mellons Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Now that I know it actually works time to post up this mille metri mod. Special mention to esdee, tan, dow without whose input this mod would not have been possible. Kpoy was great to deal with and very patient making these. When looking at a number of gen images we concluded that at least one gen had a domed plexi: http://rolexfan-world.blogspot.ie/2012/12/panerai-mille-metri-prototype-divers.html After some too-ing and frooing between Esdee and Tan/ Dow here is final drawing of plexi mod (top is esdee's sapphire, bottom is 6mm domed plexi) I got onto alex (kpoy) to make these and he didnt disappoint- measurements were spot on! Here is one polished plexi I didnt polish sides, just top and bottom surface, and it looks much better installed than mineral (gap) and also slight texture looks great on surface. There is no distortion whatsoever, and sharp edge on upper surface did polish out. On the batch i received i should have polished and sanded the upper sides: the bezel did not move freely and i sanded after installation: this would be better to complete in advance of install. Here are some progress shots (thanks tan for step-by-step instructions!): mineral crystal out! Plexi in! Now some beauty shots (after sanding in sides to get bezel moving freely): nice lens-effect at oblique angle finally wristie: slight lens looks cool at very oblique angle and there is no distortion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Wow! I cannot wait to get mine started. How's the crystal under water Mel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Very, very nice. The plexi makes for a very significant difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellons Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) watertight at moment- haven't tried in pool but showerproof etc. critical dimensions for gaskets etc. confirmed by esdee and as per drawing (1.75mm high dim is the critical one for the lower section- if higher ok lower and wr may be affected) iir ennebi have a 1000m rated plexi model in their range also.... Edited March 8, 2013 by mellons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athaya Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 This is nice mel.. enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 That is a nice slight dome effect, looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellons Posted May 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 another mod here- patinated bronze bezel: this finish wears really well after a day or two patina lightens up on shaprp edges etc- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 I liked my Seiko with the Domed crystal specially when diving, the dome made it easier to read time at an angle under water without moving the wrist too much. The dome almost gave the the dial a good 20* of play which worked out great underwater. Thanks again Mel E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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