My old 111 with Molina Vintage Tan

[tutima]

Thinking about upgrading my old 111 with the Davidsen cn 6497 movement/dial/hands package.

 

[Quarks]

Nice one! The strap looks THICK! I am always struggling whether to get a 111 esp with pics these.

 

[pugwash]

Nice one! The strap looks THICK! I am always struggling whether to get a 111 esp with pics these.

Everyone needs one.

 

[TWP]

[/quote]Nice one! The strap looks THICK!

IT SPEAKS :!: I've listened :!:

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[Quarks]

Everyone needs one.

I am getting there.... slowly.... but surely.... (I hope!)

 

[moggio]

YEAH...everyone should have it ...even for NEWbies to PAM ..like Mr PUG .. follow Mr Pug

 

[azgjav]

get one! the historics are great watches and the eta 6497 movement will last u a lifetime! buy a 001 with the solid case back, get it lumed and fix the pin..and u'll have a keeper!

 

[bigbadbrad]

I think that if I were to own just one, it would be a 111h ... or a vintage MM ... or a 1950

BUT, a 111H is an instant classic - get one!

 

[16520b]

177 Ti is a good choice also

 

[Dutchy]

My first PAM is coming in, the 111h, then after I will be getter the logo 005 one I think....I also like that Slytech from andy, seems cool....and then......and then......broke.......hahaha

 

[sevomd]

I love the Molinas, but they don't have the XL straps that I need. Very fine straps for the money.

Eddy

 

[tutima]

Interesting mob, all chanting do it, do it, do it!

I don't think anyone answered your initial thought in all the boostering. Other than what azgjav said, a solid backed choice - which would match all the parts you have now. Turn it into a Base or different sub dialed model that matches it's current age, [the first would cure the recess without changing the existing movement.]

Still noting the 111H desire. just pick one up full-fledged. With a CN motor they are pretty cheap now. You will get the newer case and back, the AR and all the other wants - except for the recess, all the 111H's have the glaring RECESSED CANON, which is where your upgrade then comes in.

Buy a Davidsen CN6497 and swap it with the OEM. That gives you a very clean 111H and a backup movement. You get all the modern details of a 111H as well it has no recess and so actually looks like a GEN. (Which is the reason to buy a 111H in the first place?) No swan of course, but the front of the watch sells the illusion.

Or, sell the one you have, it's Swiss after all and should fetch you a good amount of the funds to purchase a new 111H and the upgrades to fit your needs.

Thanks for your input.
Those are the options I have been contemplating all along. Just couldn't make a decision.

 

[tutima]

I love the Molinas, but they don't have the XL straps that I need. Very fine straps for the money.

Eddy

Indeed. They are my favorite straps at this moment. Excellent value for the money.

Due to some shipping glitch. I am still waiting on a few straps from Elliot. Can't wait to get them to compare.