l3x Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Like to share some frankens I built/modded. To me there's nothing like old school sausage dial with closed case backs I love the simpleness and hardiness of the 6497. I expect these guys to run for a long time and I've learned the skills to keep these guys ticking. It took me quite a while to accumulate all the parts I needed. My original goal was to build one 001 and one 002. But in trying to get all the parts I ended up picking some duplicate items. Next thing you know, I'm trying to gather up the parts to complete the duplicate ones as well. But now I can finally call these projects complete. First up 001Bs... 01B (Left) Gen dial Gen handsJimmy Fu case Jimmy Fu crown guardT48 crownAR removed sapphireHamilton 892 movement with upgraded cp and hour wheelCorrect thick B series case back01B_2 (Middle)Gen dial Gen crown guardDSN C3 handsetJimmy Fu caseT48 crownAR removed sapphireSwiss 6497 from Otto Frei with upgraded cp and hour wheelCorrect thick B series case back01B_3 (Right)Gen dial Gen handsJimmy Fu caseModded rep crown guard with latch from V crown guard T48 crownSapphire with K2222 double AR (loving the double AR)Asian engraved 6497 with upgrade cp and hour wheel (runs urprisingly better than all my swiss)Correct thick B series case backNext up 002s...PVD 02D (Left)Fine pics PVD (supposedly PVD by the same factory used by Panerai - pencil gray color)Gen dial Gen handsRep case Jimmy Fu crown guardPalp crownAR removed sapphireSwiss 6497 from otto frei with upgrade cp and hour wheelCorrect DSN D series case back This one was bought as is and needed some loving. I wanted to try a PVD in my collection. I must admit I am not a PVD guy. This watch was picked up from a member. However, after I purchased I found it wasn't perfect. The movement was a cheapo movement with a broken stem stuck inside it. I ended up swapping out the movement, upgraded the cp and hour wheel, and reassembled. 02D (Middle) [*]Gen dial [*]DSN C3 handset [*]DSN D series case [*]Gen crownguard (modded) [*]Palp crown [*]AR removed sapphire [*]Swiss 6497 from otto frei with upgrade cp and hour wheel [*]Correct DSN D series case back 02C (Right) [*]Gen C series Caseset (case, crown guard, crown, case back, crystal with gen AR) [*]Gen dial [*]Gen hands [*]Soprod ETA 6497 movement Big THANKS to the forums, members, and all the knowledge contained within this community. Without you guys none of this would be possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 WOW no other words to describe those watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3x Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 thnx man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rell & Boss Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Absolutely gorgeous.....would you like to sell one of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Unbelievable watches. And crazy idea as the money invested would probably get you a couple of nice gen 111s or 112s. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veyron Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Wow, but what do you have to do with each 3 the same? Maybe you want to sell one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMman Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Those look absolutely fabulous - well done. I know how hard it is to collect all the bits. I have one franken completed, based on a gen preA1 dial / tritium hands, with gen crown & CG, Jimmy Fu case and a rep caseback together with a Soprod 6497. I also have gathered up all the bits for the next 2 - one is having a complete gen case & crystal, gen white base dial & hands, gen CG & crown, Soprod 6497-1 movement and rep caseback (only the movement and caseback are non-OEM). The other will be a PVD and have a gen B series base dial, gen crown, Jimmy Fu case & CG, DSN hands, Swiss ETA (Hamilton) 6497-2 movement and rep caseback - in other words a PAM009B. These will join my fully modded 027 and 029 and my rep 5218/201A (2nd generation FGD dail, short lug case, Palp crown, gen CG and early, thick rep 201A caseback).That should be the end of my Panerai collecting as it will give me a selection of all the best variations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 It's reassuring to see someone else with the same affliction as me - frankenpamaddictionitis Although I think by the symptoms presented here you have a worse case than me - I only ever got to 2 x 002 dials!! Seriously though - fantastic pieces and much kudos to you - have you ever considered getting Ziggy to re-lume any of them with Tritium style lume and have the L's changed to T's - just so you could have a really special Franken A series to mix up the collection ? That was always a thought of mine Cheers FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Wow, nice collection. I find it hard enough to finish one of each model. Kudos to you on triplets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Totally off the charts!!! All of your time and effort has paid off... each one is a stunner. Good choices on the straps btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Very nice and wonderful collection, it doesn't get much nicer than this. Congrats and wear them