V Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 (edited) After a long time without a new watch I decided to get an unbranded cali dial with genuine Swiss ETA movement cdg decoration (of course no panerai markings anywhere but the caseback where I will replace soon) The watch has been sent to The Zigmeister for a relume in vintage tritium and blue hands. The watch has been sent to Greece and if everything goes as planned I will have it next week Now I need straps for this.. I have already made 2 (photos to come) but need some more Cant use the 24mm of my 112. So help me sell THESE to buy new ones Here are Rob's photos: Edited January 10, 2008 by V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted December 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 This is the first and basically the one I will wear it with the most: My Vintage Italian strap with dark tan/orange-ish stitching to match the lume and the circle around the numbers. Tongue is folded for a different look and it has a Strapmasters sewn-in buckle. I MAY change the stitching to blue sometime later when I get bored with this one This is a more rough/vintage one.. made from my greek hide unstitched and with a vintage GPF buckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 looks great V and of course an amazing tritium lume job by ziggy :ohmy: i think i will like the greek hide more on this one....looking forward to more pictures when you receive the watch deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted December 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 looks great V and of course an amazing tritium lume job by The Zigmeister :ohmy: i think i will like the greek hide more on this one....looking forward to more pictures when you receive the watch deltatahoe Thanks my friend.. Keep in mind that i will not vintage-ise it so i believe the vintage italian which is thinner and more elegant might look better.. We'll see next week when i will mount both straps. And yes, The Zigmeister once again did a wonderful job on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 After a long time without a new watch I decided to get an unbranded cali dial with genuine Swiss ETA movement cdg decoration (of course no panerai markings anywhere but the caseback where I will replace soon) Wow, I almost missed this post. V, beautiful watch, truly. It's exactly what I wanted, yet another eerie coincidence between you and me. Now I need straps for this.. For a change of pace, the second one. But not sure you saw Simona is having a (pre-made) Christmas strap sale? hxxp://www.network54.com/Forum/353393/thread/1196974723/last-1197151962/Closing+for+a+month%2C+Christmas+sale%2C+special+prices She's closing down for a month, so those of you who like her straps, take advantage. I bought this strap for the 249 I plan to get one day: I know you like reddish straps, as I do!, but this would love lovely with your new Cali-type dial. If not, the Vacchetta Anticata is phenomenal: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estaban Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Nice pickup Kostas. I've been on the fence about that watch for a long time. I actually considered picking up one of these. http://www.retrospectwatch.com/1938a.html I think I have a strap that would suit your needs (the dark brown Bob buffalo) http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=61142 Trade for a nice 24/24??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted December 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Wow, I almost missed this post. V, beautiful watch, truly. It's exactly what I wanted, yet another eerie coincidence between you and me. For a change of pace, the second one. But not sure you saw Simona is having a (pre-made) Christmas strap sale? She's closing down for a month, so those of you who like her straps, take advantage. I bought this strap for the 249 I plan to get one day: I know you like reddish straps, as I do!, but this would love lovely with your new Cali-type dial. If not, the Vacchetta Anticata is phenomenal: Thanks Vic.. I have already mailed Simona (great lady btw). I asked though for a strap without holes opened. Unfortunately to all her straps the holes are crooked and I cannot live with that. Next year we discussed to make me the exact same straps you showed.. the blue and the anticata.. without holes and without buckle so I can put my own. Although I might make the anticata for my 112. We'll see.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted December 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Nice pickup Kostas. I've been on the fence about that watch for a long time. Thanks a lot Stephen.. When I first saw the cali Pam i didn't liked it much but i guess it growed on me. Being a real unbranded one with a real eta swiss movement made me think twice and finally decided to get it. The Zigmeister's relume was essential for me (can't wear non-lumed watches) so i haven't had the watch in my hands yet. Let's hope with the blue hands and the lume included it will blow me away to stop wearing my 112 24/7. I' ve seen the straps you are selling but i had this strap when I had a fiddy.. not bad but not something very interesting either btw If I had to buy a RWC watch for 1000$ that would be this (extremely unique and nice): http://www.retrospectwatch.com/1954.