RWG Technical Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Just finished this one for none other than the esteemed Lanikai. First up is a genuine PVD coated Crown, which has 0.90mm threads and won't accept a 6497 stem. The 6497 stem has 1.20mm threads and needed to be modified to fit the gen crown. The modification consisted of cutting the stem down on the lathe, and then making new 0.90mm threads... this is the stem after it's been modified with the 0.90mm threads. With that out of the way, lets move onto the actual watch. This is my own PVD coating on the case and CG. I offer this coating on a very limited basis. I relumed the dial in my custom Tritium Mix, and the hands in a lighter mix. It is impossible to capture in the same photograph the actual colour of the dial and lume, along with the colour of the PVD. Either one looks too bright or too dark. So I have taken a few pictures at different exposures that show both the PVD colour in person, and the dial and hand lume colour. First are pics of the case so that you can see the PVD finish and colour. The following show a better rendition of what the lume looks like in person. It is not as washed out as it appears in the above pics. And by comparison here is the genuine 202A. She'll be in the mail next week R and on it's way home... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 lucky man! thats gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Outstanding! You nailed the PVD coating finish and color... well done. The beauty of your T-dial work goes without saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Nice work Ziggy... Good to have options... TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Incredible watch - congrats to builder and owner. I definitely have a couple coming to you for that finish. It is stunning. Lani - Wear the beauty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Stunning. great achievement The Zigmeister. Lani, as usual, you've got a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3x Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Oh my...that's beautiful. Work of art by The Zigmeister. Lanikai big congrats on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Superb. I can't imagine tooling a watch stem. Such intricate work. That PVD seems to have an almost gunmetal colour to it. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkBachs Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Too beautiful to wear. I'd be a nervous wreck.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palani21 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 DAYUM! outstanding work as usual The Zigmeister...and lani, i'm thinkin genki can wait until you have this baby in hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Superb Zig !!!!! I didn't expect anything less.. but looking at the finished product, I still am without the proper words ..and the turn around was at light speed ! and what timing .. my frogman strap is on the way this week.. and once I get the panerai PVD buckle back it will go to V for his costumed Pav strap !! The PVD finish is the same as the genuine.. in more ways than just verbally I've cannibalized my other PVD watches due to poor PVD coat, or CG issues or a lack of a proper dial.. after 3 years .. this is the best and only PVD Pam that I will own..(maybe.. after ZM's OEM coating who knows?) Of course the parts has a history with RWG.. But this is beyond my expectations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The genuine OEM crown... is from kruzer.. the last one he had from his acquisition of a watch smith that closed shop.. and he was in Greece for a wedding when he was communicating my request for a PVD crown, (with a bit too much Ouzo the night before) .. that I knew I could use later.. so after 3 years or so.. it has been made to fit without tricks or treats by ZM.. the CG is V's custom made work.. just before the birth of his Son..over a year ago.. and had to be custom fitted by ZM.. the case was gifted by a great friend (one of the duo's) on conference calls from Colorado .. it is a gorgeous block case that he was going to use for the same project.. but told me he wanted to see me have it instead.. what can I say Ubi !! the dial of course from Fishgodeep, his last one.... a real gentleman to deal with ... the case back was from a DSN 202a that I gifted to the same friend whose responsible for the Case ..and sent it back to me for the project... the 6497 eta movement is from the same 202a that the case back came from .. the Panerai buckle that was PVD is also from Colorado . !! So the support continues.. as is the RWG way Permission to use your genuine pic Ziggy ?.. (if I don't get them mixed up ).. for a pictorial later.. the images really have to be taken in low indirect lighting to get the true visual of the PVD without light bouncing of the finish..I' try to capture that .. to give this piece it's justice... this will rival my Blacksteel DCL me thinks... Thank you to the Master of Horology !!!! and all youz guy's that made this happen.. and to the bestest Fora on the Net ... Bar None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Loss for words... This thing is just mind staggeringly brilliant! I'm glad to see this one finished, Lani... And in Zig's most capable hands, it turned out amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 I can't stop viewing the Zigs finished product Ubi !!!!! No one does it better than RWG's own artist !!!! walk the talk .. I always say !!! AC R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 I am glad you like it. Other than the lume I can't take any credit for the results achieved. And yes of course, you can use my pics as much as you like. She's running like a top and J is getting ready to package it up. Thanks for the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Sounds like a recipe for success to me! Another beautiful job by or resident artisan maestro Ziggy. Bravo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 WOW, very very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Bravo indeed! Great job again Zig, never known anything else! And R, your Franken projects continue to have such a worldwide base, parts from all corners of the globe. Congrats mate, another masterpiece, from the master- for the master. Offshore PS -Zig, tool shipped, (will advise tracking) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elisiX Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 A really impressive combination of pieces. This hobby has come such a long way. Love it L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Wow, brilliant finish on the case and amazing detail work as usual Zig. Congrats and wear the watch well R! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 As I have always said...You have the best toys! To live in Hawaii and have the collection that you do, nothing better. I want to be just like you when I grow up! There is no where on the planet that I would rather live and to have your collection on top of it...Nirvana! Enjoy your new toy and know that I am so jealous I am probably sinning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stallonepanerai Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 EXCELLENT WORK!! Cant wait to get my dial lumed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Wow, that is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cls Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 EXCELLENT WORK!! Cant wait to get my dial lumed! Did that work out for you? You won't be disappointed, I still have my Zig lumed 111 from three years ago and I imagine he's better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 That doesn't look good at all Lani...you had better just give it to me Looks sweet. Nice job Zig. Wear it with pride Lani....you lucky bastage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongkytonkman Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 what another stunning piece from the maestro! wear it well Lani! I'm wearing my ZMed 001B at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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