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Homage PreV 1995 5218 - 205a Submersible SlyTech Watch

fan_pam

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Hello RWI,

I just would like to present you my recent build. Its 5218-205a Submersible Slytech.




This is genuine watch that inspired me to do this build:



Ok... parts:


CASE:
This case is from PAM1085 (HWF) Blue Mare watch that I got a while back for another project (I used dial, hands and A6497 to make a watch for my wife for wedding anniversary). I took the 1085 case and used it for my 205a build. I did not do any reshaping, just plug and play type of stuff. I am not THAT into details about how correct the case is comparing to PreV as long as the case has major similarities to PreV, I am ok with that. People will not look at it under the magnifying glass to check if its perfect PreV shape.




Movement:
Its genuine Swiss ETA 6497 movement with brushed finish. I installed H3 CP/HW to accommodate PreV hands with sub sec hand. Also, you can see from the picture the process for the Guenat Cal 3126 Type 1b laser engravings just as genuine.




DIAL:
This is a dial from HF member. Its gorgeous. I could not ask for better dial.








HANDS:
Pre-V hands. They were purchased from helenarou website. I had to shave off little bit from minute hand to make it flush with CP. As you can see I left stock white lume on the hands because I wanted to replicate the genuine.


CASEBACK:
This 205 caseback I bought from one of the members from HF couple of months ago and it fit perfectly into the HWF case.




STRAP:
This leather black strap is from Manifatture Serioso collection. It comes with preV brushed buckle.




I hope you like the watch and see you next time.

Cheers! On to the next project!
 

mrsullivan

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Wow congrats, very nice build, and a gen 6497 makes it up with the quality of the watch.
Is this a Belkin dial ?

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Altoronto

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Gorgeous! Amazing dial and perfect strap match.


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fan_pam

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After I posted the topic, I found this genuine watch picture with the same black leather strap:


 

ellocity

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Amazing, BELLISSIMO!!!

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ALE7575

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Really nice build
Congrats
Thanks for sharing it

ALE
 

Plaasbaas

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Great work. Makes me want to try a PAM build as well, even if my rookie knowledge and skills would only lead to a fantasy homage watch.
 

fan_pam

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Thank you all. :)

nice result mate. Alex still knows how to make good straps.

Yes, Alex is great strap maker. All of my watches, vintage and preV, have Alex's straps and they are very comfortable to wear on the wrist.
 
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