How accurate is this 5218-201/A?

[siuamchi]

Hi there,

First of all I have to say I do own gen PAMs including a 000 and a 26K. However, the Pre-V 5218-201/A is my grail watch but I know I won't be able to afford it so I'm looking for a rep.

I saw the latest 201/A offering from DSN and I would like to know accurate it is comparing to a gen:
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/new-born-pre-v-5218-79158

1. I know the gen has a Unitas 6497 but does anyone know if it is a low or high beat movement? I know the current gen use high beat but I'm not familar with the Pre-V models. Should I upgrade it to a Swiss 6497?

2. How good is the case/CG/dial of this model? Comparaing to the previous 201/A offering from DSN this one seems like a major upgrade.

3. For a gen 201/A, how is the tritium light up after say 15 years? I only own L dials so I'm not sure how the T-filled dial lume up for this DSN model compare to the gen.

Please share your thought on this DSN model for a Pre-V newbie.

Thank you!

 

[COLDI]

For the money it's not bad.

I think the numbers are two far away from the rehault. Lume would be very little to non existent. Case back needs to be upgraded. Cg lever will need to be reshaped. Crystal still seems foggy

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[hooligan]

Hard to tell re: the crystal based on pics, though.

For $250, it can't be beat.

I believe even the Pre-V watches used 6497-2 movements so they would be high-beat. Replacing with a Swiss would be low-beat and a waste of money, IMO.

 

[hubrisin]

Good price for a starter, always upgrade to an FGD or get BigCrown's dial for $7k if accuracy if you're worried.

 

[siuamchi]

Thanks for the input gentlemen. Appreciate that.

The movement and the caseback are the last things I'm concerned about. However, I was comparing the DSN dial and the FGD dial and I think the FGD looks closer to then gen. Being a newbie on PAM parts can anyone direct me into where I can source an FGD dial?

Also is it worth getting the NL CG v.2 (available from Goin)?

Thank you!

 

[COLDI]

FGD is the best hands down

 

[mojojojay]

NL cg V2 are from Goin indeed , shoot him a PM

 

[dutchguy2]

You can also check out the sales corner. Some times a custom build with FGD dial and hands come up for sale

 

[COLDI]

to make the best 201-

111J case reshaped
WSO pre-v bars
BigMatt Crystal
FGD dial lumed by ziggy
FGD/Helenrou hands
Jakob caseback
mvt from 111J
NLv2 cg
T48

 

[dutchguy2]

to make the best 201-

111J case reshaped
WSO pre-v bars
BigMatt Crystal
FGD dial lumed by ziggy
FGD/Helenrou hands
Jakob caseback
mvt from 111J
NLv2 cg
T48

Yes, and you need 850 USD to buy all the parts.

 

[COLDI]

haha I didnt say it would be cheap!

 

[siuamchi]

Haha. Thx guys. I guess I'm not going to spend that much to build a 201/A. I'd rather save that amount for a gen 372. I guess I may just get the $250 DSN and decide if I should upgrade later.

 

[Stromtrooper4]

Blimey for $250 thats a bargain. You'd be crazy to go down the self build path unless you are really looking for a long term project to get stuck in to. Just getting a case drilled can be painful. I say go with the DSN

 

[COLDI]

Case drilling takes about 5 minutes lol

And yes they sure long term projects, which is why I do them...it helps my spending habits

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[mojojojay]

Case drilling takes about 5 minutes lol

And yes they sure long term projects, which is why I do them...it helps my spending habits

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but you still spending too much dude . lol sell me your 218a !! i'll trade my fiddy for both your 205 and 218a

 

[COLDI]

but you still spending too much dude . lol sell me your 218a !! i'll trade my fiddy for both your 205 and 218a

haha got more in them that that

you really want me tell you the specs. I might have an 002 coming up though so I can fund the 000 and 187!

 

[mojojojay]

But i want a 218a!

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