Homage PreV 1995 5218 - 205a Submersible SlyTech Watch
Posted: December 13th, 2021, 6:49 am
Hello HF,
I just would like to present you my recent build. Its 5218-205a Submersible Slytech.
This is genuine watch that inspired me to do this build:
Ok... parts:
CASE:
This case is from PAM1085 (HWF) Blue Mare watch that I got a while back for another project (I used dial, hands and A6497 to make a watch for my wife for wedding anniversary). I took the 1085 case and used it for my 205a build. I did not do any reshaping, just plug and play type of stuff. I am not THAT into details about how correct the case is comparing to PreV as long as the case has major similarities to PreV, I am ok with that. People will not look at it under the magnifying glass to check if its perfect PreV shape.
Movement:
Its genuine Swiss ETA 6497 movement with brushed finish. I installed H3 CP/HW to accommodate PreV hands with sub sec hand. Also, you can see from the picture the process for the Guenat Cal 3126 Type 1b laser engravings just as genuine.
DIAL:
This is @Belkin12 dial. Its gorgeous. I could not ask for better dial. I sent him gen picture (above) and I asked him if he can replicate the gen, and he totally exceeded my expectation. Thank you Belkin12!
HANDS:
Pre-V hands. They were purchased from helenarou website. I had to shave off little bit from minute hand to make it flush with CP. As you can see I left stock white lume on the hands because I wanted to replicate the genuine.
CASEBACK:
This 205 caseback I bought from @Madantique couple of months ago and it fit perfectly into the HWF case. Thank you for the CB!
STRAP:
This leather black strap I took it from my 201a build because I feel it suits this watch better then 201a. Its from Manifatture Serioso collection. It's very comfortable to wear.
I hope you like the watch and see you next time.
Cheers! On to the next project!
I just would like to present you my recent build. Its 5218-205a Submersible Slytech.
This is genuine watch that inspired me to do this build:
Ok... parts:
CASE:
This case is from PAM1085 (HWF) Blue Mare watch that I got a while back for another project (I used dial, hands and A6497 to make a watch for my wife for wedding anniversary). I took the 1085 case and used it for my 205a build. I did not do any reshaping, just plug and play type of stuff. I am not THAT into details about how correct the case is comparing to PreV as long as the case has major similarities to PreV, I am ok with that. People will not look at it under the magnifying glass to check if its perfect PreV shape.
Movement:
Its genuine Swiss ETA 6497 movement with brushed finish. I installed H3 CP/HW to accommodate PreV hands with sub sec hand. Also, you can see from the picture the process for the Guenat Cal 3126 Type 1b laser engravings just as genuine.
DIAL:
This is @Belkin12 dial. Its gorgeous. I could not ask for better dial. I sent him gen picture (above) and I asked him if he can replicate the gen, and he totally exceeded my expectation. Thank you Belkin12!
HANDS:
Pre-V hands. They were purchased from helenarou website. I had to shave off little bit from minute hand to make it flush with CP. As you can see I left stock white lume on the hands because I wanted to replicate the genuine.
CASEBACK:
This 205 caseback I bought from @Madantique couple of months ago and it fit perfectly into the HWF case. Thank you for the CB!
STRAP:
This leather black strap I took it from my 201a build because I feel it suits this watch better then 201a. Its from Manifatture Serioso collection. It's very comfortable to wear.
I hope you like the watch and see you next time.
Cheers! On to the next project!
