ubiquitous Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 ...is always nice After a couple of years of working off and on with this project, I'm calling this one done with the addition of my davidsen plexi crystal...
mikellem Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 Randy, Very tastefully done! I like it alot! Nice soft photos are wonderful also... -MM
flavor flav Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 nice work randy! be sure to scuff it up a bit and make the case and crystal look old
linkukbora Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 WOW another WOW simply stunning and really adore the vintage looks Did the DS glass goes well with the fittings ?
ryyannon Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 It's always a treat to see the results of your patient love-affair with the Panerai past - recreating what would normally be museum-pieces from new stock.... Your work has progressively changed my outlook concerning the aesthetics of these watches and has been nonthing less than a gentle re-education of how I look at them. May you keep up the good work and continue to show us the fruits of your labor, Randy! Did I also mention that you're a friendly and helpful guy?
pannylovernr1 Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 Brilliant, congrats. To be honest if I could choose between a gen PAM90 and yours, I'd choose yours anytime .. for real!
Willith Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 Looks good to me, nice work! BTW, I sent you a PM, let me know.....
jdavis Posted November 5, 2006 Report Posted November 5, 2006 Beautiful work and photography. You are truely a skilled craftsman
Pugwash Posted November 5, 2006 Report Posted November 5, 2006 Great watch, splendid pictures, etc. You must be getting used to these comments now. Keep it up, because while you may be getting used to hearing our praise, we will never tire of your masterpieces.
robertk Posted November 5, 2006 Report Posted November 5, 2006 Wow! you do beautiful work. That is one of the best looking (if not the best!) vintages I've seen.
bklm1234 Posted November 5, 2006 Report Posted November 5, 2006 Ubi, Is your davidsen plexi 40x6.8mm? You got it nice and not-overly-tall sitting on the bezel. Did you have to file the plexi down? How much did you file off? Thanks. - Bert
ubiquitous Posted November 6, 2006 Author Report Posted November 6, 2006 Thank you everyone for the very kind words. This watch is one that I rarely wear. It's completely wrong with regards to comparing with a genuine 3646, but as it is one of my very first projects, it carries a lot of sentimental value. The project began with a 183 Blackseal case. Since there weren't any 47mm Radiomirs around at the time, I had to make do with what was available. The dial is a wm dial, as is the solid caseback. I have been collecting parts for this one off and on for well over a year, so, by adding the crystal, I feel a sense of completeness. I was going to have the lugs replaced with soldered wires, but I've since changed my mind in that regard... The crystal measured a little south of 37mm (I think?)... I gave it a brief measure, but didn't note what the final measurement was. Fitting was a breeze... Just popped out the old crystal in a press, and pressed the new one on. Nice and straight forward. No trimming or filing... It sits nicely above the bezel... A nice, unique look. So, in the end, I have a neat little hommage. It was fun building it... And, maybe now I might even wear it Thanks again for the kind words... It's always a treat to share with my friends here... Kindest regards, R
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