well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3x Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Those look absolutely fabulous - well done. I know how hard it is to collect all the bits. I have one franken completed, based on a gen preA1 dial / tritium hands, with gen crown & CG, Jimmy Fu case and a rep caseback together with a Soprod 6497. I also have gathered up all the bits for the next 2 - one is having a complete gen case & crystal, gen white base dial & hands, gen CG & crown, Soprod 6497-1 movement and rep caseback (only the movement and caseback are non-OEM). The other will be a PVD and have a gen B series base dial, gen crown, Jimmy Fu case & CG, DSN hands, Swiss ETA (Hamilton) 6497-2 movement and rep caseback - in other words a PAM009B. These will join my fully modded 027 and 029 and my rep 5218/201A (2nd generation FGD dail, short lug case, Palp crown, gen CG and early, thick rep 201A caseback).That should be the end of my Panerai collecting as it will give me a selection of all the best variations. Thanks. I would love to see your projects. For me the parts were not easy to obtain. I had no "real" contacts....so I basically scoured the sales forum and got lucky. Alot of time (and alot of misses later) I was able to score what I needed. Please keep us posted with your work. I think this is it for me as well...I plan on taking a break for a while. My other passion is building vintage pams. But I've seem to reach my limit there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3x Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 It's reassuring to see someone else with the same affliction as me - frankenpamaddictionitis Although I think by the symptoms presented here you have a worse case than me - I only ever got to 2 x 002 dials!! Seriously though - fantastic pieces and much kudos to you - have you ever considered getting The Zigmeister to re-lume any of them with Tritium style lume and have the L's changed to T's - just so you could have a really special Franken A series to mix up the collection ? That was always a thought of mine Cheers FGD Thanks FGD. The Zigmeister is an amazing guy I have sent my 27A to him and I'm speechless at what he can do. This is something I will consider. And yes I definately have frankenpamaddictionitis...that and the fact that I'm anal about using all the available part I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3x Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Unbelievable watches. And crazy idea as the money invested would probably get you a couple of nice gen 111s or 112s. Nice! Yes...I am nuts...I don't deny it I agree I could have bought a gen...and I do own some...but buying a gen just isn't as fun as building (and wearing) your own. The thrill of getting the part and getting it as near perfect as possible...and all the things you learn when putting it all together...to some it'll probably sound nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3x Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Thanks everyone for all your comments. It really adds to the satisfaction of completing these guys. And at this time I have no intentions of selling. But if I do you'll all know. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3x Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Very nice and wonderful collection, it doesn't get much nicer than this. Congrats and wear them well. The man himself...Thank you Zigmeister!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Great pics and great watches. what a wonderful collection. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Wow...................... . . Incredible !! AC L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andei3000 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 WOW.... hard to find words for this stunning pieces! Congratulations for your awesome work, my hands would be to shaky to handle this stunners. greetings Andei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 I hate to think how much that lot set you back, blimey some right stunners you certainly dont do anything by halves do you? Wear them well ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo5555 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 im SPEACHLESS!!!!.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klocklind1 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Congrats ! This must be one of the best pam closed case collections in the history!!!!!!!! How long time has it take to find parts for thoose watches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mir36 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Amazing collection! I've seen your vintage collection post as well. This must be just the tip of the iceberg. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3x Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Thanks everyone. klocklind1, short answer is around 5 months. I bought my very first "real" rep sometime in April of this year. It was an 002 with rep dial with jimmy fu case. It had an 001 B series caseback. This was the beginning of it all =@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stallonepanerai Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 what strap is on the PVD watch? I want one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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