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Wristies - thread consolidation?


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20 hours ago, freddy333 said:

 

Nice watch, but I love that case!

What is the story behind this?

Wearing the Big Kahuna (at right) today --

Golden Cuckoo & Big Kahuna Wristie_+2_-2_Natural+1.jpg

 

Hi Freddy...
Sorry for the delay in replying.
Mine is the 6154 model, which I purchased from a watch enthusiast who works in the Italian Navy. When I bought it, it had no patina, which instead has developed little by little with normal use. The movement is an authentic Unitas 6497 and the dial with matching hands was handcrafted by this sailor friend. The strap with bronze buckle was added by me.

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4 hours ago, Buddhabar said:

 

Hi Freddy...
Sorry for the delay in replying.
Mine is the 6154 model, which I purchased from a watch enthusiast who works in the Italian Navy. When I bought it, it had no patina, which instead has developed little by little with normal use. The movement is an authentic Unitas 6497 and the dial with matching hands was handcrafted by this sailor friend. The strap with bronze buckle was added by me.

I am not a Paneristi, but I AM a big fan of that 1. That is 1 of the most beautiful watches I have seen in a long time. Definitely a classic.
Wear it in good health!

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4 hours ago, freddy333 said:

I am not a Paneristi, but I AM a big fan of that 1. That is 1 of the most beautiful watches I have seen in a long time. Definitely a classic.
Wear it in good health!

🙏

Thank you friend Freddy....your words are very kind.

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Wearing my new Patek franken (case is generic, but the guts are gen). Not really happy with the case, but it was all I currently have that could be made to fit the 23-300 movement. This watch must have a display caseback, so I am not sure whether I will try to locate a generic display caseback that fits this case or if I will continue searching for a case that comes with a display caseback?

I had to mod the crown guards to get the crown to fit, but still not happy with them, because they are too close to the crown & get in the way when manipulating it. But, overall, I think it works.

Patek 23-300 & Calatrava dial in generic case+1.jpg

 

Patek 23-300 Calibre a 1024.jpg

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