jaykeem Posted August 26, 2008 Report Posted August 26, 2008 I finally finished my first project watch from the ground up, and cannot believe how well it turned out. Alot of my projects are at about 90% completed, and this is the first one of the bunch to come back Thanks goes out to the following people who made this build happen and in no particular order. Brobert Chinkiechunkie Ted Su Mike Vac V (RWG) aka Kostas Jay aka Silix-Prime The watch took about 2 months to complete after sourcing all the parts for it and am happy with the way it turned out. Vac did an amazing job and followed my request for the flattest possible lume and its very very flat and nearly flush to the dial face. Modifications & parts used: Installed tall CP Modified crown stem to sit closer to case Removed AR on crystal Brobert polished the case and crown Brobert refinished the V CG and lever pin Standard rep crown with 50 teeth and 1.99mm wide Vaclume of dial & hands in C3 Silix 000 dial Ted Su croc strap Gen lug screws so its flush to both sides of the watch case lugs Swiss movement I think that about covers it here are the photos of the finished project. There are a couple small details that need to be covered but am done with the watch for the time being. Lume shot taken in manual mode at ISO400, shutter 1/4 sec, f/2.0, metering Average. I love how flat the lume is! Ultimately I would like to have a dial that had hour markers that were cut out. Then filled completely and flush to the dial but thats basically dreaming .
Ztech Posted August 26, 2008 Report Posted August 26, 2008 Wow what a beaut. It must feel great to get a project accomplished with the finished product like that.
fishgodeep Posted August 26, 2008 Report Posted August 26, 2008 Fantastic end result Jay ...it looks the nuts ... !!! Enjoy FGD
jaykeem Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Posted August 27, 2008 FGD - Thanks, I love my base PAMs the most. As it stands I'd love to add another to my collection Ztech - This is actually the best assembly I've done and the first few were in need of some work. I cant wait to complete my future projects as they slowly trickle in.
vlydog Posted August 27, 2008 Report Posted August 27, 2008 That's a spectacular watch and great photos Jakeem. This just happens to be my next project. Thanks for the inspiration.
ubiquitous Posted August 27, 2008 Report Posted August 27, 2008 There's just something to be said for the simplicity of a Base dial. Well done!
poopypants Posted August 27, 2008 Report Posted August 27, 2008 looks awesome... now, you what time it is?? time to sell that puppy to me!!! PP
Ztech Posted August 27, 2008 Report Posted August 27, 2008 looks awesome... now, you what time it is?? time to sell that puppy to me!!! PP Get in line poopy!!!
Ztech Posted August 27, 2008 Report Posted August 27, 2008 I AM! at the front of line, indeed. NOOOOO!!! You're just at the head of the poopy line.
capice Posted August 27, 2008 Report Posted August 27, 2008 sweet project Jay, absolutely stunning I love logo Pams my cheapo 005
pizzanooo Posted August 28, 2008 Report Posted August 28, 2008 Outstanding and lovely to look at, one very special piece.
Cats Posted August 28, 2008 Report Posted August 28, 2008 Jaykeem this a one of the best looking PAM i've seen for a long time. Great choice to go for the 000 version which keeps it stylish and simple. Wear it well. Carpe Diem Cats
jaykeem Posted August 28, 2008 Author Report Posted August 28, 2008 Thanks guys for the comments, I love wearing this watch as its just simple and understated
jkirke Posted September 14, 2008 Report Posted September 14, 2008 wow bro.....wow. simply stunning. love your little write-up's as well. cheers~
Watchmeister Posted September 14, 2008 Report Posted September 14, 2008 J- Congrats on a very nicely done project. Wear that one well. There is something fabulous about the Base watches. Simplicity is truth (or something like that ). I suspect it is a wonderful complement to some of your other stuff.
Shundi Posted September 15, 2008 Report Posted September 15, 2008 Wow...man... this looks really, really great.
ponerai Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 what a beatiful watch. really great. congrats..! how can I find same dial ? can you provide me contact info for dial? also available another models's dials? cheers Ponerai
peepshow Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 what a beatiful watch. really great. congrats..! how can I find same dial ? can you provide me contact info for dial? also available another models's dials? cheers Ponerai This is an example of the discontinued Zero dial that I was talking about on RWI. Your only chance is on the For Sale forum, and these do not come up often...
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