w0lf Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Evening folks, Please excuse the grainy pics, it's getting late and I thought I'd share this with you right now as the case is actually done. I will keep adding, hopefully somewhat better pics here when we get a bit of sunshine tomorrow. To say that this has been a long time coming would be a massive understatement. In any case don't want to build this up much, you can see the important bits already. Needless to say the geometry is the most difficult part when it comes to both lug shape and the case edge shape. A Panerai case is always a collection of beautiful curves and arches, from the original vintage models all the way to contemporary line, with PreV cases of the early '90s being no exception. The continuity of case geometry must be strictly observed, otherwise the end result immediately looks off even if you can't quite put a finger on it. The bezel has been removed for the duration of the shaping process but in the coming few days this will become a LOGO build with all the missing bits in place. If you're not sure what to look for - these couple of collages are pretty self explanatory, they show the difference between a contemporary sharp-edged case and a "softie" PreV case. The 111J case marked up in red is thrown in the mix to illustrate but some of the areas that need to be worked on. Case / Lugs&Curves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andei3000 Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Wow, awesome work. Wouldn't expect less from you Can't wait to see the final product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
air Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 yeah.. informative and awesome jobs... count me in if this go into productions.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Unbelievable. Extraordinary work. Huge congrats. Can't wait to see the finished project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted May 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Thanks guys, it started life as a 111J case. Lugs shaped and drilled, polished rehaut, "drooping shoulders" that flow into the top of the lug profile, case pillow edges shaped & softened, etc. I've made a couple of jigs and special lug and bezel protectors in the process so this is definitely reproducible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 PAM envy gorgeous work wOlf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 My 203/A project just got a woody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddebo Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Awsome ddebo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jamesjesica Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Hey...Really awesome work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Great work M Looking very good especially with the bezel Looking forward to seeing how mine turns out At least with the PVD it will be more forgiving if it aint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 OMG... Great work man! I'm in for some of these for sure. Will you offer a PVD service, or work with someone supplying that?? Excuse my possible ignorance though, I thought the pre-v lugs were a bit more horizontal and pointed, but maybe I'm thinking of a different series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Looking at it again and I am loving those "shoulders". Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Absolutely killer, sir. VERY choice work indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted August 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Here are a few hasty pics of my humble workshop amidst some case work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Beautiful indeed! You really have our attention now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 I REALLY like that set-up for holding the case... makes such a big difference on the final product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebzen02 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Do I see a Pre-V CG in the making or is it my imagination? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Do I see a Pre-V CG in the making or is it my imagination? Looks like a jig for holding a cg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Just as a PSA, the case sign up closes end of this week. Thanks everyone who participated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I don't know wheree the sign up is but I am in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I don't know wheree the sign up is but I am in. There is a sign up on wrist check. Go here: http://www.wrist-che...es-%28signup%29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhan Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 OMG...i want one... flaws case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I don't know how I missed this several months ago, but congratulations to you, and much respect for your excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 My boy is quite the talented fellow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squashlovernk Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Count me in on 1 or 2 of these cases as well. Not a member of WC but will register now. Thanks. Just as a PSA, the case sign up closes end of this week. Thanks everyone who participated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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