Drulee Posted December 21, 2009 Report Posted December 21, 2009 Very nice, where did you get it from? And how about some pics of the back?
hackR Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Posted December 21, 2009 sourced from RG... back is standard display back with sterile asia handwind...thinking of swapping out the movement for a swiss eventually... R-
PeteM Posted December 21, 2009 Report Posted December 21, 2009 Congrats mate. Are you ever away from that desk!!
redwatch Posted December 21, 2009 Report Posted December 21, 2009 Another choice find R! Well done! Looks quite nice! BTW, great looking strap too!
dluddy Posted December 21, 2009 Report Posted December 21, 2009 Looks like one of Little Hero's Dials based on the L Swiss Made L font.... Nice one R
NoobyPanFan Posted December 21, 2009 Report Posted December 21, 2009 Very nice! I would tell Joe to send the crystal... Looks like he neglected to include it! LOL!
Drulee Posted December 21, 2009 Report Posted December 21, 2009 Oh ya, the one that had the double AR'd crystal
Ronin Posted December 21, 2009 Report Posted December 21, 2009 Very nice R. I am curious about photos of the back as well since I also have a DSN 177 and would love to compare notes. Looks like there are about 3 versions DSN has provided. P.S. I miss your old Avatar
hackR Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Posted December 21, 2009 as requested...comments/suggestions welcome...it's not perfect - yet - but it sure looks good to me!... i know that double AR is not gen-like-stock for PAMs...but i have to tell ya, chief's AR with a LH dial is really a sharp look...this is my second LH dial PAM - the first being the 219 destro from vlydog...that dial definitely had more "sheen" then this one...this one has a really nice texture highlighted by lack of crystal... @Ronin --> me too...but this is a better work avatar... @D --> went solo, bud!...proud of me?!... *************************
coolfire Posted December 22, 2009 Report Posted December 22, 2009 Real sweet one you've got there! That's one helluva 177! Wear it well, mate!
unregistered Posted December 22, 2009 Report Posted December 22, 2009 Looks like one of the earlier gen LH dials. Very nice. Now just get one of Toros Ti CGs when they're done and this is golden.
watchlover1 Posted December 22, 2009 Report Posted December 22, 2009 VERY NICE!!! I have to get another one
jitai Posted December 22, 2009 Report Posted December 22, 2009 How about adding in Francisco's decal on the movement bridge? Nice...
marinamm20 Posted December 22, 2009 Report Posted December 22, 2009 very nice piece you got there Rob. - perfect CG, nice and flush. Still wearing the 117
peyups Posted December 22, 2009 Report Posted December 22, 2009 That LH dial really pops out! And the Ti Case and CG is very good to, is this a simple cartel case set? Or an EL or JF, etc? Very nice watch!!!
Drulee Posted December 24, 2009 Report Posted December 24, 2009 You may want to order a proper "H" series display back from DSN, and see if there is anyway of removing the engraved (etched?) numbers on the lug corners, as they are all wrong for a 177. As mentioned, you could also get the blue "OFFICINE PANERAI" decal from Francisco. Which reminds me, I finally got a clear decal sheet, so I'll probably run one off to see how my laser prints. Also, I see from one of the profile pics above, that your bezel has a "lip" on it - any idea which case that is?
unregistered Posted December 24, 2009 Report Posted December 24, 2009 That LH dial really pops out! And the Ti Case and CG is very good to, is this a simple cartel case set? Or an EL or JF, etc? Very nice watch!!! Not to thread crap. I think its a good build with some flaws, but how is that CG very good? Maybe I'm just anal about this and I apologise to all. A 177H should feature the thick styled CGs as per the 111H-K series & Pre-V. So to be accurate, it has to be of the shape of a V, LH or Gen CG, i.e. very much thicker, curved upper portion, and viewed from the front, a sloping downwards angle. There is no single rep Ti CG that has that. Only the currently under production Toro Bravo ones are slated to come closer to that ideal (though still not perfect)
OmegaPOFL Posted December 24, 2009 Report Posted December 24, 2009 very nice R you should see if you can get sead to sell you one of the A6497 that he uses.... pretty good lettering or you can probably get DSN to sell you a swiss one
hackR Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Posted December 24, 2009 Not to thread crap. I think its a good build with some flaws, but how is that CG very good? Maybe I'm just anal about this and I apologise to all. A 177H should feature the thick styled CGs as per the 111H-K series & Pre-V. So to be accurate, it has to be of the shape of a V, LH or Gen CG, i.e. very much thicker, curved upper portion, and viewed from the front, a sloping downwards angle. There is no single rep Ti CG that has that. Only the currently under production Toro Bravo ones are slated to come closer to that ideal (though still not perfect) Guys - i just shared a good LOOKING watch...and never insinuated it was replimaniacal perfect...the ti case/LH dial/vaclume/chief's stealth crystal/gen crown and a pretty nice looking CG (IMO!) makes the look...i don't expect anyone to notice the CG is 1.511mm thinner than the gen... As for the CG, it is not as thick as the gen...however, it does have a "(slightly) curved upper portion, and viewed from the front, a (slightly)sloping downwards angle"... @drulee -> actually no idea on the origin of the case - perhaps others could weigh in...the lug "markings" are etched, i believe...i'll have to check into that... to all --> thanks for looking... R-
unregistered Posted December 24, 2009 Report Posted December 24, 2009 hackR, agreed, its a lovely piece, I was more directing it at the two posts above Docs, I guess most who know me, know my pursuit of accuracy, so rather than get the wrong impression out, I'd correct it first Again, its a lovely piece and I do think you'll be wearing it well! Apologies again if I stepped on your toes
hackR Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Posted December 24, 2009 hackR, agreed, its a lovely piece, I was more directing it at the two posts above Docs, I guess most who know me, know my pursuit of accuracy, so rather than get the wrong impression out, I'd correct it first Again, its a lovely piece and I do think you'll be wearing it well! Apologies again if I stepped on your toes thanks unreg!...no worries...i just love a chance to use the word "replimaniacal", ya know?!... all's good... R-
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