New 202/a born

[ogladio]

Thanks to rolli and grimlocktime, I finally have a 5218-202/a again. Wanted to share with you some pictures and details for inspiration.

In many ways, this is in my opinion the perfect Panerai to wear:

• Not bright shiny new and without soul as the new models from the brand - but not 47mm+ and as military feeling as the 50s models
• Clean base dial, but balanced with the 4-liner approach
• PVD perhaps makes it a bit more exciting and tactical feeling, especially with the coating on this one

Parts list:

• dial and hands from rolli
• w0lf case, fantastic pvd coating from the latest run managed by Grimlocktime
• lh cg, modded by zigmeister
• jakob caseback
• bm c3 crystal
• eta 6497, h3 cp and h2 hour wheel
• panerai pav90 strap

Pictures (pardon dust):

Photo borrowed from Grimlocktime to illustrate the different shades of the pvd depending on light:

Thanks for looking - now go build and share!

[Dilligaf24824]

Lovely execution. Congrats!

Where can I can find pav90? That strap is exceptional! 

[ogladio]

Lovely execution. Congrats!

Where can I can find pav90? That strap is exceptional! 

Thanks mate! Agree, Panerai put out great straps back in the 90s. As you might know, the PAV strap series were OEM replacements for the pre-v straps. They were a bit longer, went through the Kodiak water proofing process and were made in Italy (this was before strap production was outsourced to Hirsch).

I found mine through I guy I've been dealing with earlier, but best source is to scan Paneristi market. Prices can however be quite high...

[StormTooper4]

Oh that is rather special.  One impressive build 

[Dilligaf24824]

Thank you and I will make sure to keep an eye out on their forum. I have to agree with you on the Prev that they are by far one of the nicest pams ever built. 

[WatchMeNow]

Great work, the watch looks verry distinctive.

Edited September 11, 2016 by WatchMeNow

[droptopman]

Beautiful build! Definitely one of my favorite Panerai dials.

[Ozerov]

GEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Congratulations!
Over the last few years this is my most impressed! Incredible assembly and the best ingredients!

Edited September 13, 2016 by Ozerov

[kilowattore]

Hats off, perfect in every detail.

[granvino]

Pre V straps in NOS condition go for $1000 to $1500 if you can find them. Great build, as expected from Grim. Congratulations

[gianton]

These pics make me miss mine. Great build wear it in good health.

[mir36]

That's a keeper for sure. PreVs have been quiet for a while. I guess folks are hoarding parts or preparing for their winter builds. So always happy to see more added to the family. 

Here's mine saying hello. 

 

[Phener9]

Those macro shots are really good! Well done.