old skool Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I have been thinking about this watch concept for a long time. A few other people have come close to this design on their own recently. I'm pretty sure I will love it. What do you think? Start with this watch: (45mm rad) http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff85/james123chen/45mm%20radiomir%20with%20sub%20dial%20watch/45mm%20pvd%20cass%20with%20black%20hands/DSCF8746.jpg?t=1218901397> But with mil style hands like this: http://www1.zoto.com/oldskool/img/800x800x2/01158cd6f380ffd40996f52e60b205d5.jpg> Then the "Phantom" treatment: http://www.zoto.com/oldskool/img/1024x676/3383a719281a476ff9fcfcdc3b2da3af.jpg> Can't decide between base dial and subsec but I am leaning towards the subsec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Def sub second. Love the phantom. I was going to PM you. I just did a cool Ti homage which is getting a double AR crystal at the moment. You got me started on the homage PAMs and now I can't stop. Bastard... Just kidding. Always loved your watches and pictorials OS... I have been thinking about this watch concept for a long time. A few other people have come close to this design on their own recently. I'm pretty sure I will love it. What do you think? Start with this watch: (45mm rad) <img src=http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff85/james123chen/45mm%20radiomir%20with%20sub%20dial%20watch/45mm%20pvd%20cass%20with%20black%20hands/DSCF8746.jpg?t=1218901397> But with mil style hands like this: <img src=http://www1.zoto.com/oldskool/img/800x800x2/01158cd6f380ffd40996f52e60b205d5.jpg> Then the "Phantom" treatment: <img src=http://www.zoto.com/oldskool/img/1024x676/3383a719281a476ff9fcfcdc3b2da3af.jpg> Can't decide between base dial and subsec but I am leaning towards the subsec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old skool Posted August 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 (edited) Def sub second. Love the phantom. I was going to PM you. I just did a cool Ti homage which is getting a double AR crystal at the moment. You got me started on the homage PAMs and now I can't stop. Bastard... Just kidding. Always loved your watches and pictorials OS... Sounds awesome. Do you have pictures? I currently have 5 homages and I could see easily getting another 3 or 4. Yikes. I love this one: Edited August 16, 2008 by old skool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 A phantom radiomir... Let me think... DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It will look absolutely awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Yes, please do it!!! When you're finished please let me know so I can send you my address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Yep...I agree...It would be very cool. I've always been partial to sub sec dials (especially sandwich). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Great looking watch. I like the phantom really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 very very cool!! It just looks evil!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Even if I am constantly concerned about the daylight readability of phantom PAMs, I love them and I think your project is awesome, go for it! Keep the matte PVD look, no shining allowed here. In my opinion, a seconds subdial would also make it more original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Even if I am constantly concerned about the daylight readability of phantom PAMs, I love them and I think your project is awesome, go for it! Keep the matte PVD look, no shining allowed here. In my opinion, a seconds subdial would also make it more original. That would be my one concern as well, or I would likely be interested in a phantom PAM for my collection, but, as you say, how easy would it be to read in daylight... Still an awesome project though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzanooo Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 I have the same case and have been undecided what dial to put in it, I agree on the phantom look. Been looking at this dial option also, just trying to find out if it`s available anywhere in a 45mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 oooh, very similiar to my 666 do you really get that contrast iwth black lume? is it really that black and that glowey? or is tat a camera trick but i like - do you have the slick pvd look or the brushed pvd look? it looks slick in the later photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old skool Posted August 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 oooh, very similiar to my 666 do you really get that contrast iwth black lume? is it really that black and that glowey? or is tat a camera trick but i like - do you have the slick pvd look or the brushed pvd look? it looks slick in the later photos The Radiomir shows the PVD I would get which is a Davidsen PVD so it will be nice and dull like charcoal. The pictures of the phantom watch are the shinier cases. I won't be using that type of case, just the custom dial work. I do want even the hands to have the dark grey lume treatment. It really will be like that B&R phantom watch. I have the same case and have been undecided what dial to put in it, I agree on the phantom look. Been looking at this dial option also, just trying to find out if it`s available anywhere in a 45mm. You can probably just sand down the edges to get it smaller right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzanooo Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 The Radiomir shows the PVD I would get which is a Davidsen PVD so it will be nice and dull like charcoal. The pictures of the phantom watch are the shinier cases. I won't be using that type of case, just the custom dial work. I do want even the hands to have the dark grey lume treatment. It really will be like that B&R phantom watch. You can probably just sand down the edges to get it smaller right? That`s what I was thinking, but easier if I can find in that size. I may just sterilize my 210 dial on it and stealth it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedo Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Do it, the phantoms rock. Lume I have found isn't as good as it was cracked up to be, but otherwise it is an awesome watch. I would have gone with a rad if the cases were available. See my avitar for a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old skool Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Do it, the phantoms rock. Lume I have found isn't as good as it was cracked up to be, but otherwise it is an awesome watch. I would have gone with a rad if the cases were available. See my avitar for a pic. Do you have any of your own lume pictures maybe next to another of your watches? I find the upgraded superluminova in the Davidsen watches are decent, and definitely better than what I have seen and heard for some standard reps, or low end homage watches. I am wondering if the lume on the phantom is at least as good as a basic entry level watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedo Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Do you have any of your own lume pictures maybe next to another of your watches? I find the upgraded superluminova in the Davidsen watches are decent, and definitely better than what I have seen and heard for some standard reps, or low end homage watches. I am wondering if the lume on the phantom is at least as good as a basic entry level watch. Will try to take some pics later next to my Davidsen 113, which glows like a torch. Not too sure how they will come out though, only got a camera on my phone, which isn't very high quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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