boneyjr 1 Posted December 31, 2012 My plan was simple: install a gen dial and hand set onto a rep 45mm PO. Like with most plans, however, it's always simple until you get started. As it turned out, the gen dial I purchased had damaged 11 and 7 markers. While the watch-smith was trying to fix the markers, he nicked the omega emblem on the gen dial and broke it. I instructed him to adhere the rep emblem to the gen dial. I had expected to be truly upset with the resulting product. Much to my surprise, I don't mind the rep emblem at all! What makes a gen dial pop is the brilliant orange color of the 12, 6 and 9, and the satin black finish of the dial. Honestly, the omega emblem is something you notice only if it's missing! And I am very happy with the work he did on the 11 and 7 markers. If you look very closely you will see a slight difference in color (the difference is not noticeable while casually looking at the watch). And I must give the watch-smith a credit for fixing the rep emblem. It is spot on center and aligned perfectly. I now have a gen crown and He valve -- should I roll the dice again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted December 31, 2012 Not bad at all, mate!!! I'd cut off "happy feet" on the logo with X-Acto #11 blade, and it would be perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneyjr 1 Posted December 31, 2012 Not bad at all, mate!!! I'd cut off "happy feet" on the logo with X-Acto #11 blade, and it would be perfect. I was thinking exactly that -- but at this point, I am just going to be happy with what I have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jose Betancur 0 Posted December 31, 2012 great! Like we say in Colombia " ya untao el dedo, untada la mano" go for it again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaggyPants 0 Posted December 31, 2012 Looks good. Is the HE valve on the PO reps a drop in replacement or do you need to dismantle to replace them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneyjr 1 Posted December 31, 2012 Looks good. Is the HE valve on the PO reps a drop in replacement or do you need to dismantle to replace them? I honestly don't know -- I pay people to do the work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedoccwc 0 Posted December 31, 2012 I was looking at a few gens in an AD today and you're spot on - those orange numbers really give the gen something that's hard to replicate. As such, you're looks fantastic - the lume is absolutely delicious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneyjr 1 Posted December 31, 2012 I was looking at a few gens in an AD today and you're spot on - those orange numbers really give the gen something that's hard to replicate. As such, you're looks fantastic - the lume is absolutely delicious. Thanks! the happy feet on the gen dial is hardly a notice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,889 Posted December 31, 2012 Did you also change the date wheel? I'm keen to do this on my watch as the dial's datewheel bezel annoys me on mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmx5045 0 Posted December 31, 2012 I want a PO. NICE WORK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneyjr 1 Posted December 31, 2012 Did you also change the date wheel? I'm keen to do this on my watch as the dial's datewheel bezel annoys me on mine It's a swiss movement, and is was the dw that it came with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
