z3k0 Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 So, after long time in the making, I'm almost satisfied with this one. Like on most PAM reps, CG is biggest problem (for me at least), and on this one I'm not quite satisfied with it. I tried to refinish it, and polish the pin, but pin hole was already too wide on top, I couldn't really get results I wanted. This one started with one of cartel "best" versions, that was sold some 1,5 years ago, and one of old-school versions that used to came with 21.600 movement, and incorrect dial. I managed to source modified swiss movement in the meantime, and had it serviced. Then I spent some time trying to source crystal, unfortunately sapphire for this one is next to impossible to source. Since I really hate "blue hue" AR, cartel version didn't really do it for me. And, I destroyed mine while trying to remove AR. Then I managed to source correct shape minerals, without any AR, and had them aftermarket coated - I actually got 5 of them, just to be sure . Hands are combination of hour and minute hands from cartel version and second and chrono hands from old-schoold version (direct fit to ETA 7750). Movement rotor is correctly engraved version from old-school version - cartel rotors have crappy engravings. In the end I sent dial (taken from cartel version) and hands to master The Zigmeister for treatment, and voila - it's probably as good as it gets, unless sourcing some gen parts. So this is how it turned out in the end: The Zigmeister's magic: regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 mate thats lovely.... congrats. I really do like the 212 and yours is the best I have seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 congrats man, nice work for a real nice watch and its also on my list for sure denz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big e Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Great job on the 212!!! I'll post pics of the Franken 212 I've been building. Old Cartel case, Swiss 7750, Gen Sapphire, Gen Dial, Gen hands, Gen bezel,Gen CG,Gen Rotor, and Gen Coramid strap with Gen deployment. The old case fits everything better than the newer case that I aquired, althought the caseback is more correct on the newer version. The Gen sapphire and Gen CG made the most difference in the watch. Next I'm starting on a Franken 253 as I have aquired a Gen Blue Chrono hand. That is nowhere close to the color of blue on the reps. The gen blue really pops. Special thanks to all the members who have helped me with aquiring these parts!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Z, that is AMAZING! Truly a great looking watch and it's even better because you've spent some serious time improving it! Thanks for sharing and great pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK471 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Great job on the 212!!! I'll post pics of the Franken 212 I've been building. Old Cartel case, Swiss 7750, Gen Sapphire, Gen Dial, Gen hands, Gen bezel,Gen CG,Gen Rotor, and Gen Coramid strap with Gen deployment. The old case fits everything better than the newer case that I aquired, althought the caseback is more correct on the newer version. The Gen sapphire and Gen CG made the most difference in the watch. Next I'm starting on a Franken 253 as I have aquired a Gen Blue Chrono hand. That is nowhere close to the color of blue on the reps. The gen blue really pops. Special thanks to all the members who have helped me with aquiring these parts!!!! I can't wait to see that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 It looks great all together, the strap is a great choice, and your photography skills are excellent, very well done. Congrats and wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Awesome.. the 212 is one of my faves SOP of course by Ziggy.. thanks for sharing.. AC/lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Blimey Thats a real looker, good effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Amazing piece Z3. It looks excellent, and I know what you mean about the crown guard.. the 253 and 212 both have suffered similar problems. Vac did a great job on the lume and paint job! Wear it with pride and joy. Great job on the 212!!! Next I'm starting on a Franken 253 as I have aquired a Gen Blue Chrono hand. That is nowhere close to the color of blue on the reps. The gen blue really pops. Special thanks to all the members who have helped me with aquiring these parts!!!! @BigE, I'm also undergooing a pam253 mini-project at the moment. (although not as cool as yours since you sourced gen 253 parts!) Getting my 253 lumed and my chrono neeedle custom painted but it's not GEN.. Honestly i thought i was the only one modding the needle on theirs, Looks like you were equally as disappointed with the off blue on our reps.. how the heck did you manage to source one anyways! I looked all around the net for those things and couldn't find nothin! We have some pretty amazing modders over here in spain as well, so consider me lucky. We'll see how both of our watches turn out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddebo Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Great job~~~ looks like gen ^^ ddebo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 looking really sharp, Z... wear it well...R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Vac did a great job on the lume and paint job! Wear it with pride and joy. Vac's name is not mentioned anywhere in the post. Actually, I have to take credit for the lume job, since it is my handiwork... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Great.. love the 212 and yours is i think the best i ve seen.. Zigs lume-job is again amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aji Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 That is a nice watch.. if you ever feel like selling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 @ Z3ko, I remember that I saw a post of Zigmeister fabricating a customized cg pin. You could consider sending him the CG if he is willing to do that kind of job again... reg, Hooky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 That's totally inspirational - one hell of a watch when modded with such care and attention to detail I want one (again!!|) Cheers for sharing FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Beautiful Z. The 212 is truly a beautiful piece and you have done a great job modding it. @Big E Look forward to seeing that one - nice score on the Gen parts there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimster Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Top notch! What's the story on the crown? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK471 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I keep coming back to this post. That watch is stunning. Zig, great work as usual -- you're right to take the credit for a job well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z3k0 Posted February 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Top notch! What's the story on the crown? Jim Actually - no story It's rep crown, but I really have no idea where it came from, I've gone through few cases and watches in making of this one, from different sources - and I really can't remember where this crown came from ... I keep coming back to this post. That watch is stunning. Zig, great work as usual -- you're right to take the credit for a job well done. Yup, words can't describe it, his work on dial is pure art - and in addition, it glows like a torch That was my first gig with R&J and now I can't stop ... regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 soo... did you mod the cg yourself? looks great.. a lot better than the one on my 253... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 There is one thing you can do to improve the back. The bering mod. More info here: Regards, Francisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuba Steve Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 this is my favorite panerai, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 still love it and time for a bumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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