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Just keep coming back to this... Wow.

Ah, I've said it before and I'll say it again - that's a marvellously executed 6542 build. Didn't make the connection to here when it just mysteriously started appearing in the daily wrist threads

Great work on that Clarks. Gorgeous optical effects.

Best if you write him an e-mail. He carries good stock and is usually fast replying, have had many good deals with River.

Sexy back! Could you explain how you shaved down the sapphire?

You've brought out the best of that jmb, great work! What bracelet is that?

Really like the look of this. How can one source one of those mkI/kissing 4 inserts?

wrist-check.com, another forum.

A couple of weeks ago, rolli wrote this over on WC: "after the 25. august the pre vendome oem dial production will be started"

There's a risk of missing out on some great pieces if you just judge them by their diameter (and compare to eg Panerais). Wrist presence is not measured in mm.

Looks like you stumbled over some great parts deals. Thread subscribed

...or OP can just pursue this for the fun of it and see what happens. Love the inspiration shown in this thread!

Great picture there mate. Looks great! And it is a fact that a rough build process increases love towards a piece...

Start with a 3646 model from River. With that, you can later update dial hands crystal movement and try reshaping/aging etc. Silix is a cheaper option - and there are many more expensive ones... Would also recommend you creating an account on homageforum, there is very much knowledge gathered there about vintage Panerai.

Hard to follow that freddy, but do my best.

HH5514 on Donerix leather strap

You should definitely do a kickstarter for "I'm going to do the perfect replica 1016 dial for $100"!!

This is how a case profile should look like

5514

Close-up wristy

Plexi night

Yes, photo of cb inside and that model engraving / "worn off" serial between lugs could help.