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esdee Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 V that is a fantastic watch! actually with a few more modifications its excactly the new watch im in to! please make sure you wear it when we meet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estaban Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Kostas, I love the 1954. I found one but the seller was located in Singapore and didn't want to ship overseas. I would have kept all my 26mm straps if he would have sold it to me. Who did you get your unbranded 1938 from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Yet another amazing lume job by our resident artist Wear it in good health! babola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted December 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Kostas, I love the 1954. I found one but the seller was located in Singapore and didn't want to ship overseas. I would have kept all my 26mm straps if he would have sold it to me. Who did you get your unbranded 1938 from? I got it from a trade with Willith... I don't know from whom he bought it. Good thing is that it comes with two domed plexi crystals and two sets of lugs. Back of the watch (need to get rid of this bloody caseback): and how it was the front before going to The Zigmeister: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted December 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 V that is a fantastic watch! actually with a few more modifications its excactly the new watch im in to! please make sure you wear it when we meet! Of course.. wouldn't you though prefer to see my gen 112? Pfff I will wear both one in each wrist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esdee Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Of course.. wouldn't you though prefer to see my gen 112? Pfff I will wear both one in each wrist sure! maybe ill bring a case with my two beloved huge invictas along with some straps i made! hope you sell those straps you mentioned fast! i would take that last distressed one but i only have 26mm watches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Good choice V...nice contrast to the 112 - two historically inspired models different case shapes .. Love the Cali dial....amazing lume on those indices ...only prescision from the master... Best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted December 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Good choice V...nice contrast to the 112 - two historically inspired models different case shapes .. Love the Cali dial....amazing lume on those indices ...only prescision from the master... Best Yeap.. I wouldn't expect anything less from Zig. I too believe that the cali is a nice addition to my 112.. Both base-historic and clean.. The way I like them. If I want busy and contemporary I have the Ferrari I am still thinking what to do with my old case Asian 196 (my first rep).. I don't wear it anymore but I am not selling it either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esdee Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I am still thinking what to do with my old case Asian 196 (my first rep).. I don't wear it anymore but I am not selling it either... why not PVD it and make it a non branded project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted December 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 why not PVD it and make it a non branded project? Nah.. don't think so.. It has a crown guard and crown guard means Panerai Maybe turn it to a 188 for a new look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Maybe turn it to a 188 for a new look Is it 7753 compatible case set ?.....the latest 188 dial is very good + Lello datewheel - do you need any pieces ? FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted December 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Maybe turn it to a 188 for a new look Is it 7753 compatible case set ?.....the latest 188 dial is very good + Lello datewheel - do you need any pieces ? FGD How you can see if it is compatible? It is the VERY first 196 bought from a seller named Tommy March 2005 I believe the Asian datewheel is very accurate (if I am not going to put a 7753 in it). Simon I guess the casebacks of 188 and 196 are different so I have to get casebakc as well.. Which means Dial, hands, caseback... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted January 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Back from Greece and I am trying to catch up with all the bills and stuff I have to do being away for a month.. I do believe though that this thread needs a decent photo of my Cali which I was wearing much at holidays... Here it is on top of my cat.. Nice background heh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepshow Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Great watch, V! That tritium lume job is a beauty! Here is mine (DSN 47mm) with no mods and a great Savage strap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted January 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Great watch, V! That tritium lume job is a beauty! Here is mine (DSN 47mm) with no mods and a great Savage strap: I know.. The Zigmeister's work on my watch is amazing... I really wanna try the 47mm version.. I do not like the Luminors 47mm but I believe that the 47mm radiomirs will be nice on my wrist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 kalispera Kostas looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted January 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 kalispera Kostas looks awesome Many members from Greece lately in RWG btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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