kilowattore Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) Luminor Submersible Slytech Panerai5218-205/A http://s5.postimg.org/hpbuwjzav/DSCN6638.jpg[/img] Well, how am I going to start writing about this build? A few days ago I read about Grimlocktime's new 5218-203/A and how that very watch was the one that dragged him to his Pre-v fascination. Well, for me it was the 205/A Slytech. I'm not sure why, I'm not that much a fan of Stallone, so the promotional aspect of the watch is not the reason. Most likely what attracts me is the combination of a four liner dial with tritium indices and seconds subdial, and the word "submersible". God knows what clicks in our minds sometimes. Anyway, I tried DSN's version of this watch and was very happy with it, as reviewed [URL="https://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/203590-DSN-5218-205-A-pictorial-review-PICS-HEAVY"][B]HERE[/B][/URL]. But I wanted more, I wanted it to be as perfect as possible. So when I heard rolli would have been making a batch of 205/A dials I sold the rep and started to prepare building my own. Last December, when Rolli released the dials, I thought I was almost ready for the build and the only thing that was missing was the dial. How wrong was I! In the last four months I went through three different case sets completely reshaped and refinished before I was "satisfied". Now that's where I'm at and although there's always room for improvement, there's no way I could have been able to do it any better than this. During the whole process of this build I have been in contact with Rolli, asking his advice on specific matters. He sent me links to reference pics, gave me technical advice, event sent me drawings. I bothered him especially in regards to drilling lugs and crown tube, because this was the first time I did it and I did not want to mess things up. Well, as a matter of fact I did mess up: the first time I drilled the case, the tube hole came out too large. I mentioned this in one of my emails and since Rolli was having a few crown tubes produced, he was so kind to have the maker produce one in a slightly larger size to fit my case. I was really in awe for this gesture, thanks my friend Here's what went into this build: - noob v3 case set completely reshaped: softened the edges, lowered the shoulders, polished rehaut, lugs drilled to accept Pre-V lugbars, crown tube drilled to accept Rolli's OEM spec tube. - Crystal replaced with Davidsen's no-AR "french" sapphire - DSN Pre-V crownguard with CG pin sunken and radial brushed. - DSN crown... I think. I am not sure how I came into possession of this crown, as I said I had a few cases pass in my hands and more than a few crowns. I even ordered one during the build process, and it is probably this one, but I'm not sure. Fact is the crown is different than every other DSN crown I have seen so far, the crown teeth have a crisp and defined bevel and the bevel itself is larger than in any other crown I have seen, except gen. Maybe it's a recent improvement from DSN, but I guess I won't be sure until I order a new one (very soon tbh ;)) Anyway, lucky me this crown is exceptionally nice - Rolli's new batch 205/A dial + FGD hands. No need to introduce this, you'll see for yourself. Black paint was removed from the inside of the minute hand tube in order to show a hint of brass. No other work to be done, except trying to avoid damage to these incredible parts. - Vintage swiss ETA 6497, CP and hour wheel swapped for a new H3 set with CP polished by me. - Jakob's perfect caseback. To make this build a little more special, I went for a 201/A CB with a serial number confirmed as one of the first 205/A prototypes presented to Stallone for acceptance before production started. - Last but not least, there was no better match to this build than an Orloff OEM spec black vacchetta strap with thin black stitching and a special sewn in buckle from a small batch he had made a while ago. Perfect strap in every detail Here's a few pics of the case work: http://s5.postimg.org/fsaje8j93/DSCN6734.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/fr0lkthfb/DSCN6735.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/b2klpms8n/DSCN6737.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/6hyfap8jb/DSCN6740.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/v4pouit13/DSCN6624.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/aw2b8stpz/DSCN6629.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/obpby927r/DSCN6731.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/5afw4qt13/DSCN6732.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/9z0hdo7lj/DSCN6605.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/bpjif5p4n/DSCN6620.jpg[/img] And here's the final product: http://s5.postimg.org/ddintt307/DSCN6596.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/teb96s0vr/DSCN6597.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/i0opvkqd3/DSCN6599.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/5d8yj2bg7/DSCN6602.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/933zy7xx3/DSCN6592.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/6zy64anhz/DSCN6615.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/fbtx5jkvr/DSCN6616.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/gcyr8er93/DSCN6703.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/tktjnlzef/DSCN6626.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/rit29d1fb/DSCN6628.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/b6j0jmn3r/DSCN6634.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/59f52t5yv/DSCN6637.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/61mefqzjr/DSCN6641.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/jv65r22rb/DSCN6598.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/hho801oc7/DSCN6603.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/h51f7lvg7/DSCN6707.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/b5do3yanr/DSCN6714.jpg[/img] http://s5.postimg.org/rqlajm1rr/DSCN6711.jpg[/img] Final wristie! http://s5.postimg.org/ize9pcign/DSCN6726.jpg[/img] Thanks for looking. 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panasol Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Mate... You know I'm looking for a 205 with specs like these... I think it's time to sell it to me.. Sent from my SGP621 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilowattore Posted March 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 For the life of me I can't seem to post the thread so that the pics are shown. Sorry about that, I'll try and find a solution later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panasol Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 that's weird.. cos I could clearly see them with tapatalk.. maybe you should just attach them instead of adding external links...:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilowattore Posted March 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 12 minutes ago, panasol said: that's weird.. cos I could clearly see them with tapatalk.. maybe you should just attach them instead of adding external links...:) It would take me some 25 hr+ to attach every single pic one by one Now I can't seem to be able to edit the thread any longer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 7 hours ago, kilowattore said: It would take me some 25 hr+ to attach every single pic one by one Now I can't seem to be able to edit the thread any longer... Yeah, it's F***ing annoying, I had the same issue the other day. Forum doesn't support IMG tags anymore - for whatever reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 amazing result, compliment for that awesome fine work. all the best rolli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilowattore Posted March 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Rolli, your help with this build has been invaluable. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 dear kilowattore, i've studied this making and all the mods over several years, already when we started on this rwg forum 2006, a small circle of hardcore members worked already on mods. pre vendome moddings was always the first premise for pams till today. and i am so happy that you have reached your aim. all the best rolli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitch Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 That's beautifull!!! wel done mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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