PAMman Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 I haven’t been active on any of the rep forums for a few years but still enjoying the few modded watches that I’ve held onto. However, I’ve still got a couple of projects that, for various reasons, were never assembled. Both of these are classic 44mm 6497 based models. I have two genuine base dials, a 002/004 and a 0010 and a genuine D series case, with crystal & CG, but no crown. Also a complete Jimmy Fu case set, with CG, but these did not have a crown. So I need two crowns which are as close to OEM spec as possible. The intention is to assemble the white dial into the genuine case, using a Swiss ETA 6497 - I have two NOS movements with CdG striping. The aim is to have the Jimmy Ju case set PVD’d to create a B series 004. So I’m really looking for advice on the best source for the crowns I need and the best place to have the PVD done to OEM spec. If anyone can help I’d appreciate it. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMman Posted October 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 Now sourced two genuine crowns for the hand wind 6497 models. That leaves one of these builds 100% genuine, apart from a Swiss ETA 6497-2 movement rep caseback & hands. Even all screws and movement clamps are genuine Panerai. At this point I’m tempted to use a sterile display back, which will mean no rep/fake parts at all, as I can also get gen hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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