atomic_doug Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hi All, My Panerai 5218-201/A Project is almost done. I have a gen crown and CG, and a pair of gen service hands. I re-shaped an old homage (unknown maker, but no strap notches) case to make the lugs look stubbier and have the nice rounded edges and sloping shoulders. I also gave it a light aging because I don't like old watches to look brand new. A new crown tube was machined for the case. All I have left to get is a dial. I don't like DSN's latest Pre-V dials and the FGD dials seem impossible to obtain. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where to get a good-looking dial that will complete my project? Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 2 things I would suggest... save the gen crown, CG (I'm assuming it's not an original Pre-V era CG which would cost silly money) and hands for a killer contemporary franken build as they will not be as accurate for an earlier Pre-V build. And place a WTB for a FGD dial. The last time I did that I had 2 on the way in less than a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panera Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 For dial Ask Marthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Or Vac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Here is one in case you missed it http://www.wrist-check.com/showthread.php?23397-Southy-201a-dial-and-hands-50-for-both.-Case-set-SOLD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomic_doug Posted January 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 2 things I would suggest... save the gen crown, CG (I'm assuming it's not an original Pre-V era CG which would cost silly money) and hands for a killer contemporary franken build as they will not be as accurate for an earlier Pre-V build. They are genuine Pre-V. (I've been sitting on them for years waiting for a pre-V case to come along.) The crown I got by chance, the CG and service hands come from an owner (a friend of mine) who was in a bit of a boat-accident with his own pre-V piece. An accident which I partially precipitated. Neither the CG nor hands are in tip-top condition, but who wants a perfect watch anyway, right? But in any case... How are Vac's dials? I've never seen one. I PM'd Marty, but I think he's on vacation or something. Plus, I'd like to have a little choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 They are genuine Pre-V. (I've been sitting on them for years waiting for a pre-V case to come along.) The crown I got by chance, the CG and service hands come from an owner (a friend of mine) who was in a bit of a boat-accident with his own pre-V piece. An accident which I partially precipitated. Neither the CG nor hands are in tip-top condition, but who wants a perfect watch anyway, right? But in any case... How are Vac's dials? I've never seen one. I PM'd Marty, but I think he's on vacation or something. Plus, I'd like to have a little choice. I believe he's suggesting that Vac still has some FGD dials in stock. I'm impressed... but forgive me for asking, why would you put a gen 1990's Pre-Vendome CG on a rep watch????? I assume you know it's value... you could buy a very nice gen PAM for what it sells for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomic_doug Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) I know how much I could sell it for. ...well, certainly less than if it were in good condition. The reason it's not currently on the watch it came on originally was due to damage. I wouldn't sell it though because it was given to me. "Hey, you want these spare parts to mess around with?" (Remember this is also nearly twenty years ago and Panerai wasn't nearly then what it is today.) I have a big baggie from my youth full of old watch parts. If I were to sell them, I'd really have to give whatever I sell them for to my friend. If I put them on a nice rep-project...well, why not? Naturally, I wouldn't ever modify the CG to make it fit the case. (The fit isn't completely perfect, but then, I've seen some gens where the crown guard doesn't sit perfectly either.) Edited January 19, 2012 by atomic_doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellons Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Gen parts like that need a wolf case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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