Panerai Daylight 196

[Watchmeister]

Top one is the 29. Bottom one is the 63. Hopefully I will have a couple of 2892/3 frankens by the next time you are over here.

[Stephane]

Top one is the 29. Bottom one is the 63. Hopefully I will have a couple of 2892/3 frankens by the next time you are over here.

Perfect, I'll have a Kobe and a 63 with a glass of Leoville Las Case

[Watchmeister]

Next time it is off to DB's for the fabulous burger with short ribs and foie gras. The best of French meeting American.

[sssurfer]

That timepiece is a masterpiece, Stephane. Congrats to you, and kudos to all the great members involved in making this project a reality! (A special hi to my old friend W)

As for the strap, and as a personal homage to your project, I thought you might like a pic from the genuine OP 2004 (G series) catalogue:

As you can see, they propose it with a black croco strap...

...but, honestly, I prefer it with your rubber strap.

In any case, just leave brown out. Better playing with black, or black + grey, or black + off white.

[Stephane]

Next time it is off to DB's for the fabulous burger with short ribs and foie gras. The best of French meeting American.

Ah, that sounds very very sexy to me

It's a deal!

That timepiece is a masterpiece, Stephane. Congrats to you, and kudos to all the great members involved in making this project a reality! (A special hi to my old friend W)

As for the strap, and as a personal homage to your project, I thought you might like a pic from the genuine OP 2004 (G series) catalogue:

As you can see, they propose it with a black croco strap...

...but, honestly, I prefer it with your rubber strap.

In any case, just leave brown out. Better playing with black, or black + grey, or black + off white.

Hey SSSurfer,

I'm so happy you pop up here.

I want all the community to know you educated me in Pams

Well, I'm still wanting to ask tons of questions of course, but at least I didn't fall in any scam or poor 196 and for that I thank you (aswell as for your patience )

I love Brown ...and thus I'm fortunate that Kruz added this beautifull combo to the watch!

I couldn't wear it on black croc I think (tried today with a black carbon )

Ok, well, each time I'll wear it with the Rubber one (wich I love), I'll have a thought for you M, ok ?

Cheers

Stephane

PS: and I would like to return all the congrats from this thread to Kruz & Ziggy

[Jetsons]

Congrats, Stephane! That is one amazing watch and perhaps the only clone that I regret not picking up in the good old days when it was available. Those were the true super reps, IMO.

I never thought Kruz would part with this watch. I've seen it in the flesh and it is a stunner.

Glad to see you're enjoying the new toy.

[Stephane]

Congrats, Stephane! That is one amazing watch and perhaps the only clone that I regret not picking up in the good old days when it was available. Those were the true super reps, IMO.

I never thought Kruz would part with this watch. I've seen it in the flesh and it is a stunner.

Glad to see you're enjoying the new toy.

I am enjoying Jetsons, I am !

Well maybe next time we'll share a Camenbert in NYC all toghether...

Who knows which watch is gonna pop up ?

.....a 63 ?

[sssurfer]

Hey SSSurfer,

I'm so happy you pop up here.

I want all the community to know you educated me in Pams

Well, I'm still wanting to ask tons of questions of course, but at least I didn't fall in any scam or poor 196 and for that I thank you (aswell as for your patience )

You are always welcome, Stephane.

I am noone to educate anyone, though. I just like sharing with good members like you the little I happened to become in knowledge of.

Ok, well, each time I'll wear it with the Rubber one (wich I love), I'll have a thought for you M, ok ?

Glad to hear it, Stephane. Congrats once again, and wear it well!

[odessa]

On 4/4/2008 at 3:07 PM, Stephane said:

 

Panerai 196

 

 

 

Dear All,

 

I finally made it but wouldn't have done without RWG and a little help from a friend.

 

The Grail

 

Precisely 2 years ago I ordered the same watch from an eBay seller.

I loved it but of course, as I didn't yet discover RWG, it wasn't "perfectly" accurate.

 

Since then I tried to find a better example.

Today it is on my wrist

 

 

A nice story

 

Now and then senior members were showing their Daylights here.

One of them was the one I really would buy if it was for sale: Kruzer's 196.

A true torture for me

I started to let him know in every post where I saw his 196 that I loved it so much

 

I recently spent some days in the Big Apple and had the chance to see this baby in the flesh.

Kruzer and I had a lunch together and he did me the favour to bring it so I could touch it, sniff it

 

Shortly after I returned I got a mail.

I couldn't believe what I read: I received the first option on buying that beauty!

:sorcerer:

 

The watch

 

It's an Old case 196.

The case back is individually serialized 002; second one of the lot from the initial Honpo order.

 

 

It is a genuine Swiss ETA 7753 that beats under a single ARed crystal by Chieftang.

The date wheel is a Lello or Finepics one (Kruz couldn't remember).

The combo is great the date isn't sunk and set by the quick set button at 50.

 

 

The dial and hands have been lumed by The Zigmeister. Look at how precise the work is

 

 

 

A genuine crown is installed and the CG is modified for solid fit and good lever movement.

A true pleasure to use it.

 

 

 

The following picture speaks for itself about the fine work done by The Zigmeister here also.

 

 

Finally, a genuine Panerai brown alligator strap has been generously added to the watch by his previous owner

 

 

 

The men behind the watch

 

The Zigmeister

 

This is my first The Zigmeisterfied watch and believe me, the work is amazing, including under the loupe.

I read so many compliments about his work that I'm happy to confirm he does a great job.

Hard to believe that it is possible to lume this small parts that well.

Congratulations The Zigmeister, I'm really impressed.

 

Kruzer00

 

Well, he is a great collector of rep and gens for sure.

Most of his rep watches are modded to perfection including this 196.

There is something else I would like to say though.

He is a generous and elegant person, no doubt.

I'm not sure he really wanted to part with it, he was surely not looking for "a DEAL"

I suspect a part of his decision to sell it is to do me a favour as he knew I was badly seeking one.

 

 

I hope you had a good time!

 

Thanks for looking and reading.

 

 

Cheers

 

Stephane

 

PS: One question for members with Panerai knowledge

 

I bought this strap a while ago.

It's hard rubber, not the soft chitty one.

Is it accurate to wear the 196 with that strap or is it completely stupid?

 

 

 

 

hello.

Nice watch, look nice.

 

Do you know except small minutes tick after 12 hours what else can be indication of Panerai Luminor Daylight Pan00196 being Replica?

 

i spot in local shop similar with G 1200/1200 look at this post:

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f75/panerai-luminor-chrono-daylight-pam-196-g-1200-1200-last-real-replica-4762359.html#post46708839

 

10 years later in New york ;-0

but now one know how many replicas were made since productions ended 2004-2006.

 

how is your watch?

does they work?

 

have a good day!