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On 6/5/2008 at 8:28 AM, Stephane said:

I will post some here too.

It's a 196 old case originaly owned by Kruzer:

 

 

 

Nice well done replica of

Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM 196 G 1200/1200 the Last Chronograph - well done #Replica.

On 4/4/2008 at 3:07 PM, Stephane said:

 

Panerai 196

 

 

 

Dear All,

 

I finally made it but wouldn't have done without RWG and a little help from a friend.

 

The Grail

 

Precisely 2 years ago I ordered the same watch from an eBay seller.

I loved it but of course, as I didn't yet discover RWG, it wasn't "perfectly" accurate.

 

Since then I tried to find a better example.

Today it is on my wrist

 

 

A nice story

 

Now and then senior members were showing their Daylights here.

One of them was the one I really would buy if it was for sale: Kruzer's 196.

A true torture for me

I started to let him know in every post where I saw his 196 that I loved it so much

 

I recently spent some days in the Big Apple and had the chance to see this baby in the flesh.

Kruzer and I had a lunch together and he did me the favour to bring it so I could touch it, sniff it

 

Shortly after I returned I got a mail.

I couldn't believe what I read: I received the first option on buying that beauty!

:sorcerer:

 

The watch

 

It's an Old case 196.

The case back is individually serialized 002; second one of the lot from the initial Honpo order.

 

 

It is a genuine Swiss ETA 7753 that beats under a single ARed crystal by Chieftang.

The date wheel is a Lello or Finepics one (Kruz couldn't remember).

The combo is great the date isn't sunk and set by the quick set button at 50.

 

 

The dial and hands have been lumed by The Zigmeister. Look at how precise the work is

 

 

 

A genuine crown is installed and the CG is modified for solid fit and good lever movement.

A true pleasure to use it.

 

 

 

The following picture speaks for itself about the fine work done by The Zigmeister here also.

 

 

Finally, a genuine Panerai brown alligator strap has been generously added to the watch by his previous owner

 

 

 

The men behind the watch

 

The Zigmeister

 

This is my first The Zigmeisterfied watch and believe me, the work is amazing, including under the loupe.

I read so many compliments about his work that I'm happy to confirm he does a great job.

Hard to believe that it is possible to lume this small parts that well.

Congratulations The Zigmeister, I'm really impressed.

 

Kruzer00

 

Well, he is a great collector of rep and gens for sure.

Most of his rep watches are modded to perfection including this 196.

There is something else I would like to say though.

He is a generous and elegant person, no doubt.

I'm not sure he really wanted to part with it, he was surely not looking for "a DEAL"

I suspect a part of his decision to sell it is to do me a favour as he knew I was badly seeking one.

 

 

I hope you had a good time!

 

Thanks for looking and reading.

 

 

Cheers

 

Stephane

 

PS: One question for members with Panerai knowledge

 

I bought this strap a while ago.

It's hard rubber, not the soft chitty one.

Is it accurate to wear the 196 with that strap or is it completely stupid?

 

 

 

 

hello.

Nice watch, look nice.

Do you know except small minutes tick after 12 hours what else can be indication of Panerai Luminor Daylight Pan00196 being Replica?

i spot in local shop similar with G 1200/1200 look at this post:

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f75/panerai-luminor-chrono-daylight-pam-196-g-1200-1200-last-real-replica-4762359.html#post46708839

10 years later in New york ;-0

but now one know how many replicas were made since productions ended 2004-2006.

how is your watch?

does they work?

have a good day!

On 6/4/2008 at 8:34 AM, richard_uk said:

my friend just dropped it off, the serial is G1200/1200

Hi,

I find PAM 196 with SN G 1200/1200 in New York but it seems like replica.

Read this post

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f75/panerai-luminor-chrono-daylight-pam-196-g-1200-1200-last-real-replica-4762359.html#post46708839

Interesting to know how is your watch working after 10 years.

this is view from both side:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lj6ioVLxOOI
Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight PAM 196 G – PAM00196 (aka: PAM196, PAM 196) only were 1200 made.
Luminor Daylight Chrono : PAM00196
Stainless Steel, rubber strap with deployant clasp, tachymeter bezel, black dial, automatic (Cal. OP XII (base ETA Valjoux 7753)), 12-hour chronograph, date, Ref. PAM 196, G series, ca. 2004, 44x53mm,

Panerai PAM 196 models self-winding automatic 44mm stainless steel watch Width: 44 mm / Height: 53 mm / Thickness: 16.5 mm / Lug Width: 24 mm
Only 3700 Panerai PAM 196 models were produced between 2004 and 2006.

have a good day.