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Graham 3T WIS 
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I have posted this pilot on numerous occasions: It is a Mercedes-Benz branded pilot style watch with a high grade Asian Unitas 6497 and sterile dial. I really love the watch, and I've had no complaints. The movement actually runs very well and keeps excellent time. It is also nicely decorated.   Well, the itch started when I picked up a pristine high grade original Unitas recently, for very little money. I knew exactly what to do with it! Out came the Asian and in went the Unitas.  Although not as nicely decorated, I think the finish on the Unitas looks fantastic. Lastly, the removed Asian movement. (I must say, this is one of the best I have seen)  The exchange was effortless, bar the dial feet which I had to remove to fit the new movement. Hope you found this interesting! |
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DM71 3T WIS 
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Well done Graham, I would have done the same, even if I have to say that I'm more and more impressed by Chinese MOVT. This Unitas clone looks just amazing! |
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natevan70 3T WIS 
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Well done Doctor! Of course, they invented the heart transplant in your neck of the woods. I like the dial on that one too hand6.gif |
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Graham 3T WIS
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DM71 wrote: Well done Graham, I would have done the same, even if I have to say that I'm more and more impressed by Chinese MOVT. This Unitas clone looks just amazing!Thanks, Daniel. You're right: they are buiding some amazing engines |
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Graham 3T WIS
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natevan70 wrote: Well done Doctor! Of course, they invented the heart transplant in your neck of the woods.Thanks! Yes, the first heart transplant was done in Cape Town in 1967 by Dr Christiaan Barnard. |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Looking good, Graham.hand6.gif So what will you do with the Asian? Will it fit any of your cases on standby? |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Very well done upgrade, sir!:D |
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Graham 3T WIS
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bigrustypig wrote: Looking good, Graham.hand6.gifJeff, are you a mindreader too?  I'm contemplating putting that nicely decorated movement into one of the Parnis cheapies I have with a very bland finish - although it runs very well.... |
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Graham 3T WIS
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Paxman wrote: Very well done upgrade, sir!:D  |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Dragnattck 3T WIS
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very Nice upgrade job :) wish I was as talented |
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Graham 3T WIS
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, John and Dragn. |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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awesome job Graham...Congrats! hand6.gifhand6.gif |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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hand6.gifA well deserved heart for that case! |
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Bigolac 3T WIS
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was the swiss movement out of a junk watch - did you have to do any servicing? Looks good.. |
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