DSN 201a on the way

[Dogma]

I just bought a DSN 201a, the new version, not totally gen but very close.
borrowed from DSN photobucket page. The actual watch I'm getting.

http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/watchmmx/The New 201a/
I have compared this to the gen a lot and all I can see is the crown and the amount of lume applied is different, the 2 is barely different too.

very reasonable price and gives me an excuse to buy another strap.

 

[COLDI]

LOL ya, straps are a hard addiction to kick

Post some pics when you get it!

 

[Dogma]

Will do COLDI, there are other tells on the 201a but hopefully not that noticable.
We'll see this next week.

 

[hooligan]

...I have compared this to the gen a lot and all I can see is the crown and the amount of lume applied is different, the 2 is barely different too...

The "6" and "9" are MUCH farther off than the "2". Actually the 12 and 3 are quite good. Get a t48 on there and an LH crown guard and wear the crap out of it.

 

[hubrisin]

I'm with hooli, my DSN 203/a is getting the Hell worn out of it. The T48 is one of best mods you can do, make sure to get a stem from T.

 

[alwayslate]

Looks like a nice piece. Yeah...give it a nice thick chunky strap. I recommend Gunny. I've got 4 pieces from him and they have always received compliments even from purists...LOL

 

[nielsen]

Beautiful! What's a t48 mod? I know what the LH crown guard is but not the t48.

 

[babola]

Beautiful! What's a t48 mod? I know what the LH crown guard is but not the t48.

It's a Pam rep crown with 48 teeth like genuine, produced by a RWG member "T" (Rolli).

He's out of them now, but another member "OPcrown" (Marcus) has just released a new batch of 2.05mm wide 'Palp' crowns in two dish depths and variety of materials and finishes.

More info over at RWG.

 

[Dogma]

Hey thanks for all the help guys. A new crown is certainly needed, after that, I may just go ahead and wear the crap out of it like hooligan said. Thanks for the heads up babola Will check at RWG for that Palp crown.

Looks like a nice piece. Yeah...give it a nice thick chunky strap. I recommend Gunny. I've got 4 pieces from him and they have always received compliments even from purists...LOL

Yep, already got a Gunny waiting.

 

[Dogma]

Ok guys, here she is fresh off the truck today. My 201a with pics as promised so all can see what DSN is up to with this model now. God my wrists are fugly! BTW, I did go for the swiss movement on this, for $80 bucks how could ya not.

It also has the screwheads on both sides like gen.

 

[Hogan]

Great looking piece Dog!!

 

[Dogma]

Thx Hogan!

 

[Fiddo]

Very nice 201A! The 201A has always been my favorite Panerai. Enjoy it!

 

[Dogma]

Thx Fiddo, I can see why.

sorry bout the blurries;(

 

[GC]

Whoaaaa...... Very sharp 201 there buddy!!!!

Luv the lume shot! I think I need to check out this DSN guy.

Now enjoy the hell out of it!

 

[Dogma]

Oh you do, here's his photobucket, check out the Pams then email him and ask what prices are.
http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e230/watchmmx/

 

[COLDI]

Does this have the pre-v lugs?

 

[Dogma]

No it doesn't Coldi. Well, if you mean the screws on both sides yes. Other than that, no.

 

[Dogma]

Hey guy, have you decided yet on one?

 

[jack_bauer]

Thanks for the pics. It's truly a beautiful timepiece. I was on the fence about this one but your pics convinced me to pull the trigger.