ubiquitous Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Much to my delight, my FGD Gen 2 dial arrived safe and sound this afternoon. I loved FGD's Gen 1 iteration; any improvements made were just icing on the cake! Initial impressions- -Very, very well done; nice quality and overall finish. Nothing new here! -Slightly slimmer indicies- VERY nice! Looks top notch. -Gorgeous ivory creme color to the markers. And they light up like a torch. I know... Trit of this age isn't supposed to be very bright, but these markers just fire right up and add a nice touch of legibility in the dark. I will appreciate this for those times when I wake up at night and check the time. -Satin finish to the surface; well executed. -T-SWISS-T is even better than before! -6497 dial blank provided for easy installation and a solution with dial feet. Cons- Absoutely NONE! Especially at this price. A couple of comparison piccys... Gen 2 is installed; Gen 1 is loose. I will take some pics of both uncased and uninstalled; I simply put it together very crudely to get an idea of how it will look under the crystal. Old vs. New: 6:00 Right side: Left & 12:00: The differences are subtle, but in person, they are quite apparent. And the verdict? I am an eager beaver to get this back together and strapped to the wrist! Thanks for looking, R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP5 Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 I will state publicly that FGDs efforts are THE most important thing Ever to happen for the Neo vintage PAMS. Step in step with VDBs and Rmcsherrys vintage efforts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 I agree. His dials are really something... Just amazing. I bow down to him and the Pam-Pack. They've really done some great efforts and measures in advancing this hobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 I will state publicly that FGDs efforts are THE most important thing Ever to happen for the Neo vintage PAMS. Step in step with VDBs and Rmcsherrys vintage efforts I agree as well... Thanks ubi for the pictorial...the pre-V project should be my next one after I complete the vintage collection (2x Angelus; 1x Cortebert)... once again compliments to FGD for all the efforts and for making this project available! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 I gotta say... I can't stop staring at those indicies. This dial is a work of art... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Ubi ...I'm honoured by your review and humbled by everyone's fantastic comments Thank you and I'm glad you like them. I'm really pleased you see the subtleties I tried to explain over e-mail - your photos capture them very well. Milesd has taken some nice macro's of the lume fill in his recent post and there's lovely shots of a gen for sale on risti at the moment!! All dials have made their journeys now - a few rejects which need recycling and on with Pre-A 001 , 205/A , 203/A and 218/A to complete the set. I picked up a gen 61 dial from a very esteemed member and plan to use that to nail the tobacco colour on a few dial options that spring to mind There's lots to do yet!!! ATB - FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Looking forward to the next run, FGD! 203/A would be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vootzilla Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I'm really interested in getting one! but i couldn't figure out how to get one! PM FGD but i guess he got too many to reply to... any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Looks great Ubi. I have this dial also, its great in my 002A Cheers, D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Thanks, Dani! I do agree- This dial does make for a very nice Pre-A 002! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre V Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Simply beautiful Ubi! Top notch articulate comparisons as always, detailed images to eyeball... Can't get enough of FGD's dials and I must admit that I am officially over-obsessive with both his 1st and 2nd Generation offerings. Pre A 0001 and Pre V 203/A......now we really need someone to bring those manufakture of these PreA and PreV cases into reality. FGD 2nd Gen Prevendome 5218-201/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Thanks, Pre-V! I am looking forward to the prospect of a 203/A as well! Rec'd this case, which I think may provide a good basis... Lugs look pretty good, I think I'll be a happy ubi to say the least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre V Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Indeed Ubi! Wow, that case looks just about right, shorter lugs with squarish, sharper edge block. Is this a Jimmy Fu case? You got yourself a perfect canidate to house a FGD prevendome dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcsherry Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Great project and photos - all I've got to say is: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 A few more comparison pics. Please excuse the crude photos- Took these pics in some less than ideal lighting, and so between that and the shallow DoF, they're not great (but I think they do get the point across): Gen 1 to the left, Gen 2 to the right... 6 to 6 3's 12's 9 to 9 Note that the indicies are actually quite a bit thinner; they look great! I didn't realize how muh thinner they actually were until I put 1 and 2 next to each other. A small, but significant difference to say the least Great work as always to the creative minds that went into these dials... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Huge thanks to FGD and RMC for all their wonderful efforts. Here is my 09 with 2nd gen dial. And the next one up will be the Pre-V second gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Oh, that is deliciously tastey W~! Lub, lub, LUBS it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Here is another V2 Dial: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 DL- Perfection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 What Version is my Beauty?? Not sure of the version but I know it's my most beloved piece!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Looks like a gorgeous 202/A dial, which would make this Gen 1; I believe Gen 2's were 201/A and 002/009 dials... NICE! And, rare in my opinion... Dunno how many FGD produced of these, but since they are G1 only, that makes them a rarity in my book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Thanks Ubi Currently my favorite watch by far. Thinking of swapping in something Swiss for the asian for something to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Correct Ubi, the 202/A was only made in the Gen 1 batch. I know, because I got one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 DL- What DON'T you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 DL- What DON'T you have? enough money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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