Watchmeister Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Just got back a pair from the Great North. Sent off a pair to Ziggy with significant movement issues and the final aesthetic mods on one. Of course, they both came back from Ziggy keeping COSC quality time. Thought I would share some quick pics this morning. The matched set: The Work of Art: The Newman Panda which is the legendary prototype to the original Daylights has been one of my labour's of love over a period of years. Although this one has a better date wheel and new crown and tube, the real artistry is in the dial. The standard dial comes with shiny (and obviously wrong) subdials and an incorrect glossy overall finish. Ziggy worked his magic and relumed and refinished the dial and it makes a huge difference. Although my pics don't do it justice the dial is drastically improved and it now looks IMHO as good as any ever will - unless of course someone produces an original protoype. Here is the gen for comparison: The obligatory wristshots: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 simple amazing. the panda is really a cool design. congratulation for your both pams. rolli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 WOW!! simple amazing. the panda is really a cool design. congratulation for your both pams. rolli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Beautiful specimens! I know these have been ongoing projects; it's nice to see them at this stage of completion! Of course, Zig's work is nothing less than perfection... I'm trying to figure out which I like more out of the pair. Tough to do since they are both very unique in their own right. The black/grey is a very nice and well balanced dial layout, however I really like the white dial's bi-compax colored subdials. Which one are you wearing today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 At the moment the black but 2 hours ago the white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Awesome stuff. Yeah, what R can do to these Asian movements is nothing less than art. What he can do to a dial? That's a step above. I have a PAM in the mail to spa as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siesta181 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Kruz my man.... you really killing me. I am building a 7753 188 but was supplied this set of white panda dial instead and I am thinking of sending it back for 188 set... But after seeing this, i think i need some thinking to do... What to do... what to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Swiss 7753's in these babies, methinks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 or both at the same time...... rolli At the moment the black but 2 hours ago the white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 For the Panda, all I can say is finally...it was a long time fixing... Yes, Ubi is correct, both are genuine ETA 7753 powered. Wear them in good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Whilst I usually reserve the accolade "What a pair" for something 2 legged and foxy - It's more than appropriately hollered here!!! The finest parts and attention to detail as usal Kruzer - Materpieces as always Zig - enjoy them both FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Well, you already know how I feel about that pair. Nice work RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Gorgeous! Wear 'em well. PS Is it just me or does it look like a standard ETA date wheel on the gen Newman panda? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks for the kind words. And yes, the original pic from Paneristi of the proto does show a standard ETA date wheel. The pic of the other proto daylight with black dial and silver subs has the appropriate Panerai font on the date. Who knows. I kept the standard ETA date wheel just in case I do ever see a real one and can confirm which one is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I want Kruzer's watch box!!! Gorgeous work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy1186 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Your very own Panerai Minstrel Show.....very nice indeed. Makes you wish it was normal to wear two at a time! Cheers Lump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Come on where did you get the 162 dial? is that a GEN? looks great ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Kruzer, Just beautiful, congrats! I have to say the Panda is simply amazing and my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Come on where did you get the 162 dial? is that a GEN? looks great ST4 You are right that there is no 162 rep other than the one that comes with a blue dial. I happened to have Rob servicing the 162 (and fixing a completely askew bezel) at the same time he got parts we needed for the Panda rep so I got them both back at the same time. I thought it was a nice pictoral juxtaposition in any case. It was actually very interesting to hear his comments as he was rebuilding one movement at the same time he was servicing the other. It turns out that the PAM 7753 movements have substantially more reworking than the hand winds. I am hoping that he will post up an article on this at some point in the future when he has some time. I know he is very busy at the moment. It will make all those with gens feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Pandalicious indeed Given the choice, I'd go with the white dial, the true 'panda' - probably because it's so eye-catchingly rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Awesome K....thanks for sharing...if you ever feel the need to make your bank account fatter...let me know the score on that 162! I'm lusting on that watch big time. And kudos to Rob for his outstanding work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDBroucke Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 wow this looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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