jbetts1790

I'm new to scotch, but drinking Auchentoshan American Oak now.

New purchase!

Bronzo today!

Those are custom made homages using the Ferrari style case, not actual Panerai prototypes or anything official.

6154 with view of the Hudson River

Nice watch, congrats!

That looks like it will be really nice when finished!  River's case actually looks pretty nice without mods.  I have Athaya's 6154 case, and kept his thick display caseback with the 2-piece bezel and Q24.  It is definitely on the thick side for a 6154, but wears pretty comfortably.  Perhaps if I build another 6154, it will be a thin version like you suggested!  Will you post photos of the modded DSN case to compare?

Looks great!  I have an Athaya 6154 too, but in steel, and it's a fantastic case 

Wow, nice job, it looks great!  Did you use hand files or dremel to shape the case?

The Q25 will fit the new jackson 6152-1 case mate... but some need a little sanding but only a fraction

 

If I were you try going to one of the cheaper strap makers there are loads out there... and quality can still be great

Cool, thanks for the info.  When I get the new case ring, I will attempt swapping out the stock glass for a nice plexi!  I ended up ordering straps from Malio and B-uhr this weekend, so will update when those come in.  Meanwhile, I snapped a couple more photos today, that show the hands slightly better:

Thanks for the comments!  The hands reflect a lot more in regular light; I had a difficult time trying to capture that in a photo because the stock crystal reflects so much...  I do have Q24 and Q25 plexi's in my parts that I would like to swap, but I don't know if either plexi fits in the stock bezel?

I'm considering a Malio 74 strap, but have hestitated because I've never spent that much on a strap!

I build them.

Nice!  What are the specs?