6154 Case

[bertieng]

Currently heading for a 6154 build project.

Searching for the case to start with. Anyone has the experience with the Athaya 6154 case? Is it accurate at all since 6154 has a very unique shape/finish over the usual Radiomirs.

Thanks.

[villalobos.erick]

They are nice but some people reshape the cases still.

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[hologramet]

Athaya is closest, but still needs reshaping.

Rivers's is close but uses non-gen larger 3pc-dials, still needs reshaping. Although 1/2 the price of above..

[bertieng]

Thanks for the info and comments, gents.

In such case, is Athaya's 3pc dial correct as per gen? It stated as 3mm thickness which I feel is very thick for a dial.

BTW, any idea who on RWG will do the PAM case reshaping? Particularly for the 6154 cases. Any referrals would be most appreciated.

Thanks again.

[hologramet]

Gen dial is about 1.0-1.2mm.

 

FYI... As far as Panerai-builds are concerned.. Homageforum.com is your best friend.

 

Vintage Rolex = RWG no doubt.

 

Kp0y can rework the case.

I can rework the case.

 

/holo

[bertieng]

Thanks again for your advice, holo.

This is good news to know you can do the case reshaping. Should shoot you a PM in due course.

BTW, is the gen dial for 6154 a 3pc sandwich(Aluminum, plexi + brass) with just 1-1.2mm? To my eyes, it is definitely a sandwich dial, right?

[kilowattore]

Athaya is currently the best choice by far.

As in any vintage build, case will need quite some work in order to reshape some sensible areas and get the correct finish.

 

Dial wise you need a 1mm thick 39mm wide dial which is not like gen (1.6mm thick, 2 piece construction) but it will look very close to gen if made by the right people.

 

Athaya on top, new River in the middle, old River.bottom

 

 

[bertieng]

Thanks for the info, Kilo.

Have these watches shown in your pic been reshaped or they are raw ex dealer?

BTW, which is correct? Thick or thin caseback?

Edited September 17, 2018 by bertieng

[kilowattore]

Thin CB would be more correct, but not as thin as Athaya's

All cases have been reshaped and aged. Pic is from a comparison thread I posted a while ago on RWI and HF. I can say I have a thing for 6154's

[bertieng]

Very nice collection indeed, Kilo  You surely have a thing for this legendary timepiece.

What/whose dials do you use for your 6154?

[kilowattore]

Dials are painted by bigwaved, maybe he's a member here too.

[bertieng]

I understand, Kilo.

But the dial was donated from which watch? I don't think Bigwaved can supply the dial, he's the expert for the painting job only, right?

[Sogeha]

I’m very happy to say that @Bigwaved is in the house. We have some awesome Pam guys here, I just wish you would get posting together and start some real knowledge base for us🙏

[Bigwaved]

I understand, Kilo.
But the dial was donated from which watch? I don't think Bigwaved can supply the dial, he's the expert for the painting job only, right?

I have my own dial blanks of the following configurations:

37mm-

RP
LP

39mm-

RP
LP
MM

MMLP with subseconds
LPMM with subseconds
LP with subseconds

**subseconds spacing is for 616, 618, 3601, 6497


If you want something other than those, they need to be forced by someone else. I hope that helps.