projectologist

Acquired this gen PAM 28A case set several months ago, and after having lukewarm results trying to sell it, I've decided to build it up and keep it for awhile. I found a rep donor for the dial, movement and caseback. The final ingredient, a gen crown, should arrive sometime next week. T's 48 was ordered as back up. The pic is a little toward the blue side as I shot in the shade. The gen case is more of a neutral, dark grey graphite. It's not nearly as black looking as the current PVD reps I've come across. Robert in SoCal

Yikes... talk about eye candy... Your passion is undeniable my friend! Robert in SoCal

Okay now... this is a little bit from left field I admit. But I think it has some interesting possibilities. The case set is a gen shadow case for a PAM 233 and similar to the black ceramic 317. Therefore I'm starting with having it DLC'd (pic is just after it was prepped and bead blasted). There is a 233 rep but obviously the movement ain't 8-day. So this will be a fantasy project for now until the day comes someone actually does a great 233 rep/movement. So any suggestions for dial and movement combos will be welcome! To bad Angelus movements are so rare... I could see one in there with nice rhodium plated bridges. This case set was another lucky find... thank you eBay! Robert in SoCal

This is good news... I have a project that is waiting for this final "ingredient". Robert in SoCal

Generally I'm not a Nato strap guy, but the greenish grey looks great with your Blacksteel. Can' wait to see one of these watches in the metal. Robert in SoCal

The 1st pic is spot-on! Your vintage lume work is indeed amazing... Robert in SoCal

I agree with The Zigmeister... especially his last sentence! Robert in SoCal

This is frustrating... the next time I travel I'm bringing a couple of my unfinished projects with me to mess with. I would have the crown fitment issue settled in a matter of minutes. It's 12 degrees outside where I'm visiting and not much else to do for the next several days. Robert wishing I was back in SoCal

Guess I need to clarify. I fitted the T48 just before heading out of town and haven't tried the SS T48 on my Jimmy case. On the gen case there was no wiggle as the crown slipped over the outer part of the case tube perfectly. However I didn't look to see if there was a gap between the ID of the case tube and the OD of the most extended part of the crown. Will post my findings when I get back Mon. evening. OR I could call my wife back @ home and run her through the T48 fit test... on second thought... Robert in SoCal

Whew... that brown dial looks great... what a combination. It's got me thinkin' again. Robert in SoCal

A gen 177H just sold at Paneristi for $3000 USD complete with boxes and papers. This is a great time to buy used gen. I came upon mine by chance and spending too much time patrolling eBay. Robert in SoCal

Glad to be of service! Can't wait to see it in the metal. Robert still pledging in SoCal

Those pics are very hard to look at... and I mean that in a good way! A definite stunner! Robert in SoCal

Man oh man am I happy with T's ti crown! Obviously I need to size the stem, but the crown fit right onto the gen tube/case set with zero gaposis. Case set/back is a PAM 56 with a std. gen ti cg (probably will never find the destro version). Now looking for the best rep brown dial to finish it off for now. Robert in SoCal

"... All in good fun". Absolutely! I raise my glass and nod my head in your general direction... Robert enjoying Single Malts as much as wine in SoCal

Acerbic... as in acerbic wit is a personal fav. Robert in SoCal

"You can lead a wh*re to culture but you can't make her think." Dorothy Parker Robert feeling a little pithy in SoCal

One of my favorites... I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying. Oscar Wilde Robert not so clever in SoCal

"I Think We're All Bozos On This Bus"... Firesign Theatre Robert "Still on the Bus" in SoCal

This thread contains posts of such resounding examples of textbook narcissism that it boggles the mind. Fascinating. Robert in none of my friends are as*h*les SoCal

Whoa... that's incredible. Could we trouble you for a pic of the watch including strap and buckle? Robert in SoCal

Whimp! Robert in don't be callin' me goofy SoCal

"... You are over my head brother." Yes, I can see that. Robert in don't make fun of my non-AR'd cyclops SoCal

Guess you missed my attempt at dry humor... just as many of us missed yours. Nothing you have listed is a true measure of real success. Strip away those "thangs" and what are you left with(?) I know several a-holes married to beautiful women with hearts of gold (if their wives didn't have hearts of gold they would have probably left their husbands long ago). I also know several a-holes with very successful businesses (chewed up and spit out a lot of the competition... not be confused with survival of the fittest, burned a lot of bridges in the process and have high employee turn-over). And me?... I thought this thread was about you. Robert... enough said in SoCal

So I guess it's safe to say that your parents must be very proud of you... Robert in LoCal SoCal