ravishingrick Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 (edited) Just finished upgrading to a better CG on my already upgraded PAM 118... After searching for ages for a good CG I finally came up with a satisfying result. I had purchased a 036 crown guard from another member that did not fit due to a short lever (open flinging lever syndrome) but the overall finish, thickness and shape of the crown guard was perfect.. I decided to take a chance and see if my Jimmyfzu brushed SS lever that came with a polished SS CG would fit and look well. After about an hour of work sanding the donor lever to fit, fitting the lever, sanding the CG to remove scratches, coloring the TI CG with heat to match the case I think I have hit gold, I am very happy with the results. Furher upgrades: Relume with Super Luminova (The ZigmeisterZumba) Extended Cannon Pinion (The ZigmeisterZumba) 036 Crown Guard. Jimmyfzu Crown Guard Lever. OEM Antique Brown Gator strap. OEM Honey Brown Gator Strap. I hope to upgrade the Crown in the future to a Palpatine crown, if he can deliver.. Here' s the Pics... Enjoy.... Edited May 13, 2006 by ravishingrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubus Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 wOW! thats unusuall. I love your watch. How much did you spent to upgrade it in total? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Nice looking watch. Looks like a lot of time and effort went into getting it right. Perfect on the OEM straps. I'm jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravishingrick Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 wOW! thats unusuall. I love your watch. How much did you spent to upgrade it in total? uhhhm let me see... Watch + upgrades : Paul PAM118 : 300 (Purchased march 2005) lume + canon pinion: 150 036 CG : 35 Jimmyfzu SS CG : 59 (only used the lever) Total costs watch : 544 US$ (Exclusif straps) Straps: Oem honey tanned gator: 159 (eBay) Oem antique brown gator: 250 (PAM Dealer) Totals watch + straps : 974US$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Who did your lume and cannon pin for $150? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravishingrick Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Who did your lume and cannon pin for $150? PM sent.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Awesome, Simply Awesome Job! Looks great, wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the collector Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Very nice indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubus Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 uhhhm let me see... Watch + upgrades : Paul PAM118 : 300 (Purchased march 2005) lume + canon pinion: 150 036 CG : 35 Jimmyfzu SS CG : 59 (only used the lever) Total costs watch : 544 US$ (Exclusif straps) Straps: Oem honey tanned gator: 159 (eBay) Oem antique brown gator: 250 (PAM Dealer) Totals watch + straps : 974US$ apparition costs indeed but damn it! it f**** worth it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Nice work on the CG. That's the same solution I arrived at a few months ago: Jimmy Fu's Lever on a 118 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravishingrick Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Nice work on the CG. That's the same solution I arrived at a few months ago: Jimmy Fu's Lever on a 118 @Avitt Thanks for sharing your wonderful post! I had not seen this post before, but I did read about your lever upgrade for TI CG's in other posts. Without your contribution I would still be on my quest for damn good TI CG.. which are virtually impossible to find... Thanks again for the tip! @ All others thanks for your compliments and kind words!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGambleur Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Sitting here with my 118, only upgraded with a new strap feeling like poor white trash... I look at my watch feelling like something is missing. Better grab another beer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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