astonjenks Posted October 15, 2013 Report Posted October 15, 2013 Guys I am delighted to say that I received the new Fiddy from one of our great members in Greece today. This was the beauty with the gen crystal and El case. It is my intention to Super Franken this with new Swiss movement, and as many gen parts as I can get together, a new CG is already en route. Hope you like the photos alongside my PAM372. Regards AJ
icoopernicus Posted October 15, 2013 Report Posted October 15, 2013 Looks great already AJ, can't wait to see the finished product. The Gen crystal looks like it has a blue tint to it, I thought these had clear AR, looks incredible.
astonjenks Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Posted October 15, 2013 Our resident PAM expert Pete will confirm the AR slight blue in certain angles. I will wear her today and start the planning! Thanks AJ
ubiquitous Posted October 15, 2013 Report Posted October 15, 2013 The old EL case is Legendary! Nice find!
PilotI Posted October 15, 2013 Report Posted October 15, 2013 Very nice piece AJ. Looking forward to seeing the finished result. I might have a contact for gen parts. I've seen a set of gen hands.come up and a gen bezel and crown guard.
B3nj4min3 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Posted October 16, 2013 Looks beautiful AJ! The Fiddy certainly is one of the icons of watch collecting. With some more frankening this will be a masterpiece!
astonjenks Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Posted October 16, 2013 Thanks Ben One has to admit though that the 372 on a good strap holds her own quite well! Regards AJ
Watchmeister Posted October 16, 2013 Report Posted October 16, 2013 No worries on the blue ar on the crystal. I am wearing my Fiddy as I write this and the blue is very evident. Looks great. wear it well. 1
astonjenks Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Posted October 16, 2013 Many thanks Watchmeister, this will be a super franken as the next few months roll along. AJ
PilotI Posted October 17, 2013 Report Posted October 17, 2013 Thanks Ben One has to admit though that the 372 on a good strap holds her own quite well! Regards AJ 372 is nice, but the one that wakes me up at night is the 422. http://www.tendancehorlogerie.com/wp-content/uploads/PANERAI-PRE-SIHH-2012_PAM00422-1.jpg http://www.tendancehorlogerie.com/wp-content/uploads/PANERAI-PRE-SIHH-2012_PAM00422-3.jpg 47mm 1950's case double pencil hands sandwich dial in house movement with power reserve domed plexi All of that for 6-7K€. Why buy a gen 127 for double the price? Build a 127 that's another story!
astonjenks Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Posted October 17, 2013 The 422 is indeed a real stunner also, when is it being repped!! AJ
PilotI Posted October 17, 2013 Report Posted October 17, 2013 The 422 is indeed a real stunner also, when is it being repped!! AJ I hope never, they have to leave some for the gen lovers
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