. EL Version. I think that davdsen needs to make an AR replacement crystal for this watch as there are many buyers of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trunk21 Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 229 for me, but I have another one on the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitztozeiss Posted July 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 229 for me, but I have another one on the way... Is the one on the way going to replace 229, or will you have two? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 G0247/1000 Here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trunk21 Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Is the one on the way going to replace 229, or will you have two? Thanks. It will be a replacement, so I will update when I receive the new one. 229 has stripped lug... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitztozeiss Posted July 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Now Gil didn't we have this conversation already. Sorry you had to succumb to the intense desire... I still am resisting. Eddy Well, I took the 187 to my local watch repair guy. He's an older gentlemen that's been in the college town where I work since I was student. Super nice guy. Anyway, he deals/services mainly in vintage Hamiltons, Gruens, and the like. He had a couple of Rollies in the display, a modern GMT and a Explorer I. He also had on a Presidential in gold. I explained the problem to him, and he pulled out his various tools to try to remove the back. He kept referring to the watch (and others like it) as, "these damn things with the modern ETA's . . . I just wish more of these manufacturers used Valjoux movements." In the end, he said he didn't have a tool large enough to remove the back without damaging it. Then, it occured to me that there are special tools for removing the genuine backs from the case. I didn't have it in me to suggest the balled up duck tape technique! He also suggested taking it back to the dealer, at which point I mentioned that it was a 'private' sale. Maybe he knew it was a rep, I don't know. But, he was kind about it all anyway. I found another watch dealer that claims to work on, "any other kind of watch, we can fix it." So, I'll try him tomorrow. Or, I may just wait until I'm read to send the thing in for a superlume and have it fixed at that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titoune11299 Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 mine is 298 like the eddie lee picture but i return the watch and the other one leave taiwan tonight i dont know the other serial # let you know when i received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasng Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 G0312/1000 recieved today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 (edited) G0222/1000 arrived this evening "I am not a number, I am a free PAM187" Edited July 5, 2006 by docblackrock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelerfan Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 0373/1000 here No complaints about the watch so far, and chrono seems to work well also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikman Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 0466 It's an amazing piece. I have had more comments on this watch in one day than on all my other watches combined, seriously. This watch commands attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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