subzero1 Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 I have always loved my 024A from EL, I like the sub line from panerai, and I liked the fact that the bezel did not have the hash marks between 12 and 3. The circular markers on the bezel and the circular hour markers on the dial and the circular subdial at 9 and the circular date magnifier combined with the brushed circular bezel gave this watch the feeling of being a "study in circles", which I really liked. The one thing I was always vaguely a bit unhappy with was the fact that the case and crown were highly polished and only the bezel was brushed, giving too much of a bling effect to a watch that by design should have been strictly ruggedly masculine. Here is what it looked like before I decided to mod it: Definitely a good looking watch. But I thought it could be even better with an all-brushed case. Less accurate to the gen? Sure. But since I think panerai missed the boay on this one (and since there is no Ti brushed 025 reps available), I figured "why not?" So, some time with some fine grit sandpaper, a brillo pad, and a scratch-pen, here are the results: Hope you like it, I know I'm ecstatic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkarpas Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 very nice, much better like this! enjoy it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravishingrick Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Ruggedity squared! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addingwatch Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Very nice. What is the strap you have with it? Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 That looks far better than before! a good mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero1 Posted August 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Thanks all! addingwatch, It's on a Wojteki dark brown strap with tan stitching, I've had the strap a long time, but this is the first time it ever looked "right" on this watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ximenes Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 I love these style of Panerai watches. Yours is (has) become very unique and personalized. I see nothing wrong with personalizing a watch, even an expensive genuine, as some do. It's great!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptolomeo Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Nice pics and watch. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub765 Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Woah, a definite improvement! Its look is a lot more coherent now. Good eye and good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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