nehemiah Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 All, first post, so please be kind.... I bought a very cheap PAM 36 a few years ago and love the watch, which began my Panerai obsession. I've since bought a superfranken 27A from Tech on this very site and LOVE it, and now want to upgrade my 36 into something more believable so I can wear it more often. I live in Switzerland, so am around people who know their watches, and am concerned about even a high-quality 36 as the gen is so expensive. Enough babbling: do any of you know how to obtain even a cheap PAM 118 or 61 so I can still have the tobacco dial? I prefer a high-quality one, but if needed will buy a cheap one for the face and build my own franken over time. Any help or advice MUCH appreciated. Unfortunately, the addiction is growing stronger..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 These are really rare reps and no longer produced. You'd be better of getting a 176 or 177. The new ones are very good reps. If you must have a brown dial look at the 351 or even DSN's 57. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nehemiah Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Thanks for the info--any preferences on 351 suppliers? Henry Lee at Tswiss Henry claims he carries the 118, but it looked like it was not a tobacco dial on the website? Any knowledge here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 I don't know t swiss so can't comment. I know there were 118's and there may be some old stock still. But its a risk I think Lawrence over on the old RWG also had them as well at one time. Either Angus Puretime or Josh Perfectclones can sort you on the 351. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nehemiah Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Thanks for the help! Off to secure a 351.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klocklind1 Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Ask Goin on (RWI!) He can get a EL 118/061 dials and also relume them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Now thats a bit nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klocklind1 Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Thanks st4! The spec is: Old cartel case from 2006 Caseback is the extremely rare ( thick one as the genuine !) and correct caseback for a 061 from 2006!? Dial old EL from Goin and relumed Genuine eta 6497-1 T48 crown CG is old school cartel body with Seads ( rubber inside as the genuine!) arm I am VERY happy with this build and it is a defintive keeper for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Thanks for the spec and its even more special know that set of parts. That case back is awesome I thought it was a jacob custom I have never seen one like that before. Makes my 055's CB look rubbish in comparison. I've had some T48 ti's and forgot how good the were. And that CG especially the pin is top notch. A Keeper for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nehemiah Posted December 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 THIS is how an addiction starts....gorgeous watch and just the journey i'd like to begin. I know the first answer to all my questions is "read the boards for a couple of weeks", but where would I start (reading or contacting) to start sourcing some key ingredients (quality dial, eta movement, etc)? Thanks in advance for any education here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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