rmcsherry Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Looking good! The bezel on the WM case is what really sets it apart, it is truly awesome. The project looks great, the subtle ageing on the hands / dial really compliments the movement - not over-the-top, which is always good to see! I've been looking into getting a 1:1 engraved caseback made, but I think this would be too expensive - if the idea ever comes to life I'll let you know, although the non-branded case is probably a better option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Great watch Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Looking good! The bezel on the WM case is what really sets it apart, it is truly awesome. The project looks great, the subtle ageing on the hands / dial really compliments the movement - not over-the-top, which is always good to see! I've been looking into getting a 1:1 engraved caseback made, but I think this would be too expensive - if the idea ever comes to life I'll let you know, although the non-branded case is probably a better option. Look how a proper 1:1 3646 is made and you will see that Wm case is not that accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 That is one beautiful case. I actually have an unengraved case back from Kenzo and am just deciding what to engrave on it. For now I like to stare at the movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootall Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 What movement is in this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Usual Rolex/Cortebert movement. A fellow member was good enough to source it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 fantastic project and watch, looks like Stefan worked on it but I'm not sure. Never mind, it looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavidoc Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Beautiful K. V, I'd love more info on that case if you don't mind. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 You guys sure know how to work some magic and kill a man. I have go clean off my computer now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 V, I'd love more info on that case if you don't mind. Thanks. I think you'd be better without that info.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootall Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Usual Rolex/Cortebert movement. A fellow member was good enough to source it for me. Usual what caliber? It looks like 516 from the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravishingrick Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 That scans of the case V posted would make even the purest of Pam enthusiast think twice about there stance on homage/rep pieces... Bet you 90% of them would cave in on there morals and get the piece if they had the chance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Where do I send the check??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Usual what caliber? It looks like 516 from the picture. It says 616 on the top plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDBroucke Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 i think a 1:1 case is not from a rep the gen 3646 cases is more different from version to version in the last time ww2 is the work from perfect watches not more... cases,dials,straps not more 100% same design... here my small collection from 3646 watches selfmade and gens... It says 616 on the top plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 VDBroucke- Holy cow! That is a fabulous collection. Tootall- The watch is not with me and I am headed out of town for a couple of weeks but I will look when I get back. I am anything but an expert and so I relied on the wonderful folks around here for help. That is what makes RWG so great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 okay guys enlighten me .... the case that V posted is from a paneristi - as far as i know he made only one case and it was damn expensive .... and strangely no paneristi claims that he build a fake watch ? so anyway i have this case : it looks with my noob-panerai eye's not so nice like the case from kenzo (esp. the bezel). anybody know if there are different rep cases - is the davidsen case different ? thanks !! Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDBroucke Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 DSN is not 100% accurate... bezel is to small but the bezel from cali 3646 is smaller -the sandwich3646 but i think DSN is in the moment the best vintage repdealer for parts and later modded self individuell WM case have a bad screwcrown(sensible working) bigger caseback is not in the marked??? selfmade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 DSN is not 100% accurate... bezel is to small but the bezel from cali 3646 is smaller -the sandwich3646 but i think DSN is in the moment the best vintage repdealer for parts and later modded self individuell WM case have a bad screwcrown(sensible working) bigger caseback is not in the marked??? selfmade! ahhh super !!! thanks ! Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I hope you understood from the photos that the way the original 3646 was made is COMPLETELY different than any modern watch rep or gen. The bezel is screwing in the caseback and the case is just the surround piece. It's amazing !! The guy who made the case has not been accused of building a fake because he is not. There wouldn't be any Panerai markings anywhere and with a Cali dial it will be a proper homage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlgrey-erfurt Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Great informative Thread here!! Thanks to all for this vintage stuff Think VDB has a big knowlage of old stuff thanks for sharing helmut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I have been talking to Kevin over at risti who is doing the case project and they are spectacular. They are also expensive and would IMHO only make economic sense with a vintage movement. The cases should be offered in the near future. He is also working on a dial and hands but he had no time frame and the cases have taken more than 2 years. He is having 20-30 made and he will have some extra. I will mention it in the forum when they are finished for those who are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleJay Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 SUUUUUUUUUUUUUPER HOT!!!! I can see we'll be having coffee sooner than I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old skool Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Nice movement. That plexi is nice also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 IMHO, it is the movement and the plexi that make the piece. And the best part is it is all thanks to caring friends on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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