Gazzla 23 Posted March 11, 2015 Hey Gang Recently received, a rather splendid 519, my third Rad. This came from Tim who is a proper stand-up guy. Everything about dealing with Tim is superb. His comms and QC process are the best in the TD business. Totally faultless transaction and just 3 days to the UK with EMS . . . I've still no idea why other TDs use extortionate DHL, with the chance of VAT and admin charges to the UK. EMS is brilliant IMNSFHO and just as quick, if not quicker most times . . . Anyway, what a beautiful watch! I'll let the pics do the talking, but this is a stunner. It's not for the picky fuckers who want to look at a rep PAM and point out the tells, but it is a fantastic looking piece on the wrist. It came with the shittiest rep strap ever made, but I pre-empted this by getting a proper ostrich leg strap from Victory Straps. They're in the UK and knock out some nice stuff. This Rad has a beautiful Sea-Gull ST19 handwind movement, the crown works perfectly, as do the pushers and chrono, which snaps back to 12 at the touch of the 4 pusher. Build is excellent, the case is finished in rose gold, and the dial is the real deal; a killer chocolate, California gig with excellent lume. Enough bollocks, eh? :P Pics: First, I took some pics of the strap while Tim was weaving his magic. This came with a massive PAM Pre-V buckle which I didn't think suited this watch, so I trawled about and found a nice, understated RG buckle more befitting the elegant, dress accents. And especially for Frazzle, the keyboard shot . . . Gaz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted March 11, 2015 Sweeeeeeeet looking watch Gaz! I'm not usually a fan of gold, but that is yummy...... .....are you getting distracted from saving up for your Astron then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texr4ti 0 Posted March 11, 2015 Wow...great looking watch! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruski91 1 Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) Sweet watch Gaz - great pics as always, but small correction for you. The movement is not 6497 - its an Asian Lemania Copy / Venus Copy hand wind chrono movement. I am not sure what the actual numerical code is but still, just an FYI None the less - despite any flaws, this thing is beautiful. Edited March 11, 2015 by Ruski91 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALE7575 24 Posted March 11, 2015 Awesome pictorial of a nice watch Congrats ! I will include this link in PAM GUIDE when I make the datasheet of PAM 519 Thanks ALE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted March 11, 2015 Sweet watch Gaz - great pics as always, but small correction for you. The movement is not 6497 - its an Asian Lemania Copy / Venus Copy hand wind chrono movement. I am not sure what the actual numerical code is but still, just an FYI None the less - despite any flaws, this thing is beautiful. Thanks, but I did say it had an A6497 movement. As in an Asian copy of the Lemania . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,501 Posted March 11, 2015 Sweet watch Gaz - great pics as always, but small correction for you. The movement is not 6497 - its an Asian Lemania Copy / Venus Copy hand wind chrono movement. I am not sure what the actual numerical code is but still, just an FYI None the less - despite any flaws, this thing is beautiful. I wanted to write the same! That's a Sea-Gull ST19, not a time/small second only 6497 / A6497 And it's not an asian copy of the Lemania (which has very few to share with it apart from the general subdial design), but actually a modified Venus 75. This is an A6497: This is a ST19: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted March 11, 2015 Sweet watch Gaz - great pics as always, but small correction for you. The movement is not 6497 - its an Asian Lemania Copy / Venus Copy hand wind chrono movement. I am not sure what the actual numerical code is but still, just an FYI None the less - despite any flaws, this thing is beautiful. I wanted to write the same! That's a Sea-Gull ST19, not a time/small second only 6497 / A6497 And it's not an asian copy of the Lemania (which has very few to share with it apart from the general subdial design), but actually a modified Venus 75. This is an A6497: This is a ST19: I stand corrected, gentlemen. TD blurb stated A6497. :o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted March 11, 2015 Sweet watch Gaz - great pics as always, but small correction for you. The movement is not 6497 - its an Asian Lemania Copy / Venus Copy hand wind chrono movement. I am not sure what the actual numerical code is but still, just an FYI None the less - despite any flaws, this thing is beautiful. I wanted to write the same! That's a Sea-Gull ST19, not a time/small second only 6497 / A6497 And it's not an asian copy of the Lemania (which has very few to share with it apart from the general subdial design), but actually a modified Venus 75. This is an A6497: This is a ST19: I stand corrected, gentlemen. TD blurb stated A6497. :o Noob..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyboy 5 Posted March 11, 2015 Great Pics as always Gaz Lovely Pam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erves88 0 Posted March 11, 2015 Damn that is beautiful, just found my next watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted March 11, 2015 Great Pics as always Gaz Lovely Pam Thank you my Scottish buddy . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pupps 0 Posted March 11, 2015 Without wanting to show my complete newness to this forum and amazballs hobby, but sadly having no choice to, please Gaz could you let off which TD Tim is from, that info would be greatly appreciated and welcomely received, specially for my next purchase, btw that one really beautiful Pam. very nice choice. enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted March 11, 2015 Without wanting to show my complete newness to this forum and amazballs hobby, but sadly having no choice to, please Gaz could you let off which TD Tim is from, that info would be greatly appreciated and welcomely received, specially for my next purchase, btw that one really beautiful Pam. very nice choice. enjoy Hi mate Have a look here for Watchfinder aka Fat Panda . . . http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=60 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted March 11, 2015 Gaz you are the Guv'nor and I am a Noob Found a 243 yet, Buddy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted March 11, 2015 Stunner, first shot at this one looks fantastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolls-Man 0 Posted March 11, 2015 Lovely Rad. Great pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jmd 0 Posted March 12, 2015 Love the Cali dials on these - congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted March 12, 2015 This is beautiful, love it. Lots of small details that make it a beauty on the wrist. And absolutely stunning pictures of course. Thank You, this is one right at the top of my list now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted March 12, 2015 Gaz you are a Noob You are so right Hornet, I apologise for being such a noob and will jump off the nearest cliff asap...... Found a 243 yet, Buddy? Yes I have noobie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted March 12, 2015 Stunner, first shot at this one looks fantastic. Cheers Buddy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digger2 0 Posted March 12, 2015 Stunning watch and great pictures, congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mo9292 0 Posted March 12, 2015 Great review link for the place to buy please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted March 12, 2015 Great review link for the place to buy please? http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=60 and look up Watchfinder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
