Mapman57 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Posted August 31, 2012 Just picked this Vac PAM 199 Ultimate up and thought I would share a few quick BB shots from today. I have been wanting a PAM Sub for the whole Summer. The Noob V2 243 was top of my list but always seemed to be unavailable when I was ready to buy it I then thought I would go for something special and different. My problem is that I just love the old custom built pieces so much, so this seemed a natural candidate to join my Custom 010D, 005K and Pre A 02, which are all unique in their own way I am very pleased with the watch - build spec is as follows; Ultimate 199 from Angus - sent to Vac Relume in 3 shades to match the Gen - slight green to 12, 6 and pearl + nice creamy Trit to indices and whiter shade of Trit to hands Install Swiss ETA 7750, polish and set CP - the rotor noise (or lack of!) and winding action is so sweet and different to the A7750 - smooth as you like Install upgraded T crown, L DWO and tighten CG lever (I believe it is the original Ultimate CG?) Grease and seal to 5ATM On a Di Stefano Simona Bruno mustard and Pig buckle from H 18 I need to shave and adjust the CG lever to sit inside the CG.... Some wristies.... Need to get some better fitting lug pin bars.....(any suggestions?) Nice Pig Sub brushed buckle from h18................ And a few on a Gef black combination... Caseback is also great... That CG lever is driving me nuts already - but it can be fixed and improved :cool:
Inertiadrifter Posted September 1, 2012 Report Posted September 1, 2012 Cool watch!! Too bad cuz I really like the 243 as well
Mapman57 Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Posted September 1, 2012 Cool watch!! Too bad cuz I really like the 243 as well I know what you mean. The 243 is based on the 1950's case set, which is also a consideration, as this 199 uses a basic Luminor case set. OOB the 243 is a better replication and also much better bang for buck - as no mods are really needed. The Swiss ETA upgrade is not necessary, but I just fancied trying one!
Mapman57 Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Posted September 2, 2012 great looking piece Many thanks, could be a keeper ::
Mapman57 Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Posted September 11, 2012 Been struggling to find the right strap for this one..........opinions welcome? Di Stefano Hornback in black , classiest (and most expensive!) in my box..... Orloff light tan croc for a more distinguished look.....
nix Posted September 16, 2012 Report Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) I like the 199 on a reddish- brown strap. Edited September 16, 2012 by nix
Mapman57 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Report Posted September 20, 2012 Hi Nixx - I can see why - that is a beauty - whats the build on it? I see the lume is patina'd! I have an Orloff calf inbound that might look as good and a gen heavy croc that I will now try out - thanks.
markiemark Posted October 21, 2012 Report Posted October 21, 2012 Been struggling to find the right strap for this one..........opinions welcome? Di Stefano Hornback in black , classiest (and most expensive!) in my box..... Orloff light tan croc for a more distinguished look..... That Orloff strap looks AMAZING! But that's not an Orloff buckle is it?
Scarface Posted October 30, 2012 Report Posted October 30, 2012 Beautiful piece, the lume application is unreal
esmatt2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Posted October 30, 2012 Hello, Tried to PM you but could not get through...Would you send me a PM for folks you used for your project. Thanks.
loupeso Posted April 23, 2013 Report Posted April 23, 2013 just did a complete 199 and had the same problem with the strap pins . I used a set of Pam 51 strap screws and had to shave very little off the end to make it fit perfect ! Modded everything just need to figure out the crystal
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