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Homage PreV 1993 5218-202a LP MM Watch

fan_pam

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I present you today my new PreV build 1993 5218 - 202a LP MM Watch. This watch was a present from a best friend. The picture below shows the condition that I received it. I did not like the dial that much because it did not have a right letter font and it had Asian 6497 movement. Although, the hands were genuine, and I think those are PreA hands.

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After some modifications, the watch looks like this:

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Inspiration comes from this Genuine 202a:

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Details about the build and parts:


CASE:
I think this is DSN case but I am not sure. The case has holes drilled on both sides.

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DIAL:
Exceptional non-matching dial. Its two layer dial, with custom brass plate with 6497 dial feet.

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HANDS:
PreV black hands with white lume from helenarou website.

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MOVEMENT:
Its genuine, hammered bridge finish Swiss Unitas 6497.

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Movement came in with stock balance wheel, so I replaced it with Glucydur style wheel (replaced it after this picture was taken) which I got on ebay. Also, I laser engraved “ADJUSTED FOUR POSITIONS. 3126” on the train gear bridge to look more “genuine”. BUT, I could not do anything about “UNADJUSTED” part on the barrel bridge because I don’t have proper tools to remove it. 202a has Guenat Cal. 3126 ETA 6497 1a configuration as you can see from the picture of those movements.



Guenat Cal. 3126 Unitas 6497:

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CASEBACK:

Caseback might be DSN but I am not 100% sure. It has all proper engravings.

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STRAP:
This brown strap came with the watch. It looks good with PVD case. I don’t intend to change it. It will stay with this watch.

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Here are more pictures:
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Thank you for looking and on to the next project.
Cheers!
 
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KOT1917

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Thanks for sharing!

You did well!
I always appreciate your posts about PRE-V builds because they look quite acceptable to me, without containing unique details and complex transformations.

A good example of the balance between simplicity and quality, in my opinion!
 

fan_pam

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Thanks for sharing!

You did well!
I always appreciate your posts about PRE-V builds because they look quite acceptable to me, without containing unique details and complex transformations.

A good example of the balance between simplicity and quality, in my opinion!

Thanks ????

I tried to make it as close as possible to genuine preV (or any other vintage watch); but, of course, depends on sourcing the parts and their availability.
 

KOT1917

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Good job. I appreciate his value for money and I am glad that he started making PRE-V dials. This is what brought the building of this class of models to life.
Once again, I congratulate you on a good watch!