183 QC pics

[APS]

Newbie, so I might need some help from you guys. What do you think of these QCs? Acceptable?

Thanks!

 

[1kenny1kenny1]

hands are on, no rust, movement is in, so I think good to go

 

[APS]

hands are on, no rust, movement is in, so I think good to go

Thanks, kenny. What do you think of the color of the lume area? And the color of the lettering on the dial?

 

[karesz501]

Its a cheapo 183, so expect what you've paid for mate

If you get the taste of it and like the Radiomir style, sell it and get a decent, modded one (from Silix ie.) if its flaws are bothering you.

BTW, accept it, because it looks good from here.

 

[Bomba]

Is it the watch model you ordered? Is it working?

If yes, then take it. It doesn't look damaged or scratched, so that's good as well.

Not trying to be difficult, QC pics are really not intended to pick apart the miniscule details of the watch. Less than three years ago, we didn't have QC pics in this hobby. At one time or another, almost all of us have ordered a specific model and ended up with something else. That's the real reason for QC pics.

In any event, I don't think this 183 is by the H-factory, so the quality is what it is. I'd plan on changing straps and doing a re-lume if you're really concerned about it.

But it looks like a good rep to me! Enjoy it!

 

[APS]

Its a cheapo 183, so expect what you've paid for mate

If you get the taste of it and like the Radiomir style, sell it and get a decent, modded one (from Silix ie.) if its flaws are bothering you.

BTW, accept it, because it looks good from here.

Thanks, mate. Is Silix a dealer or member here?

 

[APS]

Is it the watch model you ordered? Is it working?

If yes, then take it. It doesn't look damaged or scratched, so that's good as well.

Not trying to be difficult, QC pics are really not intended to pick apart the miniscule details of the watch. Less than three years ago, we didn't have QC pics in this hobby. At one time or another, almost all of us have ordered a specific model and ended up with something else. That's the real reason for QC pics.

In any event, I don't think this 183 is by the H-factory, so the quality is what it is. I'd plan on changing straps and doing a re-lume if you're really concerned about it.

But it looks like a good rep to me! Enjoy it!

Yes it's the watch, but the lume and font color seem to be different from the dealer website pics. Also the movement back too.

In any case, I hear you. Thanks.

 

[karesz501]

Thanks, mate. Is Silix a dealer or member here?

I wanted to write Sead (sead1999)...... :facepalm:

He is a trusted dealer here (and on other fora as well) and a well respected PAM modder as well. Just shot him a pm and you'll see what he can offer

 

[APS]

I wanted to write Sead (sead1999)...... :facepalm:

He is a trusted dealer here (and on other fora as well) and a well respected PAM modder as well. Just shot him a pm and you'll see what he can offer

Sounds great, I'll do that. Thanks.

 

[HPoirot]

Or check out his section here at RWI. He's also know as Supermirrors

 

[APS]

Or check out his section here at RWI. He's also know as Supermirrors

So is his member name Supermirrors or sead1999?

 

[Bonesey]

member name sead1999, but he's got a trusted dealer section, and hes called Supermirrors.

 

[APS]

member name sead1999, but he's got a trusted dealer section, and hes called Supermirrors.

Great, thanks.

 

[APS]

Thanks for the input so far. Before anyone jumps on me, yes, I'm aware of the missing swan neck regulator on the movement.

But someone also told me to look for a couple other things: to make sure the center pin is OK, and also that the lume color is not too green, and that the lettering on the dial should be just a tad off white.

These things are all pretty qualitative, so I'm not even sure if what I'm looking at is "OK". Do these things look "OK" to you guys?

 

[ALE7575]

Yes it's the watch, but the lume and font color seem to be different from the dealer website pics. Also the movement back too.

In any case, I hear you. Thanks.

Thanks for the input so far. Before anyone jumps on me, yes, I'm aware of the missing swan neck regulator on the movement.

But someone also told me to look for a couple other things: to make sure the center pin is OK, and also that the lume color is not too green, and that the lettering on the dial should be just a tad off white.

These things are all pretty qualitative, so I'm not even sure if what I'm looking at is "OK". Do these things look "OK" to you guys?

It seems the watch you have ordered is not the same that sent watch.
Please post the original link of the watch ordered and we will be able to give you an opinion.

 

[aardian]

I happened to have the experience of having the ultimate 183 built (G series though, not H series). Recipe for success:

1. Cartel case (more pronounced shoulder and edges).
2. DSN dial and hands.
3. H3 CP.
4. A6497 high beat with working swan neck (serviced & regulated).
5. Crown tube shortened and polished (cartel crown has more pronounced edges than DSN's, I'd advise to use DSN's crown but need to install his tube also).
6. AR coat (Chief, FineDD, Vac, or Taka), single sided AR inner side only.
7. Panatime lugs and lug screws (important because the standard lugs and screws are crap and they strip easily if you regularly change straps).
8. Optional: relume (if you use DSN dial and hands, won't be necessary but if you're very picky then go the extra mile).

If you want best out of the box, get DSN.

 

[mattheis]

If you're spending more than $120 on this 183H, Id look elsewhere. I picked this up for my father-in-law last year from Lay's sister site replicamade.com, for cheap. unfortunately it is no loner there, and Lay is no longer a trusted-dealer. It was acceptable for a <$100 piece, and he loves it, since he doesnt know any better.

Checkout the 292k if you like the Black Seals, got mine from Tony here: http://asian7750.com/cn/product_show.asp?big_pid=&ps_id=182&P_id=2154&ti=

Make sure to ASK HIM for QC pics.