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I love that watch too! Even more impressive in person.

Some quick pics working with ceiling lights until I get my soft-boxes back. The 3646 is just a visitor and the 6152/1 is my latest purchase. Last pic is the 2 vintages laid down on a large photo (the cover of Volker's latest book "Vintage Panerai"). Tried to position them so they look part of the group.

Some of the finest GMT projects I've seen here!

You're such a tease... I'll be checking back often for that!

The FER008 is the one I really like. And I agree with your comment. Great pic... really showcases the dial and case!

Finally picked this one up this afternoon... wristies in the parking lot.

Can't be tightened up... I tried that. What causes it to get loose is the plastic insert with teeth that wears down. Rather than replace just that, they replace the entire bezel unit.

The tritium will pearl will definitely be lost with a bezel replacement.

If the bezel is removed prior make sure to include it with the watch when shipped. They only replace parts they get, not that are "lost" (unless an AD vouches for you). 8 weeks is pretty much the average turnaround time.

Good idea exp II... would go a long way in helping get rid of some of the politics that exist between the two sites.

Here's another dial that can push you a little closer to the edge... letters filled with dial wax.

You outdid yourself with this one... stunning transformation. Some serious prep skilz going on there!

42mm checking in...

Just picked this up yesterday... test run today.

This one was $480 with s/h, but it was a bit over-spec'd compared to what I would probably order. Everything at their site is custom order... width, taper, thickness, stitch, stitch color, hide, where on the hide, where the scales line up, cut edge/rolled edge, type of padding, exact thickness taper, finish and hole placement.

You are absolutely right! I've never owned another brand that could be so easily enhanced with a simple srap change. Probably why this collector has so many to choose from...

There's another one listed similar to mine in 27mm, can't remember the length, but it is quite gorgeous too.

I finally bought a strap made by ABP-Paris without having to pay the price to have it made. I found it @ paneristi used less 50%. I always wanted to try one on to see what all the fuss was about. Gotta say they are very well-made and the hides are beautiful. 26/24mm...

Series C and D only. And only with a brown dial. The OP number is correct on your case back.

Thanks for your time and effort! A great read!

Yeah, that's always a possibility. Another reason to buy the seller, not the watch. He sent along the receipt from Richemont... the service was performed last month and was movement only. He had the watch since new in 2004, so felt although only wound on weekends that after 5 yrs. he should have the movement checked. Refinish was not necessary and cleaning/oiling the movement with regulation was the only service required, as well as new gaskets and lube. Plus, I have seen examples of Panerai's refinishes and it's quite easy to tell. Upon close inspection one can see a bit of the case edge crispness lacking as well as edge softening around any engraving. Not in this case.

Fantastic project results! I have come back to see your pics more than once, actually everyday since you posted them

Thank you for the YouTube suggestion! The 183G reps are very close to gen as I found out this weekend. I was impressed. Make sure to post pics after it arrives.

By-Tor, don't be scared... here goes... Today... Tomorrow...